SUMMARY

• Around 16.0 years of experience in Information Technology which includes 12 years as Mainframes and 4 years as Web Developer.
• Extensive experience in COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, SQL, VSAM, TSO/ISPF and IBM Utilities.
• Experience in SDLC process entailing Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Implementation, Maintenance/Enhancement and Support of Mainframe Applications.
• Worked in various projects including Development, Migration, Rules Engine (Data Mining), Maintenance/ Enhancement and Application Support with domains like Financial, Healthcare, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing and Logistics.
• Experience in Healthcare with EDI transaction files like 834, 837, 835, 270, 271, 276, 277.
• Experience in preparing Technical Specification, Deployment Plans and Production deployment support.
• Extensive experience in both Batch and Online Applications based on organizational needs and requirements using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience in Designing and Developing Web Portals using ASP Technology.
• Experience interacting with clients and coordinating between onsite and offshore model.
• Possesses the ability to take on multiple projects, tasks and requests concurrently.
• Possess superior skills of problem analysis with exceptional ability to follow project standards, quickly master new concepts and applications.
• Documentation using MS - Office Tools (MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-Access).
• Self-motivated and team player with good verbal and written Communication skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Z/VM, CMS-VM, Z/OS, VSE/ESA, OS/390, Windows.

Languages: COBOL, JCL, DTB COBOL, PACBASE COBOL, SQL/PL-SQL, Easytrieve, VB.

Databases: DB2, VSAM, IMS-DB, MS SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access.

OLTP: CICS, IMS DC

Debugging Tools: XPEDITER, INTERTEST, TRACK, IBM Debug Tool, Fault Analyzer

DB2 Tools: SPUFI, QMF, Web Gateway Tool, DB2Artisan, DB-Visualizer, Control Center.

Other Tools/Utilities: File-AID, File-Manager, INSYNC, FM-DB2, HP-ALM, XEDIT, DITTO, IBM MQ, BIM-EDIT, TSO/ISPF, SORT, Quad Tool, CA7-F, FTP, ESP, METAMON, Roscoe Pad, NDM (Connect Direct), Abend-Aid, IBM Utilities and DB2 unload/Load Utilities

Web Technology: ASP, HTML, DHTML, Java Script, VB Script, CSS, JSP, STRUTS, Visual Interdev, Front Page 2000.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Boca Raton, FL

Mainframe Developer

Responsibilities:

• Perform root cause analysis and business impact analysis for each issue under investigation.
• Developed Batch reporting activities for supporting business functions using COBOL, JCL and DB2.
• Developed pseudo conversational programs using CICS, COBOL, DB2 and CICS Maps using BMS Macros
• Deploy the application in DEV and QA environments with supporting for STAGING environments.
• Optimize DASD storage by modifying Program Display's, reduce GDG limit etc.
• Participating in work products and processes to identify defects, standards and to ensure effectiveness.
• Creating and submitting a Batch Job from CICS screen using Extra Partition TDQ.
• Resolution of Incident tickets on a timely bases.
• Native Stored Procedures are written to use from front-end interfaces and/or from batch process to achieve platform independence and execute business logic.
• Test Cases, Reports and Defects are managed by using HP-ALM.
• Log JIRA for testing defects identified and track till it is closed under Agile Methodology.
• Involved in backend testing by writing complex SQL queries using SPUFI.
• Change Control Management process is achieved by using Team Track application.
• Used IBM-MQ to manage data flow from various application interfaces.
• Used File-Aid to manipulate datasets and VSAM datasets.
• Source code management and version control is maintained by using CHANGEMAN.
• Participating in daily scrum meetings to Interact with application team members to discuss the status of the task and project and to acquire application knowledge.
• Transmitting the files using FTP from mainframe to Server and vice versa.
• Creation of documentation to meet projects and users’ requests and for future reference.

