Gokul Pisharady
Ernakulam
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Mainframe Developer with 4 years of hands-on experience in retail and BFSI sectors. Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining mission-critical COBOL applications on IBM z/OS platforms. Skilled in database management (DB2, VSAM, IMS), JCL, CICS and optimizing performance to enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in leveraging industry best practices and regulatory compliance to deliver robust solutions. A collaborative team player with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions that meet business objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Engineer
TATA Consultancy Services
Bengaluru
04.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained COBOL applications for business-critical systems, adhering to design specifications and coding standards.
- Utilized COBOL, JCL (Job Control Language), and VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) for efficient data processing and storage.
- Implemented new features and enhancements, debugging and resolving issues within established timelines.
- Implemented data exchange mechanisms using file handling techniques (e.g., sequential, indexed files) and batch processing.
- Optimized COBOL code and SQL queries to improve application performance and response times.
- Created technical documentation such as program specifications, system flowcharts, and user guides.
- Conducted knowledge sharing sessions to transfer expertise in mainframe technologies and best practices to team members.
Software Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Involved in the migration of Eztrieve to COBOL.
- Conducted unit testing to validate functionality and ensure applications met quality standards.
- Created comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, flowcharts, and user manuals.
- Managed source code using version control systems to track changes and facilitate collaboration.
- Implemented release management processes to ensure smooth and controlled deployments with minimal downtime.
- Provided ongoing support and maintenance for existing COBOL applications, including troubleshooting and resolving production issues.
- Applied fixes and patches, and performed upgrades to ensure applications remained stable and compliant with business requirements.
Education
B.Tech - Industrial Engineering
College of Engineering Trivandrum
Thriuvananthapuram08-2020
Kerala Higher Secondary Education -
Brahmanandodayam Higher Secondary School
Kalady, Ernakulam03-2016
AISSE 10th Standard -
Vidhyadhiraja Vidhyabhavan Senior Secondary School
Angamaly, Ernakulam03-2014
Skills
- JCL
- COBOL
- DB2
- VSAM
- CICS
- IMS DB
- Changeman
- Endevor
- Topaz
- Technical Analysis
- Unit Testing
- Production Deployement
- Software Development
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Programmer Analyst in 2021
- Promoted to Software Engineer(Associate Level) in 2022
Timeline
Systems Engineer
TATA Consultancy Services
04.2023 - Current
Software Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2020 - 03.2023
B.Tech - Industrial Engineering
College of Engineering Trivandrum
Kerala Higher Secondary Education -
Brahmanandodayam Higher Secondary School
AISSE 10th Standard -
Vidhyadhiraja Vidhyabhavan Senior Secondary School
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