I am a seasoned UNIX/Linux and Production Support Engineer with extensive experience in Banking, Finance, Insurance, and Telecom IT environments. I have led multiple UNIX migrations, built and managed large batch processing chains, and mentored teams across shell, C, COBOL, Pro*C, and Oracle. I thrive on solving complex automation challenges and delivering robust, scalable systems. I enjoy sharing knowledge as a trainer and driving efficient operations through automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement. My leadership style combines hands-on technical depth with clear communication and a focus on delivering business value.

Michel Agovic

I am a seasoned UNIX/Linux and Production Support Engineer with extensive experience in Banking, Finance, Insurance, and Telecom IT environments. I have led multiple UNIX migrations, built and managed large batch processing chains, and mentored teams across shell, C, COBOL, Pro*C, and Oracle. I thrive on solving complex automation challenges and delivering robust, scalable systems. I enjoy sharing knowledge as a trainer and driving efficient operations through automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement. My leadership style combines hands-on technical depth with clear communication and a focus on delivering business value.

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I am a seasoned UNIX/Linux and Production Support Engineer with extensive experience in Banking, Finance, Insurance, and Telecom IT environments. I have led multiple UNIX migrations, built and managed large batch processing chains, and mentored teams across shell, C, COBOL, Pro*C, and Oracle. I thrive on solving complex automation challenges and delivering robust, scalable systems.

I enjoy sharing knowledge as a trainer and driving efficient operations through automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement. My leadership style combines hands-on technical depth with clear communication and a focus on delivering business value.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Russian
Advanced
Polish
Advanced
Croatian
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Technical Leader at BNP Cardif
September 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026
Tech Lead for the BFC SURF squad in the Finance Tribe, overseeing 10 engineers and coordinating RUN activities across 8 Windows and 2 RedHat Linux servers, Oracle databases, CFT, and CTRLM. Led the migration and integration of AXA accounts to BNP Cardif’s Oracle DB, applying AGILE practices with daily standups, sprints, and regular reviews. Responsible for IT Continuity, patch deployment, authentication, and key management (GPG), with exposure to Dynatrace monitoring and incident/change governance.
Developper COBOL, zOS, DB2 at ATHORA Insurance (ex Generali)
March 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Developed COBOL applications on z/OS DB2 with JCL, created UNIX utilities for developers and users, and maintained a production environment of 6000 COBOL programs. Worked across DEV/RECETE/PREPROD/PROD environments and contributed to Vie2000 evolution initiatives.
Expert of UNIX /LINUX Software Migrations at CIRCANA FRANCE
September 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Led migrations from HP-UX to Red Hat Linux, and developed batch chains in Korn shell, Linux/SQL, Pro*C, and Python (Control-M). Migrated multiple applications (INSEE, IRI360, GOREL, DESCBANK, CLICILD, HADOOP) and created Bash-based batch chains and documentation.
Expert of UNIX Software Migrations at COVEA FINANCE
November 1, 2021 - August 31, 2024
Migrated NX Manager from Solaris to Red Hat Linux, moved B-ONE from Solaris to Linux, and created all target environment batch chains in Bash. Wrote batch chain documentation (DXM, CPM) and developed in Bash, Shell, SQL, Pro*C, and Python.
File Transfer Engineer at Renault DIAC
November 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021
Managed FTP/SFTP/CFT based file transfers, developed SQL/PL-SQL driven data movements, and implemented batch task scheduling. Contributed to data processing for employment pole projects.
UNIX & SHELL Development Expert at AMABIS (Montrouge)
March 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020
Developed tools in Shell Linux/Unix to manage compilation of C programs across multiple servers. Built an automated non-regression testing system and created the AMATOOL library for client data quality management.
Technical Support & Development Engineer UNIX application Vie2000 at GROUPAMA Support & Services
May 1, 2018 - February 28, 2020
Supported the Vie2000 life insurance application, implemented regulatory PFU changes, and delivered UNIX utilities for developers. Maintained environments across DEV/DEVELOPMENT, RECETÉ, PREPROD, and PRODUCTION, handling incident resolution and evolution projects.
Technical Support Engineer UNIX at Mutuel du Mans Assurance
May 1, 2015 - April 30, 2018
Provided UNIX technical support for IAC (Centralised Management of Agencies), developed UNIX utilities, and managed 15 environments (TEST, DEBUG, PERF, PRE-PROD, PROD).
Development Engineer UNIX at Monoprix, Clichy
October 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015
Migration development for METI transcoding and TALEND Batch, transformed TALEND batches to UNIX/Shell, and managed printers and logs.
Migration Development Engineer at HSBC Retail Banking
October 1, 2013 - March 30, 2014
Migrated the software 'RULE OF THE GAME' from MVS to Linux; migrated MVS scripts to Unix Shell; managed environment promotion through TEST/UAT/OAT/PRODUCTION.
Migration Development Engineer at Pivot / Monoprix environment
June 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Transcoded marketing campaigns, integrated batch processes, and maintained job scheduling infrastructure.
Development Engineer at Europcar
March 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
New modules for the Car Booking Application using UNIX, Shell, C, Pro*C, SQL/Oracle; source management with CVS; testing and delivery.
Development Engineer at Crédit Agricole CA-CIB
January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
Summit Integration project; merged back-end and front-end Unix/Windows environments; shell scripting, source merge, and compilation.
Technical Support Engineer Unix at HSBC Investment Bank
June 1, 2008 - May 31, 2012
Support for SGS/ SGT Swap & Treasury, including C & Pro*C with Oracle, and SOX-compliant security practices; migration of Oracle databases and environment management.
Migration Unix Engineer at ORANGE Caribbean
June 1, 2007 - May 31, 2008
Migration of Clementine application; PL/SQL code migration; part of BSCS8 accounting system upgrade.
Development Engineer at FORTIS Bank
June 1, 2006 - May 31, 2007
Developed new accounting modules; UNIX, Shell, COBOL, SQL/PL-SQL, Oracle; analysis and development of banking applications.
Technical Support UNIX Engineer at BFCC Bank, Nanterre
April 1, 2004 - May 31, 2006
Migration from GCOS8 to UNIX network; created environments for testing and production; utilities for UNIX support; SOPRA EVOLAN LOANS.
Computer Trainer and Development Engineer at Société Générale
July 1, 2003 - March 31, 2004
Redesigned automated channels; trained 5 programmers in UNIX/SHELL/C/C Pro*C/SQL Oracle; Tuxedo services development; testing and debugging.
Support Engineer UNIX at BFCC Bank, Nanterre
July 1, 1998 - June 30, 2003
Migration of information systems from GCOS8 to UNIX; supported developers; created environments and modules for banking parameters and referential databases.
System Development Engineer at Information Builders
July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1998
Ported EDA/SQL from UNIX to ICL Mainframe; ported FOCUS 4GL; created a 2,000+ C source control utility; performed FOCUS porting and performance benchmarking.

Education

PhD (1st Semester) at University of Miami
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Master of Science at University of Belgrade, Serbia
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Bachelors degree in Math & Computer Science at University of Belgrade, Serbia
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Polytechnical School of Warsaw at Poland
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Mathematical College at Belgrade, Serbia
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Qualifications

PhD (1st Semester)
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Master of Science
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Math & Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Retail, Media & Entertainment