Environment: Z/OS, COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, MQ-Series, FILE-AID, SPUFI, HP-ALM, JIRA

Confidential, Tampa, FL

Mainframe Cobol Developer

Responsibilities:

• Perform root cause analysis and business impact analysis for tasks assigned in HP-ALM.
• Create batch and online programming to support business functions using COBOL, CICS, JCL and DB2.
• Create JCL to run job flows in various test environments and prepared JCL for Production Environment.
• Involved in adjudication of EDI Transactions 837P (Professional claims) and 837I (Institutional Claims) and validating and processing of 834(Billing and Enrollment) and 835 (Payment /Remittance Advice) files.
• Validating EDI Files according to the MRS (Mapping Requirement Specification).
• Validation of Letters like NSF Return Letter(LI), Final Demand Letter(FB), Group Letter(LH)
• Used utilities to perform load/unload of DB2 tables for creating test data.
• Passing of data from one application to other achieved by using Channel and Containers.
• Assisted with Production support issues and provide assistance for change control deployments.
• Adhoc requests were handled by creating OSR Tickets and adhoc report layouts were handled using Easytrieve programming.
• Cobol Stored Procedures are written and managed as required by the application usage.
• Used SQL to write/test queries to retrieve/manipulate data from tables to validate business Functionality.
• Deploy applications in DEV/QA environments and provide support for STAGE/PROD environments.
• Participate in QA test case walk-thorough and providing QA support and defect fixes.
• Coordinating with the Onsite and Offshore Team.
• Optimizing performance of SQL queries.
• Manipulation of datasets/VSAM Datasets using INSYNC tool.
• Source code management and version control is maintained by using CHANGEMAN.
• Debugging and diagnostic skills in batch processing using IBM Debug Tool.
• Interacts with applications team members to acquire systems knowledge.
• Transmitting the files using FTP from mainframe to Server and vice versa.
• Creation of documentation to meet projects and users’ requests and for future reference.

Environment: Z/OS, COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, ISPF, INSYNC, SPUFI, Easytrieve, EZDOC, HP-ALM External Stored Procedures, TWS-Scheduler, Serena Business Manager, CHANGEMANWeb Gateway Tool and IBM Debug Tool.

Confidential, Maitland, FL

Mainframe Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Analysis and Understanding the requirements & functional specifications.
• Enhancement of CICS Maps using BMS Macros and PGM’s using CICS, COBOL and VSAM.
• Developing and Enhancement of Batch PGM’s and Reports using COBOL, JCL and DB2.
• Conversion of some VSAM files to DB2 for some modules of the application.
• XEDIT editor is used to create, modify and manipulate CMS files on disk /SFS files.
• Debugging and diagnostic of programs using XPEDITER.
• File manipulation is done by using File-Manager.
• Involved in backend testing by writing SQL queries using SPUFI and DB-Visualizer.
• Modified and tested SQL code and using File-Aid DB2 to retrieve and update tables per customer specifications.
• Analyzed the job log and resolved production ABENDs using PTF’s.
• Conducting code walkthrough to ensure there is no deviations from the program standards.
• Performed regression testing and system testing to gauge system performance.
• Created Unit Test Documents containing test case procedure, data sources, results, and screen captures highlighting input and output data and system display statements.
• Transmitting the files using FTP from mainframe to Server and vice versa.

Environment: Z/VM, CMS-VM, XEDIT, COBOL, JCL, CICS, ISPF, DB2, File-Manager, SPUFI, VSAM DB-Visualizer and XPEDITER.

Confidential, Naples, FL

Sr. Programmer Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Analyzing, Coding, Preparing the Test Data, Unit Testing and Implementation.
• Build and maintain COBOL/DB2/CICS/JCL/VSAM programs in the Mainframe system to extract and deliver critical information to business users.
• Transactions 837P, 837I are validated through various alert edits like General Edits, Cross Dependency and creating the 835 Payment Transaction file.
• Online interactive debugging of the programs is achieved by using TRACK Tool.
• Interact with both internal and external team members regularly to provide efficient and timely technical solutions for data and Extract issues.
• Gather requirements and document technical specifications.
• Provide Operations with JCL and scheduling information through forms.
• File manipulation was done by using DITTO and source editor used was BIM EDIT.
• Debugging and diagnostic skills in batch processing using Display Statements.
• Preparation of Technical Specification based on the existing functionality and requirements.
• Perform Peer review and log any issues and track till it is closed.
• Coordinating with Offshore team for daily updates, task assignments, status tracking and issue clarifications.
• Coordinating with the UAT testing and lines of business to spot out and specify complex business requirements and processes.
• Perform performance tuning of SQL queries in DB2.
• Performed Root cause analysis to identify the cause of issues during SIT and UAT.
• Creating RFC’s and preparing the release documents to move the application code from development to Staging and Production environment.
• Evaluating the errors and issues by having the daily Scrum meetings.
• Transmitting the files using FTP from mainframe to Server and vice versa.

