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Backups ~ Security ~ Performance Tuning ~ Programming

Analysis ~ Support ~ Project & Team Leadership ~ Test Environments

         Possess extensive talents in iSeries administration including system installs, problem isolation & resolution, software installation, configuration, custom development, and security.

         Proficiency spans full continuum of IBM midranges, Power Systems, Windows, Virtual, Hyper-V and IBM mainframes.

         Demonstrated capabilities in diagnosing and rectifying technical errors and issues, and thoroughly documenting procedures for resolution.

         Well-versed in applying rigorous disaster recovery strategies and back-up procedures to safeguard vital information.

         Disciplined, systematic, and forward-thinking with advanced technical, customer relations, and troubleshooting capabilities.

         Excel at conducting comprehensive performance analysis and system tuning for optimum functioning.

Microsoft, Redmond, WA, 2008 to Present

iSeries Administrator/ System Engineer

         Demonstrate outstanding technical acumen and versatility in multiple concurrent roles as systems engineer, database analyst, systems operator, security officer, and programmer.

         Perform daily and in-depth system monitoring, diligently verifying integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and vital processes.

         Configure, support, and optimize Informix, SQL Server, WebSphere MQ (MQ Series) and DB2 test, development, and production environments.

         Foster, promote, and optimize team cooperation and collaboration to expedite and increase effectiveness of problem solving efforts.

         Championed backup process to IBMi image catalog and subsequent transfer to physical media, significantly enhancing protection of critical data.

         Introduced Linux partition to achieve accurate reproduction of customer issue and successful resolution within targeted deadline.

         Established Power Systems infrastructure to accommodate expansion of Host Integration Server and facilitate frequent hardware upgrades.

         Analyzed scripting processes on non-Windows and IBM platforms and proactively devised script to efficiently set up environments.

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SolutionsIQ (Microsoft), Redmond, WA, 2003 to 2008

Consultant / AS400 Administrator

         Authored AS/400 RPG and COBOL demo programs for Host Integration Server, a gateway application providing connectivity between Windows networks and IBM mainframe, and AS/400 systems.

         Proficiently administered and supervised IBM AS/400 model 240s & 270s running OS/400 V4.4 V5.3, and performed extensive performance tuning to ensure reliable connectivity.

         Methodically guided evolution of Host Integration Server to become part of Connected Systems division.

         Reconfigured system and improved allocation of system resources to increase processing power by 300%.

         Successfully programmed influential backup solution to save critical files to mainframe data set for subsequent saving to tape, considerably accelerating backups and increasing reliability.

         Significantly fortified system throughput and slashed cascade failures by automating build verification testing and post-execution resource clean-up or failure recovery / clean-up.

         Championed full-scope installation from scratch including O/S, disk configuration, LPP setup, PTF application, network set-up, test environment set-up, and creation of user profiles.

American Intercontinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL:

Master of Information Technology, Internet Security

Bachelor of Information Technology, Programming, magna cum laude

Associate of Arts, Business Administration, Honors

RPG; COBOL; iSeries; OS/400; Windows (Unix, Linux, Solaris); Hyper-V servers; Azure; Active Directory; PowerShell; Microsoft Office Suite; DB2 Informix, SQL Server, WebSphere