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Sr Mainframe Consultant - Mainframe, COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, Adabas, Natural, Easytrieve, C
New Delhi, India Bachelor of Technology - Computers
C (Programming Language)Adaptable Database SystemsIBM System IConfluenceJIRABanking ServicesCustomer Information Control System (CICS)COBOL (Programming Language)IBM DB2EndevorEngineeringFinanceHealth CareHP Quality CentersJob Control Language (JCL)IBM MainframeIBM System ZInsurance Management and AftercareInteractive System Productivity Facility (ISPF)Simple Mail Transfer ProtocolsMainframe ComputingMaintenanceMVS (OS)Natural Language ProcessingQMFVenta al por MenorSoftware EngineeringSolution ArchitectureSQL DatabasesSystems DesignSystem LifecycleTeradata SQLVirtual Storage Access MethodsZ/OSTestingSyncsortFile-aidMainframe ProgrammingDb2 ZosOperational Systems
Lead IBM Mainframe Consultant having experience in IBM Mainframe, COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, COOL, Natural and Adabas, Easytrieve, AS400, C programming Language.
Robust 12 plus years of Mainframe Legacy System Design & Development, Solution Engineering experience using IBM Mainframe ISPF, Microfoucs Cobol, COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, DB2, Gitlab, Jira, Confluence, COOL, Natural and Adabas, AS400, C Language.
Worked as Lead Software Consultant Mainframes for Various Organizations in BFS, Insurance, Healthcare and Retail domains.
Functional Exposure: HealthCare Domain, Banking and Financial Domain, Retail Domain, Insurance Domain, Payments and Cards domain.
Database(s): DB2, SQL, Teradata SQL Assistant, ATE, Adabas.
Language/Access method: COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, DB2, COOL, Jira, Natural and Adabas, Easytrieve, Zseries, iSeries, C Programming Language.
Tools and Utilities: File-aid,DB2, QMF,SPUFI, ENDEVOR, ICETOOL, SYNCSORT, DFSORT, XPEDITOR, Abend-Aid, SDSF, IBM Utilities, SMTP,PANVALET, Debugger Operating Systems MVS OS/ 390, IBM Z/Os.
Mainframe Lead Software Consultant having 12 plus years of experience in Mainframe Application Design & Development, Solution Architect, Software Development/Testing, Support & maintenance using IBM Mainframe Systems in Banking and Financial Services, Payment and Cards, Funds Transfer Systems, Insurance, Healthcare, Labor & Union Domain.
Excellent exposure in analyzing the Business requirement and creation of system design specifications along with estimates and development of code changes. • Software Life Cycle experience of Development, Testing, Maintenance of Applications.
Excellent exposure in Analysis, Designing and Coding of Mainframe modules used in Batch/Online systems.
Robust experience with IBM Mainframe, COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, DB2, COOL, Natural & Adabas, Endevor, IBM Debugger, Xpeditor, Dumpmaster, File-Aid, File-Manager, Panvalet, SPUFI, Scheduler (TWS, CA7, OPC, Control-M), Connex, JIRA, HP Quality Center, GitLab, Confluence, Service Now, AS400 and C language. Completed Bachelor of Technology Degree in Computer Sciences.
Robust 12 plus years of Mainframe Legacy System Design & Development, Solution Engineering experience using IBM Mainframe ISPF, Microfoucs Cobol, COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, DB2, Gitlab, Jira, Confluence, COOL, Natural and Adabas, AS400, C Language.
Worked as Lead Software Consultant Mainframes for Various Organizations in BFS, Insurance, Healthcare and Retail domains.
Functional Exposure: HealthCare Domain, Banking and Financial Domain, Retail Domain, Insurance Domain, Payments and Cards domain.
Database(s): DB2, SQL, Teradata SQL Assistant, ATE, Adabas.
Language/Access method: COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, DB2, COOL, Jira, Natural and Adabas, Easytrieve, Zseries, iSeries, C Programming Language.
Tools and Utilities: File-aid,DB2, QMF,SPUFI, ENDEVOR, ICETOOL, SYNCSORT, DFSORT, XPEDITOR, Abend-Aid, SDSF, IBM Utilities, SMTP,PANVALET, Debugger Operating Systems MVS OS/ 390, IBM Z/Os.
Mainframe Lead Software Consultant having 12 plus years of experience in Mainframe Application Design & Development, Solution Architect, Software Development/Testing, Support & maintenance using IBM Mainframe Systems in Banking and Financial Services, Payment and Cards, Funds Transfer Systems, Insurance, Healthcare, Labor & Union Domain.
