PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

• Over 10 years of strong IT experience with EDI / Mainframe / Windows Server module with the full life cycle of development process, including design, requirements definition, prototyping, programming, testing and implementation.
• Knowledge of Health Care (HIPAA) ANSI standard sets: 270, 276, 810, 834. 835, 837 and X12 versions 4010 and 5010
• Proficient in using mainframe tools abend-aid, expeditor, Intertest, SAS, QMF and File-aid
• Preparation of requirement document, high level design and detail design documents
• Proficient in QA, Systems Integration, pre-production and end-to-end testing of Mainframe modules
• Expertise writing batch programs and reports using SAS and Easytrieve
• Well conversant in data/file transfer NDM methods, FTP and MQ message
• Expertise in various database systems: DB2, UDB, IMS DB and SQL Server
• Experience in using EDI tools i.e. Gentran Integration Suite 4.2 (GIS), GIS Sterling Integrator Map Editor 4.2, GIS Sterling process modeler 4.2, Gentran server for windows 5.0
• Expertise in various Software process methodologies such as Agile, RUP and Maintenance models
• Experience conducting design and review meetings with clients, consulting staff, vendors and management
• Experience optimization and performance tuning of mainframe Batch cycles
• Proficient in using Java, XML, JDBC and JSP technologies
• Proficient and adheres to ISO, QMS and CMM quality procedures.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

Platforms:

OS/390
MVS/XA

Windows Server 2003
MS DOS

UNIX
Windows 2000

Technologies:

JCL
VSAM
File-Aid
SAS
Xpediter
CA-7
Platinum
SPUFI/QMF
Visio

COBOL
X12V4010
CICS
EDIFACT
MQ Series
Endevor
Changeman
Telon
EasyTrieve

IMS DB\\DC
DB2
Gentran
GIS
UDB
ACORD
TM.NET
Clear Quest
XML

Applications:

HealthCare

Finance

Insurance

Training Courses
Attended

Mainframe technologies
Advanced Java

QA testing methodologies

QMS, ISO 9000 and SEI-CMM processes

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Engineering

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

06/2008 to 09/2009
Programmer Analyst
Confidential

While engaged at Confidential, as a Programmer Analyst:

• Involved in mainframe development of Medical Benefit Payment system
• Designed, coded and tested mainframe applications for Medical benefit Payment system.
• Prepared high level and detailed design plans and use-case diagrams using Visio
• Involved in the requirement analysis and systems test plan
• Developed and maintain mainframe modules using JCL, COBOL, DB2, IMS DB, CICS VSAM and File-Aid
• Troubleshooting mainframe programs using Abend-aid and File-aid
• Involved in Systems testing, Functional testing and Integration testing
• Generate and Print legal claims forms in PCL and RPG format using Mainframe and RP Studio tool
• Developed batch programs in SAS under mainframe system
• Supporting Performance or Load testing using SQL and table data
• Prepared test plan, test cases, test data and its validation using mainframe tools
• Successfully tested Interface or converter programs to extract XML files using XSL from UDB server
• Performed system, Integration and QA testing of mainframe applications using JCL, CA-7, Endevor and QMF
• Scheduling new Jobs in JCL and setting new batch Development, test and UA cycles using CA-7
• Troubleshooting mainframe job abends using mainframe tools

Technical Environment: CA-7, COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, SAS, IMS DB, UDB, MQ Series, Endevor, Abend-aid, File-Aid, QMF, Easytrieve, MS Office, Java, XSL, XML Spy, Peregrine Service center, Visio and ClearQuest

09/2004 to 05/2008
Mainframe programmer
Confidential

While engaged at Confidential, Indianapolis Indiana:

• Responsible to develop, test and maintain Agency automation application.
• Provided production support for commercial line policies, Personal Line policies, commissions that are run under mainframe system
• Onsite-offshore coordination
• Involved in User acceptance testing for agency automation modules
• Identified Pilot agents and responsible for Integration testing and User Acceptance testing
• Developed and tested MergeAl3 module to synchronize agency data between UDB, DB2 and TAM tool using windows Script, XML, MQ and win runner
• Developed and maintain mainframe modules using JCL, COBOL, DB2, IMS DB, IMS DC, Xpediter and File-Aid
• Prepared the requirement analysis and test plan
• Performed program coding, and unit testing and support to all mainframe modules
• Developed online screens using IMS DC
• Created the interface and support policy download for various agency vendor systems such as: Applied, AFW and Sagitta
• Generated daily reports of mainframe usage and server usage for management.
• Support and maintain Development, test and UA cycles in test environment.
• Customized the JCL and prepared test data
• Developed AL3 data groups using ACORD hierarchy chart and mapping documents
• Modified AL3 Standard groups such as 300, 500, 900, 910 and 920
• Create and modify new batch jobs in windows and Unix servers
• Created enhancements and defect tracking thru ClearQuest
• Participated in Disaster Recovery and Capacity planning
• Provided on-call 24X7 support for all modules under agency automation.

