Curriculum VitaeName:Nigel G ThomasEmail:nigel.g.thomas@gmail.comSummary:Senior Network EngineerSenior Systems EngineerTechnical Support ManagerSystems ProgrammerApplications ProgrammerComputer OperatorOperatingZ/OS,OS/390,MVS/ESA,MVS/XA,VM,AIX,WindowsSystems:MajorCICS,VTAM,NCP,TCP/IP,NetView,DFSMS,RACF,ADSMSoftware:OpenEd ition(Unix System Services)Languages:BAL,PL/1,PASCAL,REXX,C,C++,Delphi, C#PC Skills:Windows software development,Token ring/Ethernet LAN supportAdministration of Windows 2000/2003, Exchange2000/2003Microsoft ISA Server 2004/2006Windows development with Delphi and .Net framework andPDAdevelopmentwiththecompactframeworkNetwork Skills:Verygoodknowledgeof Ciscoswitchesand routers.IBM22xxAccess router supportCisco PIX firewall supportVPN Installation and SupportCertifications:CiscoCertified NetworkAssociate (CCNA)Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)since 2001Availability:Immed iatelySummaryI have been involved in the support of mainframe based data centres for many years.Most of the sites have been small to mid-sized, which has allowed me to acquire alargenumberof skillsratherthanspecialiseonalimitedrangeofproducts.Inaddition
Curriculum Vitae Name: Nigel G Thomas Email: nigel.g.thomas@gmail.com Summary: Senior Network Engineer Senior Systems Engineer Technical Support Manager Systems Programmer Applications Programmer Computer Operator Operating Systems: Z/OS,OS/390,MVS/ESA,MVS/XA,VM,AIX,Windows Major Software: CICS,VTAM,NCP,TCP/IP,NetView,DFSMS,RACF,ADSM OpenEdition(Unix System Services) Languages: BAL,PL/1,PASCAL,REXX,C,C++,Delphi, C# PC Skills: Windows software development, Token ring/Ethernet LAN support Administration of Windows 2000/2003, Exchange 2000/2003 Microsoft ISA Server 2004/2006 Windows development with Delphi and .Net framework and PDA development with the compact framework. Network Skills: Very good knowledge of Cisco switches and routers. IBM 22xx Access router support Cisco PIX firewall support VPN Installation and Support Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) since 2001 Availability: Immediately Summary I have been involved in the support of mainframe based data centres for many years. Most of the sites have been small to mid-sized, which has allowed me to acquire a large number of skills rather than specialise on a limited range of products. In addition
tothe support of mainframe hardwareand softwareI alsohave excellent networkingskillsandhavebeenCiscoCCNPcertified since2001.IalsohaveexcellentPCskillsincludingadministrationand softwaredevelopment.Employment HistoryJan 2002 to February 2007 and June 2008 to Present, Royal Oman PolicePosition:Senior Network EngineerRejoined aftertaking some time off to become Cisco certified.The Royal Oman Police data centre provides IT services throughout the country insupport of police related activities. In addition to traditional policing, the ROP alsoprovides the following services:Customs and ExciseMotor Vehicle Registration and InspectionDriving License IssuancePassport IssuanceBorder Post/Airport Immigration SystemsVisa Issuance SystemNational Registration and ID card systemThe services run on a mixture of integrated systems, including, Mainframes, OpenSystems (AIX/Linux) and Windows.My main tasks and responsibilities were:Designed, Implemented and supported a countrywide network consisting oflegacy SNAdevices, 300+ Cisco and IBM routers, switches and PIXfirewallsDesigned, implemented and supported a multi site Active Directory basedWindows domain using Windows 2000/2003 and Exchange 2000/2003.Implemented VPN solutions using Cisco and Symantec hardwareDesigned and implemented solution forhosting ROP website(www.rop.gov.om) in-house.Implementedremotemail accessusingISAServer2004/2006Upgraded OS/3902.9to Z/OS 1.2,Z/OS 1.4 and Z/Os 1.7Provided support forthe z/OS mainframe systemProvided support forthe local area network and PC systemsProvided adviceto seniormanagement onall computerrelated topicsParticipated in the selection of equipment and vendors for new projectsWorkedwithoutsidevendorstoensurenewequipmentwassuccessfullyinstalled.Provided training and guidancefor other staff.Wrote the odd programtokeepmyhand in
to the support of mainframe hardware and software I also have excellent networking skills and have been Cisco CCNP certified since 2001. I also have excellent PC skills including administration and software development. Employment History Jan 2002 to February 2007 and June 2008 to Present, Royal Oman Police Position: Senior Network Engineer Rejoined after taking some time off to become Cisco certified. The Royal Oman Police data centre provides IT services throughout the country in support of police related activities. In addition to traditional policing, the ROP also provides the following services: • Customs and Excise • Motor Vehicle Registration and Inspection • Driving License Issuance • Passport Issuance • Border Post/Airport Immigration Systems • Visa Issuance System • National Registration and ID card system The services run on a mixture of integrated systems, including, Mainframes, Open Systems (AIX/Linux) and Windows. My main tasks and responsibilities were: • Designed, Implemented and supported a countrywide network consisting of legacy SNA devices, 300+ Cisco and IBM routers, switches and PIX firewalls • Designed, implemented and supported a multi site Active Directory based Windows domain using Windows 2000/2003 and Exchange 2000/2003. • Implemented VPN solutions using Cisco and Symantec hardware • Designed and implemented solution for hosting ROP website (www.rop.gov.om) in-house. • Implemented remote mail access using ISA Server 2004/2006 • Upgraded OS/390 2.9 to Z/OS 1.2, Z/OS 1.4 and Z/OS 1.7 • Provided support for the z/OS mainframe system • Provided support for the local area network and PC systems • Provided advice to senior management on all computer related topics. • Participated in the selection of equipment and vendors for new projects • Worked with outside vendors to ensure new equipment was successfully installed. • Provided training and guidance for other staff. • Wrote the odd program to keep my hand in
April 1999 toApril 2001, Royal Oman PolicePosition: Senior Systems EngineerProvided OS/390 Systems Programming support and related skills to the Royal OmanPoliceInformationTechnologydepartmentinMuscat,OmanMy primary projects and achievements were:Provided support and guidance to the successful Y2K projectProvided first level support forOS/390and related software/hardwareInstallationofandmigrationtoOS/390version2.9Migration ofthe existing country wide SNA based network to TCP/IPbasedonIBMandCisconetworkcomponentsInstallation and support of local Ethernet LANNovember 1998 to March 1999, Halifax plcPosition: Systems ProgrammerContracted to the Halifax to provide general systems programming skills related toyear 2000 testing of software and the installation of0S/390 2.6. Installed andimplementedACF26.2July 1998 to September 1998, Thesaurus Computer ServicesPosition:Systems EngineerContracted to Thesaurus to provide support for MVS,OS/390 and related products fora Thesaurus client in the North West. As well as providing day-to-day systemssupport, I was also involved in providing support forthe year 2000 project.September 1997 to June1998, IBM Saudi Arabia (SBM)Position:Contract SystemsProgrammerSBM provides systems and customer engineering and administrative services tosupport the IBM data processing marketing operations in Saudi Arabia. I wascontracted by SBMto upgrade their internal Mainframe based systems to year 2000compliant software levels on a newly installed CMOS processorSpecifically, the tasks included:Installing OS/3901.3 and related products using a ServerPacMigratingMVS 3.1.3toOS/390Migrating numerous program products to year 2000 versionsUpgrad ing CICS systems from version 2.1 to version 4.1UpgradingDB2from version2.1 toversion 4.1 (Limited Involvement)
April 1999 to April 2001, Royal Oman Police Position: Senior Systems Engineer Provided OS/390 Systems Programming support and related skills to the Royal Oman Police Information Technology department in Muscat, Oman. My primary projects and achievements were: • Provided support and guidance to the successful Y2K project • Provided first level support for OS/390 and related software/hardware • Installation of and migration to OS/390 version 2.9 • Migration of the existing country wide SNA based network to TCP/IP based on IBM and Cisco network components. • Installation and support of local Ethernet LAN November 1998 to March 1999, Halifax plc Position: Systems Programmer Contracted to the Halifax to provide general systems programming skills related to year 2000 testing of software and the installation of OS/390 2.6. Installed and implemented ACF2 6.2. July 1998 to September 1998, Thesaurus Computer Services Position: Systems Engineer Contracted to Thesaurus to provide support for MVS, OS/390 and related products for a Thesaurus client in the North West. As well as providing day-to-day systems support, I was also involved in providing support for the year 2000 project. September 1997 to June1998, IBM Saudi Arabia (SBM) Position: Contract Systems Programmer SBM provides systems and customer engineering and administrative services to support the IBM data processing marketing operations in Saudi Arabia. I was contracted by SBM to upgrade their internal Mainframe based systems to year 2000 compliant software levels on a newly installed CMOS processor. Specifically, the tasks included: • Installing OS/390 1.3 and related products using a ServerPac • Migrating MVS 3.1.3 to OS/390 • Migrating numerous program products to year 2000 versions • Upgrading CICS systems from version 2.1 to version 4.1 • Upgrading DB2 from version 2.1 to version 4.1 (Limited Involvement)
ImplementingOpenEditionas aplatformforrunningLotusDominoMigratingdatafrom3380/3390DASDtoanewlyinstalledRAMACRVAImplementingDFSMShsm,DFSMSrmmandSMSImplementing TCP/IP connectivity to the OS/390 host through an OSAadapterAugust1996 to Sept 1997,IBM Middle East (GBM)Position : Senior Software Support EngineerGBM provides systems and customer engineering and administrative services tosupport the IBM data processing marketing operations in the Middle East (excludingSaudiArabia)My job in Product Support Services was twofold:1.Provided telephone support to system 390 customers assisting them inresolving problems with, installing and utilising IBM systemsoftware/hardware2. Provided on-site services to GBM customersInaddition,Ialsoprovidesupport,asrequired,fortheinternal GBMcomputersystems.Main Tasks Completed Included:InstallationofturnkeyMVS/JES3CAD/CAMsystemforacustomerinAbuDhabi.Installation of OS/390 and related products (CICS,NCP,IMS)and migrationfromMVS4.3foracustomer inOmanProvided backup support for an Os/390 hosted airline reservation system forDubaibased airlineInstallation and support of AiX based firewall providing Internet access to allGBMofficesMVS/Network support for migrationofGBM systems fromBahrain toSharjahJuly1994toJuly1996,AmdahlUKLtdPosition : Senior Systems EngineerProvided technical support and services to Amdahl customers throughout the UnitedKingdom.Major tasks completed included:Assisting a major bank to convert to MVS version 5.1 from 3.1.AssistingacustomertosplitanMvSworkload acrosstwodomainsutilisinga
