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Pankaj Raj

Pankaj Raj

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Summary

Experienced IBM Mainframe – COBOL developer with 12 years of IT expertise in all phases of the product development cycle. Proficient in Mainframe, Cobol, DB2, JCl, IMS DB/DC,Google and AWS cloud.

Specializes in modernizing mainframe systems and possesses strong skills in AWS, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes,Machine Learning and GenWith a background in optimizing operations and driving efficiency, I consistently deliver innovative solutions that achieve measurable results.

I also worked on some POC for build a chatbot application using Langchain.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Mainframe Architect

Tata Consultancy Services
Amsterdam / Kolkata
03.2023 - Current
  • We are migrating the current logistics process from Mainframe (Cobol, IMS DC/DB, IBM MQ)to SAP TM and then to Blue Yonder TM from scratch, as well as some components to the cloud.
  • As a key contributor at a renowned steel industry in Europe and India, I played a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency of our coil transportation operations, which is currently in the Mainframe system , through the successful integration of the BY Transportation Management System (TMS).
  • In this project, we focused on streamlining the end-to-end logistics process, optimizing the delivery of manufactured coils to our valued customers.
  • Also working on the ML model to predict the forecast shipment.
  • Initiated the project during the blueprint discussions, actively participating in high-level business discussions to migrate the existing legacy system (Mainframe) to Blue Yonder landscape and cloud for data analysis and ML model damage analysis in steel coils and forecasting the demand.
  • Gathered user stories and facilitated the creation of process flows, setting the foundation for the project.
  • Collaborated intensively with the integration team to seamlessly migrate orders from the legacy system.
  • Implemented REST API and IpaaS integration to ensure efficient and secure data transfer from mainframe to Blue Yonder TM system.
  • Migrating DB2 RAS data to cloud for ML model for damage detection.
  • Led master data management initiatives, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of critical data across the system.
  • Worked extensively in cross-functional teams, integrating user stories into the BY TMS system for a comprehensive solution.
  • Provided training to key users and team members, ensuring a smooth transition to the new system.
  • Played a crucial role in end-to-end system configurations, contributing to the project's overall success.
  • Worked in an Agile environment, delivering project deliverables within specified timelines.
  • Conducted sprint demos for business stakeholders, showcasing system capabilities and suggesting improvements to reduce costs.

Mainframe Solution Analyst/Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
Amsterdam
08.2019 - 08.2023
  • As a solution Analyst I gathered the information from the Business and write the BRD and functional document for mainframe , cloud and also designing the migration of the current landscape.
  • Acting as application owner and solution analyst for Mainframe (COBOL, IMS DC, DB2, JCL, Cloud).
  • Continuously fine-tune SAP/Mainframe system configuration.
  • During the COVID time we migrated the printing of the document to PDF and archive this in repository using FTP and cloud.
  • For Dutch customs saving we done the project to save 2.5 Million euro per quarter using mainframe and Azure data lake.
  • Integration monitoring & failure troubleshooting of mainframe application – focus on the root cause and error reduction.
  • Provide and apply application expertise and partner with regional Key-User network and Logistics Engineers to identify improvements, develop proposals and deliver on the change process.
  • Involved in end-to-end configuration with development and testing.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to design and implement the IMS DC and Mainframe solutions, aligning with transportation management needs.
  • I also act as a developer during the IMS DB to IBM DB2 migration for the 200+ plus programs.
  • Improve existing and develop new logistics and supply chain solutions within Tata Steel, NL.

Mainframe Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2016 - 01.2019


  • Joined as a junior in this project. The project contained the enhancement and development of Mainframe IMS screen for
  • Enhanced the existing application which was in REXX to IMS screen and COBOL program.
  • Created new IMS screen to communicate with other order planning systems.
  • Replace the old architecture of the message processing from External warehouse of Tata steel to standard IBM message queue to receive the message.
  • Provide solutions for the client's problem in the existing applications. Debug and find the problems.

Mainframe Developer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2013 - 06.2016
  • Joined as a junior developer in this project. The project contained Migration of the existing system which was accessing ADABAS database.
  • Sole purpose of this exercise was to replace ADABAS database with Relational databases DB2.
  • All databases and application programs have been migrated to new data model.
  • Create CRUD (database access pattern identification) reports for the total inventory of 3200 programs.
  • Successfully completed the PoC and Conceptualized the concept of DAL (Data access Layer) to be the single source of Access for all programs with the new DB2 database.
  • Design and develop the DAL for Four Subject Area and analyze the particular subject area for the different Access methods that will go into the DAL.
  • Prepare a cookbook for the DAL and coding methods which is used religiously within the delivery team.
  • Provide technology consulting to the new team member during the design, development and testing phases.
  • Resolution of issues and defects.
  • Conducting code reviews.

Education

Bachelor - Compute Science

College of Engineering And Management
INDIA

Skills

  • COBOL
  • JCL
  • IMS DB/DC
  • DB2
  • Python
  • Google Cloud
  • AWS cloud
  • IBM Z cloud
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Terraform
  • Git

Certification

  • Associate Cloud Engineer Certification issued by Google
  • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)
  • LFS158: Introduction to Kubernetes
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Core Technical Skills

mainframe Cobol, DB2, JCL, DB2 ,IMS DC, CGP, AWS, Azure, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes

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Title: Mainframe Consultant/ Developer

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Dutch
Beginner
A1

Personal Development

As a part of personal interest and development, I used to learn about different cloud providers and was also working on building an AI chatbot for the project using Langchain with different open-source modelsam also working on the mainframe DevOps using the IBM Wazi as a service, WatsonX for the mainframe modernization using the Google Cloud, and AWS Cloud

Timeline

Lead Mainframe Architect

Tata Consultancy Services
03.2023 - Current

Mainframe Solution Analyst/Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2019 - 08.2023

Mainframe Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2016 - 01.2019

Mainframe Developer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2013 - 06.2016

Bachelor - Compute Science

College of Engineering And Management

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