SUMMARY:

• 10+ years of experience in Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing application software in Mainframe platform.
• Experience with business verticals like Insurance, Banking and Financial Services.
• Extensive knowledge & hands on experience in core Mainframe technologies like COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, VSAM and IBM tools and utilities
• Adept at gathering and documenting requirements, assessing business objectives, and managing all stages of software development and implementation.
• Implemented business logic with advanced level programming using COBOL in development and major enhancement projects.
• Exposure to Agile Practice.
• Worked closely with users and project managers to understand system requirements to write COBOL programs and testing of both Mainframe and Web Applications.
• Experience in system Analysis, design and application development, flowcharting, unit and system testing, performance testing, test plan preparation, testing validations, program debugging, security testing, and test data preparation.
• Experience in high level Design, Functional Analysis, Impact Analysis, Low level Design, Coding, Testing, Implementation, Validation, and Verification of results.
• Self - motivated and high target oriented individual with application development experience on IBM Mainframes using COBOL/CICS/DB2/IMS.
• Mainframe testing skills which include modification of Production JCLs for running in the Test environment, creation of batch test files, Querying of DB2 and IMS tables to identify records that can satisfy the conditions needed for testing the application using SPUFI and QMF, strong debugging skill for fixing JCL abends, and knowledgeable in execution of Mainframe Jobs using CA-7 Schedule.
• Good knowledge in system and integration testing.
• Good knowledge of QA process and testing methodology.
• Proficient in Automation, Functional, Regression, System, SIT, PAT and Ad-Hoc Testing
• Expertise in Requirement Analysis, Functional Studies, Test Planning, Test Estimation, Test Design, Test Execution, Test Coverage Metrics, Defect Reporting and Root Cause Analysis
• Execute the Batch jobs (JCL) in mainframes and verify the results in spool
• Good hands on experience and knowledge on COBOL-DB2 batch programming using JCL and PROC.
• Good knowledge & hands on experience in working with most of the Mainframe tools & utilities like FileAid, ChangeMan, Endevor, Xpeditor, SPUFI, QMF, Jobtrac, BMC Tools, Syncsort, Abendaid, DFSORT, ICETOOL.
• Ability to document and track defects as well as produce detailed reports using defect tracking tools such as Quality Center.
• Strong development experience and debugging skills.
• Monitoring production batch operations, which also include scheduling and monitoring jobs for SIT & UAT.
• Compliant with IT policies and procedures, especially those for quality and productivity standards that enable the team to meet established milestones.
• Good analytical & communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent Team player with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the development process.
• Good working experience in Coordinating and Supporting the Development, Testing and Deployment of Project in Off-Shore/On-Site model.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Programming Languages: COBOL, JCL

Database: DBMS DB2, VSAM, SQL, IMS DB, DB2 Utilities.

Tools: TSO/E, ISPF, QMF, QEDIT, FILEMASTER, File-AID, HP ALM

Debugger: XPEDITOR

Scheduling: CA7, Control-M

Methodologies: Waterfall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Configuration Management Tools: ENDEVOR, Changeman

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, SC

Mainframe QA Lead

Responsibilities:

• Worked in multiple projects spanning across different releases.
• Participated in JAD sessions for projects to understand the requirements and to discuss the current functionality of the Application.
• Analyzed the existing system to come up with design/technical solutions.
• Interacted with various interfacing applications to confirm on the interfacing data.
• Responsible for determining the test approach and test Plan.
• Help design, develop and implement test plans, scripts, and tools using detailed business requirements provided by the business analysts. hands on experience in working with most of the Mainframe tools & utilities like FileAid, ChangeMan, Endevor, Xpeditor, SPUFI, QMF, Jobtrac, BMC Tools, Syncsort, Abendaid, DFSORT, ICETOOL
• Review and creating of Test Plans, Test scenarios, Test cases, scripts and results provided by team members.
• Analyzing and assisting team members to cover End to End functionalities.
• Involve in joint application discussion meetings with customers to understand the requirements thoroughly.
• Verified program logic by preparing test data for trial runs, tests and debugs programs.
• Involved testing in online banking, web-services, SOAPUI testing, validating XML formatted input and output messages for data verification.
• Involved in Java GUI testing, validation of screens and the data displayed verification of user friendliness of the screen.
• Verification in DB2 database by writing sql queries and executing it in SPUFI tool.
• Creating/updating Test Scenarios, Requirement mapping, Execution of test scripts in Test lab (eg: Updating Run, NoRun,Not Completed Status in Test lab) and defect tracking in HP Quality Centre.
• Approving the defects raised by team members for the project before it is logged into Quality centre.
• Approving all the defects raised in BOSS (Banking online support services) system as a System Matter Expert.
• Effectively managed Adhoc testing and L3 bug fix testing.
• Created tools with PROTERM, REXX which reduced redundancy and helped team members to complete the task faster.
• Coordinated with other teams for E2E and web services testing.
• Reported Daily status to Customers and Test Delivery managers.
• Experience in leading a module, working with clients to gather requirements, scheduling/allocating/monitoring work among the team and being responsible for the successful delivery of the entire project.
• Prepared High level and Low level design documents.
• Interacted and reviewed the design documents with SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) of Application, other Interfacing applications and Business teams.
• Interacted with Database Administrators for scenarios of Database expansion, new transaction creation etc.
• Estimated the effort for the projects.
• Developed/Enhanced (Code and Unit Test) the system as per the designs.
• Ensured the Unit Test Plan and Scripts are prepared for all the projects.
• Resolved the issues with analysis or using Expeditor (Debugging tool).
• Worked with test team to develop system integration test scripts, test plan, test cases and ensure the testing results correspond to the business expectations.
• Ensured the Integration testing and functional testing are performed for the application.
• Ensured the Integration and Functional testing defects are tracked in Quality Center and are fixed and closed appropriately before the Production / UAT (as applicable).
• Performed performance/stress testing as per the need.
• Prepared Installation/Implementation Plan and created Production Install packages (using Changeman).
• Communicated effectively with Batch Operations for the Adhoc jobs run in Production.
• Ensured the proper co-ordination and communication with Base teams and other interfacing applications for the smooth install.

