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Ajay Kumar Malkapogu

Senior Software Engineer
Hyderbad,Telangana

Summary

  • Accomplished Senior Software Developer with 18 years of extensive experience in UniBasic, UniData, Python, and Mainframe technologies. Adept at all stages of the application development life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, construction, testing, documentation, release management, and warranty support.
  • With over 11 years of dedicated experience in the healthcare domain, I have worked on critical applications such as Eligibility, Authorization, Claims, Groups, and Benefits. My deep domain knowledge allows me to navigate the intricacies of healthcare systems with ease.
  • As a Lead and Onsite Coordinator, I have effectively led teams, worked closely with subject matter experts and business users to resolve roadblocks, ensured timely project completion, and managed daily status meetings and quality audits. My leadership thrives in collaborative environments, where I excel at managing releases.
  • Experienced in building and deploying APIs to expose UniBasic/UniData data using Python, Rocket's UniObjects for Python (UOPY), and Flask, facilitating seamless system integration. I have also developed APIs to consume and process data from external systems, updating UniData efficiently.
  • Experienced in crafted web applications using UniData, Python, and Flask, and have significant experience in constructing JSON/XML objects with Uni dynamic Objects and proficient in testing and debugging APIs using Postman.
  • I am an expert in constructing and debugging Mainframe batch and online program elements using COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and CICS. I am a quick learner with the ability to rapidly absorb new concepts and apply them effectively.
  • My innovative problem-solving skills and expert troubleshooting abilities make me effective both independently and as part of a team. I possess excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Experienced in both Agile and waterfall methodologies, I am also certified in PAHM-250, SAFe Agile, and Secure Code Warrior White Belt. My curiosity extends to machine learning and artificial intelligence, fueling my passion for staying at the forefront of this dynamic field.
  • I am committed to delivering high-quality solutions and driving success in any organization I am a part of.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer III

Quest Diagnostics HTAS Private Ltd
12.2019 - Current
  • Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues
  • Trained and mentored junior developers, teaching skills in Python and working to improve overall team performance
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance
  • Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations
  • Represented software applications engineering team during large and complex development projects
  • Provided direction and guidance to process improvements
  • Offered experience with Python, Flask, Unibasic, Unidata, Postman, JSON, XML
  • Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes
  • Build web application using python flask, HTML, CSSS for user to pull ad-hoc reports, rules updates
  • Build API's using Python Flask for other labs to access SJC data.

Lead Analyst

CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Private Ltd
11.2013 - 12.2019
  • Gathered requirements, developed design, and worked on Complex Enhancements and Enterprise Projects
  • Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime
  • As part of Migration of CBH Applications traveled to onsite and participated in brain storming session with Business Analysts, System Analyst, and all stake holders of all applications in CBH
  • Worked as onsite coordinator for Oct 2016 Release and handled 3 projects apart from working on my own project and critical enhancement as part of compliance requirement
  • My role was to talks to BA and SA for any clarification that offshore need, setup daily calls with offshore to get status on each project and any outstanding issues holding the development, take care of Coordination between QA and Delivery for any clarification that QA needs
  • Train newly joined team members
  • Conduct Peer-review testing and provide testing sign-off
  • Provide Testing support in all environments till Implementation.

Senior Software Engineer

CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Private Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2013
  • Monitoring daily Batch cycle for billing and handling any issues encountered in Batch to make sure cycle is completed on time and SLAs are met
  • Worked on service requests that involve analysis, design, code changes, Unit testing and to support QA testing
  • Work on ABEND analysis and resolution of abends in production batch cycles
  • Worked on Incidents that involves analysis of the issue, preparation of one shot programs to fix issues, and generation of reports as requested by business
  • Provide technical training to the new members in the team
  • Worked as point of contact for ESP migration project for Billing Application, Roles and responsibilities includes: Preparation of Billing Application job inventory, Identifying the elements that need code changes to support ESP, Reviewing of code changes done by delivery team, Simulation of applications in ESP, Identifying scheduling discrepancies between CA-7 and ESP and get fixed before scheduling the jobs in ESP, Preparation of scheduling checklist for turning on the application in ESP, Conducted KT secessions to team on how to do batch monitoring in ESP, Lead a team of 5 to this migration, Prepared user-friendly tool using REXX and ISPF to do Loads and unloads of production data to test region.

Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer

IBM
08.2006 - 11.2010
  • Worked in IBM India Private ltd from Aug 2006 to Oct 2010
  • Nationwide, Nationwide Billing Platform (Sep 2008 -Oct 2010): The goal of Nationwide Insurance is to enhance and update existing interfaces, including Billing, DOCU, Policy System, and Account System, through the customization of COGEN (developed by CSC)
  • Prudential, Prudential Wealth management solutions (Jul 2008 – Aug 2009): The goal of Prudential Wealth Management Solutions is to upgrade this system to support multiple currencies, accommodating all major currencies
  • HCSC, Eligibility Enhancement project (Mar 2007 – Jul 2008): The goals of the CCSP Program are to transform claims customer service capabilities and create an industry-leading claims environment by modernizing the service environment with web-based product
  • Caremark, Medicare Enterprises Data Store (Aug 2006 – Feb2007): MEDS is an enhancement and maintenance project developed for Caremark, a CMS client supporting Medicare Part D
  • It is a data warehouse containing member information, shared with various applications as needed
  • The project manages data from enrolment to disenrollment and beneficiary cancellation
  • Technical Environment: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, File-Aid, SOAP-UI, IBM Debugger, CA-Intertest, Endevour, File-Manager, Changeman, and xpeditor
  • Contributions: Monitored daily batch cycles for billing, ensuring timely completion and SLA adherence
  • Analyzed and resolved ABEND issues and incidents, including issue analysis, one-shot preparation, and report generation
  • Worked on service requests involving analysis, design, code changes, unit testing, and QA support
  • Provided technical training and knowledge transfer to new team members
  • Prepared and reviewed documentation, including billing application job inventory, UTC documents, and induction documents for testing
  • Conducted code reviews and made code changes, including updates for multicurrency support and integration testing
  • Identified and resolved scheduling discrepancies between CA-7 and ESP, prepared scheduling checklists, and simulated applications in ESP
  • Set up and executed integrated unit testing, performance testing, and job flows, including code retrofit and impact analysis
  • Interacted with clients for requirements gathering and change requests, and addressed defects and issues in various testing environments.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Application

S.V.U - Tirupati
Tirupati, India

Skills

UniBasic Unidata , PRC, wIntegrate editor

Python, Flask , Pandas , JSON , XML ,VScode, Jupyter, postman, HTML, PowerBi

Cobol, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS

DB2, SQLite

Windows, Linux,Unix, putty, WinScp,

GitLab, Rally

Accomplishments

  • CGI Champion Super Performer – Oct1, 2012.
  • Certificate of Appreciation from BFSI – Quater2, 2013.
  • CORONA Award – Quarter 3, 2012
  • CAPELLA Award – Q4, 2016
  • Certificate of Appreciation from Technology Solution Group from CIGNA – 2012
  • APEX STAR Award – 2013
  • APEX Award – for Completion of 5 years with CGI
  • APEX Award – for Completion of 7 years with CGI
  • The Best of IBM – Bravo Award for exemplary contribution towards release 1 in PRU WMS Project

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer III

Quest Diagnostics HTAS Private Ltd
12.2019 - Current

Lead Analyst

CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Private Ltd
11.2013 - 12.2019

Senior Software Engineer

CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Private Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2013

Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer

IBM
08.2006 - 11.2010

Master of Science - Computer Application

S.V.U - Tirupati

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