Pooja Kalava
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional environment where I can diversify and improve my skills gained over 7 years of insurance experience. SKILLS
Endeavor Tool
Agile development methodologies
JCL
TSO and ISPF Usage
File-AID Tool
COBOL Programming
DB2 Database Management
Xpeditor Debugging
CA-7 Scheduling
Mainframe Debugging
WORK HISTORY
DXC Technology Hyderabad, India Feb 2022 – Oct 2023 Mainframes Developer
Client: OneAmerica, USA.
• Provided expert technical guidance for junior developers, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Designed and developed robust COBOL programs, resulting in improved operational productivity.
• Monitored code and overall application to drive seamless performance.
• Troubleshot business logic and performance issues in existing mainframe applications.
• Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality mainframe software projects on time.
Tata Consultancy Services Hyderabad, India
Mainframes Developer
Client: United Services Automobile Association (USAA), USA. Jul 2019 – Jan 2022
• Provided expert support, troubleshooting complex technical problems for end-users in a timely manner.
• Enhanced system efficiency by optimizing mainframe applications and implementing innovative solutions.
• Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
• Improved user experience, monitoring feedback and making necessary adjustments to software applications.
• Served as point of contact with data consumers to execute requirements in agile development environment.
Client: Lloyds Banking Group -Scottish widows UK Jul 2016 – Jun 2019
• Ensured data integrity through the implementation of rigorous testing procedures and validation techniques.
• Collaborated with business lines to understand business requirements and participate in development for SDLC documentation.
• Troubleshot business logic and performance issues in existing mainframe applications.
• Designed and developed robust COBOL programs, resulting in improved operational productivity.
EDUCATION
Master of Science: Software Engineering. Jun 2011 – May 2016 Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
• 8.1 GPA