The Swami's Expertise

The Swami's expertise includes:

• Over 30 years experience designing file systems for IBM mainframe computers -- ISAM, VSAM, BDAM, SAM/QSAM, and DL/I and providing technical support for customers using these file systems, and for IBM representatives working with these customers.
• Over 30 years experience designing and implementing on-line systems -- CICS, IMS, and (in a few cases) home-grown systems.
• Performance monitoring and Capacity Planning -- the author of the most widely used toolset for Capacity Planning in the VSE/ESA environment. He was also a frequently sought-after troubleshooter for performance problems.
• Author of two IBM Technical Bulletins:
  • VSE/VSAM Tuning Tips and Techniques
  • Tape Subsystem Performance Measurements in VSE and VM/VSE Environments