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Balakrishna Daruru

Chennai

Summary

Team Lead with extensive experience in Mainframes, specializing in COBOL and DB2. Achieved significant workflow efficiencies and increased team engagement through targeted recognition initiatives. Committed to implementing process enhancements and delivering high-quality solutions in health care and publishing industries. Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities alongside effective leadership skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

LTIMindtree
Chennai
05.2021 - Current

Client : Ingram Micro

  • Streamlined order management workflow encompassing customer identification, invoicing, and shipping tasks.
  • Leveraged COBOL and DB2 technologies for robust order processing capabilities.
  • Implemented innovative screening module during Restricted Person List migration project.
  • Enhanced team motivation through structured recognition programs and performance rewards.
  • Spearheaded identification of process improvement areas with successful implementations.
  • Conducted comprehensive training for new hires on organizational policies and procedures.
  • Supported marketing initiatives that created profitable opportunities for vendors and resellers.
  • Played a key role in Ingram Micro's leadership within technology distribution sector.

Team Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
09.2017 - 05.2021

Client : Pearson Education

  • Executed various development projects and enhancements in Royalties Accounting system.
  • Provided guidance to support team during analytical tasks for improved decision-making.
  • Leveraged technical skills in MICROFOCUS, COBOL, JCL, DB2, and ENDEVOR for successful outcomes.
  • Contributed to Pearson Education’s goal of delivering quality educational resources and assessments.

Team Member

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
12.2014 - 08.2017

Client : Signa Health care

  • Delivered health benefits to nearly 5.9 million individuals nationwide via HMO, POS, insured PPO, and government contracts subsidiaries.
  • Managed development, testing, and support phases for Advantage CDS SR project enhancements during complete lifecycle.
  • Engaged with technologies such as COBOL, JCL, DB2, and ENDEVOR in technical environment.

Education

B. Tech - Computer Science

JNTU Hyderabad
Hyderabad

M.B.A - Systems

Madras University

Skills

  • Microsoft Windows and IBM-AIX
  • Database management (DB2, IMS)
  • Programming languages (COBOL, C, Core Java)
  • Job control language (JCL)
  • File management (VSAM, File Aid)
  • Transaction management (CICS, COOL:Gen)
  • Control systems (Control-D, Control-M)
  • Interactive debugging (SPUFI, SDFII)
  • Batch processing and online testing
  • Tape management (CA1)
  • Version control (Endevor)
  • Document management (Docutext, Insync)

Summary Of Experience

A Software Professional having 10+ Years of Experience in Mainframes and Microfocus. Currently working as a Software developer in Cognizant Technology Services. Familiarity with Software Engineering concepts & Software Development. Excellent analytical, design and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in Mainframe technologies like JCL, COBOL, DB2, VSAM, IMS and CICS.

Timeline

Team Lead

LTIMindtree
05.2021 - Current

Team Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2017 - 05.2021

Team Member

Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2014 - 08.2017

B. Tech - Computer Science

JNTU Hyderabad

M.B.A - Systems

Madras University
Balakrishna Daruru