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Poornima Gangadharan K

Poornima Gangadharan K

Kochi

Summary

Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience in developing and delivering solutions for Insurance and Banking domains, specializing in mainframe technologies (COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM). Proven expertise in end-to-end project delivery, including requirement gathering, design, coding, testing, and maintenance, within Agile and Waterfall frameworks. Successfully executed data migrations (IMS to DB2) and Cobol version upgrades (V4 to V6) for major financial institutions like RBC Bank and PNC Bank. Developed and maintained Fixed Annuity Insurance Policy modules for AIG’s OASYS application and contributed to CIF decommissioning at PNC Bank. Skilled in designing, debugging, and implementing scalable application components across all layers, ensuring high-quality code and alignment with business needs. Conducted thorough code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing, resolving QA defects and delivering solutions within strict deadlines. Strong experience collaborating with stakeholders, mentoring junior developers, and optimizing workflows for seamless project delivery. Adept at fault prevention, implementing corrective measures, and leveraging tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Kanban for efficient task management. Recognized for analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and delivering high-impact results in insurance and financial services projects.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

CGI
Bengaluru
09.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed, designed, and implemented user requirements using COBOL, JCL, VSAM and CICS, ensuring efficient transaction processing for consumer lending applications.
  • Managed and maintained charged-off accounts across DDA (Demand Deposit Accounts), credit cards, and mortgages, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
  • Conducted Unit Testing and Integration Testing, utilizing JCL for batch processing in QA and test environments, supporting seamless system operations and data accuracy.
  • Automated and sent reports to collectors, IRS, and credit bureaus, maintaining compliance with financial regulations and deadlines.
  • Performed fault analysis and implemented preventive measures to minimize outages.
  • Created and maintained detailed documentation, including impact analysis, design materials, and testing plans, streamlining development processes and supporting cross-team collaboration via Confluence.
  • Managed Change Requests (CR) end-to-end through ServiceNow, ensuring effective project execution and addressing ad-hoc team requests.
  • Utilized JIRA to track project tasks, ensuring alignment with Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban to meet business objectives.
  • Enhanced workflows and scheduling efficiency using CA7 for managing complex job scheduling processes.
  • Regularly collaborated with business stakeholders and client managers to provide updates on project milestones, discuss upcoming requirements, and gain approvals for impactful changes.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges in the consumer lending domain while maintaining clear communication with technical and business teams.

Consultant

Capgemini
Bengaluru
02.2022 - 06.2022

Education

Bachelor of Technology - CSE

Government Engineering College
Palakkad
01.2012

Skills

  • Cloud migration expertise
  • Enterprise suite proficiency
  • AI-driven modernization
  • Prompt engineering skills
  • AWS cloud services
  • Reverse engineering techniques
  • COBOL programming
  • JCL scripting
  • CICS transaction management
  • DB2 database management
  • Rexx scripting language
  • Python programming
  • Java development
  • Shell scripting
  • Postgres database administration
  • Aurora RDS management
  • PowerShell automation
  • Eclipse IDE usage
  • Visual Studio development environment
  • IBM Data Studio proficiency
  • Changeman version control
  • CA7 job scheduling
  • OPC automation tools
  • Micro Focus tools expertise
  • PgAdmin database management tool
  • Confluence collaboration software
  • Jira project management
  • tools ServiceNow ITSM solutions

Certification

  • AWS Cloud practitioner
  • AWS AI practitioner
  • AWS Solution Architect Associate
  • AWS Bluage Insights L2, L2
  • Enterprise Analyzer Core Business System Analyst
  • Enterprise Developer Core Business System Developer
  • Enterprise Server Deployment Administrator

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil (Speak)

Personal Information

  • Title: Mainframe Modernization Specialist
  • Date of Birth: 03/04/90

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

CGI
09.2022 - Current

Consultant

Capgemini
02.2022 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Technology - CSE

Government Engineering College

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