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Computer Operator Mainframe

Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
November 11, 2021

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Leslie Drink

Professional Experience

Sr. Technical Operations Specialist–ADP, Elk Grove, IL 2018– 2021

Experience using the BMC Enterprise Manager (EM) Control -M version 9.0.19.200. As a Sr. Technical Specialist. I oversaw creating scheduling logical processes across multiple data centers. Scheduling duties include but not limited to, creating one off batch jobs within end of night schedules. Frequency included using specific dates, rule based, periodic or advance calendars. Created complex scheduling flows using conditions, quantitative resources and or control resources. Daily use of the five primary domains of EM GUI (Planning, Monitoring, History, Forecast, Tools). Other scheduling duties include using variables, cyclic scheduling, on do actions (acceptable return codes, email alerts and incident case alerts). Yearly scheduling calendar maintenance such as US and Canada holidays and various rule based, regular and periodic calendars. Troubleshooting existing scheduling abnormalities, checking jobs waiting resources, pending order date conditions and schedules not loading. Creating promotion rules through the Planning domain and building out presets’ rules for mast scheduling changes (changing condition names, set jobs to dummy events, etc.). Accessing the Forecast domain to verify scheduling dates and flows are correct. Using Control-O rule definition entry panel created DSNTRGR (Data set trigger), MSGTRGR (Trigger based on specific Messages), JOBTRGR (Jobs Triggered based on conditions or other jobs). Some knowledge using Control-M Configuration Manager and Control-M Server Communication Status. Worked with Engineering, DB2, CICS and Storage Teams creating maintenance schedules.

Software: z/OS – JES2 operating system 02.03.00 36 logical Partitions, TSO (SDSF,ISPF), BMC EM Control-M, NETVIEW (System Automation), TSO SYSVIEW, CA SERVICE DESK MANAGER and WEBEX Teams.

DR Test exercises: Scheduled DR Flows for various regions.

Projects: Worked on Calendars, DR, IPL schedule change, Time Change schedules.

IT Ops Control Specialist II–ADP, Elk Grove, IL 2008– 2018

Knowledge of all Business Units such as SBS (AS400), Autopay (Mainframe), Roseland (Mainframe), Canada (Mainframe), Caps (Control-M, Mainframe & SAP

Worked with Robot schedule, Jobtrac schedule, BMC Control-M across multiple platforms. Virtually trained associates in other locations including India.

Worked some DRs. Projects Unicenter Metrics. Enjoys problem solving, and able to learn/identify processing trends quickly.

Work with some automation using Netview, IPL’s and DR exercises

Lead Computer Operator–TTX, Chicago, IL 1999– 2008

Monitor software: WUG (What’s up Gold), MOMS,RCI Server Monitor, Environmental Monitor,HMC, IBM Mainframe, SAP, Remedy (problem Tickets), VMWare, Active Directory, SVC (SAN Replication)

Schedule: ESP, CA-Scheduler

Tape Drive: SILO(SL500) and Silo 94900(Storage Tek)

Disaster Recovery Experience: Building the system and running scheduled jobs.

Demonstrated ability to provide back-up assistance to others.

Knowledge of hardware inventory/warranty.

Work with facilities and vendors.

Printers: Xerox, Oce ( UP3090/UP2110) LexMark

Install printers, workstations, servers, and server cabinet racks

Able to work with system programmers, network team, DBA and fellow operators.

Senior Computer Operator–Abn-Amro, Chicago, IL 1998– 2000

Supported all computer operations functions on an IBM Mainframe running MVS/OS/390 and on a Tandem system. Monitored Cs-Dispatch, CA-TLMS, CA7/Cali, NMD, JES2/NJE/RLE, RDS and Silo operating functions

Monitored performance of all equipment and initiated action to resolve an IS problems

Monitored workflow to ensure job functions are completed accurately and in a timely manner

Interacted with systems and floor operations staff

Senior Computer Operator–Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX), Chicago, IL 1981 – 1998

Supported all computer operations functions on a Hitachi Mainframe running under MVS/ESA and on a VAX/Tandem system. Supported Ca-Opera, CA-dispatch, CA-TLMS, Ca-Scheduler, Ca-Prima, FTP-Telnet, NDM, PME, DPTBAR, DMS, Kodak, and HP Optical Disks, JES2/NJE/NJR, Xerox, FDL/PDL and HP-9000 Operation Functions

Monitored modems, tested leased and back-up lines, installed cabling

Monitored performance of all equipment and initiated action to resolve an IS problems

Monitored workflow to ensure job functions are completed accurately and in a timely manner

Tested and implemented new programs and updates

Installed hardware on a variety of LANS and WANS

Support Specialist II–Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX), Chicago, IL

Coordinated production schedules with programming. Created new program JCL and maintained JCL, PROCS and PARMS. Provided support for programming and user-related problems. Maintained software for Xerox laser printer

Ensured the orderly flow of production work through the data processing facility

Maintained and documented production libraries and back-ups

Assisted system and programming with development and maintenance of mini-file test system

Ensured the integrity of processes and databases

Maintained and documented operational procedures on various hardware and software products

Lead Computer Operator–Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX), Chicago, IL

Maintained production schedules. Trained peripheral and mainframe operators. Provided trouble-shooting assistance and interfaced with schedulers as needed

Monitored online and batch processing via consoles

Coordinated the connection between communication lines and computer processors via consoles on the system

Preform reboots and shutdown of all computer systems and start-up of all processes on all systems

Checked console log and JCL output listings

Identified system malfunctions and initiated correction to maintain integrity of the schedule

Senior Computer Operator–Chicago Stock Exchange, Chicago, IL

Performed start-of-day and end-of-day processing, including back-up and restoration of files. Monitored performance of all computer systems, related to processing and equipment. Initiated action to resolve any IS problems. Monitored workflow.

Assisted Lead Operator in problem determination, job abends and restart procedures

Maintained systems activity documentation

Trained mainframe operator to run and monitor the systems

Mainframe Operator–Chicago Stock Exchange, Chicago, IL

Operated mainframe and monitored system performance via console and on-line terminals. Operated tape units and other peripheral devices. Performed start-of-day and end-of-day processing, including back-up and restoration of files. Initiated action to resolve IS problems.

Trained peripheral operators to run and monitor system

Operated and maintained peripheral equipment

Trained mainframe operator to run and monitor the systems

Programming and Software Skills

OMEGAMON, PROJECT OFFICE, ESP SCHEDULER, Netview, SAR, JCL, CICS, WINDOWS NT, CA-PRODUCTS, Jobtrac, ROSCOE, Control-M, REXX, SAS, LOTUSNOTES, CC-MAIL, AO/OPERATOR. HSM, DB2, IMS, FOCUS, OS/390, TIVOLI, INFO-MAN, CANDELCOM, VAX/VMA, CMS, CLARITY, OPENVIEW/HP, VM, JES2, ISPF, TMON, WHATSUPGOLD, VTAM, MICROSOFT OFFICE

Education

Business Administration– Chicago State University, Chicago, IL 1984



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