Environment: VSE/ESA, COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, TSQ, BIM-EDIT, DITTO, FTP, GDG and TRACK.

Confidential, Tampa, FL

Sr. Technical Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Involved in documenting the process of development of CA-Announcement systems using DB2/COBOL and other mainframe technology.
• Responsible for Analyzing, Coding, Preparing the Test Data, Unit Testing and Implementation.
• Developed Daily and Monthly Report Modules and programs using COBOL, DB2 & JCL.
• Enhancement of CICS Maps using BMS Macros and Pgms using COBOL, CICS and DB2.
• System Archival (SAR) is used to verify the status of the jobs submitted in Mainframe system.
• Coordinating with different departments like DEV, QA, DBA, UAT teams in the project.
• Debugging and diagnostic skills in batch processing using XPEDITER.
• Conversion of VSAM files to DB2 during application migration process.
• Version control is maintained by using CHANGEMAN.
• VSAM/GDG and File data is manipulated by using File-AID.
• Creating and maintaining the Cobol Stored Procedures as needed by the application usage.
• Passing of business data across multiple platforms achieved by MQ-Series.
• Conducted Back end testing by writing SQL queries by using SPUFI.
• Code coverage and Batch Debugging by using METAMON Tool.
• Maintaining the Reports in XACT repository System.
• Preparation of Weekly Status Reports.
• Participated in Defect reporting and post implementation meetings.
• Copying the files and Tables from PROD to TEST for test data using DRM Request Tool.

Environment: Z/OS, COBOL, DB2, CICS, JCL, CHANGEMAN, File-AID XPEDITER, VSAM, SPUFI IBM-MQ, GDG, Cobol Stored Procedures, DRM REQUEST, XACT, METAMON and IBM-UTILITIES.

Confidential, Long Island City, NY

Sr. Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in analysis, design, process flow and implementation.
• Responsible for Coding, Preparing the Test Data, Unit Testing and Implementation.
• Loading/Unloading the data from Database to flat files and Vice versa by using DB2 Load/Unload utilities.
• Developed Batch and Reporting Modules using COBOL, DB2 & JCL to automate the existing manual process reducing the total cycle time of the process.
• Involved in moving the application code from development stage to Deployment.
• Conducting code walkthrough to ensure there is no deviations from the program standards.
• Involved with UAT testing and lines of business to spot out and specify complex business requirements and processes.
• Flowcharts are used for analyzing the workflow or process.
• Coordinating with the Onsite and Offshore Team.
• Debugging and diagnostic skills in batch processing using XPEDITER.
• Transmitting the files using FTP from mainframe to Server and vice versa.
• File-AID was used for manipulating data on the files.
• Version control of Modules, Copy Libs, JCL, Procs using CHANGEMAN.
• Conducted Back end testing by writing SQL queries using SPUFI.

Environment: Z/OS, COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, CHANGEMAN, File-AID, GDG, TSO/ISPF, SPUFI DB2 Load/Unload Utilities, XPEDITER and IBM-Utilities.

Confidential, Jersey City, NJ

Sr. Programmer Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the Batch Cycles and checking any delays to the deliverables.
• Application Support involves user queries and Production Issues.
• Involved actively in system maintenance including bug fixes and enhancements.
• Involved in the Coding, Preparing the Test Data, Testing and Implementation.
• Perform Batch jobs modification and rerun/restart when job fails.
• Transmission of files using FTP, NDM, and Swift.
• Data enhancements of the files is done using File-AID.
• Perform trouble shooting on job failure and liaise with appropriate support group to resolve server problems for job completion status.
• Experience creating documentation, identifying different systems and dependencies by navigating through mainframe systems to identify mainframe programs.
• Decommissioning the programs/jobs which are not required by the system in production.
• Version control of Modules, Copy Libs, JCL, Procs using ENDEVOR.
• Debugging and diagnostic of programs using XPEDITER.
• Monitoring the production cycle and log the ABEND details.

