Manager System
Resume:
ORLANDO SONARA
Boca Raton, Fl. 33434
E-mail: *******@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over Thirty years in data processing and IT management. Bilingual English/Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
2009 – Present
IT Systems Independent Contractor
Hoerbiger Compression Technology
Set up backup system for disaster recovery
1 Set up automatic report e-mailing in PDF and TXT, Set up bar coding system
2 Set up AS400 installation, Developed and customized RPG programs
1996 - 2009
IT Operations Manager - North America Division
Hoerbiger Compression Technology America Holding, Inc., Pompano Beach, Florida
2 Manage an AS/400 I-Series 525 connected throughout the US and Canada and a staff of 3
3 Support 24/7x365 all operations, technical support of hardware and software
4 Understanding of information technology, business, finance and marketing
5 Provide data solutions, negotiated contracts with vendors
6 Strong knowledge of OS/400 Operating System
7 Working knowledge of the TDCI Mac-Pac ERP system
8 Capacity planning
9 Performance tuning such as(CPU usage, disk drive consumption, Memory usage)
10 System Upgrades
11 Disaster recovery and business continuity
12 Installations, Apply PTFs
13 Implement system conversions from acquired companies to our IBM AS/400
14 System Security
15 Backups and nightly process
16 Journaling, job log
17 System Analysis and utilization
18 CL, RPG/400, RPGRLE, API, DDS, CMD, Query 400, Client Access, Reflection, Rally.
19 Bar coding
20 Uploads and Downloads between AS/400 and PC
21 TCP/IP
22 Software utilities: EZprint, Gumbo, Spool Flex, DBU, FEU, ASNA Datagate
23 Developed and implemented a system to take the company into an eco-friendly environment
24 Programs development.
25 Assist users on software applications such as Windows XP, MS Office, Lotus Smart Suite, WordPerfect, Outlook, Lotus Note.
26 Responsible for all related system functions
1993 - 1996
IT Manager
US Filter Water Systems, Broadview, Illinois.
1 Managed the IT department at corporate headquarters for Midwest region on an AS/400
2 Developed, customized, set up and maintained security
3 Understanding of information technology, business, finance and marketing
4 Implemented software programs using RPG 400
5 Strong knowledge of OS/400 Operating System
6 Worked with vendors, negotiated contracts
7 Set up EDI with customers using the GENTRAN PC software
8 Performed and coordinated software and data conversion of System 36 to AS/40
9 Restructured the IT department to decrease and eventually eliminate dependency on consultant support, which represented substantial savings to the company
10 Assisted in conversion of AS/400 to HP3000
11 Provided PC support for Midwest Region through telephone and travel
12 Installed software and hardware for network communications
13 System Upgrades
14 Trained and assisted users on-site or by telephone on software applications
15 Did troubleshooting of computer equipment (AS/400 and PCs)
1990 - 1993
Assistant Manager/Programmer/PC Coordinator
Network Services Co., Schaumburg, Illinois.
1 Assisted Director of IT in managerial duties
2 Set up and maintained system security standards
3 Assisted in conversion of System 36 to AS/400
4 Worked with vendors, negotiated contracts
5 knowledge of OS/400 Operating System
6 System Upgrades, applied PTFs for AS/400
7 Installed software and hardware
8 Knowledge in troubleshooting of computer equipment
9 Developed programs on all functions of the AS/400
10 Modified Daily Wolcott Order Entry Plus programs
11 Provided PC support and communication support
12 Installed, recommend and advised manager on PC software packages and upgrades.
1984 - 1990
Operator/Programmer
Advacare/Medidentic, Park Ridge, Illinois.
1 Processed day to day operation on an IBM SYS/38
2 Developed programs
3 Maintained system security
4 Worked with vendors
5 Design doctor and hospital forms
1981 - 1984
Independent Consultant.
1 Developed programs for several companies on a contract basis.
2 Worked as computer operator for several companies on a contract basis.
1980 - 1981
Computer Operator/Programmer Trainee
Colonial Data Systems, Miami, Florida.
2 Developed programs on an IBM 370
HARDWARE KNOWLEDGE
$0 IBM AS/400 I-Series 525
1 Sys/38
2 Sys/36
3 Sys/34
4 Sys/4341
5 Sys/370-148
6 Sys/370-125
7 Sys/360
8 PC support
9 Cabling twisted pairs, twinax and Coax
10 TCP/IP
11 Ethernet
12 Remote Controllers
13 CSU/DSU
14 Routers
15 Modems
16 Trouble Shoot Equipment
17 Install and Configure Devices
18 Configure Network Printers
19 IPDS and AFPDS Printer for Bar Codes
20 Bar Code Readers and Scanners.
EDUCATION
1994
Triton College
Advanced RPG 400 programming
1979 - 1980
Control Data Institute
Certificate in Computer Science
1978
Truman College
Liberal Arts and Data Processing
1976 - 1977
University of Illinois, Chicago Circle
Liberal Arts, Engineering
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