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PRITHA BANERJEE

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Summary:

* ***** ** ********* ********** in working across all phases of SDLC, which includes Analysis, Design, Development, Maintenance and Enhancement of Java and J2EE applicationsStrong hands on experience in Core Java and J2EE (Servlets, JSP), Struts, Hibernate, Spring, XML(DOM & SAX Parser), HTML, CSS, JavaScript.Implemented design patterns like MVC, Factory, Singleton, DAO and many more.Experienced working on WebSphere7.0, Tomcat Web Servers and jBoss.Experienced in writing ANT scripts to build and deploy Java applications.Hands on experience in versioning tools like CVS and VSSExperienced in designing and developing UML use-case, activity, state, sequence diagrams using Visio and STAR UMLStrong database skills, hands on experience in writing SQL scripts, stored procedure, maintenance and performance tuning of relational databases to build efficient and robust databases infrastructureInterfaced extensively with business users to highlight and communicate project risks, issues and constraintsProven management skills, demonstrated proficiency in leading and mentoring individuals to maximize levels of productivity, while forming cohesive team environmentsExperienced in problem solving and issue resolution to meet specific SLA requirementsExposure to multi-cultural multilingual environments, working with business users across geographical locationsExtensive domain expertise in Banking and Financial Services. Closely worked with Visa, MasterCard, and Discover card payment systems

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS

Core Java

Collection, Multithreading, File Operations, JDBC

J2EE

JSP, Servlet, Struts 1, Struts 2, Spring (Inversion Of Control & Dependency Injection), Hibernate 3.0, Java Web Service

External Jars

Log4j, IText, JXL

Middlewares

Apache Tomcat 5.5/6.0, IBM WebSphere Application Server V7.0, Apache Axis2

IDE

Eclipse, IBM WebSphere Studio Application Developer

Databases

Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008, PL/SQL

Design Skills

MS Visio 2007, Star UML, J2EE Design Pattern

Source Control

CVS, VSS

Other Languages

C++, C

Operating Systems

Windows, Unix

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Associate

Dec 2007 – Till Date (53 months)

CERTIFICATIONS

Sun Certification for Java Programmers (SCJP 1.5)Sun Certification for Java Web Component Developer (SCWCD 1.5)BrainBench Certified in J2EE Oracle 8i-SQL and PL/SQL (Cognizant Internal Certification)Banking & Financial Services (Level-1) (Cognizant Internal Certification)Cards & Payments (Cognizant Internal Certification)

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

IDS (Integrated Dispute System) & Rules Engine

May 2011 – Till Date (12 months)

Project Abstract:

IDS (Integrated Dispute Systems) is a collection of inter-dependent applications that offer end-to-end solution for credit card dispute processing. IDS Rules Engine provides rule-based intelligence for customized and superior automated processing capabilities to resolve credit card disputes improving accuracy and consistency to reduce chargeback cycles.

Roles and Responsibilities: Single Point of Contact for US based client, market leader in payment transactionsDesign application frameworks, design review and code review to meet high quality and security standardsOwnership of applications, issue resolution to increase uptime and liaising with business usersHighlight and communicate project status, risks, issues and constraints to the stakeholders in daily status meetingsGather requirements from client, prepare documentation for developers and coordination with offshore team

Major Achievements:Nominated for Process Improvement Initiative award of the organization for 2011-12Proposed and convinced client business team to implement enhancements for the existing production systemAppreciated for demonstrating cost effectiveness potential through automation and process improvementsDeveloped a web based application that monitors different inter-related applications of IDS, based on Spring MVC design patterns that significantly reduced human errors during monitoring

CDSNT – Customer Document Services for NT users

Nov 2009 - April 2011 (18 months)

Project Abstract:

Development and maintenance of a merchant facing application, to handle chargeback and retrieval documents in several formats (fax, e-mail, mail, scan) from major merchants like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and incorporating electronic imaging technology to reduce paper processing and provide efficient archival capabilities.

Roles and Responsibilities:Offshore Project Lead, exclusively responsible for managing the project and leading a team of 6 developersMigrated sub-applications written in .Net languages to Java to seamlessly integrate with existing IT infrastructureEnsured high quality standards by conducting monthly internal audits and yearly external ISO auditsAwarded Lean Navigator in the Lean Initiative, spearheaded the team to achieve targeted efficiency and effectiveness

Major Achievements:Exceeded client expectations by developing a new UI for merchants to support tax documentationsRestructured an web-based Java application ODS (Original Document Storage) to increase robustness and stability

ACI-Base24-eps

Jul 2008 – Oct 2009 (16 months)

Project Abstract:

Development and maintenance of a new version of an integrated payment engine to acquire, authenticate, route, switch and authorize financial transactions across multiple channels.

Roles and Responsibilities:Developed and maintained applications and prototypes following organizational quality standards and processesConducted extensive unit testing and integration testing to ensure zero-defect release of components

Major achievements:Developed a critical UNIX based API for American Express using C++ and compiled, tested and debugged the codeExtensively analyzed several latent issues raised by the user group and provided solutions on time

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Received multiple Applause Awards for outstanding contribution to BFS vertical in 2009 and 2010Received appreciations from clients and higher management for continually exceeding client expectations

EDUCATION

2007

B. Tech. (ECE)

Techno India, Kolkata (West Bengal University of Technology)

7.5/10

2003

HSC

Scottish Church College, Kolkata (State Board)

75%

2001

SSE

Holy Child Institute, Kolkata (State Board)

86%

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

CSR Actively involved in CSR activities, member of Outreach, Cognizant’s CSR teamAwarded for worthwhile contribution to Outreach-Kolkata team in 2011

Cultural Actively involved in organizing and participating in annual cultural events at CognizantWon first position in dance competition of the annual event ‘Celebrating Cognizant 2011’

Others Regular contributor to the official blogging site ‘Channelone’ and in-house magazine ‘FDNewsLetter’Certified in Deutsch Language Course (Level A-1) from Goethe Institute

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