Robyn Gilchrist

Senior RACF and z/OS Technical Consultant at RSH Consulting, Inc.
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Credentials

  • 2020 IBM Systems TechU Speaker
    IBM
    Nov, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • RSH Consulting, Inc.
    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior RACF and z/OS Technical Consultant
      • Apr 2018 - Present

      Assist clients with evaluating and enhancing RACF access controls and z/OS systems programming Remediate Storage Administration controls Lock down operator commands Remove excessive DB2 permissions Activate KDFAES password encryption and implement mixed-case passwords Replace shared Started Task and Batch IDs with unique IDs having appropriate authority Design, implement and enhance z/OS TCP/IP controls Present sessions at SHARE, GSE, Vanguard Security Compliance and RACF User Groups on z/OS TCP/IP security, FTP using certificates and passphrase and mainframe hacking

  • MIB
    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Lead z/OS Systems Network Engineer
      • Feb 2001 - Jun 2017

      Install and administer RACF/ACF2 including SAF based Certificate Authority Convert four CPF-connected ACF2 databases to four RRSF-connected RACF databases Install, customize and tune WebSphere Application Server for z/OS (ND mode) Utilize experience to address and resolve technical problems related to daily operations Plan, install and implement z/OS subsystems and ISV products using SMP/E Tune z/OS system performance with RMF / WLM in parallel sysplex Develop REXX-based and JACL-based scripts for process automation Provide training, leadership and mentoring to other group members Assist end users with Unix System Services (USS) use and troubleshooting Document system configuration and recovery procedures Communicate with clarity to multiple levels of technicians and management Lead system upgrade projects and coordinate actions with stakeholders Design, create and implement solutions to support initiatives like IBM Internet HTTP Server (IHS) based password reset delegation to Help Desk staff Research and install new products and features like IBM Ported Tools and IBM Integrated Console Controller Ensure maximum system availability and perform maintenance within window Exceed key corporate scorecard goals for system up-time and performance Maintain professional demeanor at all times, especially during unplanned outages and other chaotic events Respond to and resolve off-hours problems in a timely manner and communicate status to management and Operations staff Demonstrate and maintain solid understanding of z/OS internal structures Design, implement and maintain highly available network environment for console and data networks using OSA hardware, HCD and IODF

  • Blue Cross of Idaho
    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Systems Programmer
      • Mar 1995 - Jan 2001

      Install, implement and maintain MVS/ESA and OS/390 Implement processor, OS/390, DASD upgrades during datacenter move Analyze system workloads and convert to WLM policy Diagnose and resolve system problems Support ISV software Design, code and implement system utilities Define and administer TCP/IP & SNA connections Develop storage administration standards Modify and integrate Assembler code changes to align BCI adjudication system with LE/370 register conventions Provide technical support for RACF

  • USWest
    • Salt Lake City, UT
    • Computer Analyst
      • Dec 1994 - Mar 1995

      Review job output and submit correcting ad hoc batch jobs through CA-7 Review job output and submit correcting ad hoc batch jobs through CA-7

  • Lennox International
    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • MVS Systems Programmer
      • Aug 1990 - Sep 1994

      Operating Systems Analyst Implemented processor and operating system upgrades Maintained MVS/ESA software/hardware and printing subsystems Tested disaster recovery plan Systems Programmer/Analyst Performed DASD and tape subsystem capacity planning and performance Planned, installed and maintained LAN based RJE/label printing system Systems Programmer Installed and maintained ISV software Performed VSAM tuning and DASD maintenance Supported local and remote users Provide RACF technical support

  • Plano ISD
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Accounting Intern
      • Sep 1989 - May 1990

      Prepare tax returns and ledger entries Reconcile fund accounts Prepare reports for Director Co-operative Education Program Prepare tax returns and ledger entries Reconcile fund accounts Prepare reports for Director Co-operative Education Program

  • IS International
    • Garland, TX
    • Computer Technician
      • Dec 1988 - Jun 1989

      Installed PC-based point-of-sale system and trained store personnel Co-operative Education program Installed PC-based point-of-sale system and trained store personnel Co-operative Education program

Education

  • University of North Texas
    BS, Business Control Systems
    1985 - 1990

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