SUMMARY

• Over 15 years of experience in pure IT services organization for Software Delivery, Software Development, Software Testing (Manual & Automation), Quality Assurance, Project Management in IT sector for different clients in USA and Europe.
• Distinction of having knowledge in Banking and Credit Card & Healthcare payer segment.
• Domain expertise in end - to-end design and development of software products from requirement analysis to system study, designing, coding testing, de-bugging, documentation and implementation.
• Vast knowledge in Legacy Modernization projects for the whole SDLC.
• Well versed with Mainframe, MVS, COBOL,JCL,SQL,VSAM, DB2,IMS DB/DC,CICS, Easytrieve, SAS,‘C’, Fileaid, Endevor, QMF, Xpediter as well as VB script and QTP.
• Worked as Technical Lead/Manager (including onsite coordinator role) for more than 8 years in Mainframe Development /Testing and Support projects for USA and Europe clients and having vast experience working as onsite coordinator in onsite-offshore model.
• Vast experience on Project Management using different tools/methods. Capable of handling multiple concurrent projects with effective analyzing skills on business need . Having strong team building skills, effective communication skills, time & risk management skills etc.
• Developed many tools as per project requirement .
• Adroit at preparation of test documentation, test plans, test scenarios, test cases and familiar with testing tools like Quality Centre, Xpeditor, Vantage YR2000, etc. Skilful in Software Testing Life Cycle & performed various testing following QA standards.
• Having a forward thinking, capable and committed Test Lead/Manager with a proven ability to meet agreed deadlines, work to define test methodologies within a structured environment with his experience across multiple types of testing.
• Adept in understanding the technical & functional specifications as well as guiding efforts towards post-implementation, enhancement and maintenance support to clients for application.
• Comprehensive experience in technical solution architecting and conceptualization for enterprise wide IT solutions / application development using with alignment of business/information systems; effective in delivering technology-driven / enterprise solutions using cutting edge technologies
• Vast knowledge in software designing/TESTING for Software Development and Maintenance projects
• Demonstrated abilities in comprehending new technologies with ease and managing vendor based products and production support
• Exemplary communication, relationship management, analytical and organizational skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: IBM ES-9000, IBM S-390, Windows XP

Programming Languages/Processes: Cobol, JCL, DB2, IMS DB, IMS DC, CICS,Easytrieve, SAS, ‘C’,MS Quick Basic, Data Ware house and ETL Process

Databases: DB2, IMS, Tablebase

Tools: QMF, File Manager,Fileaid, Quality Center, Xpediter, Endevor, QTP,CA7,DEBUG

Domain: Healthcare, Finance, Insurance, Telecom, Credit Card

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Addison - TX

Individual Contributor

Platform: MVS/ESA, COBOL, SQL, DB2, IMS DB & DC, DB2. Tools: Endevor, Fileaid, Debug, CA7, and Quality Centre

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of the Mainframe modules in Points application and prepare HLD & LLD.
• Coordinate with all related teams for EVP project.
• Designed program changes and flow as per the requirement.
• Developed some critical modules and tools for both the projects.
• Assisting offshore team for effective delivery on time with measurable quality.
• Working on Testing Phase (SIT) for C3PM Alpha Contingency project.

Confidential

Test Process Consultant

Platform: MVS/ESA, COBOL, SQL, DB2, IMS DB & DC, DB2, CICS. Tools: Xpediter, Endevor, Fileaid and Quality Centre

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of the Mainframe modules (process and data) to assess the test process.
• Worked to assess the test processes of 7 Mainframe modules and prepare Test strategy and Test plan.
• Reviewing test requirements and preparing questionnaire for assessing test process
• Functioning on assessment of test processes and working to redefine QA process as per client’s requirement.

Confidential - Carrollton, TX

Project Manager /Technical Manager

Platform: MVS/ESA, COBOL, SQL, DB2, IMS DB & DC, DB2, CICS. Tools: Xpediter, Endevor, Fileaid and Quality Centre

Responsibilities:

• The tasks involved were Analysis, design, coding and testing new programs to migrate data from mainframe to SAP
• Other part was Maintenance and production support of CMS application (Contract Management system) for Confidential
• Handled the Project, Understanding client’s requirement, assigning work to team members at offshore and deliver to client. Involved in day to day CMS application maintenance as per business requirement. Functioned on 24x7 production support team for CMS application to resolve any production issue meeting the SLA
• Conducted the status meetings and send the Status Report (Daily, Weekly etc.) to the client

Confidential

Individual Contributor

Platform: MVS/ESA, COBOL, SQL, DB2, IMS DB & DC, DB2, CICS, Tablebase / Tools: Xpediter, Endevor, Fileaid.

Responsibilities:

• Working at on-site for analysis, coding & testing of new and existing mainframe programs in FM core application.
• Was involved in designing of new critical programs that feeds most of the interfacing Applications.
• Provided support for testing in different environment.
• Provided production support after implementation
• Lead the team to understanding client’s requirement and modify code as required. .
• Lead the team to Prepare Test plan and process, set up test environment, prepare test cases, execute test and deliver to client.
• Plan for transition and take over all application from existing SME’s.
• Assure all changes are going to production without any error and working as expected
• Provided maintenance and production support (24x7 hrs incident resolutions) for the different applications in Membership, Claims, Provider and ITS (Inter-Plan Teleprocessing Services)

Confidential

Technical Lead

Platform: MVS/ESA, COBOL, SQL, DB2, IMS DB / Tools: Xpediter, Fileaid, Data Manager.

Responsibilities:

• As a Technical Lead ensure the project is delivered on time and with quality
• Design, Code and Test for critical requirements
• Review code changes and help team for all technical issues
• Worked at on-site as individual contributor for the Host Integration part of MCA. Main responsibilities are analysis & design, Coding and Unit testing of programs required for B365 application.
• Providing Maintenance support.
• Lead the project in onsite offshore Model. Worked to convert the impacted programs and accessories.
• Undertake Compliance analysis of all batch and online programs pertaining to Century Compliance.