Excellent exposure in analyzing the Business requirement and creation of system design specifications along with estimates and development of code changes. • Software Life Cycle experience of Development, Testing, Maintenance of Applications.
Excellent exposure in Analysis, Designing and Coding of Mainframe modules used in Batch/Online systems.
Robust experience with IBM Mainframe, COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, DB2, COOL, Natural & Adabas, Endevor, IBM Debugger, Xpeditor, Dumpmaster, File-Aid, File-Manager, Panvalet, SPUFI, Scheduler (TWS, CA7, OPC, Control-M), Connex, JIRA, HP Quality Center, GitLab, Confluence, Service Now, AS400 and C language. Completed Bachelor of Technology Degree in Computer Sciences.
Languages
EnglishFluent
Project history
Responsibilities allocated were:
- Leading a Team of FTS Team for the Project.
- Development/enhancement and review of Mainframe modules created using COBOL, CICS, Natural, Ababas, JCL, VSAM for the SWIFT ISO20022 project for Remittance and Instructions, Inbound and Outbound.
- Design and development and code changes in existing COBOL-CICS-Adabas and Natural modules as per the MT and MX messages format such as Pacs008, Pacs009, MT100, MT103, MT202 for CBPR+, EBA, TG2, CHAPS, Credits.
- Design and development of the Product Generation module to cater the Payment as well as credit flow for CBPR+, EBA, Target2, CHAPS, Credit Transactions to format the Tag 70,72,23E after Straight Thru Processing flow.
- Design and development of New Remittance and Instructions Product generation modules, completion modules and Straight Thu Processing modules using COBOL, CICS, ADABAS.
- Unit Testing/System Testing of all the changes in Unit and System Test Environments and documenting the Test results in ALM.
- Review of Teams development and Testing and logging the defects in ALM.
- Loading of the Test Scripts in HP-ALM in Test Plan and Test Lab.
- Setting up static data into various Test Adabas files as per bank configuration requirement for testing.
- Extraction of the Masked Prod Transactions to test Environment for end-to-end payment testing and credit flow testing.
- Worked in Agile Model for Sprint Planning and functional documentation with regular Scrum Meetings creating Jira Stories and Subtask for the Team. Ensuring the Burndown Chart shows an Ideal progression at the Sprint end.
- Use of Confluence for designing and Jira for Task Progress.
- Review of Development and Test work of other Associates and allocation of work among them.
HSBC Ltd: Worked In the Retail Lending Card Platform for the Mainframe Migration to AWS Cloud.
- Leading a Team of Mainframe Professional to work on the design and development COBOL-JCL-VSAM unpack modules to create the flattened Structure for each of the files and then populating the data for AWS unpack file comparison.
- Creation of COBOL modules, JCL, Unpack Copybook Layout, CCARD, procs for the unpack and packed jobs for regional, non-card and Debit card files for Cardholder, Flap, Method override and Additional files.
- Addition of System, Prin, Account logic check for all Valid Accounts to be passed in unpacked/packed file.
- Staging all the components in Environment and defining all the GDG bases.
- Connect Direct Proc creation to support the Source IBM encryption cp037 and AWS Encryption UTF-8.
- Design and Development of the CD and NDM cards to send all the Unpack files to S3 Bucket in AWS.
- Design of the Scrambling modules to scramble the test data for the AWS testing use.
- Creation of the Functional Tech Spec at module and application level for the dev work by python, devops and AWS team for various downstream such as Mastercard, RMP, DAS, FTP etc.
- Creation and review of the one-to-one field mapping documents for AWS Team to map the source and Target fields.
- Cross functional requirement gathering and work on Techno functional role.
- Creation of Variable block and Fixed block packed and unpacked files data through programs to be sent to downstream Application.
- Adhoc transmission of Mainframe data files to S3 for Testing.
- Comparison of Mainframe and AWS file data.
- Review of all tasks of Associates related to Legacy system, Tech Spec, One to One mapping etc.
- Monitoring of Test/QA batch schedule and resolution in case of Abends.
The Debit Cards team is a part of RBS Core banking and Payments. It caters to the end-to-end Development of Mandatory changes, Testing those in ST, SIT and Non-Functional testing in dedicated Test Environments. Support’s production deployment of Debit card changes as per Business needs, mandatory changes as per VISA scheme as well as Connex Changes.
Responsibilities allocated were:
- Working together with the Contractor Team with respect to Test Environment readiness for various project Testing.
- Preparation of Test Environment as per request from the Testing team to support their test execution as per regression pack in System Testing (Qplex), SIT (Qplex) and NFT (Mplex) Environments.
