SUMMARY

• Over 15 years of IT experience as Senior Tech Lead under Global Distributed Delivery Model covering software development and deployment of complex IT systems, services for a multi - billion-dollar global corporation. Committed to professionalism, highly organized, can see teh big picture while paying attention to minute details. Proven ability to successfully analyze critical IT requirements, identifying deficiencies and developing innovative solutions which halp improve performance of teh systems. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal skills and expert in leading multiple teams/tasks simultaneously
• Reading & understanding existing code and carry out impact analysis for any possible enhancements.
• Research, Analyze and Report any missing links wifin teh applications/systems and propose a possible solution.
• Analyzed and provided business Solutions for business changes. Prepared detailed specifications for complex projects / problems.
• Prepared end to end (E2E) project plans covering dev/test/QA environments, design, development, testing, release deployment / rollback planning etc.
• Participated in defect fixing and prevention analysis sessions/activities and improved teh quality of deliverables by 3-5%.
• Prepared test plans/cases, expected test results, test data and collaborate wif testing teams and business users to resolve any test data requirements/problems.
• Covered complete SDLC steps, including unit/integration testing, UAT support and deployment.
• Performed code reviews developed by juniors/peers and report both technical as well functional defects including issues of coding standards not followed.
• Databases covered are IMS (covering, Program Specification Blocks, PSB) and DB2.
• Mentored and coached team members on an ongoing basis in order to retain teh required talent for teh success of teh engagement.
• Developed and maintained Knowledge Repository on continuous basis keeping it current and up-to-date.
• Quality Frameworks: Proficient in quality frameworks including ISO 9001:2008, CMMI Dev V1.2, ISO, Information Security (ISMS). Defined processes and tools (Review checklists, Test plan Templates, Ticket lifecycle booklet etc.) complying ISO and CMMI standards.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Technical Skills: Experienced in managing and executing Mainframe ProjectsPrimary Skills: Mainframe, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, Eztreive, Telon, DB2, IMS/DB, IBM MQ ChangeMan, Endevor/Endeavor, CA7, FILEAID, Abend-Aid, SYNCSORT, Xpeditor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Jacksonville, FL

Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Application level inventory consolidation covering details of databases and files for volume test planning.
• Requirement gathering from client, preparing teh understating document, present it to teh business and convert them into test approach.
• Coordinate wif offshore team to get teh coding done as per teh approved specifications.
• Responsible for complete end-to-end development covering SDLC phases, coding, testing, debugging, documenting, implementation and post-delivery support.
• Volume Testing - Test planning (master data set up needs, data inflation plan, identification of test scenarios, test cases and test strategy), test execution, defect reporting and closure.
• Responsible for day-to-day status reporting of delivery, issue resolution and effective risk management.
• Ensure that all that has been coded has supporting documentation as per teh organization standards and client needs.
• Planning, scheduling and implementing various activities related to teh projects and deliveries.
• Coordination wif client teams and offshore teams for both technical & non-technical discussions and provide support as needed. Help offshore in understanding teh business and technical issues.
• Lead and participate in work estimation and release planning/scoping.
• Perform design and code reviews of teh work done by teh development team, determine any flaws and recommend improvements in teh technical designs as needed.
• Ensuring timely deliveries of Review defect raised in Quality Center
• Ensuring that all teh work meets teh client quality requirements.

Confidential, Springfield, IL

Mainframe: MVS, COBOL, JCL, DB2, Stored Procedures, VSAM, CICS

Tools: Endeavor/Endevor, Xpeditor, File-Aid, Abend-Aid, IBM Debug Tool, Quality Center, SharePoint

Role / Responsibility

• Responsible for requirement (user stories using PivotalTracker) gathering from client, preparing teh understating document, presenting it to teh business and convert them into technical specifications.
• Coordinate wif offshore team to get teh coding done as per teh approved specifications.
• Responsible for complete end-to-end development covering SDLC phases, coding, testing, debugging, documenting, implementation and post-delivery support.
• Functional Testing - Test planning (identification of test scenarios, test cases and test strategy), test execution, defect reporting and closure.
• Responsible for day-to-day status reporting of delivery, issue resolution and effective risk management.
• Plan and ensure all code migrations/deliveries are wifin teh SLAs and teh budget.
• Ensure that all that has been coded has supporting documentation as per teh organization standards and client needs.
• Planning, scheduling and implementing various activities related to teh projects and deliveries.
• Coordination wif client teams and offshore teams for both technical & non-technical discussions and provide support as needed. Help offshore in understanding teh business and technical issues.
• Lead and participate in work estimation and release planning/scoping.
• Perform design and code reviews of teh work done by teh development team, determine any flaws and recommend improvements in teh technical designs as needed.
• Ensuring timely deliveries of Review defect raised in Quality Center
• Ensuring that all teh work meets teh client quality requirements.

Confidential, Jacksonville, FL

Mainframe: MVS, COBOL, JCL, IMS/DB (PSB, Batch DL/I, BMP), DB2, VSAM, CICS, IBM MQ, Easytrieve, DB2 Stored Procedures

Tools: TSO/ISPF, ChangeMan, Xpeditor, File Manager, Telon

Responsibility

• Effective induction of human resources as per teh project plans meeting teh SOW mandates
• Responsible for requirement gathering from onsite team and convert them into technical specifications and get teh development done as per teh specs.
• Responsible for complete end-to-end development covering SDLC phases, coding, testing, debugging, documenting, implementation and post-delivery support.
• Ensure accurate and timely Billing.
• Responsible for day-to-day status reporting of delivery, issue resolution and effective risk management.
• Plan and ensure all code migrations/deliveries are wifin teh SLAs and teh budget.
• Ensure that all that has been coded has supporting documentation as per teh organization standards and client needs.
• Ensure that continuous system/process improvements are taken up by way of RCAs and innovative ideas are generated proactively.
• Planning, scheduling and implementing various activities related to teh projects and deliveries.
• Coordination wif teams and provide support as needed. Help them in understanding teh business and technical issues.
• Ensuring timely deliveries of Service requests, Projects and Remedy tickets.
• Ensuring that all teh work meets teh quality requirements according to CMM-5 Standards.
• Involved in Internal/External audits
• Build and maintain Knowledge Repository on continuous basis keep it current and up-to-date.