Waheed Nyazi
Aurora
Summary
Dynamic IT Officer with a proven track record in managing iSeries, Data, and Automation teams. Successfully implemented and supported core banking systems that enhance business functionality. Possesses a diverse technical background and excels in designing and maintaining critical technologies that improve performance and drive profitability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Officer
Alpine Bank
Denver
08.2019 - Current
- Created and applied lifecycle methodologies to ensure high-quality system delivery.
- Modernized processes and systems by implementing IBM Power10 systems, PowerHA, PagerDuty, OpCon, and a new data lake hosted in Azure, leveraging Microsoft Power BI.
- Collaborated with discovery team to implement new ITSM and asset management application.
- Initiated continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Automated processes through JHA Enterprise Workflow suggested alternatives if increased efficiency is achieved.
- Worked closely with the Information Security and Audit teams to ensure best practices were followed.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
- Maintained composure and professionalism in high-pressure scenarios.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through employee cross-training.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards for data storage, privacy, and retention policies.
- Developed redundant systems and procedures for disaster recovery and archiving to maintain data protection.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop requirements for automation projects.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for the automation of business processes.
- Provided continuous feedback and coaching for performance enhancement.
Applications Systems Analyst III
CoBiz Financial (Currently BOK Financial)
Denver
10.2004 - 07.2008
- Served as an SME, providing tier III support for critical core banking systems.
- Deployed solutions through the strategic design of new systems.
- Performed upgrades, optimization, disaster recovery, problem management/resolution, routine maintenance, patch management, and capacity planning.
- Executed essential banking system backups and restores. Managed the tape library in accordance with retention policies and office storage protocols.
- Created and updated technical documentation including system architecture, user guides, installation manuals, and performance metrics.
- Collaborated with IT teams to quickly address cross-functional problems.
- Supported the creation of sustainable plans for IT infrastructure security.
Computer Operations Analyst
Jack Henry & Associates
Centennial
04.2001 - 10.2004
- Directed operational activities on both mid-range and mainframe computers within the company.
- Monitored system functionality, performed production job executions, monitored system tasks, resolved system issues, anticipated problems, and took preventive actions.
- Facilitated technical support for both client-facing and in-house teams.
Education
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJComputer Networking and AS400 Mainframe
Anthem Institute
Parsippany, NJSkills
- System lifecycle methodologies
- Disaster recovery planning
- Vendor negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Data protection practices
- Technical documentation
- Troubleshooting
- Cross-team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Performance monitoring
- Process automation
- System delivery
- Emerging technology evaluation
- Operational efficiency
- Performance coaching
Accomplishments
Completed the successful migration of core banking to IBM Power 10 systems with an IASP solution, leveraging PowerHA and implemented OpCon, PagerDuty and new data lake in Azure. Automation team saving 5 FTE hours in 2024
Speaking Engagements
Guest Speaker at the IBM TechXchange, Las Vegas, 2023
Applications
- Fortra Suite (Robot; Powertech; SEQUEL)
- Fintech applications, specializing in JHA
- JHA Enterprise Workflow
- FIS Vision IP suite
- JHA SilverLake
- JXchange
- Synergy
- MIMIX
- PowerHA
- PagerDuty
- NetTeller/Banno
- CASHplus/PAYplus
- Dell Data Domains
- VMware
- OpCon
- Enterprise Workflow
- MOVEit FTP
- SQL DB Administration
Timeline
IT Officer
Alpine Bank
08.2019 - Current
Applications Systems Analyst III
CoBiz Financial (Currently BOK Financial)
10.2004 - 07.2008
Computer Operations Analyst
Jack Henry & Associates
04.2001 - 10.2004
Bergen Community College
Computer Networking and AS400 Mainframe
Anthem Institute
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