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Michael D. Levine
[email protected]
Position:
Senior/lead DB2 z/OS DBA (IBM mainframe) and/or senior LUW UDB DBA (AIX and/or Linux)
DB2 Technical Certifications:
IBM Certified Advanced DBA - DB2 9 for LINUX, UNIX & Windows (validation # 2703403)
IBM Certified Solutions Expert - DB2 Database Administration for z/OS (registration # 2703403)
Professional
Experience: IBM Corporation
Oct 2013 – Present
Senior DB2 z/OS and LUW UDB Database Administrator (DBA) and IDAA Administrator
At a leading global financial services company and a large national retailer provide DB2 z/OS (V11.1 NFM)
database administration (DBA) and IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator (IDAA V4.1) systems support. Configured
and monitor InfoSphere Change Data Replication. Perform loads to IDAA Netezza and archive very large table
partitions to IDAA High Performance Storage System (HPSS). Work on a daily basis with Data Studio, Omegamon
for DB2, Visual Explain, Putty and TSO. Also provide DB2 z/OS V10.1 and DB2 LUW V9.7 (Red Hat Linux)
DBA support at a large state of Florida Agency. Perform all DB2 DBA support activities including logical and
physical database design, performance tuning, COBOL batch support, TRIGGERs, Data Warehouse support,
JCL, TSO, putty, NMON, TOPAS, SDSF and other DB2, UNIX and z/OS utilities. Performed upgrade of DB2
Connect to V10.1. Providing analysis for conversion of legacy data warehouse and data marts to IDAA Netezza
architecture which will provide near real time reporting, complex ad hoc query and predictive analytics capabilities.
Premier Data Services, Tallahassee, FL (independent DB2 consultant) Aug 2012 – Sep 2013
Senior/Lead DB2 Development LUW DBA (IBM AIX)
At Citizens Property Insurance Company, provided primary application development and infrastructure DBA
support during the conversion of the legacy DB2 LUW AIX application to SQL Server. Supported 45 DB2 LUW
V9.7 databases (18 TB of data) residing on 15 IBM AIX V6.1 Power Systems servers and two federated DB2
databases residing on Windows servers in an HACMP cluster environment. Monitor server I/O and review object
placement, logging, memory and CPU utilization. Provide detailed recommendations to improve performance.
Implemented DB2 AUDIT facility. Maintain DB2 registry variables, instance and database configuration
parameters. Perform database restores from production image to lower database environments. Optimized, maintain
and execute data redaction procedures. Create, execute and maintain SQL DML and DDL scripts. Used Perforce
version control software to manage and promote scripts. Extensive use of performance monitoring tools: NMON,
DB2TOP, DB2 administrator views, IOSTAT, TOPAS and DB2MON. Extensive use of PUTTY, DB2 Control
Center, Data Studio, DB2MOVE and DB2LOOK utilities. Monitor performance testing activities and recommend
performance tuning opportunities. Attend application database design review meetings. Write and maintain
KORN shell scripts as required. Run DB2EXPLN utility to facilitate SQL performance tuning. Maintain stored
procedures, MQTs and triggers. Work with Windows Server 2008 Management Console and SQL Server
Management studio and provide backup SQL Server support.
CGI, Inc., Tallahassee, FL
July 2006 – July 2012
Senior/Lead DB2 LUW (AIX) DBA and IT Technical Specialist (February 2010 – July 2012)
Working primarily remote and off-site for 2.5 years, provided primary senior DB2 DBA application and
infrastructure support at CIGNA, a Connecticut based global health insurance company. Performed a top to
bottom database and application infrastructure stability and performance review. The result was detailed database
and infrastructure recommendations which when implemented, significantly improved production application
stability and performance. Recommendations included: buffer pool resizing, transaction log placement, object to
LUN file system placement, configuration parameter changes and SAN disk file system configuration. Responsible
for 15 DB2 V9.1 databases residing across ten IBM AIX servers in a HACMP configuration. Maintain database
and instance configuration parameters, monitor SAN disk I/O performance, server memory, CPU usage and object
placement. Implemented DB2 V9 self -tuning and automatic parameters. Reviewed SQL queries to insure optimal
performance. Developed a data purge procedure to purge over one billion rows of data from the production
database. Developed, tested and executed database load procedures that successfully converted legacy data into
a new historical database that I created. Perform REORGs, RUNSTATS and backup/recovery as required.
