Steve Finch
About Steve Finch
Steve Finch is a Senior Manager of Mainframe Services at Recovery Point Systems, where he has worked since 2021. He has over three decades of experience in mainframe services and systems programming, with a strong background in data replication, backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Work at Recovery Point
Steve Finch has been serving as the Senior Manager of Mainframe Services at Recovery Point Systems since 2021. In this role, he oversees mainframe operations and ensures the delivery of high-quality services to clients. His tenure at Recovery Point began in 2012 when he joined as a Mainframe Team Leader. Over the years, he transitioned to the position of Manager of Mainframe Services for a brief period before assuming his current senior management role. His experience at Recovery Point spans over a decade, contributing to the company's focus on backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Previous Experience in Mainframe Services
Before joining Recovery Point Systems, Steve Finch worked at HP Enterprise Services as a zOS Systems Programmer and Software Engineer from 2008 to 2012. His career in mainframe services began at EDS Corporation, where he held positions as a zOS/zVM System Programmer from 1987 to 1997 and then as a zOS Systems Programmer from 1998 to 2008. This extensive background in mainframe technologies has equipped him with a deep understanding of system programming and management.
Education and Expertise
Steve Finch studied at the USMC Computer Sciences School, where he specialized in Computer Sciences and achieved expertise as a System Programmer. He furthered his education at Metropolitan State University of Denver, earning a degree in Computer Science. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge in mainframe technologies and data management.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Steve Finch possesses specialized skills in data replication technologies, including Global Mirror and SRDF. He is proficient in data compression and encryption techniques, which enhance performance and security in mainframe environments. His expertise extends to managing backup as a service (BUaaS) and disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) for clients with large mainframe infrastructures. Additionally, he has experience with various operating systems, including z/OS, z/VM, and z/VSE.
Networking and Hardware Experience
Steve Finch has a strong background in networking and security, with experience working with Brocade and CISCO technologies. He also has extensive experience with hardware and storage solutions from major vendors such as IBM, Oracle, and EMC. This combination of networking and hardware expertise enhances his ability to manage complex mainframe environments effectively.