z/OS Db* Mainframe Database Administrator/IT Specialist
WORK EXPERIENCE
Weather Routing Inc, Glens Falls, New York
IT Specialist July 2019 – Dec. 2019
Created a central location for displaying aggregated information on scheduled tasks running on Task Databases, Linux Crontabs, and Virtual Machines to reference internally. Created a reference page to view the relationships between all PHP code functions, classes, and relationships. Performed SEO Optimization for multiple WRIWX pages & websites. Hands-on experience with MySQL, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, phpDocumentor, WordPress, Traffic Travis SEO, and Yoast SEO.
KeyBank, Albany, New York
Db2 Mainframe Database Administrator Aug. 2016 - May 2019
Provided 24x7 support as needed to respond to system errors and duty pages. Provided support & assistance to all noted projects & those that the application teams assigned (Albany Data Center Migration to Aurora Data Center, z/OS DR Capability, Fulfill ServiceNow requests, Changes & Tasks supporting Application Initiatives). DB2 Table and Index tuning and optimization. Supported QMF to PRF & Siebel to Oracle cost saving initiatives. Ensured that the technology platform remain secure and adhere to corporate defined standards. Participated in the problem/change process. Worked with team members to support and/or validate DB2 RSU, BMC ISR, and further exploitation of NGT activities. Performed performance analysis and tuning, disk space management capacity planning, as well as patching/upgrading databases. Mitigated risk by complying with applicable laws and regulations while treating customers fairly and responsibly, and demonstrating the highest levels of professionalism and ethics. Performed ad-hoc operations functions as requested/scheduled via online Ticketing System. Hands-on experience with IBM Db2 for z/OS, Disaster Recovery, TSO/ISPF, Tools for Db2, and JCL.
Mainframe Storage & System Support Engineer July 2014 - Aug. 2016
Provided support, operation, and engineering of the KeyBank Mainframe Storage environment. Provided 24x7 support for the Mainframe Storage Management Support. Executed backup and recovery procedures. Implemented scheduled backup and recovery procedures. Assisted with administration of the Test, QV, and Production Environments. Hands-on experience with Disaster Recovery, DFSMS, IBM systems, Batch Job Scheduling (Tivoli Workload Scheduler), TSO/ISPF, JCL, & TS7700 Virtualization.
Mainframe Storage & System Support Intern Summer 2013
EDUCATION
University at Albany, State University of New York
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (ITM/Management) – Graduated Cum Laude Status
Marist College (IDCP) - z/OS Essentials Certification
ACTIVITIES
Capital Region Chamber of Commerce
Key Young Professionals National Communications Chair
Key Young Professionals Albany Chair