Extensive experience with AIX monitoring tools TOPAS, NMON, IOSTAT, VMSTAT, as well as DB2TOP,
DB2PD, DB2EXPLN, SNAPSHOT, system administrator views, DB2LOOK, DB2MOVE, LOAD, import/export,
DB2ADVIS, Control Center, etc. Performed other DB2 DBA and infrastructure support activities as required.
Michael D. Levine
(2 of 5)
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Professional
Experience:
(continued) Senior DB2 LUW DBA Technical Consultant
(November 2009 – January 2010)
Reporting directly to the CIO at Moody’s Investors Services located in downtown NYC, performed a DB2
database environment and configuration review and project technical assessment for a large, multi-vendor
billing and ratings application development effort.
Senior DB2 z/OS and DB2 UDB (LUW) Technical Specialist & Team Lead (July 2006 – Oct 2009)
At the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), performed lead z/OS and LUW DB2 DBA activities
in support of the successful implementation of FSFN, a large scale, 7000+ user, state-wide child protection
system which was a complete replacement of the existing HSN legacy system. Created new DB2 V8.1 database
environments. Converted data structures from the Oracle based transfer application data structures. Defined all
naming standards, configured, maintained and monitored a large complex DB2 database environment residing
on multiple mainframe (z/OS) and distributed (LUW) platforms. Performed extensive application tuning and
stress testing activities using IBM DB2 Administration tool, TMON/DB2, Query Monitor and Thread Expert.
The OLTP databases reside on DB2 z/OS V8.1 and V9.1 and the middle tier OLTP audit databases, Data Warehouse
and Data Marts reside on DB2 LUW V9.5 (Linux). The application produces over 400 GB of audit (LOB) data per
quarter on the DB2 UDB middle tier. Created and implemented an innovative solution to capture and the huge
volume of critical audit data by using a joined view of multiple tables with date constraints. Performed all
database administration activities including physical schema maintenance, performance and tuning, backup and
disaster recovery. Maintained logical data models, performed data unloads/reloads, REORGS, RUNSTATS,
image copies, binds, etc. Configured DB2 Control Center, DB2 Connect, DAS, WLM application environments.
Implemented stored procedures as required. Created and maintained security rules and privileges, configure
and tune DB2 buffer pools, instance and database configuration parameters, design and create indexes as required
and recommend SQL code changes as needed. Created stored procedures, triggers and sequence objects. Worked
with TMON/DB2, PUTTY, CA ERwin, DBA-XPERT, IBM Data Studio and DB2 Control Center on a daily basis.
Create basic LINUX shell scripts and use CRONTAB server scheduler. Gave technical presentations to client
IT staff and management. Supervised and provided skills transfer and technical direction to three Junior DBAs.
BearingPoint, Inc., Tallahassee, FL
Dec 2003 – July 2006
Senior DB2 DBA and MVS system programmer, on-site Performance Manager and Team Lead
At the Florida Department of Management Services, was engaged as database Team Lead supporting DB2 and
Microsoft SQL Server. Expert level knowledge of all DB2 DBA and DB2 z/OS system programming functions
as well as working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server. Performed SMP/E install and implementation of DB2
V7.1 in all environments. Installed IBM DB2 utility suite and related product features including Client Management
package, REXX support, net.data and JAVA support. Configured DB2 z/OS UNIX System Services (USS).
Installed and configured UNIX database administration server (DAS), DB2 control center and DB2 Connect V8.
