John Hoffman Email & Phone Number

Streamwood, Il, Us

Remote

Mainframe Operations

Des Plaines, Illinois

● Monitor the nightly production batch cycle and executing various technical support activities and processes for the following systems (Opcon and Symitar)● Monitor member delivery systems as on-line banking, audio response, on-line load application, consumer load application, ATM network traffic and connectivity● Perform secured data file retrival and delivery to third party vendors● Computer production activities may include operations of peripheral equipment.● Maintains the computer job schedules, entails job setup and report distribution● Coordinates and monitors work flow to assure the efficient utilization of the systems.● Ensure SLAs are met with clarity and proficiency in a timely manner.● Work Helpstar tickets.● Symitar, Opcon, GoAnywhere/Linoma, IPSwitch, Moveit, Client Connect

Vernon Hills, Illinois

Primary Responsibilities: Computer Operations.Monitor Mainframe Consoles, AS400, GMG Links, Tandem.Provide coverage for conversions; support DR TestsMaintain batch in a Multiplex Environment (IBM Z/OS). CA7, TWS, Control M. CA11Responsible for Abend Resolution and limited scheduling

N.W. Suburbs

Work loads to the shelfBuild displaysKeep shelf full by working backstockCustomer satifaction

Nw Suburbs

Primary Responsibilities: Maintain batch for Client Companis in a Multiplex Environment (IBM Z/OS). Scheduling packages, CA7, TWS, Control M. CA11Over 5 million jobs a month.Responsible for Abend Resolution and limited scheduling

Read and Understand a POGAbility to work in Team as well as individual environment.Remove discontinued items from shelf, Cut in new products. Build / Assemble displays, and fill with product.Performed special side projects as assigned by my manager. Delegate duties in a Non Managerial role

Read and Understand a POGAbility to work in Team as well as individual environment.Remove discontinued items from shelf, Cut in new products. Build / Assemble displays, and fill with product.perform audit as an individual.

Maintain batch for Client Companies in a Multiplex Environment (IBM Z/OS).10 Lpars using Zeke, 25 Lpars using CA7, 3 Lpars using CNTL-M mainframe, 5 million jobs a month.Responsible for Abend Resolution and limited schedulingProvide coverage for conversions; support DR TestsSolve and Document system problems using Service Center, online turnover log. Responsible for training Operators in Production Support.>Trained in Scheduling packages - (Zeke/Zebb, CA-7, Cntl-M “mainframe”)I am amazed to annouce that the IOC based out of Chicago (Loop) has been shutdown, we all got the news on Oct 15. I dont think this was a very wise choice but things in the IT world can be hard to understand. I am going to relax for a few weeks they start the process of finding a new job. I will be sure to keep you all informed if anything comes about and will be willing to share for those who are still unemployed, I ask if those who do find work please keep me in mind as well.To the people down in L3 for those 5 1/2 years i was there was a fun part of my IT Career and hope that i will be able to cross paths with some of you again. John Hoffman