Philip R. Domeier
Nowthen, MN 55330
612-***-**** (W) 763-***-**** (H)
************@***.*** **********@***.***
Objective:
To pursue new challenges and responsibilities in the support of an
enterprise-wide data processing facility.
Work experience:
March, 2013 to present
HealthEast Care Systems
Senior Computer Operator: Monitors z/VSE operating system running on an IBM
z114 processor. Utilizes IBM/Ricoh 2210 and IBM 4245 printers to produce
reports and forms. Delivers reports and forms to various departments on
campus. Operates Moore pressure sealer. Assists Tivoli team by inserting
and removing backup tapes from an IBM 3494 tape system.
September, 2009 to present
Nowthen, Honey LLC, Nowthen, MN
Owner / Beekeeper: Performs various beekeeping duties related to the
production of honey and other bee-related products.
April, 2011 to October, 2011
CDI Corporation, Plymouth, MN
Contractor assigned to IBM Global Services: Performed various mainframe
storage management tasks as assigned by IBM for their WellPoint account.
Also assisted in the transition of IT management from State Street
Corporation to IGS.
May, 2006 to April, 2011
United Health Technologies, Plymouth, MN
Senior IT Operating Systems Consultant: In a large z/OS environment:
Assisted in the stabilization and standardization of 18 DFSMShsm
environments. Provided support of 600+ TB SRDF/A replicated mainframe
DASD. Provided automation support for mainframe storage management
processes. Offered technical expertise to customers with storage-related
questions or problems. Helped ensure 24 x 7 'on-call' support for storage
related issues. Tools utilized: IDCAMS, DFDSS, DFSMS, DFSMShsm, SAS, MXG,
CA-Vantage, T-REX, SRDF/A and other storage management tools and utilities.
March, 2000 to May, 2006
(Transitioned from American Express to IGS through outsourcing)
IBM Global Services, Minneapolis, MN
(May 2002 - May 2006)
Technical Services Professional - Advisor: In a large z/OS environment:
Assisted with support of 900+ TB mainframe DASD. Also provided primary
support for DFSMShsm processing on 6 of 35 images. Offered technical
expertise to customers with storage-related questions or problems. Helped
ensure 24 x 7 'on-call' support for storage related issues. Tools utilized:
FastAudit, ManageNow, CA-1, IDCAMS, DFDSS, DFSMS, DIF, DFSMShsm, SAS and
other IBM utilities. Assisted in the development, implementation and
support of a duplexed disaster recovery environment. Team focal point for
ManageNow problem management tool.
American Express Financial Advisors, Minneapolis, MN
(March 2000 - May 2002)
Senior software specialist: In a large S/390 environment: Responsible for
DFSMShsm processing on 10 images. Also maintained ADSM / Tivoli Storage
Manager subsystem. Provided technical expertise to customers with storage
related questions or problems. Helped provide 24 x 7 'on-call' support for
storage related issues. Tools utilized: InfoMan, TDMF, CA-1, IDCAMS, DFDSS,
DFSMS, DFSMShsm, ADSM/TSM and other IBM utilities.
April, 1984 to March, 2000
(Transitioned from Minnesota Federal to Wells Fargo through mergers and
acquisitions)
Wells Fargo Services Company, Inc. Minneapolis, MN
(January 1998 - March 2000)
Systems engineer: In a large S/390 environment: Responsible for system-
level tuning and workload balancing to ensure that service goals were met.
Identified and addressed bottlenecks that threatened or degraded service
levels. Researched, recommended and implemented methodologies for
exploiting hardware and software technologies to reduce costs and maximize
service. Tools utilized: SAS, SMF, RMF, Omegamon, Boole and Babbage
Mainview, ASTEX. Also assisted capacity planning personnel in workload
forecasting, image planning, processor and storage planning and
acquisition, vendor management and Intranet reporting of capacity and
performance statistics.
Norwest Services, Inc. Minneapolis, MN
(January 1994 - January 1998)
Computer programmer/analyst 2 & 3: Responsible for monitoring and
maintaining seven TB of large-mainframe storage. Assured proper placement
of datasets to maintain the highest possible availability with the least
response time. Assisted users with storage questions and problems.
Responsible for maintaining and testing a large part of Norwest's disaster
recovery plan. Assisted in the process of moving to a DFSMS DASD
environment. Tools utilized: SAMS/Disk, SAMS/Allocate, SAMS/Vantage, STOPx-
37, CNTRL-T, IDCAMS, DFDSS, DFSMS, DFSMShsm, ADSM and other IBM utilities.
Norwest Technical Services, Minneapolis, MN
(January 1992 - January 1994)
Operations analyst 1 & 2: Performed 'help-desk' functions. Monitored
online and batch performance in real-time on large-mainframe systems.
Assisted users with data processing questions and problems. Resolved batch
and online processing problems. Assisted in application recovery portion
of Norwest's disaster recovery plan. Tools utilized: CA-7, Omegamon and
Omegaview, Netview, and other IBM utilities. Also performed shift lead
functions.
(May 1990 - January 1992)
Master scheduler: Monitored several large mainframes and their peripherals
in an MVS environment. Balanced workloads across the enterprise. Helped
resolve hardware performance issues. Assisted in system recovery portion
of Norwest's disaster recovery plan.
First Minnesota Savings Bank, Minneapolis, MN
(January 1986 - May 1990)
Operations supervisor: Supervised the overall 7 by 24 operations of a large-
mainframe data processing facility. Responsible for hiring and providing
performance reviews of Operations personnel. Helped to maintain and
facilitate a disaster recovery plan. Helped in the conversion of the shop
from a DOS platform to an MVS environment.
Minnesota Federal Savings and Loan, St Paul, MN
(April 1984 - January 1986)
Operations supervisor: Supervised the overall 7 by 24 operations of a large-
mainframe data processing facility. Responsible for hiring and providing
performance reviews of Operations personnel. Helped to develop and
maintain and facilitate a disaster recovery plan. Assisted in the design
and implementation of a change and problem control system.
Education:
August, 1982 to April, 1984
Mankato Area Vocational-Technical Institute, North Mankato, MN
Computer programming/operations curriculum: Completed two-year program with
an emphasis on application programming. Competencies demonstrated in
several languages including Assembler and COBOL.
September, 1980 to February, 1982
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD
Liberal arts curriculum: Emphasis on American history and music.
Participated in many musical groups.
June, 1980
New Ulm Senior High School, New Ulm, MN
Graduate: Active in various bands and choral groups.