Doc Farmer


Greetings, Fellow Linkers!

 

My name is Doc Farmer, and I'm proud and pleased to be part of this project. My LinkedIn profile can be viewed at http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/DocFarmer and my e-Mail address is Doc.Farmer@gmail.com.

 

 

Summary:

 

Accomplished Information Security/Business Continuity Manager and Information Systems Auditor. Over 30 years in Information Technology, with 26 of those years in the Security/Auditing environment. Main experience in IBM large-scale mainframes, as well as AS/400 systems, RS/6000 systems, DEC/VAX systems, Tandem and Stratus fault-tolerant systems, Novell networks and Windows NT networks. Strong background in technical systems, audits and security protocols including operating systems (OS/390). Strong background in a variety of security systems, including RACF, ACF2 and Top Secret. Well versed in a number of fourth generation mainframe languages. Strong background in project planning and execution, particularly relating to controls, security, planning, testing and execution. Background in SDLC protocols. Background in Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, FDIC regulations, Comptroller regulations, UK Information Security Act, UK Privacy Act and ISO17799.

 

Strong verbal and written communication skills, having successfully conducted Security and Disaster Recovery seminars. Published author and speaker on the topics of Information Security, Physical Security IT Audit, Disaster Recovery and Year 2000 issues. Also strong background in technical writing on RACF issues.

 

Management background with experience in staff relations, budgeting and delegation/ scheduling of duties in priority order.

 

Specialties:

 

RACF, z/OS, TSO, ISPF, Mainframe, Security, Policy Procedure Standard Development, IT Security Consultant, IT Consultant, Writer, Author