Systems Programmer System

WILLIAM F. DONOVAN

*************@*****.*** • 607-***-**** • Owego, NY 13827

https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-donovan-mainframe/

z/OS MAINFRAME SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER

Engaging and detail-oriented professional with the capacity to excel within a dynamic and innovative team culture.

-- Key Qualifications --

Visionary professional with exceptional expertise in supporting mainframe products within fast-paced environments.

Known to excel as a z/OS systems programmer through in-depth experience with mainframe z/OS operating systems, their subsystems, and related program products.

Adept at designing and maintaining operating environment that provides the technology, stability, and power to meet z-platform computing requirements.

Collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence, able to coordinate across internal teams and external partners to provide impact and visibility at the highest corporate levels.

Organized professional with a proactive mindset and a strong work ethic, known to follow through on commitments and responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Platforms:

z/OS, zLinux, Linux, AIX, Windows, Unix

Tools/Languages:

ADRDSSU, CICS, DFDSS, DFSMS, FTP, HSM, IPCS, ISPF, JCL, JES2, MVS, OS/390, RACF, RMF, SDSF, SMP/E, SSL, TCP/IP, TLS, TSO, USS, VSAM, VTAM, WLM, z/OS, Vanguard, Multifactor Authentication, WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Liberty, WebSphere Portal, WebSphere Commerce, IBM HTTP Server, Tomcat, Apache, Sterling Connect Direct.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WFD3 Tech Consulting LLC, Owego NY (Contractor) 2020 – Present

z/OS System Programmer / CICS System Programmer / IT Architect / zLinux Administrator

Installed, maintained, configured, secured (RACF), administered, and tested CICS, WebSphere, IBM HTTP Server, and Vanguard Suite of security products for client. Provided services on z/OS and zLinux. Defined and configured WebSphere Service Integration Bus (MQ, JMS, JDBC, EJB, SOAP, XML, CICS service integration with WebSphere Service Integration Bus), and DB2/IMS connections.

Promoted transformative innovation by carrying out migrations to higher WebSphere software levels.

Provide overall support for CICS/CPSM at 5.5 and 6.1 levels.

Employed balanced, disciplined leadership in installation of fix packs and interim fixes to ensure software currency and security.

Secured WebSphere environments to devise and execute security configurations (RACF).

Planned, configured, and implemented z/OS Security Server Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) profiles and access lists to facilitate security administrators to protect data and information from unauthorized access, loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Delivered vital structure via experience in ADRDSSU, DFDSS, DFSMS, FTP, HSM, IPCS, ISPF, JCL, JES2, RACF, RMF, SDSF, SMP/E, SSL, TCP/IP, TLS, TSO, USS, VSAM, VTAM, WLM, z/OS.

Led execution and maintenance of NIST SP 800-53 security controls while ensuring adherence with Security Plan and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies.

Installed, configured, maintained, and secured Vanguard Suite of security products.

Directed maintenance on zLinux servers to confirm prompt application of critical security updates on infrastructure components.

Drove remediation of vulnerability results across data center for security and compliance.

Optimized processes by executing and configuring SSL, requested digital certificates, created self-signed certificates, and imported/exported public/private keys using RACF and IKEYMAN utility.

Boosted productivity by architecting and configuring WebSphere Clusters for availability and load balancing.

Carried out testing of WebSphere suite of products, encompassing WebSphere Application Server, and IBM HTTP Server.

Configured JDBC providers, data sources, virtual hosts, global security, and LDAP.

Ensured proper configuration of zLinux guests by attaching and detaching volumes on z/VM.

Established SSL between Web Server plug-in and Web Container with Self-Signed Client-side Certificates.

IBM Corp, Mainframe z/OS System Programmer, Endicott NY (Retired) 1991 – 2020

Created environment for sustained success by supporting clients of numerous industries, including banking / finance, marketing, insurance, manufacturing, distribution, retail, utilities, health care, and government.

IBM zCloud and Mainframe Modernization Cloud Sales Consultant, IBM Corp (2018 – 2020)

Built strong foundation for success by uncovering, validating, qualifying, acquiring agreements, and closing $10M to $500M deals. Directed technical components of client meetings and oral presentations.

Devised technical elements of zCloud and Mainframe as service offerings in line with client requirements.

Facilitated a $450M opportunity via effective meeting with Google in March 2020.

Enhanced and modernized mainframe applications through application containerization and deployment on Redhat Openshift on IBM z and LinuxOne.

