Software Engineer Life Insurance

KETAN BANSAL

+91-987******* Ludhiana, Punjab, India

**********@*****.***

Core Competencies

IT Skills

Mainframe Technologies:

COBOL, JCL, IBM DB2,

CICS, VSAM, TSO/ISPF

Mainframe Tools:

Expeditor, Endeavor,

SPUFI, File-AID, Abend-

AID, SDSF, ISPW

Project Tools: Jira,

Confluence, DML, File

Generator Tool

Key Projects

• Chronic Illness Rider Logic (R25TCH):

Engineered dynamic interest rate

overrides & policy-driven edit

validations, enhancing rider processing

accuracy.

• Production Job Flow Optimization:

Streamlined batch job performance

through advanced GDG handling and

JCL condition management, reducing

execution time & improving reliability.

• Claims Calculation Automation:

Developed tailored logic for PET and

DBO options, significantly boosting

automation and minimizing manual

touchpoints in claims processing.

Profile Summary

• Dynamic professional offering 4.5 years of experience in the insurance sector, concentrating on Mainframe Development and excelling in projects related to both General and Life insurance, especially at DXC Technology.

• Extensive knowledge in mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, and IBM DB2 while also becoming proficient in debugging tools and batch processing techniques, which play a crucial role in performing intricate insurance calculations.

• Proficient in leveraging a diverse set of technical skills to develop robust mainframe applications that meet complex business requirements, showcasing a strong ability to adapt and innovate in a fast-paced environment.

• Displayed outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, especially in debugging and impact analysis, fostering smooth collaboration with cross- functional teams and improving overall project results. Work Experience

DXC Technology Associate -> Analyst I Software Engineer Jan 2021 – Jul 2025 Growth Path:

Associate Jan 2021 – Sep 2023

Analyst I Software Engineer Oct 2023 – Jul 2025

Projects:

Pacific Life – Life Insurance Jan 2024 – Jul 2025 Key Result Areas:

• Designed and implemented complex claim processing logic, incorporating rider- specific features such as CHR, CIR, TIR, PET Reprice, and DBO Option to support advanced insurance benefit configurations.

• Enhanced critical policy validation modules, including interest rate override logic

& chronic illness rider (R25TCH), improving compliance & business rule enforcement.

• Developed and streamlined edit message generation and ensured output consistency across multiple benefit years, significantly improving system reliability and audit readiness.

• Optimized insurance calculation processes by building and integrating custom COBOL routines, increasing processing accuracy and reducing batch run time. Highlight:

• Earned accolades for enhancing batch performance via creative job flow optimizations, achieving a 20% decrease in processing time and boosting operational efficiency.

Aviva UK – General Insurance Apr 2021 – Sep 2023 Key Result Areas:

• Managed end-to-end production support & enhancements for general insurance batch cycles, ensuring stability and minimal downtime across critical systems.

• Investigated and resolved abends proactively, maintaining compliance with SLA requirements and minimizing batch processing delays.

• Utilized JCL, COBOL, & DB2 to perform code fixes and performance tuning, leveraging debugging tools such as Expeditor and Abend-AID to accelerate root cause analysis.

Education Credentials

B.E. in Computer Science, Chandigarh University, CGPA – 6.4/10, 2020 Certification: LOMA 281 – Meeting Customer Needs with Insurance and Annuities

Personal Details

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Client Relationship Management

Database Management

Batch Processing / Scrum Methodology

Code Debugging and Optimization

Unit Testing / Production Support

Performance Tuning / SQL Queries

Requirement Gathering & Analysis

Software Development Life Cycle

Date of Birth: 7th February 1998 Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi

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