Len Thomas Kasmark

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Parma Ohio 44134

440-***-****

adc8lv@r.postjobfree.com

Iseries System Admistrator/IT Specialist

Objective: To continue to apply and enhance my ability to evaluate new ideas and products along with my strong back ground of problem resolution will enhance the Information Technology area.

Highlights of IT Skills

Systems Configuration & Upgrading Job Scheduling Technical Support Data Backup and Recovery Productivity Improvement Training & Mentoring Database Admistration

Technical Proficiencies

Platform - IBM Power 8 – 850 system IBM and Dell laptops,desktop,servers Motorola wireless devices

Software - IBM OS-V7R3 Oracle(JDE) Syncsort(Mimix) Help Systems(Robot Products Wavelink(Avalanche) Kronos Loftware

Languages - CL SQL RPG

Professional Experience -

Dealer Tire LLC – Cleveland Ohio 3/10/2009 - 2/6/2020

ISeries Systems/DBA Administrator

•Administrator supporting hardware and software of 2 IBM Power 8 systems, both running 2 LPARS.

•Scheduling and verifying all backups on both IBM I Series systems.

•Monitoring and support of our replication software MIMIX.

•Automation of daily and nightly processes using Help Systems Robot scheduling products. Which this product controls the process of sales orders coming in processing through our Oracle/JDE ERP application. This automation is on the IBM Power 8 systems, and Windows and Linux server.

•Security administration providing database and system authority.

•Using IBM performance tools for system optimal performance.

•Working with IT Governance, internal and external auditors.

•Mentored operators with the Help Sytems scheduling product.

Projects/Accomplishmets -

•Team member with Hardware and Software Upgrades on IBM Power 8 systems.

•Team member with several DR tests using MIMIX application.

•Preformed upgrades to Help Systems Robot products.

•Team member with 2 JDE upgrade projects XE to 9.1 And 9.1. to 9.2.

•Team member with several Microsoft server upgrades.

•Team member with IBM HMC upgrades.

JoAnn Fabrics – Hudson Ohio 8/2008 - 1/2009 Contract

IT/DC Operations Coordinator

•Responsibilities included supporting all wireless issues with Cisco3530 switches, Cisco 1200AP’s, Motorola/Symbol wireless handheld scanners. Kronos wireless clocks.

•Supporting printing on Brother, Zebra Barcode Printers.

•1st level support for any IT issues on the manufacturing floor.

•Used Wavelink/Avalanche product for upgrading Motorola wireless devices.

•Worked with outside vendors to assure contracts and products were current.

Resolve/Amway - Strongsville, Ohio - 1/2007 - 2/2008

AS400 Administrator- Technical Support

•Administrator supporting hardware and software support of 2 IBM Series Systems I520 and I515 running V5R3 O/S running a 2 LPAR systems.

•Assisting with HMC Upgrades.

•Analyzing and monitoring systems to ensure optimal system performance.

•Supporting 10 remote warehouses connectivity – PERLE 594E controllers.

•Automate daily operations and orders processing with Help/Systems Robot Products.

•Served as the Security Administrator providing data base and system authorities.

Henkel of America’s - Formally Manco Avon, Ohio 6/1993 - 6/2006

Technical Engineer/IBM System Administrator 1/1/2003 - 6/1/2006

•Administration of 2 IBM Servers 730 and 810 providing software, hardware and technical support.

•Supporting software and hardware issues on Dell laptop, desktop computers.

•Assist with Network Administrator duties (new user setup, build, test and windows computers and servers).

•Supporting all printers and fax machines in Corporate offices and the manufacturing floor.

•Supporting all equipment on manufacturing floor, computers, printers, Motorola/Symbol wireless devices and access points.

•Managed telecommunications equipment in Avon, and HCA remote locations including Avaya Definity systems, and Merlin and Partner PBX systems.

•Providing Technical support at Oklahoma and Kentucky facilities.

Projects/Accomplishments

•Team member of migrating over 500 desktop computers from Novell to Windows 2003.

•Team member of active directory migration.

•Team member of planning, configuration and testing new WMS (Manhattan).

•Team member of configuration, setup and testing IBM Series 810 system.

•Managed office expansion at corporate office, responsible for the layout of office cubicles. Including cabling, switches, routers, telecom for 40 users.

IBM AS400 System Administrator – 1/1996 - 1/2003

•Administration of 2 IBM as400 Servers 730 and 810 supporting hardware and software support along with software and hardware upgrades.

•Duties Included setup, installs, maintenance for all peripherals.

•Analyzing and monitoring systems for optimal system performance.

•Duties included maintaning all 3rd party utility packages, configure, support, upgrade.

•Setup, and maintained job schedules on IBM AS400 servers.

•Security officer for all access on the IBM AS400 servers.

•CL, SQL, RPG Program maintenance.

•Managed the overall Data Center environment.

Projects/Accomplishments -

•Team member of corporate office move from Westlake to Avon, responsible for all IBM AS400 System connectivity, to the warehouse and remote warehouses.

•Team member of configuration and setup of 2 remote warehouses in Oklahoma City and Hickory NC.

1st Shift Team Lead - 1/1994- 1/1996

2nd Shift Computer Operator - 6/1993 -1/1994

Education & Training

•Cuyahoga Community College – Associate Degree in Business (Micro-Applications).

•Institute Computer Management Cleveland, Ohio

•Degree in Computer Programming –Busines Procedures (4.0 GPA)

•MicroSoft Windows 2000 networking and operating systems

•MicroSoft course 79-290 Managing and Maintaining Windows server 2003.

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