Mainframe Developer
Resume:
Vinodha Ajoykumar
Mainframe Developer/Certified Scrum Master
Professional Summary
Dedicated and skilled Mainframe Developer with 8 years of experience in designing, developing and maintaining mainframe systems. Proven track record in optimizing legacy systems, improving system performance and supporting critical business applications. Skilled in COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS-DB and CICS, I excel in delivering scalable solutions following Agile methodologies, significantly improving team efficiency.
Work History
BA Continuum India Pvt. Ltd. – Software Engineer II A
Chennai, India 09/2022 - 03/2023
Designed, developed and enhanced COBOL programs, JCL scripts and DB2 database queries resulting in improved operational productivity
Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance
Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements
Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in code using static code analysis tools such as Code Coverage and SonarQube, through IBM Developer for z/OS
Utilized bitbucket for version control, improving code management and collaboration among team members
Assisted in the modernization of legacy mainframe applications by integrating DevOps tools and practices
Developed and optimized native stored procedures for various applications, improving query performance
Proactively addressed and resolved production issues by performing regular maintenance activities
Provided expert technical guidance for junior developers, fostering collaborative learning environment
Consistently met sprint goals by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Application Development Senior Analyst
Chennai, India 03/2021 - 08/2022
Client : Bank of America (Wealth Management)
Streamlined data processing by designing and implementing efficient COBOL programs
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement new features
Implemented automation initiatives to minimize manual intervention in routine tasks, leading to increased productivity levels among team members
Enhanced system functionality by identifying and resolving mainframe programming issues
Supported end-users by troubleshooting technical issues and providing prompt resolution of reported problems
Developed customized reports for management using JCL scripting and SQL queries, aiding in informed decision-making processes
Maintained on-time rate for developmental deliverables enhancing client satisfaction and retention
Wrote and maintained technical documentation for software applications
Tata Consultancy Services - IT Analyst Chennai, India
06/2015 - 03/2021
Client - CNA Insurance (Corporate Enterprise)
Developed new code & enhanced existing code as per client requirements under various finance applications handling Premium and Claim close activities, Tax applications handling yearly tax filing activities and Investments applications
Resolved complex issues and provided fix for defects raised from legacy code
Collaborated with various vendors of CNA for getting project requirements and resolving issues
Assisted in Incident, Problem and Change management through ServiceNow tool
Participated in projects across multiple Business applications to migrate from File Transfer protocol (FTP) to Secure File Transfer protocol (SFTP)
Spearheaded the transition from Waterfall to Agile methodology, reducing overhead costs associated with lengthy planning cycles
Client - Farmers Insurance (Mainframes to Informatica migration)
Assisted in the migration of legacy systems to newer technologies, ensuring data integrity and system stability
Extraction of Business rules from the legacy COBOL code through Mastercraft tool
Collaborated with Business Analysts to get the Business rules validated
Presented the Business rules in a customer centric way to get the rules validated by Business
Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions to other technology associates, fostering culture of continuous learning within the team
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Dallas, TX 75063
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinodha-ajoykumar-80093b68/
Visa Status – H1B
Skills
Programming Languages - COBOL, JCL, COBOL-DB2, Easytrieve, Native Stored Procedures, SQL
Databases - DB2, VSAM File Handling, IMS-DB
Middleware - CICS
Tools – TSO/ISPF, FileAid, File Manager, Endevor, SPUFI, SQLDBX, IBM Developer for Z/OS, Xpeditor, JIRA, NDM file transfer
Ticketing System - Service Now, BMC Remedy
Certifications
Certified ScrumMaster® from Scrum Alliance
Education
05/2015
Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Madurai, India
Bachelor of Engineering
Grade Point Average (GPA): 8.92/10.0
03/2011
St. Joseph's Girls Higher Secondary School
Trichy, India
Higher Secondary Percentage: 95.25 %
03/2009
St. Joseph's Girls Higher Secondary School
Trichy, India
Secondary School Percentage: 98%
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