IBM z/OS WebSphere System Programmer / IT Architect, IBM Corp (2006 – 2018)

Installed, configured, tuned, maintained, secured (RACF), monitored, debugged, and tested WebSphere suite of products for clients across multiple industries. Delivered services in multiple operating systems, encompassing z/OS, Linux, AIX, Windows, Unix. Administered WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Liberty, WebSphere Portal, WebSphere Commerce, and IBM HTTP Server. Performed WebSphere Service Integration Bus (MQ, JMS, JDBC, EJB, SOAP, XML, CICS service integration with WebSphere Service Integration Bus), and DB2/IMS connections.

Ensured transformative innovation by conducting migrations to higher WebSphere software levels.

Carried out testing of WebSphere suite of products, encompassing WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Liberty, WebSphere Portal, WebSphere Commerce, IBM HTTP Server, Apache, and Tomcat.

Secured WebSphere environments by creating and implementing security configurations (RACF).

Increased productivity and delivered vital structure via experience in ADRDSSU, DFDSS, DFSMS, FTP, HSM, IPCS, ISPF, JCL, JES2, RACF, RMF, SDSF, SMP/E, SSL, TCP/IP, TLS, TSO, USS, VSAM, VTAM, WLM, z/OS.

Installed fix packs and interim fixes to confirm software currency and security.

Configured JDBC Providers, Data Source, Virtual Hosts, Global Security, and LDAP.

Optimized processes by executing and configuring SSL, requested digital certificates, created self-signed certificates, and imported/exported public/private keys with IKEYMAN utility.

Set up SSL between Web Server plug-in and Web Container with Self-Signed Client-side Certificates.

Performed health checking and scanning to mitigate risks within the WebSphere environment and to ensure compliance with security policies.

Boosted productivity by architecting/configuring WebSphere Clusters to ensure availability and load balancing.

Fostered vibrant, productive environment by coaching and empowering new team members.

Supported mainframe systems for clients that marshalled $3B in revenue for IBM.

Increased productivity by creating and running scripts and automation to carry out essential system administration responsibilities.

Additional Experience

IBM z/OS CICS System Programmer / IT Architect, IBM Corp. (1996 - 2006)

Accelerated operational efficiency of highly sophisticated projects by installing, configuring, tuning, maintaining, securing (RACF), administering, debugging, and testing CICS product for clients across numerous industries.

Conducted in-depth analysis while leading migrations to higher CICS software levels.

Secured the CICSPlex and CICS regions by designing and implementing security configurations (RACF).

Advocated CICS diagnostic products including Abend-AID and Omegamon.

Drove innovation by architecting and deploying CICSPlex environments for overseeing multiple CICS regions running production, development, and preproduction QA systems.

Acquire substantial experience in ADRDSSU, CICS, DFDSS, DFSMS, FTP, HSM, IPCS, ISPF, JCL, JES2, MVS, OS/390, RACF, RMF, SDSF, SMP/E, SSL, TCP/IP, TLS, TSO, USS, VSAM, VTAM, WLM, z/OS.

Applied CICS maintenance to ensure software currency and security.

Executed health checking and scanning to mitigate risks within the CICS environment and to ensure compliance with security policies.

Achieved corporate cohesion by coaching and empowering new team members.

IBM MVS/JES2 (z/OS) System Programmer / IT Architect, IBM Corp. (1991 - 1996)

Improved efficiency by installing, configuring/tuning, maintaining, securing (RACF), administering, debugging, and testing MVS/JES2 product for clients across multiple industries. Cultivated environment for sustained success via experience with ADRDSSU, CICS, DFDSS, DFSMS, FTP, HSM, IPCS, ISPF, JCL, JES2, MVS, OS/390, RACF, RMF, SDSF, SMP/E, SSL, TCP/IP, TLS, TSO, USS, VSAM, VTAM, WLM, z/OS.

Performed migrations to higher software levels to confirm substantial increase in efficiency and productivity.

Architected and executed Parallel Sysplex environments to guarantee high performance and availability.

Designed and implemented security configurations (RACF) to secure the MVS/JES2 environments.

Performed health checking and scanning to mitigate risks within the MVS environment and to ensure compliance with security policies.

Coached new team members to ensure long-term growth and success.

Database Administrator (DBA), United States Army, Ft Hood TX

Showcased exceptional performance and reporting management by maintaining United States Army's personnel databases.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Computer Science, Penn State University, State College, PA

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

IBM System Programmer Training IBM Global Sales School

Over 2000 hours of IBM training in Product Support, Sales, and Cloud

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