Peningo Systems, Inc.
Resume of Candidate: PEN153
Tivoli Workload Scheduler Consultant
Summary
Thirteen years experience. Tivoli Workload Scheduler Consultant with seven years experience supporting
TSW / Maestro installations. Expertise includes TSW Administration, Troubleshooting TWS, TWS
Integrations, TWS upgrades, and TWS Installation and Configuration.
Skills
Environments: AIX UNIX, HP-UX UNIX, Windows OS (NT, 9X, XP, 2000), IBM Mainframe
Software: Tivoli Workload Scheduler (Maestro), Tivoli Framework, Tivoli Job Scheduling Console, Terminal Services, Hummingbird, X-term,
PowerTerm, Microsoft Office suite, TSO, OPC, SAR, CA-Deliver, Express Delivery.
Tivoli Workload Scheduler relevant Skill Set:
• Hands on experience with TWS versions 6.1 through 8.6
• Hands on experience with Tivoli Management Framework versions 4.1 and 4.1.1
• TWS Environment design on multi workstation layout
• Installation of TWS 8.1, 8.2, 8.2.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 and 8.6
• Installation of Tivoli Management Framework
• Extended Agent configuration and troubleshooting
• TWS integration with PeopleSoft and SAP
• Research and troubleshooting
• Designing of custom reporting
• Applying best practices in TWS network design and TWS scheduling technologies
• Upgrading from 6.1 to 8.3 on a multi master domain environment
• Upgrading from 8.2 to 8.4 on a multi master domain environment
• Proof of concept research and development for Autosys to TWS conversions
• TWS on HACMP cluster research, design and implementations
• SSL design work and implementation for secured site TWS implementation
• TWS – Algorithmics integration design and implementation
• TWS – FogLight integration design and implementation
• Training and education of staff on TWS best practices, scheduling and application use
• Custom Shell Scripting
• Substantial and thorough use and understanding of UNIX, Linux and Windows OS
Past Clients:
• Northwestern Mutual
• Sonoco
• Hoffman-La Roche
• CBS Broadcasting
• Blue Horizon
• Altria-Philip Morris
• Siemens
• Cobb EMC
• Johnson Controls
• Allstate LLC
• Harleysville Group
• Valassis – Red Plum
• Discover Financial
• Texas Department of Public Safety
• IBM Global Communication
• Kaiser Permanente
Work Experience
Various Tivoli Workload Scheduler Consulting assignments 2003 to Present
October 2009 – Present – TWS SME
Batch technologies design and solutions
TWS system analysis and design
TWS – PeopleSoft Integration and analysis
Infrastructure design and engineering solutions
Application support and design consulting
May 2009 – May 2013 – Intepros Consultant for IBM
Upgrade of TWS 8.2.1 to TWS 8.5.1
Support of Distributed TWS 8.2.1, 8.4 and 8.5.1 on a Windows/AIX environment
24 x 7 Support of batch schedule, scripts and reports
March 2009 – Titan Solutions Consultant for Texas Department of Public Safety
Installation and configuration of TWS 8.4 on Linux RedHat
Database migration from development to production
Documentation of process
Knowledge transfer of TWS product and process’
September 2008 – March 2009 – TechProSearch Consultant for Discover
Planning and preparation of an upgrade from version 8.2 to version 8.4
Scripting for automation of tasks involved with upgrading and database migration
Training staff for Job Scheduling Console (JSC)
Day to day TWS/Maestro administration/scheduling tasks
May 2008 – August 2008 – enChoice Consultant for Valassis
TWS administration tasks and support during environment migration
TWS database migration and troubleshooting
TWS installation and troubleshooting
March 2008 – Mercom Group Consultant for Harleysville Group
Training of staff for Job Scheduling Console (JSC) 1.2
Training for operation and schedulers with TWS/zOS 8.2
August 2007 – May 2008 - Titan Solutions Consultant for Allstate
Tivoli Workload Scheduler 8.3 integration with Algorithmics
Scheduling solutions using Tivoli Workload Scheduler 8.3
Implementation of schedule to maximize integration
Documentation of procedures and proper usage
Training of operations and assistance in product adaptation
June 2007 – Titan Solutions Consultant for Johnson Controls Inc.
Migration of Tivoli Management Framework 4.1 TMR
Installation and configuration of Tivoli Management Framework 4.1
Mirroring of Tivoli Framework environments
July 2006 – July 2007 - Spartan Consultant for Cobb EMC
Configuration of existing TWS 8.2.1 environment
Installation and configuration of a TWS 8.2.1 Backup Environment
Installation and configuration of TWS 8.2.1 and TMF 4.1.1 on a HACMP cluster environment
Staff training for scheduling and administration on TWS 8.2.1
Documentation of company wide TWS 8.2.1 environment
September 2007 – Metacom Consultant for Siemens
Installation and configuration of TWS 8.2.1
Migration, auditing and repair of TWS database
Training of staff for TWS 8.2.1 knowledge
April 2006 – April 2007 - Intepros Consultant for IBM
Tivoli Workload Scheduler Consulting
Installation of TWS 8.2 in a multiple server environment
Configuration of TWS in a clustered environment
Configuration of TWS for SSL communication
24 X 7 support of multiple TWS environments
Troubleshooting multiple TWS environments
Continued remote support for TWS
February 2006 – April 2006 - Enterprise Engineering Consultant for CBS
Tivoli Workload Scheduler Consulting
Implementation of upgrade from version 6.1 to 8.2.1
Installation of Master, Backup, and FTA environment
Consolidation of two separate off site environments into a single time zone enabled environment
Documentation of JSConsole for training and reference
Training of operations team on TWS 8.2.1 and JSC 1.4
January 2006 – February 2006 - Metacom/IBM Consultant for Hoffman-La Roche
Tivoli Workload Scheduler Consulting
Documentation of TWS environment, procedures, troubleshooting, administration, and scheduling to meet FDA approval as well as company set
standards.
