Conrad Peche

Background

About Conrad Peche

Highly experienced mainframe professional, with a proven track record of Systems Programming and operation of large data centres gained within the technology sector and financial institutions in Australia, UK and Europe. Over 30 years IBM mainframe experience, gained in a combination of permanent positions and contract assignments at both IBM and client sites. In-depth knowledge of z/OS, z/VM and z/Linux operating systems, USS, web application servers, transaction processing environments, database subsystems, plus many associated IBM program products and OEM software. Coverage of all aspects of the Systems Programming spectrum, including planning, evaluation, installation, usage, performance, problem solving and team leadership. Experienced IBM System Software developer, encompassing architecture and design of product updates to RACF and Debug Tool, as well as client application development. Skilled at working within resource and budget targets, managing complex projects such as data centre relocations, as well as day to day technical support. KEY STRENGTHS SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING Proven track record of supporting and managing large data centres - from a Systems Programming, operational and strategic planning viewpoint, including data centre relocation Supporting diverse user communities, including troubleshooting and recommending solutions Excellent communication and team motivation skills, experienced at leading groups of up to 10 technical staff Knowledge of an extensive range of IBM mainframe software SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING Achieved multiple successful design, code, test and release cycles to project deadlines Produced high and low level design documentation to IBM Development project standards Provided Level 3 support and successful resolution of customer problems Established and executed unit test, functional verification test and system test suites on multiple system software projects