Michael Bowbin Email & Phone Number

Tallahassee, Florida, US

Optimum Software SolutionsMainframe Systems Programmer 06/19 to still employed Engagement: RRB Supporting a Z/OS 2.2.3 operating system. I am part of Optimum’s team that is executing RRB’s desire to have us lead the “Mainframe Rehosting” project. My primary tasks are typical MVS systems programming activities such as participating in disaster recovery.

Downers Grove, Illinois, US

My primary responsibilities are installing, customizing and maintaining the MVS operating systems for clients of Ensono. Very challenging and exciting environment working with an exceptional management team and talented high end peers. Most clients were running Z/OS 2.1 or Z/OS 2.2. I regularly participated in disaster recovery tests. Note that I worked.

Worked as a systems programmer for client Dell supporting a stabilized MVS and VM environment as they are converting to a Linux operating system. This is basically a “keep the lights on” assignment. Client was hoping to finish the project before 2018.

Assisted with conversion of CICS 4.2 to CICS 5.2 in a Parallel Sysplex shop with over 300 regions. Utilized Omegamon, RMF, SDSF, and Abendaid for problem determination and resolution. This included infrastructure changes such as emergency fixes along with user initiated requests. Provided off hour support to implement software upgrades.

Senior systems programmer. I installed and customized three releases of the mainframe system. The first ServerPac upgrade was from Z/OS 1.9 to Z/OS 1.11. The second was a standalone Z/OS 1.13 Driver System which allowed us to upgrade Z/OS 1.13 to Z/OS 2.1 via a ServerPac. I also applied maintenance to several OEM products. I utilized RMF and EJES to assist.

I installed and customized a new release of the mainframe system. The ServerPac upgrade was from Z/OS 1.12 to Z/OS 1.13. I also applied maintenance to several OEM products. A couple of the products were CA1, CA90s, and Syncsort. I improved the capturing and processing of svcdumps to assist with problem determination and resolution.

Installed and customized new release of VPS in conjunction with operating system being upgraded from Z/OS 1.9 to Z/OS 1.11. Handled day to day issues related to VPS. Assisted IBM and Wellpoint staff with major conversion that required substantial troubleshooting and testing with VPS/DRS and level 2 calls with vendor LRS. Worked with other print software.

Senior systems programmer. Part of a two man team managing locations in Oak Brook and Lisle Illinois with thirteen lpars. Primary responsibilities were installing, customizing, and maintaining the MVS operating system. Other major subsystems utilized are SAP/DB2, MQSERIES, and IMS. Installed and supported various OEM products. Perform RACF and ACF2.

Lincoln, Rhode Island, US

MVS systems programmer. My primary responsibilities were installing, customizing, and maintaining MVS, DB2, CICS, and IMS. Lead MVS disaster recovery programmer. Major tests executed quarterly to test major corporate and customer facing applications such as SAP/DB2. Perform ACF2, TOP SECRET, and RACF security administration. Installed various CA products.

Engagement: State Farm InsuranceSenior systems programmer. My primary responsibilities were problem determination and resolution for over sixty lpars. I also installed, customized and maintained the MVS operating system. This included the base system and OEM products. Most systems were running at Z/OS 1,2. with six at Z/OS 1.4.

Senior systems programmer. One of twelve MVS systems programmers supporting over fifty lpars. My primary responsibilities were installing, customizing and maintaining the MVS operating systems. Wrote Assembler language programs for system exits and internal utilities. Our installs required zero defects due to a narrow implementation window and service.

Engagement: McDonald’s CorporationLead MVS systems programmer. My primary responsibilities were installing, customizing, and maintaining the MVS operating system. Upgraded many OEM products and performed initial installation of MQSERIES and ADSM. Other major duties I was accountable for were problem determination and resolution. Backup to CICS, DB2, VTAM.

Engagement: Central Steel & WirePart of a facilities management team. Standalone MVS systems programmer. My primary responsibilities were installing, customizing, and maintaining the MVS operating system. Other major duties I was accountable for were system performance and tuning, DASD management, RACF security administration, and problem determination and.

Technical ConsultantEngagement: Blue Cross Blue Shield AssociationSystems programmer in a facilities management project. Installed and customized a new release of the operating system and OEM products. Interacted on a daily basis with the user community, applications, and operations.Engagement: Palos Community HospitalResponsible for MVS/XA 2.2.3.

Systems Programmer (05/87 to 03/89) Responsible for the installation and testing of new products and services. Assisted in the conversion of MVS/XA 2.1 to MVS/XA 2.2 using CBIPO. Other installations included DFHSM, DFDSS, FORTRAN, VSAM QUICK-INDEX, VSAM I/O PLUS, ICKDSF, SYNCSORT, FDR, EREP, and PC 3270 FILE TRANSFER. Interfaced with vendors to resolve.

Systems Programmer. Accountable for writing programs and procedures for the data center and users, installing program products, problem resolution, maintenance of DASD space and backup procedures using FDR/ABR and VMBACKUP, as well as performing I/O gens and system maintenance. Created a “Data Center Scratch List” by writing and testing Assembler programs.

Computer Operator Responsible for performance monitoring of the systems, maintaining batch schedules, mounting tapes, and printing output.