- Creation of Jobs (JCL), Procs, DB2 Test Tables, Files and Loading of sanitize data into the test environment as per request by cloning production versions.
- Supporting the test cycle for any of the Environmental asks and providing resolution for any Job failure and abends through JIRA.
- Liaising with DBA and CICS team to ensure necessary infra is in place.
- Configuration of Qplex test Connex that act as authorization engine between VISA and RBS Debit Cards Authorization system with latest code and configuration changes to keep it up and running.
- ICSF Key Management in test Environments that decides the Debit Card Expiry date.
- Deployment of production changes in all test environments (SIT, ST, and NFT) to keep it in sync with production through Build documents.
- Scheduling of Test Jobs, DB2 SQL updates, file changes, Load modules and DBRM deployment as per build document for test Environment readiness.
- Building of New ST, SIT and Non-Functional Test Environments as a replica of production to avoid contention among Environments for dedicated mandatory/regulatory testing.
- Supporting long term projects like Connex Upgrade and other Visa Mandatory changes.
- Supporting various other requests as per Environment perspective.
Environment Mainframe Environment (Languages: COBOL, COOL (Object Oriented Cobol)
Team Size Project: 20
Project Alight Health Management Team is the Main team to develop and Support the Total Benefit
Description Administration (TBA), Upoint, YBR and GUI Product used by more than 300 plus clients. It is
one stop product for HR and Health Management services where the clients provide the
Health Benefits to their Employees.
Responsibilities allocated were:
* Development and support of Object-oriented Cobol Class and methods to be used as
part of Enhancements in the Existing sTBA Health Platform using COBOL, JCL,
CICS, DB2, COOL.
* Creation of the requirement and Design Doc as per business need once approved
undertake the code change process.
* Development of Mainframe COBOL-CICS program and related MAP screens and
associated Cobol program.
* Overall Supporting Prod/QA/QC Environment to all the clients using Mainframe based
TBA with respect to configuration and setup related issues. Debugging the flow using
trace files, Soap, and data log to find the root cause and suggestion of the changes
Contribution required.
* Providing resolution to the sTba CICS error and Batch abends in any environment.
* Moving new codes to Endevor QA, QC Environment for testing and then base
migration.
* Development of Cobol Dynamic module, Selection Definitions, Selection Rule, Data
Assignments, Part Parm, edit programs that can be used as a program in flow of
control for assigning the exact data and values on the Upoint/GUI frontend as per
request from client team.
* Resolving all the issues faced by more than 300 clients using this product as per their
customization needs be it a code change in existing programs or coding a new
program if required or if a setup configuration a required.
* Development of all the Cobol/Cool based online and batch modules for the clients
using the sTBA Product.
* Collaboration with eTBA Team, Hasbro, YBR, Upoint so that correct data is sent from
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sTBA.
* Resolving issues related to Cobol/Cool Product in sTBA from Upoint, GUI, YBR
perspective.
* Using maestro for the issue resolution workflow. Closed more than 150 Requirements
in last two Years.
* Worked in Agile Model with regular Scrum Meetings.
2. Core Banking & Payments - Debit Cards
Organization Royal Bank of Scotland (Natwest)
Role Analyst - (Designer REM)
Duration April 2018 - Sep 2018
Environment Mainframe Environment (Languages: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS)
Tools: FILE-Aid, Endevor, JIRA, Connex, CR Tool (Connex on IBM), CA7
Team Size Project: 01
Project The Debit Cards team is a part of RBS Core banking and Payments. It caters to the end-to-
Description end Development of Mandatory changes, Testing those in ST, SIT and Non-Functional testing
in dedicated Test Environments. Support's production deployment of Debit card changes as
per Business needs, mandatory changes as per VISA scheme as well as Connex Changes.
Responsibilities allocated were:
* Working together with the Contractor Team with respect to Test Environment
readiness for various project Testing.
* Preparation of Test Environment as per request from the Testing team to support
their test execution as per regression pack in System Testing (Qplex), SIT (Qplex)
and NFT (Mplex) Environments.
* Creation of Jobs (JCL), Procs, DB2 Test Tables, Files and Loading of sanitize data
into the test environment as per request by cloning production versions.
* Supporting the test cycle for any of the Environmental asks and providing resolution
for any Job failure and abends through JIRA.
* Liaising with DBA and CICS team to ensure necessary infra is in place.
Contribution * Configuration of Qplex test Connex that act as authorization engine between VISA
and RBS Debit Cards Authorization system with latest code and configuration
changes to keep it up and running.
* ICSF Key Management in test Environments that decides the Debit Card Expiry date.
* Deployment of production changes in all test environments (SIT, ST, and NFT) to
keep it in sync with production through Build documents.
* Scheduling of Test Jobs, DB2 SQL updates, file changes, Load modules and DBRM
deployment as per build document for test Environment readiness.
* Building of New ST, SIT and Non-Functional Test Environments as a replica of
production to avoid contention among Environments for dedicated
mandatory/regulatory testing.
* Supporting long term projects like Connex Upgrade and other Visa Mandatory
changes.
* Supporting various other requests as per Environment perspective.
Team Size Project: 20
Project Alight Health Management Team is the Main team to develop and Support the Total Benefit
Description Administration (TBA), Upoint, YBR and GUI Product used by more than 300 plus clients. It is
one stop product for HR and Health Management services where the clients provide the
Health Benefits to their Employees.
Responsibilities allocated were:
* Development and support of Object-oriented Cobol Class and methods to be used as
part of Enhancements in the Existing sTBA Health Platform using COBOL, JCL,
CICS, DB2, COOL.
* Creation of the requirement and Design Doc as per business need once approved
undertake the code change process.
* Development of Mainframe COBOL-CICS program and related MAP screens and
associated Cobol program.
* Overall Supporting Prod/QA/QC Environment to all the clients using Mainframe based
TBA with respect to configuration and setup related issues. Debugging the flow using
trace files, Soap, and data log to find the root cause and suggestion of the changes
Contribution required.
* Providing resolution to the sTba CICS error and Batch abends in any environment.
* Moving new codes to Endevor QA, QC Environment for testing and then base
migration.
* Development of Cobol Dynamic module, Selection Definitions, Selection Rule, Data
Assignments, Part Parm, edit programs that can be used as a program in flow of
control for assigning the exact data and values on the Upoint/GUI frontend as per
request from client team.
* Resolving all the issues faced by more than 300 clients using this product as per their
customization needs be it a code change in existing programs or coding a new
program if required or if a setup configuration a required.
* Development of all the Cobol/Cool based online and batch modules for the clients
using the sTBA Product.
* Collaboration with eTBA Team, Hasbro, YBR, Upoint so that correct data is sent from
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sTBA.
* Resolving issues related to Cobol/Cool Product in sTBA from Upoint, GUI, YBR
perspective.
* Using maestro for the issue resolution workflow. Closed more than 150 Requirements
in last two Years.
* Worked in Agile Model with regular Scrum Meetings.
2. Core Banking & Payments - Debit Cards
Organization Royal Bank of Scotland (Natwest)
Role Analyst - (Designer REM)
Duration April 2018 - Sep 2018
Environment Mainframe Environment (Languages: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS)
Tools: FILE-Aid, Endevor, JIRA, Connex, CR Tool (Connex on IBM), CA7
Team Size Project: 01
Project The Debit Cards team is a part of RBS Core banking and Payments. It caters to the end-to-
Description end Development of Mandatory changes, Testing those in ST, SIT and Non-Functional testing
in dedicated Test Environments. Support's production deployment of Debit card changes as
per Business needs, mandatory changes as per VISA scheme as well as Connex Changes.
Responsibilities allocated were:
* Working together with the Contractor Team with respect to Test Environment
readiness for various project Testing.
* Preparation of Test Environment as per request from the Testing team to support
their test execution as per regression pack in System Testing (Qplex), SIT (Qplex)
and NFT (Mplex) Environments.
* Creation of Jobs (JCL), Procs, DB2 Test Tables, Files and Loading of sanitize data
into the test environment as per request by cloning production versions.
* Supporting the test cycle for any of the Environmental asks and providing resolution
for any Job failure and abends through JIRA.
* Liaising with DBA and CICS team to ensure necessary infra is in place.
Contribution * Configuration of Qplex test Connex that act as authorization engine between VISA
and RBS Debit Cards Authorization system with latest code and configuration
changes to keep it up and running.
* ICSF Key Management in test Environments that decides the Debit Card Expiry date.
* Deployment of production changes in all test environments (SIT, ST, and NFT) to
keep it in sync with production through Build documents.
* Scheduling of Test Jobs, DB2 SQL updates, file changes, Load modules and DBRM
deployment as per build document for test Environment readiness.
* Building of New ST, SIT and Non-Functional Test Environments as a replica of
production to avoid contention among Environments for dedicated
mandatory/regulatory testing.
* Supporting long term projects like Connex Upgrade and other Visa Mandatory
changes.
* Supporting various other requests as per Environment perspective.