What's
a Systems Programmer?
A System z Mainframe Systems Administrator. But Mainframe
Systems Programmers often do more, like:
- Performance Measurement
- Capacity Planning.
- Write exits to change how z/OS and
other systems software operates.
- Write applications to help in the operation
and support of your mainframe.
- Perform advanced problem determination,
including reading dumps and traces.
- Advise other groups (like applications
programming and operations) on Mainframe technical issues.
Your Systems Programmer knows your Mainframe better than
anyone else.
Why do I
need a Systems Programmer consultant?
Three reasons:
- You temporarily need extra resources:
- Locum - filling in for Systems Programmers
on leave.
- Projects - work that your existing
Systems Programmers haven't time or resources to perform.
- You need something done fast.
- You don't have the expertise:
- You need a Mainframe expert to help
manage a project.
- You need an exit written but have
no assembler skills.
- You have a problem you can't figure
out. It may need internals knowledge, dump analysis, or
other skills you don't have.
- You need expertise in new technologies
like UNIX Systems Services or Java.
- Your project needs Systems Programming
input, but you don't have access to a Systems Programmer.
- You just need a Systems Programmer.
- You need an independent opinion on
a project or vendor proposition.
- You need technical expertise and
don't have access to a Systems Programmer.
- You need an expert to reduce your
Mainframe software licensing costs.
- You need an independent checkup of
your Mainframe setup, operations or disaster recovery.
We can also help auditors
and architects. Find
out more how a consulting systems programmer can help your
organisation from our white paper When
Should You Hire a Mainframe Systems Consultant
Do I really
need introductory Mainframe training?
Mainframes are different to any other computing platform.
Most people starting out with Mainframes find it very difficult
to come to terms with the new platform. Our Introductory
Courses can quickly 'connect the dots', dramatically reducing
the time needed for them to become productive. And our courses
are very short (four hours each), making it easy to fit into
busy schedules
Do I really
need Systems Programming mentoring?
There's no single course for Systems Programmers. They learn
by attending some technical courses, and on the job training.
They need a senior Systems Programmer to be their mentor,
to give them technical knowledge, but more importantly to
teach them the attitudes and disciplines that make superior
Systems Programmers. If your organisation doesn't have such
a Systems Programmer, Longpela Expertise
can help.
But aren't
consultants expensive?
Our hourly rate is around twice what you'd pay an equivalent
full time contractor, making us far less expensive than other
consulting firms. We can also save your company money:
- You only pay for the time you use.
- No infrastructure costs like computers
and desks.
- We're amongst the best Systems Programmers
in the world, so we do things faster.
- Often projects involve a lot of waiting.
You don't pay us while we wait.
- Using our services to speed up a project
can remove obstacles to completing projects on time.
- We're committed to reducing your costs,
and will often recommend ways you can save money.
- Our mainframe training is far cheaper
than our competitors, and our Systems Programming mentoring
is very cost effective.
How good are
your skills and knowledge?
We believe we're the best Systems Programmers available.
But we don't expect you to take our word for it. Find out
for yourself:
But you're
in a different city!
We are currently based in Perth, Australia. However we can
save your company money by performing most of our work remotely.
We're also happy to travel to where you need us.
Can I use you
for just one hour?
Yes.
Can I get your
help if I'm not in Australia?
Yes, we love working in other countries. We have experience
working in countries from China to Papua New Guinea.
Where did
you get the name Longpela?
Our Lead Systems Programmer, David Stephens, worked as a
volunteer for two years in Papua New Guinea (PNG). He's 6'8"
(203cm) tall, and in the language of PNG, the word for tall
is 'longpela.' He heard that a lot.
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