• Implementing OpenEdition as a platform for running Lotus Domino • Migrating data from 3380/3390 DASD to a newly installed RAMAC RVA • Implementing DFSMShsm, DFSMSrmm and SMS. • Implementing TCP/IP connectivity to the OS/390 host through an OSA adapter August 1996 to Sept 1997, IBM Middle East (GBM) Position : Senior Software Support Engineer GBM provides systems and customer engineering and administrative services to support the IBM data processing marketing operations in the Middle East (excluding Saudi Arabia). My job in Product Support Services was twofold: 1. Provided telephone support to system 390 customers assisting them in resolving problems with, installing and utilising IBM system software/hardware. 2. Provided on-site services to GBM customers. In addition, I also provide support, as required, for the internal GBM computer systems. Main Tasks Completed Included: • Installation of turnkey MVS/JES3 CAD/ CAM system for a customer in Abu Dhabi. • Installation of OS/390 and related products (CICS,NCP,IMS) and migration from MVS 4.3 for a customer in Oman • Provided backup support for an OS/390 hosted airline reservation system for Dubai based airline. • Installation and support of AIX based firewall providing Internet access to all GBM offices. • MVS/Network support for migration of GBM systems from Bahrain to Sharjah July 1994 to July 1996, Amdahl UK Ltd Position : Senior Systems Engineer Provided technical support and services to Amdahl customers throughout the United Kingdom. Major tasks completed included: • Assisting a major bank to convert to MVS version 5.1 from 3.1. • Assisting a customer to split an MVS workload across two domains utilising a
BasicSysplexProvidingOS/2/Rexx support fora majorMVS automation projectSupporting a workstation software distribution project using EDM.Designed and wrote a customer database application in Microsoft Access forinternal use by Amdahl.Providing general systems programming support to a number of AmdahlcustomersApril1994toAugust1994Position:Freelance WindowsSoftwaredeveloperDevelopedWindowssoftware(both16and32bit)forsaleasshareware.Ialsocustomised this softwarefor a number of corporate customers so that it met theirparticular requirementsApril1993 toFebruary1994,GBM,AbuDhabiPosition:Senior SystemsEngineerSubcontractedbyGulfBusinessMachines(IBMinGulfArea)toanOil companyinAbuDhabito providetechnical assistance totheOperations and Technical supportdepartment.The Company ran a medium sized mainframe under MVS 4.2 along witha number ofRISC/6000 workstations and a large number of PC's.My main projectswere:Supporting the OfficeVision/MVS system and related PC and CICS products.Support ofCICS systemsInstallation and support of MVS TCP/IP and related products.Installation and support of MVS/DFP NFSMajorparticipant ina pilot image project based on MVS/ESA ImagePlusInstalled and customised NetView/Access and ASFto allow ImagePlusobjectstoberetrievedanddisplayedfromApplicationSystem(AS)Wrote a Rexx program using the 3270 HLLAPI interface to allow automaticlogon to VTAM applications from OS/2workstations
Basic Sysplex. • Providing OS/2/Rexx support for a major MVS automation project. • Supporting a workstation software distribution project using EDM. • Designed and wrote a customer database application in Microsoft Access for internal use by Amdahl. • Providing general systems programming support to a number of Amdahl customers April 1994 to August 1994 Position: Freelance Windows Software developer Developed Windows software (both 16 and 32 bit) for sale as shareware. I also customised this software for a number of corporate customers so that it met their particular requirements. April 1993 to February 1994, GBM, Abu Dhabi Position : Senior Systems Engineer Subcontracted by Gulf Business Machines (IBM in Gulf Area) to an Oil company in Abu Dhabi to provide technical assistance to the Operations and Technical support department. The Company ran a medium sized mainframe under MVS 4.2 along with a number of RISC/6000 workstations and a large number of PC's. My main projects were: • Supporting the OfficeVision/MVS system and related PC and CICS products. • Support of CICS systems • Installation and support of MVS TCP/IP and related products. • Installation and support of MVS/DFP NFS • Major participant in a pilot image project based on MVS/ESA ImagePlus • Installed and customised NetView/Access and ASF to allow ImagePlus objects to be retrieved and displayed from Application System (AS) • Wrote a Rexx program using the 3270 HLLAPI interface to allow automatic logon to VTAM applications from OS/2 workstations