Implementation of Tivoli Workload Scheduler updating methods through using the TWS scheduler.
September 2005 – December 2005 - TEKSystems Consultant for Northwestern Mutual
Tivoli Workload Scheduler Administration and Scheduling
Conduct a Proof of Concept for an AutoSys to Tivoli Workload Scheduler migration
Design and implementation of a test environment for Tivoli evaluation
Installation of Tivoli Management Framework, Tivoli Workload Scheduler, and Tivoli Job Scheduling Console for evaluation
Analyze AutoSys usage and it’s interaction with the company’s process and evaluate the feasibility of a conversion to Tivoli Workload Scheduler
Analyze AutoSys compatibility with the company’s existing applications and evaluate Tivoli’s compatibility with said applications
Create and provide documentation of Proof of Concept including steps involved as well as all objectives and findings
Evaluate and estimate a complete documentation conversion to reflect the new Tivoli environment converted from the AutoSys standards
February 2005 - July 2005 - Largo Data Center Maestro/TWS, IBM Global Services
Tivoli Workload Scheduler Administration and Scheduling
Continue support and administration of Maestro/Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) through corporation transition.
Research and planning for decommissioning of applications.
Training transition employees for Maestro/Tivoli Workload Scheduler
Continuation of duties as indicated below.
2003 - 2005 Largo Data Center Maestro/TWS, Eckerd Corporation
Tivoli Workload Scheduler Administration and Scheduling
Administration and support of Maestro/Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) on Windows, AIX, and HP UNIX.
Utilized PowerTerm, Terminal Services, Timbuktu Remote Access, Rational ClearQuest, Peregrine Service Center, Framework, custom batch and
shell scripting, Microsoft Office Suite and OpenView.
24X7 on call Maestro/Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) support.
Tivoli Framework Administration and support
Resolution of scheduling issues and conflicts.
Administration of users and groups within Maestro/Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) and Tivoli Framework.
Administration of Framework.
MVS Agent setup for Mainframe scheduling interface through Maestro/Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS)
Installation and upgrading of Maestro/Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) and Tivoli Framework on Windows and UNIX based servers.
Worked closely with upper management including Vice Presidents to determine best practices and report overall activity.
Worked closely with Data Center Operations to resolve any known issues and/or current issues with job errors and scheduling conflicts.
Provided Data Center Operations team with documentation for new jobs and schedules create in database and error handling.
Planning and implementation of Disaster Recovery plan including offsite backup and remote utilities.
2001-2003 Largo Data Center Production Control, Eckerd Corporation
Production Control Senior Analyst
Support CA-Deliver/Express Delivery, OPC Scheduling, SAR, TSO.
Utilized Tivoli, PowerTerm, Hummingbird, X-Term, Framework, MVS, Microsoft Office Suite, TSO, OPC, FTP, Batch Scripting and Terminal Services for
administrative and support purposes.
Maintained production schedule, job and schedule setup.
Resolution of JCL/distribution conflicts within OPC and Express Delivery.
Researched and developed new methods of report delivery for company wide distribution within all regions of the organization
Maintained distribution of data through various storage media and FTP methods with outside vendors and IRS.
Maintained distribution of confidential reports within all regions and offices of the organization.
CA-Deliver/Express Delivery security administration.
Physical Inventory support through TSO and OPC scheduling.
Worked closely with upper management and Vice Presidents to determine best practices and report overall activity.
Worked closely with Data Center Operations to resolve any known issues and/or current issues JCL errors and scheduling conflicts.
Provided Data Center Operations team with documentation for new jobs and schedules create in database and error handling.
2000-2001 Eckerd Technical Support, Eckerd Corporation
Level 2 Support Netscape Analyst
Supported Netscape Browser/E-mail for the Windows UNIX platforms.
Utilized PowerTerm, TSO, Tivoli, Timbuktu, Hummingbird, Microsoft Office Suite and custom scripts for supporting Netscape on both Windows and
UNIX platforms.
Researched hardware compatibility issues with UNIX based Netscape Browser/E-mail application.
Maintained test lab for emulation of store environment.
Implementation of training course for support analysts involving all newly developed Netscape resolutions, as well as all newly deployed web
applications.
Providing recommendations for advancements in productivity and operation of newly developed web applications within the company intranet.
Consulted with project management on newly tested and deployed web applications for store operations.
1999-2000 Eckerd Resolution Center, Eckerd Corporation
IT Helpdesk Analyst
Helpdesk support for IBM POS, NCR POS, IVR, Netscape e-mail, TAO e-mail, Lexmark Printers.
Utilized PowerTerm, TSO, Tivoli, Timbuktu, Hummingbird, Microsoft Office Suite and custom scripts for supporting Netscape and TAO.
Call center support for over 2400 locations ranging from stores to corporate offices.
Research and development of new methods for automating various resolutions.
Training of analysts within resolution center in supporting Netscape, as well as periodically updating all analysts with newly developed resolutions
for known issues.
Working Status U.S. Citizen
Education
1998-2001 Pasco Hernando Community College - New Port Richey, Florida
A.S. Degree in Computer Science
Graduated Phi Theta Kappa
MCP certification
April 2008 M/UX Advanced IT Training
IBM Certified Deployment Professional (TWS 8.3)
Languages
Hebrew: Fluent - Full knowledge
English: Fluent – Full knowledge