Designed and Developed COBOL programs for critical business functionalities
Well experienced in IBM Mainframe Technologies like COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, TSO/ISPF and IBM Utilities
Developed COBOL-DB2 applications and implemented successfully in production
Led the automation of routine batch jobs, resulting in a 40% reduction in manual intervention
Enhanced DB2 database queries to reduce system load and increase transactions
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues, maintaining 99.9% system uptime
Documented all the project related documents in a Business-related Shared path
Worked on entire Software Development Cycle right from Requirement Gathering, Converting business requirements into Technical Specifications, Impact Analysis, Root Cause Analysis for Production Issues or Incidents, Level of Effort estimation, High level Design Presentation, Analysis, Development, Unit Testing and Integration Testing, Production Support
Preparation of Unit test cases (UTC) and documenting Unit Testing results (UTR)
Collaborate with business analysts, testers and Upstream teams to solve production abends
Offered solution in case of JOB Abends during Job Execution during Production Release
Conducted code and Peer reviews, provided guidance and mentorship to junior developers, promoting best practices in coding and design
Senior Software Engineer
Carelon Global Solutions
09.2019 - 08.2023
Developed, Tested and Debugged Mainframe Applications using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2
Good work Experience in IMS to DB2 Migration
Utilized IBM utilities to Optimize the performance of Mainframe Applications
Maintenance of JCLs, PROCs, PARMs and loads for applications
Conducted Testing and Used Xpeditor to debug, ensuring high quality deliverables
Extended support during Pre and Postproduction Warranty period for Mainframe Applications
Perform Impact Analysis of system to identify code changes
Collaborate with cross functional teams to analyze business requirements and implement technical solutions and Co-ordinating with Business Analysts in System Testing Phase
Experience in using Tools such as ISPF, SPUFI, File Manager and Endevor
Experience in Identifying and resolving issues efficiently
Optimized the performance of batch jobs and job scheduling using JCL, reducing job run times by 25%
Software Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2015 - 08.2019
Built and maintained mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM
Creating source codes, Analyzing, bug-fixing, providing solutions to user applications
Impact analysis to assess the effects of changes and ensure the stability of the mainframe environment
Documenting Technical Design as per Business requirement in Enhancement and Development
Worked on Business Checkouts which required sending Daily Reports to Business for Validation
Proficient in using Tools such as File-aid, Change man, Xpeditor
Skilled in analyzing schedule level details in Control-M
Designed and maintained job scheduling systems using JCL, automating batch processes and reducing manual intervention
Troubleshoot complex production issues, identifying and resolving root causes to ensure system stability.
Participated in agile development cycles, ensuring timely delivery of projects
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
RGMCET
Nandyal, AP, India
07.2014
Skills
COBOL
JCL
DB2
VSAM
IMS DB
IBM z/OS
TSO/ISPF
File Manager
Xpeditor
Endevor
DFSORT
IBM Utilities
FTP
NDM
SPUFI
CTM
Agile
Waterfall
Agile (Scrum)
Awards
02/01/23, IBM Certified Mainframe Developer
03/01/22, Received GO ABOVE & BEYOND Award twice for the commitment, Leadership and hard work in Carelon Global solutions
04/01/20, Received GO ABOVE & BEYOND Award for exceptional contributions at work in Carelon Global solutions
12/01/17, Awarded Best QA Lead title for leading the team and for maintaining the high standards in product delivery
09/01/15, Received Best Newcomer Award for achieving remarkable results in a less span
07/01/16, Received Certificate of Recognition for Exemplary Performance
Hobbies and Interests
Dancing
Cooking
Travelling
Languages
Fluent, Intermediate, Mother Tongue
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/18/93
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Availability
Available for interview and ready to begin work Immediately
Timeline
Senior Application Developer
IBM
09.2023 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Carelon Global Solutions
09.2019 - 08.2023
Software Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering