john curtis

About

A highly experienced IT professional, with specialised knowledge in the configuration, administration and use of Configuration and Release Management tools and processes, plus a solid background in Systems Programming and Technical Support. Excellent problem determination and analytical skills. Methodical, diligent, and a self starter, always looking to develop and implement improvements and best practices. Performs well under pressure and communicates clearly both verbally and in writing. Equally comfortable working as part of a team or independently. ITIL foundation certified. Specialties: Jira, Teamcity, Jenkins, TFS, Changeman ZMF, CA-Lib/CCF, CA-Librarian, RACF, Top Secret, Event Action, Clist, REXX, Selcopy, TSO, ISPF, MVS, Z/os, Configuration, change and source management

Country

united kingdom

City

oxford

Industry

information technology and services

Skill

software documentation, testing, ibm mainframe, mvs, cics, security, tso, rexx, z/os, ispf, release management, process improvement, clist, software configuration management, racf, strategy, serena changeman, data migration, technical support, systems programming

Experience

mvs systems programmer

paxus corporation

1990-1 - 1993-8 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Installation, configuration and maintenance of system software. Configuration and support of new systems hardware. Evaluation and testing of new system software products. Creation and maintenance of system standards, security and procedures.

mvs technical consultant

paxus corporation

1988-6 - 1990-1 · 1 yr 8 mos

Administration of CICS and SUPRA database software including problem determination and resolution. Installation and configuration of PAXUS software on client sites.

vm dos and vse systems programmer

institut teknologi bandung

1988-1 - 1988-6 · 6 mos

System hardware and software configuration and maintenance for ITB and their client. Setup and documentation of systems standards and processes for ITB their client. System problem determination and resolution.

mvs systems programmer

citi

1994-6 - 1999-1 · 4 yrs 8 mos

senior technical analyst

citi

1999-1 - 2010-3 · 11 yrs 3 mos

* Perform administration & configuration for specific SCM tools i.e. Changeman ZMF, CA-Lib/CCF, Pro/JCL, Event Action and all in-house written source control processes as part of the EMEA Configuration and Release Management team. * Provide support, problem determination and resolution for SCM tools (including out of hours). * Review SCM tools, maintaining them to supportable levels and ensuring their availability and functionality to meet business requirements. * Develop, create and maintain ISPF dialogues (Clists, Rexx, panels, skeletons, etc). * Liaise with other support groups to ensure that all the software and platforms the SCM tools interface with are maintained at vendor supported levels. * Migration of non standard processes to the strategic SCM tools. * Define and maintain RACF and Top Secret security for the SCM tools and their controlled data, and perform reviews for audit and compliance. * Assist in the development and roll out of new SCM processes and project technical solutions.

dos and vse systems programmer

cpc

1978-5 - 1988-1 · 9 yrs 9 mos

* DOS/VSE Systems Programmer * DOS/VSE Production/Job Controller * DOS Operator

software configuration manager

thomson reuters

2010-9 - 2017-8 · 7 yrs

Controlling the configuration, building and releasing of online applications. Recording and reporting the status of new features and bug fixes as code moves through the development, build and testing cycles. Management and maintenance of the build and release tools and processes, including reviews and audits. Perform installation, configuration, administration, maintenance and documentation of other SCM related tools, i.e. Jira, Jenkins/Hudson, Teamcity, BigI/P, Team Foundation Server, Putty, WinSCP,