Sengottuvelavan Murugesan Tirupathi
Coimbatore
Summary
Results-driven IT professional with over 14 years of experience in mainframe systems, specializing in stability and performance optimization. Certified PMP and Scrum Master with two years of project management expertise and one year of agile leadership. Skilled in integrating legacy technologies with modern Agile methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and drive cross-functional teams towards high-impact results. Committed to leveraging technical acumen and leadership capabilities to foster innovation and continuous improvement in dynamic environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Lead
HCL Technologies (Converted from Alchemy) UBS
03.2017 - Current
- Engineered, enhanced, and sustained COBOL, JCL, and DB2 programs ensuring mission-critical financial systems maintain 99.9% uptime.
- Enhanced batch processing with CA7 and JCL, reducing overnight job completion time by 30%.
- Delivered round-the-clock production support for high-volume mainframe systems, addressing over 100 critical incidents per year.
- Developed high-performance IMS and DB2 databases to enhance scalable transaction processing.
- Orchestrated mainframe modernization through API and middleware integration (CICS Web Services, MQ Series).
- Composed comprehensive technical documentation and operational procedures for intricate batch and online systems.
- Optimised mainframe operations through REXX and CLIST script automation, enhancing operational efficiency by 40%.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to implement system enhancements, guaranteeing SOX and PCI compliance.
- Executed performance tuning and code reviews to ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices.
- Contributed significantly to disaster recovery testing and implementation, guaranteeing RTO/RPO compliance.
- Transferred thousands of records via FTP, SFTP, and Connect:Direct between mainframe and distributed systems.
- Conducted mainframe security audits and RACF administration to strengthen enterprise-level access controls.
- Guided junior developers in COBOL, JCL, and DB2, enhancing team productivity and code quality.
- Merged mainframe systems with SAP and Oracle through tailored batch interfaces.
- Optimised MVS system utilities and storage management functions to ensure system health.
- Executed change management procedures employing tools such as Endevor and Changeman.
- Realised cost savings through identification and elimination of obsolete code while optimising system workflows.
Senior Mainframe developer
Magna HCLTech
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Facilitate training sessions for new hires and lateral entrants on mainframe fundamentals, COBOL, DB2, JCL, and CICS.
- Created comprehensive course materials, lab exercises, and real-world simulations for practical application.
- Coached and supported over 300 trainees, attaining a 95% course completion rate.
- Synchronized training objectives with business demands and technical specifications through collaboration with project managers.
Senior Mainframe developer
Eteam (CTS) Metlife
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Extensive experience in defining and managing VSAM datasets (KSDS, ESDS, RRDS, LDS) using IDCAMS utilities such as DEFINE, REPRO, DELETE, and LISTCAT.
- Developed and maintained COBOL programs to read, write, and update VSAM files, ensuring high-performance data processing and accurate record handling.
- Skilled in performance tuning of VSAM datasets by optimizing CI/CA sizes, key structures, and buffer usage to improve I/O efficiency.
- Proficient in handling VSAM file errors (e.g., status codes 92, 93, 94), implementing robust error-handling routines and recovery procedures.
- Hands-on experience with VSAM datasets in both batch (JCL) and online (CICS) environments, ensuring seamless data integration and transactional consistency.
- Participated in data migration projects, converting flat files to VSAM and vice versa, and integrating with DB2 and other mainframe data sources.
- Performed regular VSAM file maintenance, including backup, data reorganization, cataloging, and volume management to ensure data availability and integrity.
Senior Mainframe developer
Gavin Resources(UST Global) Anthem
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided tailored mainframe training to corporate clients.
- Conducted in-person and virtual sessions using Zoom, Webex, and LMS platforms.
- Developed assessment tools, quizzes, and feedback forms to evaluate training effectiveness and knowledge retention.
- Educated staff on utilising modern mainframe tools within hybrid cloud environments.