Environment: MS WINDOWS, OS390, IMS DB & DC, CICS, MQ,, APS, JCL, Eztrieve+, CHANGEMAN, XPEDITER, FILEAID for MVS, FILEAID for IMS, IMF, ABEND AID, CA-7, JCLPREP, HP ALM, Clarity, MS Visio, Microsoft SharePoint

Confidential, Dallas

Senior QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for determining the test approach and test Plan.
• Understanding the Requirements, change Requests from SRS documents and IBM Rational DOORS
• Involved on testing new functionalities on mainframe and integration testing between .NET front end and data written to mainframe VSAM files.
• Involved in backend database verifications in SQL.
• Send data to other application using FTP.
• Utilization of Boundary Value Analysis and Equivalence Partitioning and other Software testing techniques in analysis and execution of test cases.
• Developed, modified and executed test cases and scripts using HPQC, Mapping test cases in HPQC to requirements in DOORS, test execution and logging defects in HPQC.
• Creation and modification of JCLS in QA and UAT region for batch execution and analysis for batch work.
• Performed Batch testing, GUI testing, Regression testing, smoke testing, negative testing and integration testing.
• Identified and executed risk based testing for new functionalities. Assessing changes made in each release and prioritizing the test accordingly.
• Help design, develop and implement test plans, scripts, and tools using detailed business requirements provided by the business analysts.
• Review of Test Plans, Test cases, scripts and results provided by team members.
• Analyzing and assisting team members to cover End to End functionalities.
• Involve in joint application discussion meetings with customers to understand the requirements thoroughly.
• Verified program logic by preparing test data for trial runs, tests and debugs programs.
• Involved testing in online banking, web-services, SOAPUI testing, validating XML formatted input and output messages for data verification.
• Involved in Java GUI testing, validation of screens and the data displayed, verification of user friendliness of the screen.
• Verification in DB2 database by writing sql queries and executing it in SPUFI tool.
• Creating/updating Test Scenarios, Requirement mapping, Execution of test scripts in Test lab (eg: Updating Run, NoRun,Not Completed Status in Test lab) and defect tracking in HP Quality Centre.
• Approving the defects raised by team members for the project before it is logged into Quality centre.
• Approving all the defects raised in BOSS (Banking online support services) system as a System Matter Expert.
• Effectively managed Adhoc testing and L3 bug fix testing.
• Created tools with PROTERM, REXX which reduced redundancy and helped team members to complete the task faster.
• Coordinated with other teams for E2E and web services testing.
• Reported Daily status to Customers and Test Delivery managers.

Environment: Z/OS, COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, Stored Procedures, JCL, TSO, ISPF/PDF, SQL, Endevor, Changeman, Easytrieve, IBM Utilities, SPUFI, Control-M, SharePoint.

Confidential, Charlotte

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the Component design, Coding, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Performance Link Testing, Regression Testing and User Acceptance Testing.
• Testing responsibilities included testing the overall functionality of the system, ensure connectivity between Java Frontend and Mainframe Backend using CICS calls, generation of test scenarios, execution and report generation, interacting with customers through issue tracker database to resolve issues.
• Conducted various management activities by working with the design team to resolve the issues.
• Worked as the Reference Data Manager for the project to facilitate the test data management in the DB2 tables during the various test phases.
• Developed test plans and test scripts on assign applications.
• Create test data and tailor JCLs, control cards, and parameters.
• Responsible for logging test migration documents, from development to test and test to production.
• Monitor activities of test jobs and assist in debugging any problems encountered while running the test daily cycle.
• Report to all testing participants any problems encountered while testing the application.
• Set up job schedule for test jobs in CA-7.
• Run Job Scan Utility to check the Syntax of a modified JCL.
• Participate in Project Management Team meetings.
• Manage and monitor test environment resources.
• Used Lotus Notes to create Defect Tracking Report for each problem encountered in testing.
• Provide daily status to all participants involved in the testing.
• Create testing metrics report used for improving the testing process.

Environment: MVS, ISPF, TSO, IDCAMS, CA7, CICS, DB2, VSAM, IMS DB, JCL, IDCAMS, FILEAID, COBOL.