Avinash Kishan

Total Experience : 11 years 8 Months

Dynamic & Resilient IT professional with over 11.5+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Software development and Support. With a robust background in mainframe technology, my journey in IT landscape has been marked by steadfast leadership and the successful delivery of complex/large software business solutions. My expertise spans across Software application development & Support in Mainframes environment, project management, with a pronounced focus on Agile methodologies and mainframe systems including COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC and Microfocus COBOL EDz (Enterprise developer For Z/OS)

At the helm of crucial projects, I have achieved streamlined processes and enhanced application delivery, reflecting my dedication to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Collaborating with cross-functional groups, we've propelled advancements in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) and Healthcare systems, harnessing the power of IT to drive business value and customer satisfaction.

Utilization of AI-driven insights for improved decision-making, coding accuracy, and process automation, consistently delivering value to development teams, Stakeholders and clients.

1. Card payments and Billing (DXC Technology)

(Jan 2022 to Present)

• · As a Senior Programmer/Manager, led and Support the team of software engineers in development and support for Mastercard Settlements/payments manager and Billing team for US Domestic Prepaid and Gift Cards . Provided Production & LE Support as well 24*7 on rotational basis to ensure zero down time minimal disruption and led development following Agile practices. Provide Support to Ongoing legacy modernization.

2. Trade SWIFT 2020 (Accenture )

(May 2019 to Jan 2022)

• Application Development and Support of GWBS (Global Wholesale Banking System) system in compliance with updated SWIFT payment regulations, delivering seamless integration of new LC types by Creating new 50+ COBOL and COBOL-DB2, COBOL-IMS DB programs, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial transactions. Development Using Agile

3. FUELS 401K Modernization to Hybrid Cloud (Tata

Consultancy Services )

(May 2018 to April 2019)

• Led the migration of the FUELS system to a Hybrid Cloud architecture, analysing and converting over 100 Assembler and CICS Assembler programs, improving system efficiency and integration with cloud-based platforms for better cost optimization, with potential Cost saving of 80% for the client.

3. Merge PARTC and PARTD Claims Statements (Tata

Consultancy Services)

(April 2016 to May 2019)

• Spearheaded the integration of PARTC(Medical) and PARTD(Dental) claims into a unified statement, leading a team of 15+ people and deploying 2000+ system elements, reducing annual postage costs by 20% ($800 M) for Humana Healthcare, Delivering Significant Client Savings.Received appreciations & recognitions.
• Played the role of Backend Developer in Mainframes, specializing in claim processing for disease management in medical, dental, home health, hospice, and behavioural health claims, including the generation of relevant statements/Reports.

4. EGL Reconciliation of OLMS (Online Mortgage Systems) (IGATE )

(Sep 2013 to Mar 2016)

• Automated transaction reconciliation between the Mortgage and General Ledger systems by developing 20+ new COBOL IMS programs, reducing reconciliation time by 40% and improving accuracy by 30%. Received appreciation from Stakeholders and Ops.

5. Home Line Plan (IGATE )

(Sep 2013 to Mar 2016)

• Taking a Leap from being a college graduate to a Campus Trainee, I started off with application development for a banking client for Credit products, which helped me Designing and implementing the "Home Line Plan “. feature, to combine up to 10 credit products per borrower, improving customer loan management, time and cost by 25%, and enhancing system efficiency through COBOL, IMS & DB2 modifications.

• Date of Birth: 12/25/90
• Gender: Male
• Marital Status: Married