Technical Environment: COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB\\DC, Telon, VSAM, Endevor, UDB, MQ Series, FileAid, Abend-aid, CA-7, Xpediter, Easytrieve, Windows script, Unix Shell Script, SQL, winrunner, ACORD standards, AL3, XML Spy, HTML, MS Office and Clear Quest

08/2003 to 09/2004

Full Time Employee, Confidential

While engaged at Confidential, Fort Wayne, Indiana as a SCM:

• Involved in development as Software Engineer and as well SCM
• Performed tasks involved to administer tool Endevor as Administrator.
• Performed software configuration management.
• Troubleshoot and bug fixing cobol programs using File-aid, abend-aid, VSAM and testing tools
• Performed tester roles in the project including QA, UAT and pre-production testing
• Involved in Disaster Recovery testing
• Converted All Fusion Endevor version 3.9 SP3 to R4 with PTFs,
• Wrote all ENDEVOR DELETE and GENERATE Processors,
• Created ADMIN and All User Systems and Sub-Systems via CA All Fusion EndevorAdmin programs
• Support Existing Systems, Add New Systems, moving, deleting, adding new or existing Endevor elements
• Conduct training for users on how to use Endevor and how to Create/Update and implement ELEMENTS via SCL
• Customized Endevor tool for Fast track mainframe projects
• Developed new programs using COBOL, DB2, JCL, Endevor and File-Aid.
• Convert MCFs to R4.0 format with LRECL change
• Rebuilt ACMQ files to support Element Catalog in newer version R4.0
• Adding and/or Updating Processor Groups
• Support L-SERV batch jobs for Endevor libraries
• Knowledge Transfer sessions and on-site and off-shore coordination
• Provided full life cycle development and production support.
• Customized the JCL and test data.
• Executed and produced sample reports using SAS and Easytrieve
• Provided 24x7 implementation and production support.

Environment: Z/OS 1.4, CA-7, Endevor r3.9, Endevor r4.0, Enterprise COBOL, PL/1, DB2, JCL, CICS, VSAM, File-aid, Abend-aid, Informatica 6.2, and Xpediter

08/2001 to 08/2003

Full time Employee

Confidential, India

While engaged at Confidential, Colorado Springs, CO as Programmer Analyst

• Involved in enhancements for online programs and batch reports for the construction module
• Involved in coding and testing the programs.
• Involved extensively in variable record vsam file format
• Prepare high level and detail design document from Requirement document
• Manage all EDI trading partners utilizing supported ANSI EDI transactions 810, 816, 832, 834, 850, 856, 860
• Generated type trees from COBOL copybooks for X12 version 4010
• Developed Mercator Maps and interfaces for 820 Payment receipt
• Manage and assist in EDI document specification development, mapping, testing, documentation, reports, QA and implementation of new and existing EDI documents with new and existing trading partners
• Encourage and assist non-EDI clients to transition to fully compliant EDI environment
  Coordinate with computer operations and software departments for scheduling issues and detailed software specifications and modifications
• Develop and maintain production processing scripts
• Maintain Gentran EDI system, SQL database, FTP communications, daily transactions and performance
• Involved test data preparation using SAS and DASH
• Acted as the team leader for the testing project, which included: test data preparation, creating EasyTrieve reports, and modification and deletion of test data from QA cycles

Technical Environment: TSO/ISPF, IBM Mainframe, Cobol on MVS, Panvalet, Librarian, DB2, JCL, VSAM, CICS, CA-7, XPEDITOR, Easytrieve, X12 4010, cXML, EDIFACT, TAM, FTP, HIPAA Mapping/Translators, GIS Editor 4.2, GIS modeler 4.2, Gentran Server for Windows 5.0, Windows Server and XML Spy

06/1998 to 07/2001

Software Consultant , Confidential, India & USA

While engaged at Confidential, Boston, MA as a Systems Engineer:

• Provided production and UAT support for DCPA cycle related to 401K administration.
• Designed, developed and maintained conversion project (VSAM to DB2).
• Developed and implemented training and test cycles.
• Involved in testing interface programs, developing new modules and Y2K development using COBOL, DB2, IMS, JCL, VSAM, CICS, Intertest, Xpediter, Endevor and File-Aid
• Modified VSAM datasets using File-aid including global changes
• Prepared the job flow, set-up new test cycles, and maintained data sync with production and made CA-7 changes.
• Interacted with users and other teams for systems study and to gain an understanding of their needs.
• Modify programs that were written in Micro focus cobol using workbench
• Reviewed programs and prepared the unit test plan.
• Managing the team, handled status reporting, resolved the acceptance bugs reported, and wrote code based on the enhancements requested.
• Performed CA-7 scheduler changes, and Endevor administration.
• Prepared reports for management using Mainframe and Ms-office tools
• Involved in Java scheduler project as a Java developer which schedules appointments and interview schedules using Java and MS-access
• Involved in Y2K conversion project

Technical Environment: ES/9000, MVS, Micro Focus Cobol, Micro Focus Tool set (Revolve, Workbench and Mainframe Express), Vision 2000, COBOL II, DB2, JCL, VSAM, CICS, Intertest, CA-Endevor, File-aid, Panvalet, Platinum, SPUFI, CA-TELON, TSO/ISPF, Java, Rational Rose, FileAid