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Chester Springs, PA
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January 22, 2022

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BRAHMAYYA NUTALAPATI

E-mail: adpz34@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: (1-410-***-****

Ten years and three months of rich consulting experience in Software Design, Development, Analysis, Testing, Implementation and Support.

Strong working experience on full life cycle implementation of projects using Oracle Documaker, Documerge, DAL and Mainframe Technologies i.e., COBOL, DB2, JCL and VSAM.

Experience acting as Subject Matter Expert, Technical Lead by providing end to end solutions in Customer Communication Management area for different line of business using Documaker/ Mainframe Documerge application.

Have strong working experience with all latest versions of Documaker and experienced with Documaker upgrades from 11.5 to 12.5.

Worked on Documaker Software installations to customization and final product delivery to support. Worked on Documaker product installation, development, batch jobs setup on Windows environment.

Built more than 15 online applications using EWPS, 15 batch applications using RP and 2 applications using iPPS.

Experienced converting applications from Documerge to Documaker having with more than 5,000 forms.

Strong knowledge of Documaker platforms and can handle the project from its initial requirements gathering to integrated testing and final Documentation/implementation.

Good exposure to defect Management using the tool – JIRA, HP Quality Center and Elementool.

Motivation to take independent responsibility as well as ability to contribute and be a productive team member and a proven good leader with experience in working with multicultural teams.

Good understanding of data formats on mainframe and a very good experience in using File Aid for manipulating test data and analyzing test output.

Experience working with relational databases, extract data by writing SQL Queries, PL/SQL Stored Procedures.

Strong analytical skills and Extensive experience in analyzing the Business Requirement Documents, Functional specifications and Technical Specifications.

Experience leading small to medium size teams (5- 10 resources) and playing a major role in coordinating design/build/test/support efforts with onsite and offshore team members.

Rich background in Computer Sciences with a strong focus on programming languages and integration.

Education

Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Computer Science

Master of Science (M.Sc) in Computer Science

Technical Expertise

Hardware Platforms: IBM 3090 Mainframe, IBM PC Compatibles, Windows Server 2003/2012

OS/Environment: MVS/ESA, Windows NT/9x, UNIX

Front End/GUI: CICS

DBMS: SQL, DB2, IMS-DB, SQL Server 2008/2012

Languages: COBOL, JCL, SQL, DAL, Batch Scripting, XML,

Tools: File-Aid, DFSORT, ICETOOL, TSO, ISPF, SPUFI, QMF, SDSF, FTP, JCLCheck, Endeavor, Jobtrac, BMC Remedy tools like Change management, Incident management, IIS, IDS, EWPS, Minitab, XPATH

Expertise: Oracle Documaker (12.5, 11.5, 11.3), Documerge, Mainframes

Domain Knowledge: In-depth Knowledge of Manufacturing, Insurance, Order management, Claims processing and Retail Domain Business.

Project Experience

Electronic Document Development (EDD) is responsible to print the policies, checks and bills for different LOB’s. EDD involves in designing and modifying the forms, reprinting the damaged documents. It also supports the PDF conversion of the printed documents and sending them to Zurich Document Warehouse (ZDW). It supports input in XML, Flat File format and provides real and batch mode document creation using Documaker EWPS and Batch Process. Also, thru WIP process it supports creation of user editable forms using Documaker - iDocs Solution.

Electronic Document Development is a project where we maintain and develop different application using Documaker. We used Documaker Studio or Page Maker to design the forms and load them into Mainframe EDLs after normalization. Under this project we developed new products like Directors and Officers, Zurich Surety Express. Also developed new billing system called Special Bill. Majority of the work covers enhancements and compliance items.

Project Title Zurich NA Life Policy Issuance system to iDoc’s

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration October 2018 – Till Date

Platform Windows server 2012, Documaker Studio

Environment Oracle Documaker (12.5), DAL scripting, XML, SQL server 2016,

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 6

Zurich North America Life is a division of Zurich Insurance Group. Zurich North America Life's primary focus is on the affluent U.S. life insurance market segment through independent distribution. Our team is composed of talented professionals with experience in working closely with leading brokerage general agencies and independent life insurance professionals to deliver tailored products and services for the affluent segment of the U.S. life insurance market.

Zurich North America Life offers financial stability in today’s volatile economy. Our strong, reliable brand and innovative product portfolio provides quality solutions to our clients. Our solutions are developed to address the estate planning and business insurance needs of high net-worth individuals and business owners. As part of this project, we have developed whole complex NA LIFE product into Documaker technology using iDoc’s platform.

