Luis Goncalves

• IBM i / Power Migration Project: Contribution to the migration of IBM i partitions to new Power environments, including operational preparation, technical checks, post-migration validation, and coordination with L1/L2/L3 teams. • Resilience & HA/DR Project: Analysis and contribution to the evolution of production and backup IBM i architectures, including the assessment of PowerHA scenarios between datacenters and the definition of business continuity, RPO/RTO, and failover requirements. • CFT Transfer Security Project: POC and security hardening of Transfer CFT communications on IBM i V7R5, including the assessment of TLS 1.2/TLS 1.3, certificates, and PKI, to strengthen the confidentiality and authentication of data exchanges. • IBM i Automation Project: Design of automation tools and procedures for PTF management, monitoring, and controlled spool file cleanup, reducing manual tasks and operational risks.

Lead DevOps SaaS IBM i (Second mission – continuation of 2024 engagement)- Designed and deployed a 3-node MIMIX architecture (Prod / HA / DR) across two Skytap datacenters (Azure).- Configured synchronous and asynchronous replication for near-zero RPO/RTO.- Managed IBM i partitions, network, storage, and security in Skytap Cloud.- Automated MIMIX and BRMS operations for faster and safer failover tests.- Implemented TLS certificate-based communication and compliance automation.

• Led the setup of IBM i partitions on SKYTAP Cloud Azure and implemented Mimix between two sites. • Configured BRMS backup policy and FalconStor VTL iSCSI with IBM i servers for seamless operations. • Developed automation tools for Mimix and BRMS, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual tasks.

• Deployed new workstations and laptops at Morgan Advanced Materials in Windhof Luxembourg. • Migrated old data to new PCs and installed specific software, ensuring seamless transitions. • Managed new PCs in Azure Intune, optimizing performance and security.

• Managed IBM Power, AIX, and Linux Redhat systems at CTG Luxembourg PSF. • Created AIX & Linux systems using PowerVC and administered Lenovo Flex systems. • Monitored systems with Nagios & Lpar2rrd, and managed SAN SVC and Switch.

• Administered IBM i servers and ensured DRP solutions for Societe Generale. • Monitored service delivery and facilitated continuous improvements in metrology and supervision tools. • Provided level 3 user support for production subsidiaries.

• Managed system administration, OS upgrades, and migrations for IBM Power systems at SOGETI Luxembourg. • Provided high availability and DRP hardware/software support, ensuring system security, audits, and compliance. • Conducted capacity planning, performance monitoring, and reporting to optimize system efficiency and reliability.

• Designed technical architectures for IBM Power systems, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. • Defined engineering rules and best practices for IBM Power environments to streamline operations. • Sizing hardware platforms and associated ecosystems to meet client requirements efficiently.

• Managed system migrations and administration for IBM i, AIX, Linux, and Windows projects. • Implemented and supported High Availability and DR solutions for IBM i. • Created IBM i virtual partitions with Skytap in IBM Cloud.

• Led software consulting and project management for HA and DR solutions on IBM i systems. • Managed migration project for a private bank, consolidating production systems with Mimix. • Provided solutions support for system optimization and efficiency.

• Managed AS400 system upgrades and maintenance. • Installed specific software and communication configurations. • Conducted hardware and software migration to new servers. • Resolved system issues through troubleshooting.