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Relevant Project Experience
Industries
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Haimanti Baisya

Summary

Mainframe Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in IBM Mainframe Technology. Proven track record as a Team Lead in both onsite and offshore capacities. Expertise in managing end-to-end software project management activities, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to quality standards. Successfully executed numerous key projects for major global clients, demonstrating expertise in analysis, design, development, enhancement, maintenance, and production support of mainframe applications. Extensive software development experience and functional knowledge in retail banking, cards and payments, and healthcare industries. Skilled in building, training, and mentoring high-performing teams for consistent delivery of strategic software projects. Adept at identifying cost-effective process improvements to enhance business application systems. Known for multifaceted problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze problems from multiple perspectives and collaborate with performance enhancement teams to resolve any performance-related issues. Proven experience in managing multiple concurrent software development projects and leading software teams in day-to-day requirements analysis to ensure business needs are met within a fast-paced, dynamic, and globally expanding MNC environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Cognizant
07.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for functional analysis of business requirements, providing technical walkthrough, and addressing client queries.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed production incident handling, ensuring timely resolution and SLA adherence while coordinating with cross-functional teams.
  • Conducted impact analysis, identified performance issues, and collaborated with teams for resolution.
  • Led the design, development, coding, testing, and deployment of project deliverables, ensuring quality through documentation and reviews.
  • Implemented change requests, Oversaw approvals, and representation in advisory board meetings.
  • Provided post-implementation support, including mainframe batch job handling and disaster recovery testing.
  • Spearheaded automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and participated in scrum meetings, risk assessment, and mitigation planning.
  • Built and mentored high-performing teams while managing project scope, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring seamless project execution.

Technical Lead

Cognizant
01.2020 - 07.2023
  • Developed design documents and IT specifications based on functional and nonfunctional requirements.
  • Mentored junior team members and improved systems by adding new features and infrastructure.
  • Documented development methodologies in technical manuals for future projects.
  • Translated complex technical concepts for easier understanding and provided expertise on Mainframe technology to optimize application performance.
  • Contributed to IT solution development, enhancing legacy application features to meet technical and functional standards.
  • Conducted testing, debugging, and maintenance of batch components, preparing test plans and coordinating regression testing.
  • Supported application releases, installation into production, and provided post-implementation support.
  • Authored code fixes and enhancements for future releases.

Associate-Projects

Cognizant
09.2011 - 12.2019
  • Handled client interactions, issue analysis, and developed software based on technical specifications.
  • Provided training and feedback to team members, improving their work.
  • Designed user-friendly interfaces and created applications that exceeded client expectations.
  • Led development, testing, and maintenance of Batch and Online Mainframe programs, coordinating testing processes.
  • Optimized performance, collaborating with offshore teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
  • Reviewed deliverables, prepared implementation packages, and supported disaster recovery testing.

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant
08.2009 - 09.2011
  • Developed and modified code as needed.
  • Designed and tested Online CICS Screens, contributing to unit testing and batch cycle execution.
  • Validated test results, fixed bugs, and managed defect resolution during testing phases.
  • Prepared project documentation, including functional specifications and implementation documents, and represented the team in scrum and incident review calls.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering

West Bengal University of Technology
India

Skills

  • Mainframe DB2 Programming
  • Cobol,PL/1, Easytrieve
  • JCL,VSAMCICS
  • File-Aid,File Manager,Endevor, Changeman
  • ESP Job Scheduler,CA7
  • Document Direct
  • Mainframe Utilities
  • AGILE
  • Feasibility analysis
  • Project development
  • Incident Management

Accomplishments

  • Received numerous Client Appreciations and several awards in Cognizant throughout the years.

Relevant Project Experience


  • Truist Bank, BFS, Kolkata, India ( 2019-2025) :

Truist Financial Corporation is an American bank holding company offering consumer and commercial banking, securities brokerage, asset management, mortgages, and insurance services. Its Core Online Banking application is a mainframe-based backend system supporting Retail and Commercial Banking, serving as the system of record (SOR) for digital channels like Online Banking, Mobile Banking, and Online Cash Manager. The application manages bill payment and transaction history warehouses, generates General Ledger and Deposit feeds, and processes retail and SBO feeds for Checkfree (Fiserv) and XSTREAM. It also stores digital client alerts and fraud enrolment data while maintaining CICS programs and DB2 databases to support service calls from distributed systems.

  • Anthem Inc, Healthcare, Atlanta, USA(2018-2019) :

Anthem Inc. launched IngenioRx, a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) application, partnering with CVS Health for pharmacy services. IngenioRx Financial System Integrated (IFSI) and Stand-alone (IFSS) process drug claims, book paid pharmacy claims to ledgers, and handle invoiced rebates and disbursements. These systems generate interface files for downstream systems like DMS, RMB, PSGL, and IM/EDW. Their goal is to support IngenioRx as an Integrated Carrier for Anthem clients and as a standalone solution for non-Anthem healthcare carriers.


  • First Data, Cards & Payments, Atlanta, USA(2009-2018) :

First Data Corporation, a leading U.S. payment processor, provides backend card services for ISOs, banks, and merchants.. Its mainframe-based DBOR and Pin Debit Proprietary application handle PIN debit, EBT, and POS check settlements, receiving transaction data from networks like BUYPASS, ECHO, FDN, GPS, and VISA. It reformats, enriches, and reconciles financial data before sending eligible merchant items for payment. The system also maintains a long-term history database and generates reports for teams like Settlement Operations, Fund Control, and Payment Compliance.

The Merchant Payment System and North Funding applications process transactions, settle payments, and support business users via a Power Builder frontend. These systems enhance efficiency, ensure SLA compliance, reduce costs, and strengthen First Data’s competitive edge.

Industries

  • Retail & Commercial banking
  • Cards & Payments
  • Healthcare

Outside Of Work

Active Cognizant Outreach member since 2009 and volunteered in many outside initiatives in India and USA.

Timeline

Project Manager

Cognizant
07.2023 - Current

Technical Lead

Cognizant
01.2020 - 07.2023

Associate-Projects

Cognizant
09.2011 - 12.2019

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant
08.2009 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering

West Bengal University of Technology
Haimanti Baisya