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Sunny Sapra

FARIDABAD

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Technical Lead with 11+ years of experience in Mainframe development and support, specializing in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and migration projects. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, executing complex system enhancements, and streamlining legacy systems for global clients. Adept at managing end-to-end SDLC, test coordination, and delivering 99.9% uptime for mission-critical applications.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Lead

Standard Chartered Bank
07.2024 - Current
  • Led legacy modernization and COBOL-based enhancements aligning with strategic objectives.
  • Directed development and implementation of high-impact system changes, improving efficiency.
  • Collaborated across teams to ensure seamless migrations and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Managed business checkout activities and source control via version control tool.
  • Accomplished Technical Lead at TCS with expertise in COBOL programming and team management.
  • Successfully directed complex migrations and enhanced system functionalities, ensuring seamless transitions.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, delivering high-quality solutions and comprehensive test cases during critical phases.
  • Skilled in change management and data migration strategies.
  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of critical system enhancements, aligning project outcomes with stakeholders' strategic goals and significantly improving operational efficiency.
  • Mentored junior developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and career growth opportunities.
  • Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.

Senior System Engineer

TOPS Mainframe Maintenance (Optum Global Solutions)
04.2019 - 07.2024
  • Provided highly effective design by creating a new framework which acts as a foundation base for all future application migrations to WGS Application.
  • Programmed Cobol Source modules from the scratch for migration and modified the existing source modules to accommodate the new functionalities for migrating groups.
  • Provided weekend support during critical testing, Coordinated with SIT & UAT teams for creation of test cases and worked on code implementations through Change-man along with business checkout activities.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
  • Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
  • Mentored around 12 junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
  • Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.

Consultant

Anthem Nasco to WGS Migration (Deloitte USI Consulting LLP)
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • Created USECASES through REQPRO & Coordinated with the business on creating the requirements, in addition prepared Traceability matrix for the business requirements from design phase to testing phase.
  • Provided highly effective design by creating a new framework which acts as a foundation base for all future application migrations to WGS Application.
  • Programmed Cobol Source modules from the scratch for migration and modified the existing source modules to accommodate the new functionalities for migrating groups.
  • Worked on DB2 table & IMS DB for creating one time data load from Nasco application to WGS application.
  • Provided weekend support during critical testing, Coordinated with SIT & UAT teams for creation of test cases and worked on code implementations through Change man along with business checkout activities.
  • Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.

Senior Software Engineer

Morgan Stanley – Insurance & Annuities (Infosys Limited)
02.2014 - 03.2017
  • Analysing the system and suggesting solutions to improve the system.
  • Preparing Technical Design documents.
  • Preparation of Unit Test Cases, Unit Test Plan and Unit Test Results documents.
  • Presentation and walk thru of the deliverables with the Client.
  • Coding, Preparing test data and performing Unit testing. Also providing support for SIT (System Integration Testing) and UAT (User Acceptance Testing).
  • Mentoring new associates about the project requirements.
  • Post implementation support and responding to the queries from client/other down streams/ testing team.
  • Use of SQL queries and fetch data required for business.
  • To attend continuous Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions and to provide Reverse KTs to the clients.
  • Remediating the Batch abends.
  • Fixing the recurring the abends in the batch cycle in order to make batch run smooth.
  • Generating client request reports using the Easytrieve and other JCL’s tools.
  • Reduced downtime for critical systems by proactively identifying potential issues and conducting preventative maintenance.
  • Identified software issues and handled troubleshooting to resolve quickly.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - B.Tech

YMCA University of Science And Technology
Faridabad
01.2017

Higher Secondary - XII

Tagore Academy Public School
Faridabad
01.2008

Skills

  • Skilled in COBOL development
  • Experience with DB2, IMS DB, VSAM
  • Tools: Endevor, Changeman, File-AID, Expediter, IDCAMS, IBM File Manager, TSO, CLIST
  • Experienced with JCL, CICS and Easytrieve
  • Reverse Engineering, SDLC, Test Case Creation, Agile Delivery
  • Agile methodology
  • Issue investigation
  • Performance optimization
  • Test-driven development
  • Project management
  • Requirements gathering

Timeline

Technical Lead

Standard Chartered Bank
07.2024 - Current

Senior System Engineer

TOPS Mainframe Maintenance (Optum Global Solutions)
04.2019 - 07.2024

Consultant

Anthem Nasco to WGS Migration (Deloitte USI Consulting LLP)
06.2017 - 04.2019

Senior Software Engineer

Morgan Stanley – Insurance & Annuities (Infosys Limited)
02.2014 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Technology - B.Tech

YMCA University of Science And Technology

Higher Secondary - XII

Tagore Academy Public School

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