Configured and implemented Resource Recovery Services (RRS). Setup and maintain Work Load Manager (WLM)
policy and application environments. Implement subsystem DSNZPARM changes as required. Installed many
program products including Omegamon DB2, File-Aid DB2, File-Aid RDX, CA/Pan SQL and Easytreive Plus.
Apply corrective and preventative service as required. Extensive performance monitoring and tuning experience
using Omegamon DB2. Implemented Omegamon DB2 historical collector. Run application performance
traces and assist programmers with SQL performance tuning and problem determination. Implemented DB2
audit trace for a critical table and created audit reports utilizing SAS/MXG. Implemented DB2 distributed data
facility (DDF). Maintain DB2 subsystem and database security, perform database physical design and maintain
physical database objects including tables, views, indexes, TRIGGERs, stored procedures, etc. Set up and run DB2
REORGs, LOADs, UNLOADs, BINDs, etc., as required. Worked on a daily basis with BMC Catalog Manager and
Change Manager, Princeton Access/DB2, File-aid/DB2, QMF, etc. Perform SQL Server DBA activities utilizing
Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager. Provided support for IBI EDA/IWAY middleware product. Installed
ADABAS V7.4, Natural V4.1 and Predict V4.4. Also performed the duties of on-site Performance Manager for
the Mainframe and database employee staff. Performed performance reviews and mentoring for six BearingPoint
IT staff. Interface with client management. Participated in mainframe upgrade planning meetings.
Michael D. Levine
(3 of 5)
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Professional
Experience:
(Independent Florida Power and Light (FPL Group), Juno Beach, FL
Consultant)
Senior z/OS DB2 Database Administrator (DBA)
Mar 2003 – Nov 2003
Was engaged as a senior z/OS DB2 DBA at FPL providing DB2 DBA and system programming support for two
production Passport applications supporting five nuclear units. Assisted with the move and conversion of Nuclear
facility Seabrook Station’s Passport application to FPL. Provided DB2 database administration and application
support for the upgrade of Passport to version 9.1. Performed performance analysis and problem determination.
Created and scheduled production REORG and IMAGE COPY JCL and batch jobs. Assisted with testing and
scheduling the application batch cycle. Created production UNLOAD JCL and reload jobs to LOAD training and
lower region databases. Created TSO edit macros to generate LOAD and UNLOAD JCL. Recommended DB2
subsystem and CICS parameter changes which were accepted and implemented. Created and implemented
Production Data Modification and Audit procedures to satisfy Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Authored Passport
V9.1 Operation, Performance and Configuration Guide. Provided 24x7 on-call support. Wrote COBOL/DB2 data
extract programs which extracted data and perform work management calculations from Passport DB2 tables.
Northeast Utilities (NUSCO), Berlin CT
Aug 1993 – Feb 2003
Senior DB2 Database Administrator and Senior DB2 Systems Programmer
Was engaged as lead DB2 DBA in support of 4,000+ user ERP supply chain CICS/COBOL II application (INDUS
Passport V9.03). Perform all DB2 DBA activities, including creating and managing DB2 objects, database and
SQL performance monitoring and tuning, security, backup/recovery procedures and problem resolution. Install
new Passport baseline versions. Implemented REORG, RUNSTATS, BIND and IMAGE COPY procedures and
set system-wide naming standards. Maintain DB2 TRIGGERs and STORED PROCs. Implemented application
disaster recovery procedures and successfully performed disaster recovery drill. Extensive internals and
performance tuning experience with Passport supply chain modules Accounts Payable, Inventory and Purchasing.
Non-ERP modules: Action Tracking, Material Safety Data Sheet, Controlled Documents and Records Management.
Provided DB2 system programming support for six DB2 subsystems. Installed and implemented DB2 V5.1 and
V6.1. Implemented DB2 data sharing in a parallel sysplex OS/390 environment. Responsible for DB2 security.
Maintain DB2 subsystem parameter module DSNZPARM and CICS RCTs, perform subsystem tuning. Install and
evaluate third party DB2 program products. Installed OMEGAMON DB2 V520, Platinum products and Candle
DB/Tools. Work on a daily basis with Platinum, QMF, OMEGAMON, TSO CLISTs, EDIT macros, SPUFI,
EXPLAIN, DB/DASD, DB/EXPLAIN, Passport toolkit, MVS utilities, JCL, etc. Implemented DB2 system
disaster recovery procedure. Performed DB2 subsystem disaster recovery drill. Extensive SMP/E experience.
Yankee Gas Customer Service performance tuning and client cost saving
At a large gas distribution company performed DB2 performance tuning on IBM’s DB2/CICS Customer Service
application (CCIS) which resulted in a 50 percent reduction in overall CPU usage and a 50 percent reduction in
end user response time and an almost total elimination of -911 contention ABENDs. An added benefit was a
savings of over 1.5 million dollars to NU for refunds of license fees and outsourcing contract termination fee.
Passport 9.03 upgrade and data filter/conversion project
Was lead DB2 DBA on upgrade to Passport V9.03. Responsible for setting up, testing and running conversion
and data filter jobs (operation, performance and configuration). Responsible for on-line transaction and batch
performance tuning. Performed extensive performance analysis, stress testing and tuning. Created and maintained
training regions. Performed data refreshes and many other project related activities in support of this highly
successful and under-budget project.
Michael D. Levine
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Professional
Experience: IBM Integrated Systems Solution Corp (ISSC), Newington, CT
(continued)
Senior DB2 Database Administrator (DBA)
May 1991 -Aug 1993
At United Technology Corp’s Sikorsky Aircraft and Hamilton Standard divisions, provided primary
DB2 System Administration support. Installed and implemented DB2 V2.3. Installed Omegamon/DB2,
BMC products for DB2, CIM/CDF and other DB2 program products. Tailored and implemented the QMF
governor exit and set QMF governor resource limits. Was responsible for subsystem problem resolution,
SMP/E maintenance, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security and other DB2 System Administration
activities. Implemented Resource Limit Facility (RLF); provided training procedures and gave DB2 presentations.
Senior DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) and Senior MVS System Programmer
At Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation provided primary DB2 System and Database Administration support.
Provided primary installation and maintenance support for all DB2 related program products. Other activities
included MVS system programming support. Installed DFHSM 2.5 and 2.6, ADW/MVS, PROLOG, Platinum
DB2 program products. Actively involved in Sikorsky's DF/SMS implementation. Provided DB2 DBA
support as required and assisted with the development of DB2 company-wide standards and procedures.
IBM Professional Services (Systems Integration Division)
Aug 1989 - May 1991
Senior DB2 Database Administrator (DBA)
At Northeast Utilities performed database administration activities in support of several major DB2
application development projects. Working with client staff and outside consultants, performed physical
database design, taking logical model and creating a physical design; created DB2 databases, tablespaces,
large tables (60+ million rows), indexes and other DB2 objects. Implemented DB2 security using ACF/2
and DB2 secondary authorization ids. Performed application performance reviews and implemented
performance recommendations. Developed and executed database migration and alteration strategies
using Platinum Technology's DB2 tools. Developed and implemented backup and recovery procedures
and created a corporate disaster recovery procedure for DB2.
Senior DB2 System Programmer (System Administrator)
At Northeast Utilities performed SMP/E installation and implementation of DB2 V2.2, migrating from
V2.1. Restructured the DB2 system environment; establishing separate DB2 subsystems and SMP/E
zones. Installed many DB2 program products including DB2PM, Platinum DB2, Insight/DB2, BMC's
Master Mind and QMF. Developed and implemented accounting and statistics reports to facilitate capacity
planning and performance monitoring. Affected subsystem parameter changes (DSNZPARM) to support
application requirements and performance objectives. Activated and tailored DB2 Resource Limit Facility
(RLF). Maintained CICS RCTs, performed QMF administration, tailored and implemented the QMF
governor exit. Implemented DB2 logging enhancements and addressed other DB2 operational issues.
