Larry Chapman
Mainframe Technical Support Manager
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• Operating System (z/OS, Compilers)
• Database Management Systems (IMS,DB2,Datacom)
• Communications Server (TCPIP,VTAM)
• Performance and Automation (Operations Support, System Monitors)

These teams are responsible for providing and maintaining the Z-series computing platform for ADOA customers. They also assist new customers with migration activities to complete a smooth and timely transition to the ADOA Data Center. Larry began his IT career in 1971 as a computer operator in the mortgage banking field. He has also worked in computer service bureau, manufacturing and insurance. Before moving to Arizona, Larry was with Credit Life Companies of Springfield, Ohio for 13 years. He started as a computer operator and spent time as a Shift Supervisor, Operations Manager and Director of the Data Center. After leaving the Data Center, Larry served as Director of Contingency Planning where he was responsible for establishing and testing disaster recovery and business continuation plans and as Director of Property Administration which encompassed building operations, records management and many administrative service functions. Larry moved to Arizona in 1990 and has worked in County and State government IT departments assisting with Computer Operations, Applications Development and Technical Support. He has been with ADOA mainframe technical support for over 10 years supporting the z/OS Operating systems and has been a key member of project teams implementing new processors, tape libraries and DASD subsystems.