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Mainframe and Cloud Technology Specialist with 13 years of experience in Mainframe System Design

Jodhpur, India
Worldwide
Bachelor of Computer Science from University of Rajasthan in 2006 with First Div.
Jodhpur, India
Worldwide
Bachelor of Computer Science from University of Rajasthan in 2006 with First Div.

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Java (Programming Language)IBM AIXBash ShellTelecommunicationsUnixCloud ComputingCOBOL (Programming Language)Code ReviewDatabasesData DictionaryData MigrationIBM DB2Job Control Language (JCL)IBM MainframeJava Database ConnectivityJava Persistence APIKorn ShellMainframe ComputingProject ManagementOracle DatabasesSystem MigrationRequirements AnalysisSoftware EngineeringVirtual Storage Access MethodsZ/OSSql LoaderDesign DocumentationScriptingGoogle CloudSpring BootMainframe ProgrammingDatabase MigrationCucumber-jvmCoaching and MentoringCloud MigrationOffshore WorkRestful ApiDatabase AdministrationJenkins
Mainframe Technologies
Extensive experience with IBM Mainframe technologies including COBOL, JCL, DB2, z/OS, VSAM, and various mainframe tools. Certified IBM Mainframe Application Programmer with expertise in legacy system migration and modernization.

Cloud Computing
3 years of experience with cloud platforms including Amazon and Google Cloud. Proficient in Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services. Skills in cloud migration from mainframe systems.

UNIX Environment
7 years of experience in UNIX environments with skills in Korn Shell, Bash Shell, SQL Loader, PEARL Scripting, and IBM AIX. Expertise in Oracle database management and Unix scripting.

Database Management
Proficiency in multiple database systems including DB2, Oracle, and VSAM. Experience with DB2 integrated by JDBC, database migration, and data dictionary preparation.

Software Development
Experience with Java, Jenkins, Cucumber-JVM, Java Persistence API, and Spring Boot. Skills in developing and testing applications across mainframe and modern platforms.

System Migration
Expertise in rewriting legacy mainframe systems to cloud platforms. Experience with Enterprise COBOL Migration Tool development and implementation of data migration strategies.

Project Management
Experience as SME Lead and Onsite Coordinator, mentoring offshore teams and managing technical difficulties. Skills in requirement gathering, design documentation, and code review processes.
 

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2021

Languages

EnglishFluent

Project history

S.M.E – Lead

Chubb Insurance Pvt Ltd
Leading mainframe to cloud migration initiatives, analyzing legacy COBOL code, designing and developing features based on user stories, and mentoring offshore teams. Technologies used include COBOL, DB2, PCF, Spring Boot, Junit, Rest Services, Jenkins, Groovy, J2EE, OPC, Autosys, Unix, CICS.

Team Member (developer)

Enterprise COBOL Migration Tool
Developed a tool for generating analysis reports, flagging incompatible statements, and identifying reserved words not supported by Enterprise COBOL to minimize manual effort during migration from COBOL-II. Technologies used include COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, Meds, Endevor, Fileaid.

System Programmer

CTC Data Migration & Conversion
Worked on applications related to Customer account management system, developing, coding, and testing mainframe programs. Prepared unit test cases and performed code reviews. Technologies used include COBOL, JCL, VSAM.

S.M.E - Onsite Coordinator

Discover – CPB & CDS
Worked with Discover's credit card network and Enterprise Customer Data Store systems. Responsibilities included rewriting legacy mainframe systems to cloud platforms, designing and developing features, and preparing deployment plans. Technologies used include COBOL, DB2, PCF, Spring Boot, Junit, Rest Services, Jenkins, Groovy, J2EE, OPC, Autosys, Unix, CICS.

Onsite coordinator & Team member

Security & Fraud Detection Systems
Implemented and maintained fraud scoring models, case management systems, and end-user reports for credit card fraud detection. Provided data for analytics and implemented vendor fraud solutions. Technologies used include CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, Endevor, Fileaid, SMATRIS.

Mainframe Application Developer

Discover Network Gateways
Developed and tested network release applications that route authorization traffic between acquirers and issuers. Worked on negative file processing using mainframe tools like JCL and SORT. Technologies used include JCL, DB2, VSAM, Endevor, Fileaid.

Onsite Coordinator & Team member

PEARL (Product Enrollment And Retention Link)
Supported Discover Financial Services' core Product Enrollment Application, monitoring production batches, resolving production issues, and assisting with system design changes. Technologies used include COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, Meds, Endevor, Fileaid.

Offshore Team Lead & Team member

NEIL (Protection Products) System Rewrite
Led the rewrite of a legacy system handling enrollment, billing, and servicing processes for over 4MM product memberships. Prepared detailed designs, conducted impact analysis, and coded/tested programs. Technologies used include COBOL, JCL, DB2.

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