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Venkataraman V

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic Senior Mainframe Tech Lead with extensive experience, excelling in legacy modernization and cloud rehosting. Proven track record of delivering critical projects on time, achieving significant cost savings, and optimizing MIPS consumption. Skilled in COBOL and Agile delivery, fostering collaboration to drive innovation and efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Mainframe Tech Lead

Mphasis Limited
Chennai
05.2023 - Current
  • Customer: Bank of New York Mellon
  • Migrated entire Mainframe code from Endevor to GitHub, leading transformation in development and deployment via IDz.
  • Delivered critical projects for T+1 Implementation, ensuring completion within established timelines.
  • Contributed to Global Clearance and Settlement Team, maintaining Mainframe Code Repository efficiently.

Legacy Modernization Lead

Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
11.2018 - 04.2023
  • Customer: Equitable Holdings.
  • Led migration of critical Legacy Mainframe application to Azure Cloud infrastructure.
  • Ensured on-time delivery, achieving savings close to 1 million dollars in license renewal.
  • Facilitated modernization of core Collection and Reconciliation application to support cash inflow.

Lead Mainframe Developer

Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
08.2014 - 11.2018
  • Customer: AXA Equitable.
  • Led development team for Pension Annuity Retirement Information System (PARIS) at AXA Equitable.
  • Delivered critical projects within regular maintenance activities to enhance system performance.
  • Achieved three nominations as Star of Quarter for outstanding project delivery.
  • Executed key projects addressing challenges posed by COVID-19, ensuring timely responses.

Mainframe Developer

Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
Syracuse
06.2013 - 07.2014
  • Customer: AXA Equitable.
  • Served as Tech Lead for team optimizing Mainframe MIPS consumption between two insurance companies.
  • Recommended MIPS optimization strategies, achieving approximately 25% reduction in overall consumption.

Research Developer

Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
04.2008 - 05.2013
  • Customer: Internal, Mainframe Centre of Excellence
  • Conducted thorough reviews of latest IBM White Papers to enhance knowledge sharing within TCS.
  • Executed Proof of Concepts (POCs) to demonstrate innovative solutions for TCS stakeholders.
  • Developed curriculum for Mainframe Initial Learning Program to facilitate onboarding and skill development.
  • Collaborated with teams in Mainframe Centre of Excellence to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
04.2007

Higher Secondary Certificate - Computer Science

Vana Vani Matriculation Hr. Sec. School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
06.2003

Skills

  • Mainframe COBOL and CICS
  • IBM Developer for Z (IDZ)
  • Legacy modernization
  • Mainframe DB2 and JCL
  • Java programming
  • Cloud rehosting
  • Agile delivery
  • Mainframe CI/CD practices

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • IBM z/OS System Programmer Mastery Test
  • IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 Universal Database V8.1 for zOS
  • IBM Certified SOA Associate [2008] Certification
  • IBM Certified Solution Designer - WebSphere MQ V7.0 Certification

Accomplishments

  • Was nominated as best Faculty multiple times and had trained close to 2500 trainees in TCS from 2010 through 2014.
  • Was selected as one of 100 students to attend the Swearing-In ceremony of President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in July 2002.

Personal Information

  • Hobbies: Currency Collection, Playing Football, Photography
  • Passport Number: Z3927340
  • Date of Birth: September 7, 1985
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Affiliations

  • I captained the TCS-Chennai Corporate Football Club for a duration of 8 years
  • Conducted multiple Corporate Social Responsibility drives for the TCS Maitree Team

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Beginner
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Mainframe Tech Lead

Mphasis Limited
05.2023 - Current

Legacy Modernization Lead

Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 04.2023

Lead Mainframe Developer

Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
08.2014 - 11.2018

Mainframe Developer

Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
06.2013 - 07.2014

Research Developer

Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
04.2008 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Sri Sai Ram Engineering College

Higher Secondary Certificate - Computer Science

Vana Vani Matriculation Hr. Sec. School

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