Rasika Lakade
Senior(Lead) Mainframe Developer
Pune
Summary
Experienced programmer with over 12 years of expertise in mainframes. Adept at supporting team needs through the delivery of high-quality code and subject matter knowledge. Known for a collaborative approach and strong problem-solving skills. Excels in tackling complex challenges. Proven track record of success, committed to contributing to the team's success and driving impactful results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mainframe Developer
Johannesburg, South Africa
5 2019 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions within established deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Reduced system downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing preventive measures in a timely manner.
- Promoted adherence to best practices in mainframe development by conducting training sessions for new hires and providing ongoing support to existing team members.
- Coded new programs using Natural/Adabas for AML screening.
- Coded new programs using COBOL and SQL for profile migration for LDC application.
- Utilized both agile and waterfall methodologies to develop software of varying complexity and business needs.
- Created on-line and batch program modules.
- Created web-based dashboards and reporting tools for data visualization.
- Created new mainframe screens using SHANDI for profile migration.
- Integrated new software with existing systems and third-party APIs.
- Created system Flowcharts using VISIO
- Researched information and conducted analysis for software and systems modifications and new projects.
- Analyzed the job log and resolved production ABENDs and performed impact analysis to resolve user queries.
- Worked with analysts to prepare test plans and assess test data.
- Improved software efficiency by creating automated scripts and tools.
- Wrote and maintained technical documentation for software applications.
- Collaborated with other developers to refine software design and implementation.
- Created databases, data entry systems, web forms, and other applications for diverse uses.
- Analyzed, reviewed and revised programs to increase operating efficiency.
- Designed user-friendly interfaces for mainframe applications, improving user experience and increasing productivity.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment where team members shared ideas openly and worked together proactively to achieve project goals.
- Provided technical expertise during requirements gathering sessions, translating business needs into viable solutions.
- Enhanced system performance by optimizing mainframe programs and applying efficient coding techniques.
- Implemented effective test plans for mainframe applications to ensure optimal performance under various conditions.
- Performed code validation and peer reviews.
Lead Mainframe Developer
IBM
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Coordinated successful application deployments through meticulous planning and diligent execution of testing protocols.
- Reduced system downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing preventive measures in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions within established deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Evaluated existing processes, recommending improvements that resulted in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Continuously worked to find out effective solutions for businesses and other clients.
- Created design documents for migration strategies.
- Analyzing business requirement and status reporting and providing inputs to higher management and various stakeholders
- Fostered a collaborative work environment where team members shared ideas openly and worked together proactively to achieve project goals.
- Being the only IMS Expert in the team, designed and helped team to develop IMS programs for migration and cross trained junior resources to make them ready to work on new business requirement in existing systems/applications.
- Mentored junior developers in mainframe programming best practices to enhance their skills and support professional growth.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure competitive advantage for the organization.
- Mastered multiple frameworks for software development.
- Creates, amends and keeps track of programs in accordance with the design
- Conducted meetings with business users and experts to understand migration strategies and provide inputs.
Mainframe Programmer/Analyst
ITC Infotech
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Enhancement & development of the existing/new PL1 modules.
- Developed customized reports for management using JCL scripting and SQL queries, aiding in informed decision-making processes.
- Worked on multiple technologies like PL1, DB2, HTML, JavaScript, and Nestyr (WAT).
- Conducted regular training sessions for junior programmers, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the team.
- Contribution in creating system documentation for CAT (Customer Advisory Tool) application.
- Contributed to IT strategy development, aligning mainframe capabilities with organizational goals.
- Improved system reliability with thorough testing procedures, ensuring error-free program execution.
- Implemented automation initiatives to minimize manual intervention in routine tasks, leading to increased productivity levels among team members.
- Created complex SQL queries, stored procedures and functions as part of new project requirements.
- Appreciated by client for excellent communication and coordination with multiple third party vendors.
- Assisted in application integration projects, seamlessly merging legacy systems with modern platforms.
Mainframe Developer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
07.2012 - 02.2016
- Collaborated with business lines to understand business requirements and participate in development for SDLC documentation.
- Designed and developed robust COBOL,PL1 programs, resulting in improved operational productivity.
- Implemented re-hosting concept.
- Analyzed, designed and created new JCL JOBs, PROCs for daily, monthly & yearly reporting purposes.
- Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions like IMS to BaNcs migration.
- Worked in project support and maintenance team to solve issues raised by client/users on ServiceNow.
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
- Developed effective batch processing solutions to automate repetitive tasks and increase efficiency.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality mainframe software projects on time.
- Partnered with technical leaders to align solutions with strategy and standards. Also worked on high level designs.
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research
Amravati, India 04.2001 -
Diploma in Computer Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Polytechnic College
Amravati, India 04.2001 -
Skills
COBOL
Accomplishments
- ITC Infotech Certified FLIP professional.
- IBM star performer award for outstanding contribution.
- Successfully completed certification of Healthcare Management: AHM250
- Awarded Employee of the quarter award twice in recognition of my dedicated and best services to the company and bagged TCS gems.
Tools
- File-Manger
- VC4U Browser
- TSO
- ISPF
- SAR
- Endeavor
- File-Aid
- ISPW
- Rosco
- Jobtrac
- Changeman
- Scheduler
- Servicenow
- HPS AppBuilder
- Liberian
- Fault Analyzer
- Spoofi
- z/os
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Timeline
Lead Mainframe Developer
IBM
07.2017 - 05.2019
Mainframe Programmer/Analyst
ITC Infotech
03.2016 - 06.2017
Mainframe Developer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
07.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research
04.2001 -
Diploma in Computer Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Polytechnic College
04.2001 -
Lead Mainframe Developer
Johannesburg, South Africa
5 2019 - Current
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