Senior DB2 and MVS System Programmer
At Ames Department Stores, Inc., performed MVS System Programming activities in support of migration
from DOS/VSE to MVS/ESA. Assisted with MVS CBIPO installation. Installed many program products
both SMP/E and non-SMP/E. Installed DB2 V2.1, migrating from DB2 1.3. Implemented DB2 security
exits DSN3@ATH and DSN3@SGN and established the DB2 security policy. Installed and implemented
BACHMAN/DBA catalog extract and re-engineering product. Other program product installs include:
DF/SORT R11, Info/System, Info/Management, JES328X, DBDS, CICS/CEMT, OMEGAMON CICS,
CANDLE VTAM session manager, CA/JCL CHECK, IRC's RCP for Info/Management and SDSF.
Michael D. Levine
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Related
Skills:
(partial list)
Education:
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DB2 LUW (AIX, Linux and Windows). V8.1- V9.7, V10.1
DB2 for z/OS (IBM mainframe). V1.2 - V10.1, V11.1 (NFM).
IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator (IDAA) V4.1 using Netezza data warehouse appliance with DB2 for z/OS.
IBM InfoSphere Change Data Replication.
Advanced performance monitoring and tuning, problem determination and resolution.
High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR) and High Availability Cluster multi-processing (HACMP).
KORN Shell scripting; AWK, GREP, SED, etc.
DB2 security and audit.
DB2 Connect installation and configuration.
IBM Sametime and Microsoft Lync instant messenger and presence checking utilities.
Database physical and logical design, data modeling.
DB2 backup and recovery, REORGs, EXPLAIN, LOAD, EXPORT, etc.
CA ERWin data modeling tool.
Stored Procedures, TRIGGERs, Materialized Query Tables (MQTs), multi-dimensional clustering (MDC).
Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
Data Warehouse administration and support.
IBM AIX 6.1 and Red Hat Linux commands and system utilities.
DB2 Data Studio, Control Center, Quest, Toad, native utilities, etc.
Telnet, PUTTY, CRONTAB scheduler.
MVS System Programming (SMP/E, JCL, all System utilities, many program products, etc.).
Omegamon DB2 and DB2PM performance monitors (z/OS). TOPAS, NMON, DB2TOP (LUW).
DB2 Security, Disaster Recovery, Recovery/Restart, problem determination and resolution.
DB2 Performance and Tuning, DB2 data sharing in a parallel sysplex OS/390 environment.
CA Platinum Products, IBM High Performance Unload (HPU).
BMC Change Manager, IBM DB2 Administration tools, BMC DB2 Activity Monitor and other productivity tools.
SQL, COBOL, PL/I, light assembler, CLISTs, REXX, QMF reporting, etc.
Technical Audits, training and performance reviews (i.e., DB2, MVS, RACF, General Controls, etc.)
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Crouse Hinds School of Management
- B.S. Management Information Systems (MIS)
- B.S. Marketing Management
Technical Certifications:
IBM Certified Advanced DBA - DB2 9 for LINUX, UNIX & Windows
IBM Certified Solutions Expert - DB2 Database Administration for z/OS
Technical
Training:
Technical Training
(partial list)
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DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX and Windows for Experienced Relational DBAs (CF484)
DB2 Facilities and planning
DB2 Database Administration workshop
Using SMP/E workshop
IBM SMP/E
Tailoring DF/HSM
DASD Storage Subsystem Management
MVS/XA Installation and MVS/XA Facilities and Planning
Assembler language coding workshop
MVS/XA Structure and Logic
Integrated Catalog Facility (ICF) availability
VSAM performance workshop