Vincent R. Accardi
Wantagh, New York, 11793
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Over 20 years of systems programming experience, operating systems management, and project leadership. Self-motivated professional with a keen understanding of business requirements, will demonstrate leadership qualities and proven ability to achieve the corporate goals. Extensive knowledge of operating systems base control program and related program products while specializing in the following areas:
• IBM Operating System & Vendor Software Installation, Testing, Support and Maintenance.
• Installation of Mainframes with IBM Business partners (VIACOM, SIRIUSCOMM ), DASD Management, EMC DMX Functions(SRDF,Timefinder), (SMS) and Tape Systems .
• System Performance, Tuning and Capacity Planning
• Project Management Skills, Budgeting and Presentation Skills Re: ( Power Point - Visio )
• Disaster Recovery Planning, coordination and testing scenarios
• Systems Programming Manager, Coaching, Mentoring, Employee Evaluation Skills and training
• Data Security ( zOS Security Server – RACF )
IBM Mainframe Infrastructure, Systems Programming Platform Background , MVS/zOS, Parameters( parmlib), Work Load Manager ( WLM ), System Tuning, JES2 & JES2 EXITS, Parallel Sysplex, CTC Connectivity Design, Dump diagnostics and Procedures, infrastructure design, HCD- IODF Hardware Design, HMC, design, RACF Data Security Design and User Setup, Assembler language, SMF Exits, ESCON & FICON director design and connectivity, SMPE CBPDO IBM Product installations, ServerPak etc. , Cross Data Center Design and connectivity, Mainframe Data Center and LPAR consolidation design, DFSMS, ICF catalog Management IDCAMs IBM Utility Programs, RMM, Mainframe Disaster Recovery procedure and recovery, TSO/ISPF, SDSF IOF, VTAM, TCPIP, OSA, JCL, Monitoring tools( Omegamon/Epilog, RMF, TMON, SYSVIEW) , Capacity Planning, LPAR design and Resource Allocation, EMC Storage DASD Management, Stk/Sun Silo 9840 3490, IBM ATL 3592, Computer Associates Products ( CA1 CA7 CA11, CAS9, MIM ) , IBM Mainframe hardware project Management & Implementation, Mainframe Channel extension design and requirements, Multi & cross Mainframe Data Center Connectivity and design.
12/2011 to Current – IBM Contractor via Artech Consulting Agency - Work From Home
Duties - Daily zOS Systems Programming Operating System support for 9 Lpar’s – 3 SYSPLEX environments and ISV OEM program products for the VF Corporation –
Installation and applying required maintenance ( SMPE/PTF’s ), ISV Release level Upgrades to support zOS levels, Remedy Ticket Call outs 24x7, weekend Upgrade support.
05/2009 to 5/ 2011 – Double Rock Corporation – 1250 Broadway, New York, New York 10001
Senior zOS Systems Programmer – Responsible for all functions of maintaining the zOS Operating System functions and LPAR management on Z-Class Mainframes- For example: HCD/IODEF, SMPE, PARMLIB Management, RACF, ( ISV) - Program Product Installation and customization, Disaster Recovery, Tuning/WLM, ServerPak zOS upgrades( Software or Full System Replacements) – Last large project was to install zOS 1.10 Server Pack full functions and maintain Security Server ( RACF Data Base ) RACF- EXITS, levels of security and User Access Rules for SDSF, IOF and JES2.
04/1982 to 02/2009 - National Grid / Keyspan Energy / LILCO ( Merged Companies )
175 E. Old Country Rd, Hicksville, New York
Mainframe Platform ( zOS, SMS, NET, DB2 ) –
Systems Programming Manger and Senior Technologist
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Responsible for the installation of Z Class Mainframes & Enterprise Tape Subsystems.
• Installation of z/OS Operating Systems and related software.
• Configure PARALLEL SYSPLEX configurations.
• ICF catalog and SMP/E procedures
• Perform CHPID / PCPHID mapping and cabling of Z/Series.
• Perform Project Planning using MS EXCEL or MS Project.
• Project Leader with Datacenter design and Data Center Consolidation
• Extensive knowledge of all IBM Hardware and Software, Multiple Mainframe Installations from purchasing to total installation ( Cabling, Networking, PCHIP Mapping and Environment requirements
• Managed (8) systems programmers ( MVS , NET , DB2, SMS )
• Designed a new more efficient CTC/CNC connectivity strategy.
• HMC and built RESET and LOAD profiles.
• Created HCD complex to manage IOCDS on all CPC’s.
• Performed Problem Determination on all facets of disciplines within the datacenter including USS, MVS, Catalogs, Performance, TCPIP, HCD, HMC, VTAM, and Hardware related issues.
• Responsible for maintaining Parallel SYSPLEX environments including CFRM, Couple Datasets, PARMLIB definitions, connectivity to both internal and external coupling facilities utilizing ICB-3 links, and CTC/CNC connections for XCF communications
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Hardware
Processors (IBM): 2096, 2086, 2084, 2066, 2064, 9672, 3090-600, 3084, 3083, 3081, 4381.
Switching: MCDATA FICON, 9032-3, 3814, Data Switch 1200, 2914
DASD: EMC DMX Series, IBM 8100
Tape: STK SILO, 3490, 3480, 3590, 3584, 3953.
Communications: Cisco Mux Metro 1500, 3746, 3745, 3725, 3172, OSA, 2074, 3174.
Software (IBM): Z/OS, OS/390, MVS/ESA, MVS/XA, MVS/SP, USS, JES2, JES3, DFP (VSAM), VTAM, TCP/IP, NCP, SSP, NETVIEW, UTILITIES, SMP/E, IPCS, DFSMSdss, DFSORT, HCD, SMF, RMF, IOCP, WLM, TSO, ISPF/PDF/SDSF, HMC, EMIF, PR/SM, PSF, GDPS
Software (OEM): SYNCSORT, CA-7, CA-11, FDR/ABR, MIM, CA-1, CA-TLMS, IOF, SDSF, Console Master, STOP-X37, OMEGAMON, EMC – components. ASG- TMON
Languages: JCL, Assembler, CLIST, REXX Exec’s
EDUCATION
IBM Education
MVS/ESA Structure
MVS Performance Tuning Series
JCL, Advanced JCL, VSAM, Programming Workshop
Configuring the PR/SM & Sysplex Environment
Installation and Customization of MVS – CBPDO, CPAC
Performance and Measurement of MVS
SMP/E Workshop
HCD I/O Workshop
NCP Customization and Implementation
ESCON Implementation
IPCS Workshop, Dump Diagnostics & Procedures