Theo Van Der Want
About Theo Van Der Want
Theo Van Der Want is a Lead Systems Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2011. He has extensive experience in systems engineering and management, having previously held consulting roles at Norfolk Southern and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Theo Van Der Want has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Lead Systems Engineer since 2011. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining and upgrading the z/OS operating system and various third-party mainframe products across six zSeries mainframes located in two different sites. His expertise includes managing the maintenance of EMC VMAX 20K and Cisco Ficon directors, as well as administering 49 CICS regions and 14 MQ regions running on the mainframe.
Previous Experience at Norfolk Southern
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Theo Van Der Want worked at Norfolk Southern as a Consultant specializing in z/OS and Storage management from 2002 to 2011. During his nine years at Norfolk Southern, he contributed to various projects related to mainframe systems and storage solutions, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of their IT infrastructure.
Consulting Role at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Theo Van Der Want served as a Consultant at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center from 1998 to 2001. His three years in this position involved providing technical support and solutions for mainframe systems, contributing to the operational capabilities of the healthcare institution.
Education and Expertise
Theo Van Der Want studied Information Technology at the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika from 1989 to 1993, achieving a focus in Datametrics. He also completed his secondary education at Edenvale Hoerskool from 1973 to 1977. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills in systems engineering and mainframe management.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role and previous positions, Theo Van Der Want has developed a range of technical skills. He handles SMS storage management and general troubleshooting, including dump reading and support in a Sysplex environment. His responsibilities also include the administration of mainframe regions and ensuring the smooth operation of critical systems.