We have completed the initial Phase of implementing iDocs for producing the NA Life Ad hoc correspondence. The Initial Phase includes iDocs production release for our Licensing and Appointment department in the fourth quarter of 2019, New Business, Private Placement Variable Annuity Departments in the second quarter of 2020 and our Policy Owner Service department in the fourth quarter of 2020. The project included the migration of approximately 180 NA Life templates and 215 Static forms onto the Idocs platform.

Project Title Guidewire Release 10

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration April 2021 – Till date

Platform Windows server 2012, Documaker Studio

Environment Oracle Documaker (12.5), DAL scripting, XML, SQL server 2016

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 6

In this project we are working on different LOB’s (Workers’ Comp, Auto, General Liability) forms styling and variable mapping. We involved in designing, styling and variable mapping of new forms and existed forms. It will support input in XML and provides real document creation using Documaker EWPS and will send the documents to Zurich Document Warehouse (ZDW).

Project Title Guidewire Release 9

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration January 2021 – August 2021

Platform Windows server 2012, Documaker Studio

Environment Oracle Documaker (12.5), DAL scripting, XML, SQL server 2016

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 4

In this project we are working Property LOB forms styling and variable mapping. We involved in designing, styling and variable mapping of new forms and existed forms. It will support input in XML and provides real document creation using Documaker EWPS and will send the documents to Zurich Document Warehouse (ZDW).

Project Title Guidewire Release 8

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration January 2021 – August 2021

Platform Windows server 2012, Documaker Studio

Environment Oracle Documaker (12.5), DAL scripting, XML, SQL server 2016

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 4

In this project we are working different LOB’s Workers’ Comp (PEO and Non PEO) & Auto forms styling and variable mapping. We involved in designing, styling and variable mapping of new forms. It will support input in XML and provides real document creation using Documaker EWPS and will send the documents to Zurich Document Warehouse (ZDW).

Project Title Guidewire Release 7

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration November 2020 – March 2021

Platform Windows server 2012, Documaker Studio

Environment Oracle Documaker (12.5), DAL scripting, XML, SQL server 2016

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 3

In this project we worked on Erisa Crime Bonds forms styling and variable mapping. We involved in designing and modifying the forms. It will support input in XML and provides real document creation using Documaker EWPS and will send the documents to Zurich Document Warehouse (ZDW).

Project Title Guidewire Release 5

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration April 2020 – November 2020

Platform Windows server 2012, Documaker Studio

Environment Oracle Documaker (12.5), DAL scripting, XML, SQL server 2016

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 6

In this project we have completed the different LOB’s (Workers’ Comp, Auto, General Liability, Property) forms and variable mapping. We involved in designing and modifying the forms. It will support input in XML and provides real document creation using Documaker EWPS and will send the documents to Zurich Document Warehouse (ZDW).

Project Title Guidewire Release 6

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration April 2020 – August 2020

Platform Windows server 2012, Documaker Studio

Environment Oracle Documaker (12.5), DAL scripting, XML, SQL server 2016

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 3

In this project we have completed the additional forms related to Property LOB and variable mapping. We involved in designing and modifying the forms. It will support input in XML and provides real document creation using Documaker EWPS and will send the documents to Zurich Document Warehouse (ZDW).

Project Title Guidewire Release 4

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration March 2019 – March 2020

Platform Windows server 2012, Documaker Studio

Environment Oracle Documaker (12.5), DAL scripting, XML, SQL server 2008

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 4

In this project we have completed the Zurich Select Plus (ZSP) LOB related forms and variable mapping. We involved in designing and modifying the forms. It will support input in XML and provides real document creation using Documaker EWPS and will send the documents to Zurich Document Warehouse (ZDW).

Project Title Guidewire Release 3

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration January 2018 – March 2019

Platform Windows server 2012, Documaker Studio

Environment Oracle Documaker (12.5), DAL scripting, XML, SQL server 2008

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 4

In this project we have completed the different LOB’s (Workers’ Comp, Auto, General Liability, Property & Umbrella) forms and variable mapping. We involved in designing and modifying the forms. It will support input in XML and provides real document creation using Documaker EWPS and will send the documents to Zurich Document Warehouse (ZDW).

Project Title Documerge to Documaker Conversion – DIPP

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration January 2018 – January 2019

Platform Windows server 2003, Documaker Studio & IBM-Mainframe

Environment COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, Oracle Documaker (12.5), Documerge, DAL scripting, Batch Scripting, XML, SQL server 2008, Batch Scripting

Tools File-Aid, TSO/ISPF, SPUFI, QMF, Endeavor

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 3

US SAP Check Job – Direct Bill is a type of billing method where the insured is bill directly by Zurich. These policies can come from just about any of the Zurich business units. The Direct Bill DNOC’s are sent to the actual insured as opposed to the invoice which is sent to the payor. These DNOC’s are sent on the bill date of the account (typically 20 days prior to the effective date of the policy. They are due after a state mandated number of days.

Claim Letters – Direct Markets is one of the Zurich SBU’s dealing primarily in the vehicle sales market. The Direct Market DNOC’s are sent to the insured address which is the same as the invoices. These DNOC’s are created and sent once per month typically around the 8-10 of the months. They are due after a state mandated number of days. For insureds who have security interests listed, the security interests are also sent a copy of the DNOC.

Zurich Award Checks for Incentives – The Direct Market’s Rescissions are sent to insureds who have been issued a DNOC but have satisfied the amount owed. For insureds who have security interests listed, the security interests are also sent a copy of the Rescission.

As part of this project, we converted 3 different application areas that are running under Documerge (on Mainframe) to Documaker 12.5.

Project Title Guidewire Release 2

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration October 2017 – January 2018

Platform Windows server 2012, Documaker Studio

Environment Oracle Documaker (12.5), DAL scripting, XML, SQL server 2008

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 4

In this project we have completed the Proplus, Security & Privacy, Excess Select LOBs related forms and variable mapping. We involved in designing and modifying the forms. It will support input in XML and provides real document creation using Documaker EWPS and will send the documents to Zurich Document Warehouse (ZDW).

Project Title Simplified Quote Proposal

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration October 2017 – Till Date

Platform Windows server 2012, Documaker Studio

Environment Oracle Documaker (12.5), DAL scripting, XML, SQL server 2008

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 4

This project is to transition the Canadian Incentive programs to the DMS ZAPAIS application. The system will allow addition of new Canada Incentive Groups to DMS in order to be used for creating hierarchies, pulling data for calculations and sending payments. Enable functionality to build Canada Incentive hierarchies and assign hierarchy relationship managers. The in-scope processes will be related to the handling payment of Incentives I.e. Incentive Group Participation Hierarchy, Calculation and Payment processing, Award Statement and check Processing, Reporting, Security & DPS Feed Changes.

Project Title US Assure to FinOps

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration July 2017 – December 2017

Platform Windows server 2012, Documaker Studio

Environment Oracle Documaker (12.5), DAL scripting, XML, SQL server 2008

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 4

Finance Operations will replace the billing functions currently in place at US Assure and take ownership of the Customer/Agent response to billing inquiries. In preparation for this transition, SAP FSCD ‘ARIES’ will be posting DB commission entries, creating commission statements and Remittance, processing payments to and from Agents and providing data access for Agency Portal.

EDD has been identified as the source for correspondence print, email processing and ZDW load.

Project Title Documerge to Documaker Conversion – USPS Mail Sheet Changes

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration July 2016 – August 2017

Platform Windows server 2003, Documaker Studio & IBM-Mainframe

Environment COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, Oracle Documaker (11.5,11.3), Documerge, DAL scripting, Batch Scripting, XML, SQL server 2008, Batch Scripting

Tools File-Aid, TSO/ISPF, SPUFI, QMF, Endeavor

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 4

Direct Bill DNOC – Direct Bill is a type of billing method where the insured is bill directly by Zurich. These policies can come from just about any of the Zurich business units. The Direct Bill DNOC’s are sent to the actual insured as opposed to the invoice which is sent to the payor. These DNOC’s are sent on the bill date of the account (typically 20 days prior to the effective date of the policy. They are due after a state mandated number of days.

Direct Market DNOC – Direct Markets is one of the Zurich SBU’s dealing primarily in the vehicle sales market. The Direct Market DNOC’s are sent to the insured address which is the same as the invoices. These DNOC’s are created and sent once per month typically around the 8-10th of the month. They are due after a state mandated number of days. For insureds who have security interests listed, the security interests are also sent a copy of the DNOC.

Direct Market Rescission – The Direct Market’s Rescissions are sent to insureds who have been issued a DNOC but have satisfied the amount owed. For insureds who have security interests listed, the security interests are also sent a copy of the Rescission.

Surety DNOC - Zurich Surety Express allows you to rate, underwrite, quote, obtain bond forms, and issue commercial and contract surety bonds. You can also obtain powers of attorney and helpful Surety underwriting information.

As part of this project, we converted 4 different application areas that are running under Documerge (on Mainframe) to Documaker 12.5.

