Patrick Loftus
About Patrick Loftus
Patrick Loftus is an IBM Z Specialist with extensive experience in configuring and optimizing IBM z15 and DS8K technology. He has worked in various roles related to IBM Z systems since 1996 and currently serves at Nationwide Building Society.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Patrick Loftus has been employed at Nationwide Building Society as an IBM Z Specialist since 2020. In this role, he focuses on configuring and optimizing IBM z15 and DS8K technology. His responsibilities include ensuring efficient operations within the IBM Z environments and contributing to the organization's mainframe capabilities.
Previous Experience in IBM Z Technology
Prior to his current role, Patrick Loftus worked as an IBM Z Specialist from 2018 to 2020. He also held the position of RACF Technician from 2016 to 2018, where he gained experience in security management for IBM Z systems. His earlier roles include serving as a System z Systems Programmer from 2014 to 2016 and as a z/OS Systems Programmer from 2001 to 2004.
Background in Mainframe Operations
Patrick Loftus began his career in mainframe operations as a Mainframe Operator from 1996 to 2001. This five-year experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in systems programming and specialization in IBM Z technology. His comprehensive understanding of workload management on IBM Z systems has been developed over his extensive career.
Expertise in Disaster Recovery Solutions
Patrick Loftus possesses expertise in implementing and managing GDPS (Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex) for disaster recovery solutions. His advanced skills in integrating UNIX System Services with IBM Z environments enhance his capability to provide robust solutions for business continuity.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Patrick Loftus has advanced skills in configuring and optimizing IBM z15 and DS8K technology. He is proficient in utilizing Ported Tools to enhance mainframe operations, which contributes to improved performance and efficiency in IBM Z systems.