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Overview
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DHRUV BASHERA

Software Engineer
Gurgaon

Summary

Dynamic Programmer Analyst with experience at Cognizant, specializing in COBOL, Java, and mainframe operations. Proven ability in application migration and production support, leveraging skills in SQL, DB2, job scheduling, and tools like CA7 and Endeavor. Adept at resolving complex issues while maintaining high-availability systems, demonstrating strong problem-solving, and collaboration skills across banking and insurance domains.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Programmer Analyst

COGNIZANT
08.2024 - Current
  • Supporting banking and insurance clients in application migration and production support projects. Experienced in COBOL development and mainframe operations using tools like CA7, Endevor, and others. Skilled in job scheduling, issue resolution, and maintaining high-availability systems.

Project Name: Lincoln Finance.

1. Responsible for upgrading and maintaining the project documents (Application KT documents, Release Documents, etc.).

2. Worked on migration from mainframe to cloud.

3. I also worked on CA7.

4. Hands-on training in COBOL, JCL, and Endeavor.

5. Dealing with business users on special requirements.

6. Worked on Ingenium (Life Insurance Application) for analyzing COBOL programs, debugging issues, and understanding policy administration workflows.

Project name: Comerica Bank.

1. Responsible for reviewing Release Code, Testing, and Design Documents.

2. Responsible for the deployment of releases and release management activities by coordinating with release coordination.

3. Maintaining quality in the project by finding and fixing the root cause for the ABEND (failure).

4. Resolve abends with minimal escalation.

5. Active problem determination, handling resolution of tickets that fall under MAINFRAME technology using tools such as SAR and SPUFI.

Intern

COGNIZANT
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Completed internship with multiple live projects using Cobol, Sql DB2.

Intern

LTIMINDTREE
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Worked on backend development using Java and Spring Boot, building RESTful APIs, and microservices. Gained hands-on experience in Agile practices, debugging, and performance optimization.

Intern

MARUTI SUZUKI
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked on automotive design and simulation projects using tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MATLAB. Assisted in creating and modifying technical drawings, performing design analysis, and supporting the engineering team in product development.

Education

BTECH - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering
06.2023

SCHOOLING - PCM+CS

Aryaman Vikram Birla Institute Of Learning
05.2019

Skills

Mainframe

Java

Cobol

SQLDB2

Python

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Certification

Data Structures and Algorithms with Java by Apna College.

Accomplishments

City Connect Bank Loan Processing System

Mar 2024 – Apr 2024 | Cognizant

  • Retrieved applicant data from DB2 tables using embedded SQL in COBOL programs.
  • Applied business logic to determine loan approval or rejection and calculated interest based on loan type and tenure.
  • Implemented JCL batch jobs for bulk loan processing and report generation.
  • Optimized SQL queries for performance and ensured accurate, automated decision-making for faster loan processing.
    Skills: COBOL · DB2 · JCL
Student Grading System on IBM z/OS using COBOL and JCL

Feb 2024 | Cognizant

  • Developed a student grading system using COBOL for sequential file handling and batch record processing.
  • Used JCL to execute and manage batch jobs for automated grade calculation and report generation.
  • Eliminated manual processing errors by fully automating grade evaluation and report creation.
    Skills: COBOL · JCL · IBM Mainframe
Pneumatic Air Compressor Vehicle

Sep 2022 – May 2023 | Bharati Vidyapeeth University College of Engineering, Pune

  • Designed and manufactured a prototype vehicle powered by compressed air as an alternative to fuel engines.
  • Modeled components using SOLIDWORKS and applied principles of machine design for efficient operation.
  • Conducted performance testing to analyze air pressure utilization and mechanical efficiency.
    Skills: SOLIDWORKS · Machine Design

Timeline

Programmer Analyst

COGNIZANT
08.2024 - Current

Mainframe the complete JCI Course by Udemy

01-2024

Intern

COGNIZANT
12.2023 - 04.2024

Data Structures and Algorithms with Java by Apna College.

08-2023

Data Structures and Algorithms in Java by Udemy

07-2023

Intern

LTIMINDTREE
02.2023 - 07.2023

Intern

MARUTI SUZUKI
07.2022 - 08.2022

SCHOOLING - PCM+CS

Aryaman Vikram Birla Institute Of Learning

BTECH - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering
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