OBJECTIVE:

• Seeking a position to utilize my skills and own them in an industry that offers professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• 10 Years of experience in Mainframe Application development, Quality Assurance and Software Testing of Mainframe and ETL based Applications.
• Extensive experience in all the phases of SDLC and STLC.
• Experience in Designing, Developing and Maintaining Applications using IBM mainframe Technologies, SQL and MSBI (Microsoft Business Intelligence).
• Excellent software designing skills consistently demonstrated while working in SDLC methodology by developing high - level and low-level design documentations.
• Considerable experience in the design and development of numerous small to very large and complex mainframe on-line and batch application systems throughout the different industries.
• In-depth experience in all phases of the system development life cycle, from User Requirements, Business and System/Technical Analysis, Database and Table Designs, System/Solution Design, External and Internal Designs, Programming or Coding, Documentation, all phases of Testing, User Support during Acceptance Testing and Implementation, to Production Support, Maintenance and Enhancement.
• Proficient in analyzing and translating business requirements to technical requirements and architecture.
• Strong database skills, Programming and development knowledge.
• Strong knowledge in Mainframe Technologies COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, IMS,CICS,SQL and Utility/Tools (Endeavor, File-Aid, File Manager, Xpeditor, Change Man, File-Master, SPUFI, QMF), DB2 utilities and schedulers(CA-7, Control-M).
• Extensive experience on Quality Assurance and system testing in Batch & Online mainframe.
• Expertise in Black Box, Verification and Validation Testing, Database (backend), Functional, Regression, Smoke, Integration, System, Negative, UAT and Adhoc Testing.
• Domain Knowledge:
• Banking & Finance - Mortgage, Retail Banking, Travel Cards
• Health Care - Pharmacy Benefits Management, Eligibility
• Insurance - Life Insurance
• Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, self-motivated, quick learner, team player.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating System: MVS/EVA, Windows 2003/2008/XP/7

Programming Languages: COBOL, JCL

Microsoft Technology: Microsoft Business Intelligence

Databases: DB2, SQL Server 2008 R2,IMS

Reporting Tools: SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services

Tools: SQL Server Management Studio, Rapid SQL

Other Utilities: CICS, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, Endeavor, File-Aid, File Manager, SAS,Xpeditor, Change Man, File-Master, SPUFI, QMF, NDM, FTP

Testing Tools: Quality Centre10, HP ALM

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Tampa,FL

Sr. Mainframe Tester/Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Has involved in test core meeting with Test leads, test managers and Developers to discuss about the defects and the status
• Exercise judgment within broadly defined quality assurance practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, tools and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Involved in Smoke testing, Regression testing and SIT
• Work on problems where analysis requires in-depth research and/or evaluation of various factors.
• Experience with HP ALM for defect management.
• Involved Test Data Set up, Test JCL setups required during the SIT execution.
• Performing quality assurance functions covering the full software development life cycle, including development and implementation of test plans, test infrastructure and project plans.
• Follow the software development life cycle (SDLC) and adhere to standards and best practices
• Involved closely with Customers, product teams to understand the scope of new features, develop Test plans, Test Strategies and test cases.
• Involved in all stages of project cycle including architecture, documentation and testing.

Confidential, Pasadena,CA

Developer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed SSIS packages for the processes like HAMP (Home affordable mortgage program)
• Worked with business users to understand and develop new reports.
• Worked on keeping the data mart operational by resolving the issues reported by users.
• Created and managed the roll out of the process management data loading in to existing data mart.

Confidential

Sr. Mainframe Tester/Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• To use an array of languages depending on specific technical specification and requirements, in analyzing, designing, testing and modifying application software for enhanced functionality and productivity.
• Interacting with the clients, offshore counter parts to understand the requirements and perform the Impact Analysis.
• Understanding the application, business, and process involved
• Involving in client meetings and brain storming sessions.
• Lead a team of 15 and to involve in all team lead activities.
• To Conduct knowledge transition sessions to the team.
• To work with Users on Functionality, Accessibility, Compatibility, Regression &User Acceptance Testing using required testing tools and testing strategy and performed all review related activities.
• To perform Test Case Analysis (TCA) along with Test cases and Test Conditions preparation.
• To perform Test Execution and Defect Management (identifying, documenting and tracking)
• Taking up daily status calls and the calls with Technical team for test data validation
• Preparing Test Summary Report

Confidential

Tech Lead/Sr.Mainframe Developer

Responsibilities:

• Interacting with the clients and Understanding the requirements and Impact Analysis of the enhancements worked.
• Interacting with offshore team and addressing all the queries raised by them.
• Interacted with third party teams, clients in the calls to integrate the project work.
• Understanding the application, business, and process involved
• Involving in client meetings and brain storming sessions.
• Lead a team of 3 -4 and involved in all team lead activities.
• Giving opinions and solutions whenever required.
• Worked with batch and online components and performed all review related activities and Project implementation and monitoring.
• Involved in fixing the post productions issues during project warranty phase.Performed production issue Rota role which involves different severity tickets.
• Understanding the application, business, process involvedUnderstanding the Requirements and Impact Analysis of the enhancement worked.
• Worked with batch components and performed Code changes, Unit testing, System testing, UAT and implementation setup, Project implementation and monitoring.
• Interacted with third party teams, clients in the calls to integrate the project work.
• Giving opinions and solutions when required.
• Worked independently with all the process work involved and adhered to the timelines.
• Lead a team and involved in all team lead activities.
• Completed all the process related activities required.

Confidential

Developer

Responsibilities:

• Working in this project as Client Specific Resource.
• Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Design documents, Test plans and Test cases for minor and major enhancements.
• Handling and Fixing QA requests.
• Team member of CAS Individual Business Production Support Team
• Program enhancement and maintenance
• Online solutions to business end users
• Reporting and Production support.