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 Mumbai08-2017
H.S.C -
Vani Vidyalaya Junior College
Mumbai07-2013
S.S.C -
Gyanodaya Vidya Mandir
Thane07-2011
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.
• 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