tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24563211423754923.post5682771404145420636..comments2024-03-27T08:25:36.260+01:00Comments on Db2 for Z: Why should young IT professionals start their career on Mainframe?PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07349123033392767358noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24563211423754923.post-90043141396012910602014-04-02T15:56:35.243+02:002014-04-02T15:56:35.243+02:00Markus,
You never mentioned where you are loca...Markus,<br /> You never mentioned where you are located geographically. Also it is hard for people to judge your skill sets when you say that you are "familiar" in the areas you mentioned. Please don't take this the wrong way, I am not trying to discourage you but anyone wanting to "take a look at you" is going to want to know these things. Better to let them know as opposed to being passed up simply because they may not bother asking. When I was in school (a long time ago), I interned for the federal government as a PL/1 programmer and worked at the university computing center as a programmer (COBOL, PL/1, Fortran) and a student consultant. This helped to hone my skills but the pay was low. When I finally graduated, the experience helped a lot as far as being able to put a work history down on a resume and having references. Sort of like "putting your dues in".<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Maddali,<br /> Can you be more specific as to what you disagree with in paragraph 1? (This is my 34th year doing mainframe systems technical support.)<br /><br />These days I have responsibility for: <br /><br />1. Sysplex tuning <br />2. DB2 Z/OS systems programming and all the associated software support (DB2 Connnect, <br /> CA DB2 tools, BMC DB2 Tools, Omegamon for DB2 Monitor etc.)<br />3. RACF/Vanguard Tools (Systems Security)<br />4. HCD (I/O Definitions - hardware configuration support)<br />5. HMC/SE (Hardware Management Console support)<br />6. System Disaster Recovery support<br /><br />I feel like I am constantly running from one fire to another, we are definitely short handed and we are having a hard time finding qualified people. Most younger people say that it isn't as interesting as server work or it is too hard. But nothing "good" comes easy. <br /><br />Thanks everyone.<br /><br /><br />Gerry Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24563211423754923.post-16493581924989131632014-03-27T06:54:59.695+01:002014-03-27T06:54:59.695+01:00Hi Marcus, thanks for your comment. I certainly do...Hi Marcus, thanks for your comment. I certainly do have some tips: I just sent you an invitation to connect on LinkedIn.PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07349123033392767358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24563211423754923.post-30123944370832540902014-03-26T17:04:20.344+01:002014-03-26T17:04:20.344+01:00I took a class called mainframe operations and bef...I took a class called mainframe operations and before that I never knew what a mainframe was or how it worked. After taking the class my eyes were opened to a entire new world. I am familiar with the emulator vistaTN3270, cobol, jcl, DB2, z/OS, TSO and ISPF. I attended NC A&T State University majoring in electronics, computer & information technology. Currently I attend everest online university majoring in computer information science. I am a highly motivated student seeking an entry-level position working with mainframes. Any help?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665817441434383492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24563211423754923.post-29546335842689682552014-03-23T13:39:32.708+01:002014-03-23T13:39:32.708+01:00Part of Para 1 is incorrect as I have read after w...Part of Para 1 is incorrect as I have read after working for a period of 30 years on mainframes. Rest is just cool truthMaddali Lakshmi Seshagiri Raohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15496618150035776415noreply@blogger.com