Mark Ashton
Summary
Accomplished Senior Mainframe Software Engineer and Architect with extensive experience developing systems software products. Expert in assembly language coding, MVS internals/interfaces, and developing complex systems software. Proven ability to consult effectively with clients, driving project success through technical expertise, and strong leadership skills.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Mainframe Developer and Architect
Vanguard Integrity Professional
06.2002 - Current
* Lead assembler programmer and senior architect responsible for the maintenance, design, and new development of several products.
Principal Software Engineer
PricewaterhouseCoopers
06.1996 - 04.2002
* Assembler programmer and architect for the GENEVA (Generalized Event Architecture) product - an abstract multi-tasking application and code generating tool.
* Managed small applications development teams.
* Provided consulting services to outside customers.
Professional Instructor
U.C. Berkeley Extension
01.1990 - 06.1996
* Part-time instructor teaching COBOL, JCL, Assembly Language, Computer Organization, and Computer Math.
Mainframe Systems Software Developer
Serena Software, Inc
10.1988 - 05.1996
* Assembler systems software developer for various products: File Data Manager (FDM), Application Performance Monitor (APM), Change Management Tools, Comparex.
Software Engineer
Electronic Data Systems, EDS
06.1981 - 10.1988
* Software engineer trainee
* Command level CICS COBOL programmer
* CICS systems programmer
* Assembler applications programmer
* CICS (1.5) macro level programmer
* Technical instructor
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06-1979
Skills
- Assembly language coding with 31-bit and 64-bit
- Authorized services coding
- MVS, OS/390, z/OS internals and interfaces
- Experience writing SVC and PC routines
- Experience writing and designing multi-tasking system products
- MVS installation exits developer
- Experience writing and installing MVS and SAF intercepts
- Knowledge of RACF and ACF2 internals
- TCP/IP
Certification
* ICCP professional designation with specialties in procedural and systems programming.
Timeline
Senior Mainframe Developer and Architect
Vanguard Integrity Professional
06.2002 - Current
Principal Software Engineer
PricewaterhouseCoopers
06.1996 - 04.2002
Professional Instructor
U.C. Berkeley Extension
01.1990 - 06.1996
Mainframe Systems Software Developer
Serena Software, Inc
10.1988 - 05.1996
Software Engineer
Electronic Data Systems, EDS
06.1981 - 10.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Francisco State University
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