Michael L Smith Email & Phone Number

Mike Smith is a talented Mainframe technologist and advocate providing comprehensive, innovative and cost-effective solutions for corporate IT organizations of all sizes. With experience much broader than simply z/OS Systems Programming, Mike is recognized by his teammates as a Subject Matter Expert and thought leader functioning as an expert technical resource in all aspects of the Enterprise class data center including infrastructure architecture & design, problem determination and achieving operational efficiencies. Mikes’ extensive technical background is not limited to System z hardware, software and performance, but also includes both DASD and Tape storage technologies with particular strengths in data replication, Disaster Recovery, operational Resilience and Business Continuity. Beyond the purely technical scope, Mike offers excellent Project Management, teambuilding, vendor management/coordination and interpersonal skills. He is also an accomplished author having published various whitepapers and articles in publications such as the Disaster Recovery Journal, Technical Support magazine and Enterprise Systems. Mike has an outstanding history of applying leadership and technological expertise while mentoring teammates, bridging communication gaps and achieving positive results.