THOMAS SKIPTON

 

Tom@skiptonconsulting.com           Phone: 972-294-9099

 

OBJECTIVE

 

To obtain consulting positions where I can apply my years of

expertise in Enterprise Event Management, Automation, and Consulting.

 

SKILLS

 

REXXCA OPS/MVS IIPHPPYTHON
z/OS Supportz/OS AutomationAutomation Point

 

EXPERIENCE

 

2002-Present President Skipton Software Consulting Frisco, TX.

  • Completed development of MeetMeWorld.net using Joomla 4 and multiple Joomla extensions.

  • Developed full stack website using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and CSS for AdultClubLocator.com.

  • Developed web site for Charles Graphics Design using PHP form processing.

  • Developed web application modules using PHP and MySQL for NextBaseConnect.com

  • Provided phone and on-site technical support for application and network problems.

  • Perform general PC trouble shooting and upgrades.

 

2006-2024 z/OS Infrastructure Engineer JC Penney Plano, TX.

  • Created Remedy Change automation using Python, Selenium, and Tkinter.

  • Install and maintain CA Mainframe software products using CA Chorus (MSM).

  • Deploy maintenance to development and production environments.

  • Develop and maintain z/OS automation applications using CA OPS/MVS II and custom REXX code.

  • Work with Broadcom support to resolve CA mainframe software installation and maintenance issues.

  • Provide support for the Automation Point application and Automation Point rules.

 

2000-2002 Professional Services BMC Software  Houston, TX.

  • Identify customer enterprise management and automation needs.

  • Developed BMC product solutions in consultation with customers.

  • Generated design, RFP, RFO, and RFI documents.

  • Deployed and configured PATROL Enterprise Manager and BMC Software solutions at customer locations including: Agents and Consoles for Windows NT and UNIX; PhonePoint notification and escalation software on Windows NT servers; Dashboard and Visualis Network management solutions.

  • Delivered customer documentation and training on solutions.

 

1989 – 2000 US West Bellevue, WA

  • Developed socket application for Command Post in UNIREXX.

  • Created and maintained MVS automation applications using CA OPS/MVS II and custom REXX code.

  • Developed automation for VTAM and TCP/IP using dependent tasks CA OPS/MVS and SSM.

  • Created synchronized start automation for MQ Series started tasks.

  • Created automation to manage tape drive assignments across multiple LPARs.

  • Developed printer automation to manage 114 printers in 4 regional data centers.

  • Developed a Web interface to System State Manager using UNIX System Services, CGI, and REXX.

  • Created technical and user documentation and performed OJT training.

 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Associate of Arts, Information Systems, Bellevue Community College, 1990

Certificate in C programming, University of Washington

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT/GOVENRMENT

Department of Homeland Security, 2004 to 2006

King County Reserve Deputy, 1984 to 2004

 

 

REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST