SUMMARY

• A Mainframe professional with over 11+Years of experience in Application development, maintenance and enhancement using IBM Mainframes technologies.
• Domain knowledge in Banking, Retail, Manufacturing and Securities & Capital Market domains.
• 5+ Years of experience with major investment banker like Confidential, Confidential, Confidential and Confidential in offshore/onsite model.
• Expert in end to end systems implementations, including requirements elicitation, analysis, design, development, testing and implementation using Waterfall, Agile and Iterative models.
• Very good hands on experience in development / maintenance / enhancement projects that involves COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, MQ, IMS DB and VSAM as a major and also possesses proven experience in batch environment as well.
• Hands on experience in working with various tools like Endevor, Changeman, IN SYNC, File - Aid, File-Manager, QMF*, SPUFI, TSO/ISPF, DFSORT, Expeditor,IDCAMS, CEBR, CEDF, CECI, CA-Intertest for online.
• Exposure to business systems like Billing System, Trade Processing System, Bank Investment Accounting within Securities & Capital Market domain, experience in integrating applications across different technical platforms
• Well-versed in creation of tools for testing automation as well as knowledge sharing presentation tools.
• Extensive work experience in Application Design, Development, Unit Test Cases, System Test Plans, QA and UAT Testing and Project implementation, as well in Project Management.
• Experienced in Data Analysis, Data Mapping (Source-to-Target), Data Migrations, Test Data Management, and complex query writing and testing SQL Queries.
• Over 5 years of experience in interfacing with business sponsors, end business users, System Analysis, Requirement gathering, Application Design, Build, Software Testing and Project implementation.
• Proficient in resource planning, release management, building high level estimates, scope & risk assessment and Status Reporting.
• Works well in team environments, fast learner of new technologies, excellent interpersonal skills, motivated, efficient, dedicated, extremely analytical and problem solver.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: COBOL,JCL,CICS,C, Java

Databases/Access Methods: DB2, VSAM, IMS DB

Tools: File-Manager, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, File-Aid (IN-SYNC) for VSAM and DB2, CEDF, CECI, CEMT, DFSORT, Endevor, Changeman, Panvalet, SPUFI, QMF, DCLGEN, LOAD, UNLOAD, REORG, CLIST, OMEGAMAN, BMC Remedy, Peregrine, Quality Center, Informatica Power Center 9.X

Debugging Tools: IBM Debug Tool, CA-Intertest for Batch and Online, Expeditor, Smart Test, Fault Analyzer

Job Schedulers: OPC, CA-7, Control M, SAR

Operating Systems: Z/OS, Windows, DOS,UNIX

Project Management Tools: MS-Office, MS-Visio, MS-Excel, MS-Project Plan, MS-Power Point, Version One

Other Skills: AML, SCM, AGILE, LEAN,Stored Procedure, ETL Concepts, QA, UAT Testing Websphere, WebLogic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, New Jersey

Senior Programmer - Lead

Responsibilities:

• As senior programmer responsible for testing and supporting of various applications within Enterprise Billing System.
• Planning, Analyzes, Design, Developing, Testing, Schedules, Implementing for new systems and enhancements for existing application and End to End Delivery of software application.
• Migration and build, data migration, data replication, data analysis and data mapping, data conversion and integration parallel testing for system migration projects Z/OS COBOL, DB2, CICS, MQ.
• Writing application programs for IRA system using COBOL, VSAM & DB2 as per Technical Specs.
• Writing application programs for Billing system using COBOL, VSAM & DB2 as per Technical Specs.
• Writing various PROCs/JCLs which include SORT, MERG, Execution of COBOL programs, LOAD and UNLOAD Steps, Ad-hoc SQL queries using QMF/SPUFI for business sponsor queries
• Proficient in QA & UAT Testing and Quality Center, Writing test case/strategy documents for various business scenarios.
• Analyze system problems, formulate scope and objectives for system changes, perform systems testing and follow standard practices and procedures for implementing systems into production
• Requirements analysis, writing test/migration plans, test scenarios and test cases based on business requirements, test scripts execution, defect reporting and tracking.
• Responsible for migrating COBOL, JCL and PROCs to various stages (DEV, UAT, XAT) of Endeavor.
• Providing UAT, Pre-Prod support and production roll-out in enhancing Billing System
• Analyzing VSAM, Flat File and DB2 data for Advisory Billing queries and created various REPORT as business needs.
• Responsible for peer review of code written in COBOL, JCL as per Coding Standards and preparing review document with coding defects.

Environment: Enterprise COBOL for Z/OS, JCL, Z/OS, Distributed CICS, INSYNC files and DB2, Smart Test, DB2IQMF, SPUFI, File, Manager for DB2, Endevor, MS-OFFICE, MS-Visio, MS-Excel Project Plan, Quality Center

Confidential, Ohio

Senior Programmer

Responsibilities:

• As senior programmer responsible for testing and supporting of various applications within Confidential Ordering System.
• Planning, Analyzes, Design, Developing, Testing, Schedules, Implementing for new systems and enhancements for existing application and End to End Delivery of software application.
• Migration and build, data migration, data replication, data analysis and data mapping, data conversion and integration parallel testing for system migration projects Z/OS COBOL, IMS, SAP and People Soft.
• Writing application programs for GL system using COBOL, VSAM & IMS as per Technical Specs.
• Writing application programs for AP/AR system using COBOL, VSAM & IMS as per Technical Specs.
• Writing various PROCs/JCLs which include SORT, MERG, Execution of COBOL programs, LOAD and UNLOAD Steps.
• Writing tools/utilities for Ad-hoc tasks using DFSORT and CLIST techniques.
• Writing Ad-hoc SQL queries using QMF/SPUFI for business sponsor queries
• Analyze system problems, formulate scope and objectives for system changes, perform systems testing and follow standard practices and procedures for implementing systems into production
• Requirements analysis, writing test/migration plans, test scenarios and test cases based on business requirements, test scripts execution, defect reporting and tracking,
• Responsible for migrating COBOL, JCL and PROCs to various stages (DEV, UAT, Per-PROD) of Endeavor and as well for different Confidential Plants such as Auto Plant, Transmission Plant, Engine Plant.
• Providing UAT, Pre-Prod support and production roll-out support, responsible for end to end deliverables.
• Analyzing VSAM, Flat File and databases for various Ordering queries and created various REPORT as business needs.
• Proficient in QA & UAT Testing and Quality Center, Writing test case/strategy documents for various business scenarios

Environment: Z/OS, Enterprise COBOL for Z/OS, JCL, INSYNC for VSAM, Expeditor, IMS DB, BMC Remedy

Confidential, Virginia

Responsibilities:

• As a senior developer responsible for end to end delivery of software application.
• Writing application programs for MPD System using COBOL, VSAM & DB2 as per Technical Specs.
• Writing application programs for RDC system using COBOL, VSAM & DB2 as per Technical Specs.
• Writing COBOL Stored Procedures for RDC System as per Technical Specs.
• Writing various PROCs/JCLs which include SORT, MERG, JOINS, Execution of COBOL programs, LOAD and UNLOAD Steps.
• Requirements analysis, writing test/migration plans, test scenarios and test cases based on business requirements, test scripts execution, defect reporting and tracking,
• Coordinating and supporting QA &UAT for various modules
• Involved in preparation and execution of the Project into production, project documentation compliant with client requirement.
• Involved in Post Implementation support for the Guarantee period and Executed the project using Confidential process model.
• Responsible for peer review of code written in COBOL, JCL as per Coding Standards and preparing review document with coding defects.

Environment: Z/OS, Distributed CICS, MQ Series, Enterprise COBOL for Z/OS, JCL, INSYNC for VSAM, Expeditor, DB2I, SPUFI, File Manager for DB2, Endevor, MS-OFFICE, MS-Visio, MS-Excel, AGILE, BMC Remedy

Confidential, Quincy

Senior Conversion Lead

Responsibilities:

• Preparation for various conversions as per the business requirements.
• Understanding the conversion requirements and setting up the required conversion jobs.
• Providing week end support for the region changes conversions
• Providing support for multi managed conversion after pricing across different time zones like USA, EUROPE, APAC
• Worked as an onsite coordinator for fund conversions. Coordination with the offshore during conversions.
• Coordinated with the business team to understand the conversion requirements and prepared plan for each conversions.
• Estimation for minor enhancements and coding as per minor enhancement requirements.
• Involved in UTP preparation and execution.
• Analyzing various conversion processes and preparing impact analysis documents for change requests.
• Monitoring BMC Remedy ticketing system for fund conversion requests and addressing them in timely manner.
• Providing SQA support for datacom to DB2 conversion in UAT.
• Preparing Weekly, Monthly Status reports and SLA Report
• Handled a team of 3 to 4 Members. Involved in work allocation and also responsible to track them to closure.
• Created scope summary and impact analysis documents to identify and define changes to the existing system and facilitated top level management on the scope of the impact.
• Preparation of functional and technical specifications for the requirements received from the business people.
• Developing and testing new applications as per technical specifications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, Changeman

Environment: Z/OS, Distributed CICS, MQ Series, Enterprise COBOL for Z/OS, PL/I, JCL, INSYNC for VSAM, CA-Intertest for Online, DB2I, SPUFI, File Manager for DB2, Changeman, MS-OFFICE MS-OFFICE, MS-VisioMS-Excel, BMC Remedy

Confidential, New York

Senior Developer / Tech Lead

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a single point of contact from offshore and onsite for Confidential, Confidential and Confidential -size Project. My responsibilities comprises of designing and developing both batch and online interfaces around InvestOne (both inbound and outbound).
• Closely interacted with the business in understanding their requirements and proposed solutions with quick turnaround based upon the priority.
• Handled a team of 3 to 8 Members. Involved in work allocation and also responsible to track them to closure.
• Developing and testing new applications as per technical specifications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, Endevor
• Played vital role in UAT in all 3 applications I handled and Tech Lead.
• Always extended my helping hands to various projects across the account and helped them in resolving the technical and UAT issues.
• Involved in requirement walk through, clarifications, design and estimations.
• Involved in High level and low-level designs.
• At Account Level, participated in various PI Activities and prepared various check-lists that are effectively used to reduce the defects. Mentored and nurtured junior members in the team on various SDLC aspects. Participated in code-review activities and received appreciations from Management on the review effectiveness. On the critical applications - provided knowledge sharing sessions to the peers.
• Prepared the weekly status and monthly SLA reports for the top level management.
• Handled a team of 3 resources. Also involved in doing their appraisals.
• Preparation of functional and technical specifications for the requirements received from the business people.
• Involved in preparation of various project documents to make project PQA compliant
• Involved in UAT support various applications and Post Implementation support for the Guarantee period

Environment: Z/OS,InvestOne (A Sungard - Asset Servicing Product) Distributed CICS, MQ Series, Enterprise COBOL for Z/OS, JCL, INSYNC forVSAM, Trace Master, Endevor, Turnover,MS-OFFICE, BMC Remedy and Lotus Notes

Confidential

Associate IT Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Client Interaction and end-user interaction for gathering requirements and preparation of BRD.
• Preparation of high-level design document, Preparation of low-level design document
• Preparation of Construction design document and coding using mainframe skills CICS/COBOL/DB2/JCL in accordance with the design documents.
• Preparation of STP/UTP, Execution of the testing as per the test plans.
• Peer Reviewing STP/UTP/Developed components, Design documents review
• Involved extensively in Pre-Analysis, Design, Estimation, Development, Testing and implementation Phases of SDLC.
• Keeping track of the implementation of the work requests assigned to me and the team (sometimes)

Environment: IBM Z/OS, MVS, TSO/ISPF, SPUFI, Enterprise COBOL for Z/OS, CICS, JCL, VSAMDFSORT utility, DB2, SQL, FILE-AID, ENDEVOR, MS-OFFICE.

Confidential

Associate

Responsibilities:

• Coding online programs as per Functional Specifications and Detail Design for Home Sale module
• Preparing UTCs and its execution and capturing the results.
• Involved extensively in Development, Testing and implementation Phases of SDLC
• Peer Reviewing UTCs, Dev Components.
• Giving support to onsite during the UAT phase.

Envirnoment: IBM Z/OS, MVS, TSO/ISPF, SPUFI, COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM,DFSORT utilityDB2, SQL, FILE-AID, ENDEVOR and MS-OFFICE

Confidential

Systems Executive

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of Technical Specification for the minor enhancements.
• Coding Batch COBOL programs for minor enhancements.
• Preparation of UTP and also its execution and capturing the results.
• 24x7 application support
• Monitor the production cycles and take appropriate action in case any job failures
• Resolution of job abends like JCL and Proc fixes during the cycle
• Setting up Ad-hoc schedules on monthly and quarterly basis

Environnent: IBM OS 390, MVS, TSO/ISPF, SPUFI,COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DFSORT utility, DB2, SQL, FILE AID, ENDEVOR, CA7 and MS-OFFICE, Peregrine