Environment: Z/OS, COBOL, JCL, DB2, ENDEVOR, FILE-AID, FTP, NDM, CA-7, SORT, TSO/ISPF XPEDITER and IBM-Utilities.

Confidential, Jersey City, NJ

Sr. Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Application Support involves user queries and Production Issues.
• Monitoring the Batch Cycles and checking any delays to the deliverables.
• Analyzing legacy application code and preparing the documents which helps to convert legacy COBOL application code to modern Java application code by Java developers.
• Involved in Maintenance/Enhancement/User Queries of the Application.
• Conducting code walkthrough to ensure there is no deviations from the standards.
• Involved in the Coding, Preparing the Test Data, Testing and Implementation.
• Perform Batch jobs modification and rerun/restart when job fails and Decommission of inactive jobs.
• Perform trouble shooting on job failure and liaise with appropriate support group to resolve server problems for job completion status.
• Preparing test plans, test data and functional documentation of programs.
• Backend testing is done with SQL queries using SPUFI and DB2Artisan.
• Involved in impact analysis and code changes and implementation.
• Log JIRA for testing defects identified and track till it is closed.
• Transmitting the files using FTP from mainframe to Server and vice versa.
• Version control of Modules, Copy Libs, JCL, Procs using ENDEVOR.
• Interactive debugging and diagnostic of programs using XPEDITER.
• Interacted with Business users, Application Teams for DB2 Related queries.
• Preparing the release note documents.

Environment: Z/OS, COBOL, DB2, JCL, DB2Artisan, SPUFI, ENDEVOR, FTP, CA-7, GDG, SORT FILE-AID, XPEDITER, TSO/ISPF and IBM UTILITIES.

Confidential

Sr. Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Analysis and Understanding the requirements & Functional Specifications.
• Participated in Requirements gathering and functional Design/Detail Design Review meetings.
• COBOL and CICS is used to develop the Business logic / Middle Layer.
• Experience creating tables and Native Stored Procedures to access and update the data.
• Involved in creating and maintaining database objects: Tables, Indexes, and Views.
• Creation of SQL Test data and data analysis using SPUFI and DB2 Control Center.
• Source code version control was maintained using Librarian tool.
• Created queries involving Joins, Sub-Queries and Cursors.
• Interact with both internal and external team members regularly to provide efficient and timely technical solutions for data and Extract issues.
• TSQ was used for browsing operations.
• Screens are designed by using JSP Struts Frame Work by client developed QUAD TOOL.
• ROSCOE PAD editor was used for coding the Programs.
• Preparing Unit test plan and test cases and executing the Unit Testing.
• Coordinating & working with on-site Team for the offshore development.
• Perform code validation and Peer review and log any issues and track till it is closed.
• Project tracking, Issues/Defects are captured and logged by using PLAN ARENA Tool.
• Conformance to the quality procedures of the organization and preparing the release note documents.
• Debugging online applications by using INTERTEST.
• Loading the Data from file to table and vice versa using DB2 Load/Unload Utility.

Environnent: Z/OS, DTB COBOL, DB2, VSAM, Native Stored Procs, CICS, VSAM, JCL, SORT, SPUFI INTERTEST, LIBRARIAN, QUAD TOOL, JSP STRUTS, DB2 Control Center, Plan Arena ROSCOE PAD, DB2 Load/Unload, FILE-AID, IBM Utilities, APACHE Web Server.

Confidential

Sr. Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Obtaining Business Rules (BRs) from existing systems involves Analysis, Filtering and Extraction process.
• Captured business logic was analyzed and decomposed further into a Business Rule (BR).
• Storing the business logic along with the information about the source of the rule.
• Documenting the Business Rules (BRs) and entering into Access Database.
• Version control was managed by PANVALET.
• Creating XML-SPY sheets for the extracted Business Rule.

Envronment: COBOL, IMS DB/DC, DB2, MS-ACCESS, PANVALET.