Paul Peplinski
Ellenton,FL
Summary
Accomplished Systems Administrator with a proven track record at WPS Health Solutions, enhancing team productivity by automating tasks and significantly reducing application failures. Expert in troubleshooting and fostering collaborative environments, I bring a blend of technical prowess and mentoring capabilities to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Professional with strong technical acumen and proven track record in managing and optimizing IT systems. Adept at ensuring system stability, security, and performance through effective problem-solving and strategic planning. Emphasizes team collaboration and adapts to evolving needs while maintaining focus on delivering results. Skilled in MVS, CICS, DB2, MQ Series, Websphere, SMP/E, COBOL, and various ISV software products.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Administrator II
WPS Health Solutions
12.2019 - 11.2024
- Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution.
- Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
- Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans.
- Reduced system vulnerabilities, conducting thorough security audits and updates.
- Enhanced system security with regular patch updates and vulnerability assessments.
MVS Systems Programmer
WPS Health Solutions
09.2005 - 12.2019
- Ensured data integrity and security by implementing robust backup strategies and disaster recovery plans for the MVS environment.
- Implemented security measures to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Increased efficiency with comprehensive troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex MVS systems problems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully execute mainframe migrations and upgrades.
- Reduced downtime by proactively monitoring and resolving potential issues in the MVS environment.
- Delivered excellent service levels by providing timely support and resolution to user issues related to MVS systems performance or functionality.
- Debugged problems caused by hardware, operating systems software, application programs and network failures.
COBOL Programmer
TEKsystems
11.2003 - 09.2005
- Enhanced system efficiency by optimizing COBOL code and implementing performance improvements.
- Streamlined workflow processes by automating repetitive tasks with custom-built COBOL programs.
- Reduced software bugs by rigorously testing and debugging COBOL programs during the development process.
- Supported smooth migration of legacy systems to modern platforms by converting older COBOL code into updated versions.
- Supported the successful conversion of legacy systems into modern platforms by diligently reviewing existing code for potential improvements and ensuring seamless compatibility with new technologies.
- Improved user experience for enterprise applications through the development of intuitive user interfaces utilizing CICS and COBOL programming skills.
- Debugged problems caused by hardware, operating systems software, application programs and network failures.
Integration Developer
National City Bank
08.1999 - 10.2003
- Conducted extensive research on emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating best practices and cutting-edge techniques into integration solutions.
- Maintained strong security standards throughout the development process, safeguarding sensitive information from potential vulnerabilities or breaches during data transfers between systems.
- Upgraded legacy systems with modernized integration approaches, improving scalability and adaptability to evolving business requirements.
- Mentored junior developers in the team, sharing knowledge of integration methodologies and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Re-engineered existing computer systems to promote ease-of-use and improve system security.
- Developed custom APIs to enable seamless communication between disparate applications within the organization''s technology ecosystem.
- Delivered project milestones on time, ensuring a consistent track record of successful integrations across various platforms.
Education
No Degree - Computer Math
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MISkills
- System performance monitoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Software Installation
- Technical Support
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- System Administration
- Operating systems
- Application support
- Computer Programming
- Software patching
- Software Development
Timeline
Systems Administrator II
WPS Health Solutions
12.2019 - 11.2024
MVS Systems Programmer
WPS Health Solutions
09.2005 - 12.2019
COBOL Programmer
TEKsystems
11.2003 - 09.2005
Integration Developer
National City Bank
08.1999 - 10.2003
No Degree - Computer Math
Saginaw Valley State University
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