Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Personal Information
Languages
Disclaimer
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Kshitija Kesarkar

Kshitija Kesarkar

Thane

Summary

Senior Software Engineer with 8 years of Mainframe Development experience, currently with Tech Mahindra. Strong expertise in COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, DFSORT, SQL, and CICS. Hands-on experience across the entire SDLC, including development, enhancements, testing, implementation, and documentation. Proven track record in Agile delivery, with domain exposure to Insurance, and Telecom. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills, technical depth, and consistent on-time delivery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Tech Mahindra
07.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with clients and on-site teams to gather, clarify, and implement new business requirements.
  • Analyzed existing applications and designed effective implementation strategies for enhancements.
  • Developed and enhanced mainframe components to meet functional and domain requirements.
  • Resolved production issues through timely analysis and code fixes.
  • Identified and fixed defects in existing programs to align with business needs.
  • Prepared Unit Test Results (UTR) and supported DEV-DEMO sessions for stakeholders.

Application Development Senior Analyst

Accenture
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Worked in an Agile environment, participating in PI Planning and sprint activities.
  • Converted business requirements into user stories, and performed story point estimation.
  • Developed and enhanced the module's logic using COBOL and DB2.
  • Designed and maintained DB2 tables, and handled related database activities.
  • Prepared design documents, and performed technical reviews.
  • Supported SIT/UAT, implementation, and post-production validation.

Associate Consultant

Atos-Syntel
09.2017 - 02.2021
  • Analyzed business requirements and assessed the impact on existing mainframe applications.
  • Coordinated with technical leads and on-site teams for client-driven development requests.
  • Developed and modified application components based on approved requirements.
  • Prepared Unit Test Results (UTR) to validate code changes.
  • Supported SIT and UAT by verifying outcomes and resolving issues.
  • Created walkthroughs and change documentation for client and stakeholder review.

Education

B.E. - CSE

Lokmanaya Tilak College of Engineering
Navi Mumbai
08-2017

H.S.C -

Vani Vidyalaya Junior College
Mumbai
07-2013

S.S.C -

Gyanodaya Vidya Mandir
Thane
07-2011

Skills

  • Mainframe
  • COBOL
  • DB2
  • JCL
  • DFSORT
  • VSAM
  • SQL
  • CICS
  • Expeditor
  • Abend-Aid
  • SPUFI
  • Endeavour
  • Changman
  • Python
  • GitHub Copilot
  • Gen AI

Certification

  • AINS 101: Increasing Your Insurance IQ
  • Microsoft Certified Azure fundamentals (AZ-900)
  • Google certified Introduction to Generative AI
  • Google certified Google Cloud computing Foundations

Accomplishments

• Multiple BRAVO awards for outstanding performance and contribution.
• Multiple appreciations from clients on good work.
• PINNACLE NORTH STAR award for accomplishing unique and impactful results by delivering on the promise of clients and teams.
• Multiple SPOT Recognition awards for excellent performance and delivering complex projects within timelines.
• Quality Award for excellence in operations and process.
• Agile Value Award to the entire team for outstanding contribution.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/08/95
  • Nationality: Indian

Languages

  • Marathi
  • English
  • Hindi

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Tech Mahindra
07.2022 - Current

Application Development Senior Analyst

Accenture
02.2021 - 07.2022

Associate Consultant

Atos-Syntel
09.2017 - 02.2021

B.E. - CSE

Lokmanaya Tilak College of Engineering

H.S.C -

Vani Vidyalaya Junior College

S.S.C -

Gyanodaya Vidya Mandir
Kshitija Kesarkar