Senior mainframe developer
Orchasp (CTS) Anthem
02.2012 - 04.2015
- Spearhead development and enhancement of high-value claim processing systems utilising COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL.
- Partnered with business analysts and QA teams to ensure timely releases, minimising production issues by 30%.
- Revamped core account processing modules to enable real-time transactions, enhancing performance by 40%.
- Delivered mentorship and technical guidance to team of 5 junior developers.
- Developed and sustained policy administration systems employing COBOL, IMS, and VSAM.
- Developed and enhanced JCL jobs and batch processes, minimising nightly batch window by 20%.
- Contributed to migration from legacy systems to integrated mainframe-web platforms
- Identified and rectified intricate production problems, markedly enhancing system uptime.
Senior Software Engineer
NTT DATA Honeywell
05.2008 - 01.2011
- Engineered and sustained COBOL programmes for high-volume payment processing system.
- Developed and debugged intricate JCL scripts for batch processing and automation.
- Enhanced DB2 queries to elevate reporting performance by 25%
- Executed CICS screen modifications leveraging BMS maps and backend COBOL logic.
- Partnered with QA team to streamline system integration and conduct user acceptance testing.
- Engaged in comprehensive SDLC for life insurance policy administration system.
- Transitioned legacy batch jobs to streamlined modularised COBOL components.
- Engineered VSAM file structures and executed reorganization using IDCAMS.
- Delivered 24x7 on-call support for production incidents and job abends.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Sunrise University
Alwar, IN-RJ2026
PMP - Project Management
PMI
India2024
MCA - Computer Applications
Madras Christian College
Chennai, IN-TN2008
Master of Arts - Political Science
Madras Christian College
Chennai, IN-TN2005
Skills
- COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, Assembler, REXX, CLIST
- IBM z/OS, TSO/ISPF, RACF
- z/OS , OS/390 , z/VM, VSE
- USS (UNIX System Services on z/OS)
- Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF)
- TSO (Time Sharing Option)
- SDSF (System Display and Search Facility)
- IBM Utilities (IEBGENER, IDCAMS, SORT, etc)
- File-AID / File Manager
- CA7, Control-M (Job scheduling)
- IMS DB/DC
- SQL (especially embedded SQL)
- QMF / SPUFI / BMC tools
- CICS (Customer Information Control System)
- IMS TM (Transaction Manager)
- MQ Series (IBM MQ)
- Endevor,Changeman,Panvalet
- IBM Debug Tool, Intertest, XPEDITER, Abend-AID
- SYSVIEW, OMEGAVIEW
- FTP/SFTP on z/OS
Accomplishments
- Have own HCL tech spot awards
- Have own best trainer awards
- Have own various team performance awards
Certification
- PMP from PMI (2024)
- CSM from Scrum Alliance (2022)
Career goals
To leverage my expertise in mainframe technologies, project management methodologies, and cross-functional team leadership to successfully deliver complex, high-impact IT projects.
Other Tools
- JIRA / Confluence – For tracking and collaboration
- Visio – Widely used for process and architecture diagrams
- ServiceNow / Zendesk – For issue tracking and user support
- Agile Reports in Jira – Built-in velocity, burndown, and sprint reports.
Hobbies and interests
- Painting
- Photography
- Yoga
Timeline
Senior Technical Lead
HCL Technologies (Converted from Alchemy) UBS
03.2017 - Current
Senior Mainframe developer
Magna HCLTech
11.2016 - 02.2017
Senior Mainframe developer
Eteam (CTS) Metlife
03.2016 - 09.2016
Senior Mainframe developer
Gavin Resources(UST Global) Anthem
08.2015 - 12.2015
Senior mainframe developer
Orchasp (CTS) Anthem
02.2012 - 04.2015
Senior Software Engineer
NTT DATA Honeywell
05.2008 - 01.2011
MCA - Computer Applications
Madras Christian College
Master of Arts - Political Science
Madras Christian College
Master of Arts - Psychology
Sunrise University
PMP - Project Management
PMI