Kumar V
Email: abh41r@r.postjobfree.com
Ph: 503-***-****
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
. 13+ years of extensive experience with analyzing, designing, development,
maintenance, enhancement, testing and Production support of applications
related to various applications of IBM Mainframe environment.
. Experienced in different phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
from investigation of initial requirements through analysis, design,
development and management of successful software applications.
. Experienced in programming skills of COBOLII, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, SQL,
PL/1, TELON, FOCUS, IMS/DB, IMS/DC and EASYTRIEVE.
. Developed Client/Server and Legacy Applications.
. Experience in implementing EDI transactions sets such as; 820 (Payments
and Remittance), 821 (Reports), 823 (Lockbox), 824(Application Advice),
828, 996, 997.
. Extensive experience with EDI translation tools both UNIX and Mainframe
based such as Gentran Integration Suite and Vector:Connexion Extensive
experience / in-depth knowledge of mapping Flat File to EDI and EDI to
Flat File.
. Good knowledge of Payment Logistics and Banking domain.
. Strong Knowledge on Data mapping for File-to-File conversion. Good
understanding of Data mapping & Conversion tools Item Field/Connexion.
. Performed Testing with different testing tools and prepared unit testing,
Module testing, System testing and Acceptance testing plans
. Has Extensive domain knowledge in the diversified fields of Banking,
Financial, Insurance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, HealthCare
and Retail sectors.
. Having an attitude of willing to learn, accept the challenging
environment and confidence in delivering the results at the said duration
by constantly motivating the concerned teams to provide the best
solutions to the clients.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems OS/390, Z/OS, MS-DOS, WINDOWS-NT, WINDOWS98,
WINDOWS2000, XP
Languages VS COBOL-II, VS/COBOL, PL/1, JCL, JAVA, JAVASCRIPT,
HTML, XML,
DBMS DB2, VSAM, IMS/DB, ORACLE, MS ACCESS, MICROSOFT SQL
SERVER 2000
TP Monitor CICS, IMS/DC
Tools VAGEN, XPEDITER, ENDEVOR, PANVALET, CHANGEMAN, SDF2,
FILEAID, DUMPMASTER, CA-INTERTEST, CA-VIEW,
DATA-XPERT, STAR TOOL, CA-PLATINUM, GENTRAN,
VECTOR:CONNEXION, SMART TEST TELON, NDM, ABEND-AID,
QMF, SYNCSORT, SPUFI, EASYTRIEVE PLUS, DB2, FOCUS,
INSYNC, UNIX, EDI 820, 821, 823, 824, 828, 835, 996,
997, VISIO, RATIONAL CLEAR QUEST
Reporting Tools: EASYTRIEVE, FOCUS, SAR
SUMMARY OF PROJECTS
Department of Justice(DOJ), Oregon State, Salem OR
May 2010 - Till date
Role: Programmer Analyst
Functioning as a programmer analyst responsible for maintain and enhance
the CSEAS (Child Support Enforcement Automated system) system. Collecting
user requirements, design specifications and Preparing Analysis & Design
documents. Responsible for maintaining and enhancement of applications,
which involves analysis, design, coding, unit testing using JCL, COBOL,
VSAM, DB2, CICS & EASYTRIEVE PLUS. Developing and maintaining the Child
support Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system. Designed and developed
payment reconciliation SQL database tables for EDI 835 (remittance advice)
interface.
Technologies: OS/390, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, SPUFI, PANVALET,
EASYTRIEVE PLUS, CA-INTERTEST, EDI 835, IBM TOOLS, IBM File Manger for
Files, IBM File Manger for DB2, IBM Fault Analyzer.
DSHS Missouri State, USA April 2009
- May 2010
Role: Programmer Analyst
Functioned as a Programmer analyst for VSAM to DB2 database converting
project. Analyzed the business Requirements, created Technical and
Functional specifications. Analyzed the functionality of the existing
Batch, Online Screens and programs and converted COBOL/VSAM/CICS programs
to COBOL/DB2/CICS programs. Prepared Test Plan, Test case and Test results
documents. Performed Unit testing, code Review and Test Results Exhibits.
Used ENDEVOR configuration management tool to move modified components to
production.
Technologies: OS/390, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, SPUFI, ENDEVOR,
EASYTRIEVE PLUS, CA-INTERTEST, BMC Restart & Recovery tool.
Department of Human Services (DHS), Oregon State, Salem OR Aug
2007 - Apr 2009
Role: Programmer Analyst
Functioned as a programmer analyst responsible for maintenance and
enhancement of
MMIS (Medicaid management Information system) system, AFS (Adult Family
Support)
system, CM (Client Maintenance) system. Developed New Online Screens,
programs using COBOL, CICS and DB2. Developed, modified COBOL/DB2 programs
for Interface data conversion purpose. Created Adhoc reports using
Easytrieve Plus. Created, maintained JCL, PROCS, and Control Cards in
Production and Test environment. Involved in Unit testing, Integration
Testing, System Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Used CA-
INTERTEST for debugging the Online/Batch programs. Responsible for
transferring mainframe files to MMIS server using secure FTP file transfer
process.
Technologies: OS/390, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, SPUFI, PANVALET,
EASYTRIEVE PLUS, CA-INTERTEST, XML, HTML, SOAP, FTP.
