Michael Pförringer-Setup Azure cloud, Java development, CI/CD pipelines

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Setup Azure cloud, Java development, CI/CD pipelines
Sulzer GmbH
- Migration of a mainframe application (PL/1, zOS) to the cloud (Azure)
- Data transfer from z/OS (USS) to Azure storage (blob containers, file shares)
- Implementation of the mainframe job control in Java
- Mapping of job network dependencies in Control-M
- Performance analysis and optimization measures
- DB2 (z/OS) migration to Postgres (Azure)
- Technologies: Azure (storage, VM, VMSS, Postgres), z/OS (USS), DB2, Postgres, Packer, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Control-M
- Tools: Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ
Consulting, analysis, requirements specification, development (lead developer), testing, documentation, pair programming, code
Megapart/ISB AG
- Analysis of the current system, requirements analysis of new modules, design, data modeling, API design, implementation, release support
- Technologies: Eclipse RCP, OSGi, Java 11, Kotlin, Oracle DB, Jetty, Spring, REST API (OpenAPI), Flyway, Docker, Jenkins, React
- IDE: Eclipse, IntelliJ, SQL Developer
Software development
Biberger & Partner
- CICS configuration management tool
- Implementation of company-specific processes for CICS control using IBM CICS Explorer
- Tools: Java, Eclipse RCP, IBM z/OS Explorer, SWT, Rexx, JCL, Windows client, DB2, z/OS
Analysis, development, documentation
Ingenieurbüro Biel
- Evaluation and project assignment of mainframe SMF data sets using EPV
- Visual preparation of consumption data
- Creation of complex analysis views, reporting scripts
- Data visualization in QlikView
- Technologies: Java, SQL, JCL, z/OS, Windows Server, MSSQL Server, EPV Server, QlikView
Design, development
Biberger & Partner / Tesis
- Eclipse RCP product and plugin for managing DB2 permissions
- Technologies: Java, Eclipse RCP, SWT, Rexx, JCL, Windows client, DB2, z/OS
Requirements analysis, design, development, testing, knowledge transfer
Sulzer GmbH
- Maintenance and further development of a Java web application for quality assurance of logistical data
- Migration of MS Access applications to JEE
- Technologies: JEE (Glassfish 2 to Payara 5), DB2, Oracle, Postgres, Servlets, JSF, JSP, Apache POI, Kafka, MQ, REST API, Excel VBA
Process analysis, use case modeling, design and implementation
Sulzer GmbH
- Java web application with Oracle DB backend and Windows Server (CAD conversion) for an order system for 3D printing and prototype manufacturing
- Interfaces to external systems (SAP, CAD PDM, external data exchange)
- CAD conversion (Materialize)
- Integration of 3D printers
- QA data collection
- Technologies: Java (6, 8, 11), JEE (Glassfish 2 - 5), JSF, PrimeFaces, JPA (1, 2.1), Windows Server (2012-2019), C#, Oracle DB (migration to Postgres), NetBeans, Eclipse, Visual Studio 2015
Software architect and developer
Metafinanz
- Design of ABS-OMS integration, online data provisioning, batch printing
- Workshops and training
- Technologies: Java, JEE (WebSphere, JBoss), Swing, PL/1, MQ, XML, XSLT, XSD
- Tools: Enterprise Architect, Eclipse, DB Visualizer, Compart DocBridge
Software architect
MSG Systems AG
- Design of MSG output management
- Assistant to the chief architect
- APKV output management solution
- PoC Allianz output management solution (using Compart DocBridge Converter & Mill)
- Technologies: Java, C++, PL/1, XML, XSLT, XSD, MQ, DB2, Oracle DB, Library Manager
Lead developer, analyst, architect, data modeling, requirements engineer
Freelance IT consultant
- Lead developer
- Analyst
- Architect
- Data modeling
- Requirements engineer
Software development, data modeling
Datega
- ISIS - order and inventory system of the purchasing department of an automotive supplier
- Migration from MS-Access to client-server architecture
- Reporting & analysis tools (TeX/LaTeX)
- Technologies: Windows Server, Microsoft IIS, MS SQL Server, ASPX
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Automotive.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence, Logistics, Quality Assurance, and Procurement.
Skills
- Software Architecture (Consulting, Analysis, Design)
- Software Development (Java, Jee, C++, C#, Pl/1, …)
- Data Analysis, Data Migration, Data Modeling
- Relational Database Systems (Db2, Oracle, Postgresql, Mssql, Mysql)
- Process Analysis, Requirements Analysis
- Client-Server Architecture, Web Architecture, Cloud Solutions
- Rich Clients Eclipse Rcp
- Performance Tuning
Core Qualifications
15 Years, Very Good Software Development In Java, Jee, Eclipse Rcp, Spring
15 Years, Very Good Development Of Database Applications With Db2, Mysql, Oracle, Postgres
15 Years, Very Good Software Architecture, Design
10 Years, Very Good Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Mining
6 Years, Good Software Development In Pl1 Cobol
- Performance Tuning (Software And Databases)
- Requirements Analysis
It Skills – Programming Languages
15 Years, Very Good Java - Jee, Jsf, Jsp, Swing, Swt, Jdbc, Jpa, Hibernate, Spring
10 Years, Very Good Javascript, Typescript, Jquery
5 Years, Good Pl/1, Cobol, Jcl, Rexx
8 Years, Good .Net - C#, Vba, Asp
5 Years, Good C / C++
15 Years, Very Good Sql, Pl\Sql
10 Years, Very Good Xml, Xslt, Xsd
It Skills – Databases
15 Years, Very Good Db2 (Z/Os & Udp)
15 Years, Very Good Oracle
6 Years, Good Mssql
6 Years, Good Postgresql
5 Years, Good Mysql
It Skills – Operating Systems
20 Years, Very Good Windows
20 Years, Very Good Linux, Unix
15 Years, Good Z/Os
It Skills – Systems & Tools
- Eclipse (Rcp), Visual Studio 2008-2019, Intellij Idea, Visual Studio Code
- Enterprise Architect (Sparx)
- Git, Subversion, Cvs
- Maven, Gradle, Ant, Jenkins, Ci/Cd, Docker
- Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Z/Os, Jcl, Tso
- Applicationserver: Glassfish, Jboss, Websphere, Weblogic
- Mqseries, Jms, Apache Kafka
- Allianz Business System (Abs)
- Ms Office (Access/Excel Vba)
- Cloud: Azure, Aws
Languages
Education
LMU Munich
Diploma · Computer Science · Munich, Germany
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Michael is based in Munich, Germany.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Michael has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Setup Azure cloud, Java development, CI/CD pipelines, Consulting, analysis, requirements specification, development (lead developer), testing, documentation, pair programming, code, Software development.
Michael's most recent position is Setup Azure cloud, Java development, CI/CD pipelines at Sulzer GmbH.
In recent years, Michael has worked for Sulzer GmbH, Megapart/ISB AG, and Freelance IT consultant.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance. Michael also has some experience in Automotive.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Business Intelligence. Michael also has some experience in Logistics, Quality Assurance, and Procurement.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Manufacturing.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.
Michael holds a Master in Computer Science from LMU Munich.
The availability of Michael needs to be confirmed.
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