Project Title Documerge to Documaker Conversion – Special Bill DNOCs & Late Letters

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration December 2015 – April 2016

Platform Windows server 2003, Documaker Studio & IBM-Mainframe

Environment COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, Oracle Documaker (11.5,11.3), Documerge, DAL scripting, Batch Scripting, XML, SQL server 2008, Batch Scripting

Tools File-Aid, TSO/ISPF, SPUFI, QMF, Endeavor

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 4

Special Bill DNOC – Special Bill is a type of billing method where the insured is bill directly by Zurich. These policies can come from just about any of the Zurich business units. The Special Bill DNOC’s are sent to the actual insured as opposed to the invoice which is sent to the payor. These DNOC’s are sent on the bill date of the account (typically 20 days prior to the effective date of the policy. They are due after a state mandated number of days.

As part of this project, we converted 2 different application areas that are running under Documerge (on Mainframe) to Documaker 11.5.

Project Title Unicover Quote Proposal Transformation to iDoc’s

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration July 2014 – May 2016

Platform Windows server 2003, Documaker Studio & IBM-Mainframe

Environment Oracle Documaker (11.5,11.3), DAL scripting, Batch Scripting, XML, SQL server 2008

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 6

The Objective of Unicover Transformation project is to move the Direct Markets’ Unicover proprietary policy & systems to ZNA platforms & underwriting companies. Only the P&C business is in scope for Unicover Transformation. Business is leveraging existing ZNA Core & Proprietary UW platforms – Z-SPIRE & Ultra Flex and existing ZNA Target Price & Regulatory Account Documentation platform – RAD including other systems like workbench.

As per plan, I have developed proposal system in iDoc's platform i.e. "iDocs's Unicover proposal system" for three products i.e. Commercial CRIME, Property Coverage and Auto Dealers Coverage form. Also, they are going to Leverage existing ZNA Ultra flex and additionally three products need to be enhanced for supporting Unicover product i.e. Employment Practices and Third-Party Discrimination Liability Policy, Security and Privacy Coverage Form and Umbrella products.

Project Title Zurich Edge® Policy Issuance system to iDoc’s

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration April 2012 - June 2014

Platform Windows server 2003, Documaker Studio & IBM-Mainframe

Environment Oracle Documaker (11.5,11.3), DAL scripting, Batch Scripting, XML, SQL server 2008

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 8

The Zurich Edge® is an industry-leading, property insurance solution that provides large customers with a tailored program including the services of a network of risk engineering and claims services reaching 180 countries and territories. The Zurich Edge® answers today’s complex property insurance needs while anticipating tomorrow’s challenges, delivering terms, limits and flexibility competitive with the insurance industry’s top domestic and global property forms.

The Zurich Edge® is a leading-edge, property insurance policy designed to help meet the needs of global property customers, the Highly Protected Risks market and other organizations demanding property coverages designed for today and tomorrow. As part of this project, I have developed whole complex EDGE product into Documaker technology using iDoc’s platform.

Project Title Documerge to Documaker Conversion – C2Z Incentives

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration July 2012 – December 2012

Platform Windows server 2003, Documaker Studio & IBM-Mainframe

Environment COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, Oracle Documaker (11.5,11.3), Documerge, DAL scripting, Batch Scripting, XML, SQL server 2008, Batch Scripting

Tools File-Aid, TSO/ISPF, SPUFI, QMF, Endeavor

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 9

This project is to transition the Canadian Incentive programs to the DMS ZAPAIS application. The system will allow addition of new Canada Incentive Groups to DMS in order to be used for creating hierarchies, pulling data for calculations and sending payments. Enable functionality to build Canada Incentive hierarchies and assign hierarchy relationship managers. The in-scope processes will be related to the handling payment of Incentives I.e. Incentive Group Participation Hierarchy, Calculation and Payment processing, Award Statement and check Processing, Reporting, Security & DPS Feed Changes.

As part of this project, we converted 3 different application areas that are running under Documerge (on Mainframe) to Documaker 11.5.

Project Title Ultra Policy Admin and Issuance Project

Client Zurich North America, USA

Duration September 2011 – June 2012

Platform Windows server 2003, Documaker Studio & IBM-Mainframe

Environment COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, Oracle Documaker (11.5,11.3), Documerge, DAL scripting, Batch Scripting, XML, SQL server 2008, Batch Scripting

Tools File-Aid, TSO/ISPF, SPUFI, QMF, Endeavor

Role Consultant – Application Developer

Team Size 12

Ultra is a multiyear program to modernize the existing applications and launch new products for different insurance areas. This program covers new products like Lawyers Prof Liability, Surety Express, Crime, Workers Comp, Specialty, Directors & Officers, etc. This program also covers upgrading the billing and claim processing systems to use Documaker in addition to new policy products to use Documaker

Documaker is the platform of choice for the document output. As part of this project, we implemented more than 25 different application areas covering more than 50 insurance products.

Extensive coding has been done to implements quite a good number of complexes to very complex forms.



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