Freightliner LLC Portland, OR
July 2006 - Aug 2007
Role: Programmer Analyst
Functioned as a programmer analyst to introduce the facility of scanning
the Serial Numbers of the After Treatment Device (ATD) which should replace
mufflers as a noise control and emissions control device as per the stiff
emissions standards. Interacted with BSA's, SME's to acquire the business
knowledge on the systems. Responsible for collecting user requirements and
design specifications. Analyzed the functionality of the existing Online
IMS screens and Batch programs. Developed/Modified COBOL/IMS-DB/DC, DB2
programs. Involved in Unit testing, Regression testing, Integration, System
testing, User Acceptance Testing and responsible for fixing the Program
defects. Processed Invoices (810), Payments (820), Inventory (846) and
Purchase Orders (850).
Technologies: OS/390, COBOL, IMS DB/DC, PL/1, DB2, JCL, SPUFI, PANVALET,
SMART TEST, INSYNC, EDI 810,820,846 and 850, FOCUS, FILE-AID DB2, FILE-AID
FOR IMS.
AquitecInc. Chicago, IL Feb 2006
- July 2006
Role: Programmer Analyst
Functioned as a programmer analyst responsible for maintaining the Aquitec
supply-chain management solution for small through large-scale businesses.
All key points on the chain, from procurement and replenishment, billing
and invoice reconciliation to comprehensive distribution management can be
managed effectively by the AquiTec software suite. Responsible for
development of EDI programs. Managed progress to the plan so that
corrective action could be taken. Oversaw the development of new EDI
documents.
Successfully designed and implemented the build out and integration of 100+
new trading partners into the EDI platform.
Technologies: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, EDI, AQT, SQL, AIX, SPUFI,
PANVALET, SMART TEST, INSYNC, FOCUS, FILE-AID DB2
Allmerica Financial Services. Worcester, MA Jul 2004 -
Dec 2005
Role: Senior Software Engineer
Functioned as a Senior Software Engineer responsible for maintenance and
enhancement of Allmerica Finance and Reporting system provides Premium,
Loss and Claims information in the form of various reports to management,
states, bureaus, agencies, Agents, General ledger, Accounting department
(Payable / receivable), etc. Primary source for this system is PMS Claims
Warehouse, MIS DB2 tables. Interacted with Business Analysts and SME
(Subject Matter Experts) to gather business requirements. Prepared system
maintenance documents for better understanding of the system. Used Micro
Focus Revolve tool for Impact Analysis.
Technologies: OS/390, COBOL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, JCL, QMF, MICRO FOCUS
REVOLVE, MFE, ENDEVOR, EASYTRIEVE, INTERTEST, XPEDITOR and SYNC SORT.
General Motors. Troy, MI Mar 2003 -
Jul 2004
Role: Information Analyst
Functioned as Information analyst involved in Production support and 24/7
on call support, which includes analysis of Job abends, Transaction abends
and restarting of GM DID(Dealer Information Database) applications. Batch
cycle jobs were Scheduled and monitored using CA-7 Scheduler and
Recover/Restart using CA11. Monitoring and resolving the production
problems and updating the work histories. Fixed the production problems
within the SLA and updated the ABEND logs. Modified online screens using
TELON. Created new Online screens using TELON. Code generated using TELON
tool for batch and online programs. Modified, Developed COBOL/DB2/VSAM
programs. Maintenance QA standards according to SEI CMM level 5.
Technologies: OS/390, COBOL, VSAM, DB2, JCL, XPEDITER, QMF, MS-ACCESS,
SCLM, CA-7, CA-VIEW, CA-PLATINUM, TELON, ENDEVOR, STORED PROCEDURES.
ABN AMRO April 2000 - March
2003
Role: Information Analyst
Functioned as a Information analyst on the EDI team designed, coded and
implemented the initial HIPAA compliant medical customer for the EDI using
over 18 maps and 30 programs. Used GENTRAN and Vector Connexion Data
warehousing in order to handle both domestic and international wires, ACH
and check payments. Performed mapping in both GENTRAN and Vector
Connection. Made changes to several DB2 tables and wrote various CICS,
COBOL, and Easytrieve programs. Worked with MQ series, Connect Direct, NDM
and supertracs to send data to customers.
Technologies: COBOL, CICS, DB2, Easytrieve, GENTRAN, Vector Connexion, X12,
UN/EDIFACT, HIPAA, XML, UNIX, Xpeditor, Mercator and Changeman.
Implementing EDI transactions sets such as; 820 (Payments and Remittance),
821 (Reports), 823 (Lockbox), 828, 996, 824(Application Advice), 997.
American International Group (AIG) Nov 1997 - April
2000
Role: System Engineer
Functioned as Systems Engineer responsible for conversion of AIG LMD
(Litigation Management) system from VSAM to DB2. Created the Low-level
design and High-level design documents. Analyzed the functionality of the
existing Batch, Online Screens and programs and converted COBOL/VSAM/CICS
programs to COBOL/DB2/CICS programs. Prepared Test Plan, Test case and Test
results documents. Performed Unit testing, code Review and Test Results
Exhibits. Used ENDEVOR configuration management tool to move modified
components to production.
Technologies: IBM 3090, TSO, ISPF, VS COBOLII, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS,
ENDEVOR, XPEDITER, and MF-REVELOVE
EDUCTAION:
. Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) 1996