SUMMARY

• 6+ Years of IT experience in Development of Software full Life Cycle including requirement Analysis, System study, Program Design, Development, Unit testing, System Testing, Integration Testing, System Maintenance, Production Support and Documentation.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining software applications for Human Resource domain.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in COBOL, PL/I, DB2 v8, JCL, Rexx, VSAM, FileAid, QMF, SPUFI, SQL, MVS, z/OS etc for Mainframe application Development and Testing.
• Brief exposure in CICS, IMS DB/DC, MQ administration in Mainframe environment - Creation of system objects such as queues, queue managers, channels, trigger events, listeners, cluster objects, etc
• Sound knowledge in coding COBOL,PL/I programs using DB2 DB calls, DB2 database loads unloads thru JCL, creating DB2 queries, DB2 procedures, DB2forms, executing DB2 queries thru JCL,creating DB2 triggers.
• Proficient in preparation of Test cases and debugging.
• Did extensive development in DB2 Stored procedures and DB2 triggers.
• Expert in coding SQL for retrieving and manipulating database tables using query management and reporting tools like QMF, SPUFI, SQL Loader.
• Posse’s strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting capabilities, proactive listener & team player, commitment to co-operative teamwork and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Evaluation of stated requirements and expectations in terms of technical feasibility and cost outcomes.
• Worked closely and effectively with all levels of management to satisfy project/productivity requirements.
• Ability to work both individually and in term environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: MVS/Zos, VM

Languages: COBOL,PL/I, JCL, SQL, Rexx, CLIST, Java, J2EE, XML.

Databases / OLTP: DB2, IMS DB, VSAM, Oracle, CICS, IMS DC

Tools: & Utilities: TSO/ISPF, SCLM, RDz,OPC, IBM Abend assist, File-Aid, RACF, QMF, Spufi, DB2 Command center, SQL Loader.

Process Mgmt tools: Rational Portfolio Manager, Clear Case

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Raleigh, NC

Mainframe Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Making enhancements to the existing system such as Code, Proc changes.
• Coding new programs and jobs and procs to implement new functionalities according to the requirement.
• Monitoring daily batch cycles thru CA-7, fixing the amended jobs.
• Prepared test JCLs and PROCs for batch program testing.
• Analyzed the reported problems and modified the code to fix the problems.
• Writing programs using current standards for ease of maintenance and execution in an accurate and timely manner.
• Following the whole SDLC process for standard compliances.
• Work on enhancements and modifications to the software based on client requirement.

Confidential

Mainframe Systems Analyst/Application Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Requirement Analysis, Feasibility Study and Solution Proposal
• Cost Estimation.
• Preparing Business Requirement Document.
• Preparation of user stories.
• Planning for the iteration.
• Preparing Design for the user stories.
• Developed new COBOL programs on Z/Os, new online screens and batch Programs using REXX on VM for implementing various core functionalities in the project .
• Created JCL jobs to run the Batch COBOL programs.
• Did extensive development in DB2 Stored procedures
• File transfer thru FTP/NetView FTP.
• Preparation of test cases and Conducting unit testing and integration Testing.
• Conducted code review, test cases and test results review and team meetings
• UAT Support
• Implementation Support
• Quickly solving production problems.
• Mentoring new joiners on application and technical knowledge.

Confidential

Application Programmer, Mainframes

Responsibilities:

• Providing Application support/development to ensure smooth running Confidential HR System using Mainframe Technology.
• Requirement Analysis and Solution Proposal
• Planning, Designing the solution.
• Develop new PL/I programs, new VM REXX batch programs and VM online screens, new Jcl jobs to create new functionalities/ to modify existing functionality as per requirement.
• Modify the existing PL/I programs, existing VM REXX batch programs and existingVM online screens, existing Jcl jobs to create new functionalities/ to modify existing functionality as per requirement.
• Analyzed the reported problems in existing programs and change the code to fix the problems.
• Writing programs using current standards for ease of maintenance and execution in an accurate and timely manner.
• Utilized SCLM as a version control system and for code management.
• Played an active role in testing the application by writing test cases for different scenarios and performed unit testing and integration testing.
• Prepared test JCLs and PROCs for program testing.
• UAT and Implementation Support
• Quickly solving production problems.
• Handling trouble tickets and fixing problems in Production environment.
• Writing JCL for DB2 database tables load and unload, data Cleanups
• Following the whole SDLC process for standard compliances.
• Setup of new Jobs in OPC job scheduler as per requirement.
• Code promotions and version control using SCLM tool.
• Performed PL/I compiler promotion from VM/MVS version to Enterprise edition.