DERRICK VALENTINE
Waldorf,USA
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Systems Engineer Mainframe & Network Analys
Zensar Technologies Inc
Linthicum Heights, MD
01.2020 - Current
- Managed mainframe and related enterprise systems
- Ensured compliance with production control standards and operational procedures
- Monitored batch job processing and peripheral devices throughout the production cycle.
- Provided coverage across all shifts including weekends
- Provided backup support to help desk and NOC teams during off hours.
- Duties included trouble shooting and resolving mainframe batch job issues.
- Operated systems independently and maintained production continuity.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to address monitoring gaps.
- Driving nightly batch flow processing to ensure on time completion of all endpoints through mainframe and PCS tools.
- Responded to system commands and alerts on the mainframe performing Level 1 and Level 2 support for batch and system incidents.
- Documented and reported outages, incidents and performances issues impacting production systems via SNOW.
Car Salesman
Waldorf Toyota
Waldorf, MD
08.2019 - Current
- Sold cars for major car store near my home. Pay was comparable but 100% commission.
Head Cashier
Home Depot
Waldorf, MD
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Served as Head Cashier and enjoyed the experience. But low pay led to me leaving to find better opportunity.
Production Control Specialist
GEICO Corporate Office
Chevy Chase, MD
06.1998 - 07.2018
- I started working in IMPCR implementing batch jobs and building Test Environments for the company.
- I moved over to Production Scheduling where I got involved with day to day scheduling and setup of batch jobs and processes. I modified JCL, Procs, Prose, and schedules.
- I requested and received approval to move to the night shift working in the Quality Control Team. The move was more to increase my income and add value to the nightshift staff than it was for me to advance. I worked 12 hour shifts and plenty of overtime.
- I retired from GEICO in July of 2018.
Production Control Analyst II
Chevy Chase Bank Data Center
Columbia, MD
05.1997 - 05.1998
- Using CA-7, CA-11 provide night support to the companies vast ATM and Banking system. I worked alone and often provided backup support to the companies mainframe operations staff.
Production Control Analyst II
ANSTEC
06.1995 - 06.1997
- Production Control Scheduler and assisted in the conversion from CA-7 to Control-M. I worked weekends and holidays often as the Lead Associate. I learned how to use Control-M and was honored to train FDIC staff on how to use the new scheduler.
Production Control Scheduler
FDIC
06.1993 - 06.1995
- Highly proficient at Ca-7, CA-11 as a scheduler. Worked with multiple LPARS and resolved complex issues.
Mainframe Computer Operator
Chevy Chase Bank Data Center
Columbia, MD
06.1991 - 06.1993
- Mounted tapes and monitored the batch process as well as the companies ATM Network.
Production Control Specialist
AT&T Data Center
Oakton, VA
06.1986 - 06.1991
- Took multiple in-house training programs on Data Center Operations, JCL, CA-7, CA-11 and other production and scheduling tools.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Skills
- CA UNICENTER
- CA-7
- Control-M
- Service Now
- JES-2
- PCS
- MVS Commands
- JCL
- Active Directory
- Change Management
- Production/Test LPARS
- Mainframe Monitoring
- Microsoft Teams
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Senior Systems Engineer Mainframe & Network Analys
Zensar Technologies Inc
01.2020 - Current
Car Salesman
Waldorf Toyota
08.2019 - Current
Head Cashier
Home Depot
05.2019 - 08.2019
Production Control Specialist
GEICO Corporate Office
06.1998 - 07.2018
Production Control Analyst II
Chevy Chase Bank Data Center
05.1997 - 05.1998
Production Control Analyst II
ANSTEC
06.1995 - 06.1997
Production Control Scheduler
FDIC
06.1993 - 06.1995
Mainframe Computer Operator
Chevy Chase Bank Data Center
06.1991 - 06.1993
Production Control Specialist
AT&T Data Center
06.1986 - 06.1991