Technology Analyst Software Development

Peeyush Yadav

Noida, U.P. • *******.*******@*****.*** • 701-***-**** • linkedin.com/in/peeyush-yadav 998218b3 Summary

Results-driven Technology Analyst with 7+ years of experience in software development and maintenance within the insurance, annuity, and telecommunications domains. Proficient in COBOL, JCL, DB2, SAS, PL/I, and mainframe debugging tools, including Xpediter and Abend-AID. Strong communicator and team collaborator with a proven track record of delivering high-impact solutions, recognized through multiple accolades, including INSTA and SPOT awards. Adept at bridging business and technical teams to drive efficiency and project success.

Professional Experience

Infosys Ltd., Noida Nov 2021 to Present

Technology Analyst

Project 1: Northwestern Mutual – Annuity System Enhancement Project Overview:

This project aimed to enhance the annuity processing system by optimizing existing COBOL programs and JCL scripts, resulting in improved processing efficiency and reduced system latency. The enhancements were designed to handle increased transaction volumes and ensure timely and accurate policy updates. Technologies: COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS

Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall

Responsibilities:

System Optimization: Spearheaded the optimization of COBOL programs and JCL scripts, resulting in a 30% improvement in processing time for annuity transactions. This enhancement significantly reduced system latency and improved overall user experience.

Database Management: Utilized DB2 to enhance data storage and retrieval processes, ensuring efficient handling of large volumes of transactional data. Implemented optimized SQL queries to improve data access times and maintain data integrity.

Transaction Processing: Designed, implemented, and supported enhanced CICS transactions to enable instantaneous policy updates and inquiries, ensuring seamless interaction between front-end applications and DB2.

Collaboration and Requirements Gathering: Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and quality assurance teams, to gather requirements and design solutions that met business needs. Participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure alignment with project goals.

Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Regularly monitored system performance and addressed any issues related to transaction processing. Utilized debugging tools to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal system performance.

Key Achievements:

Achieved a 30% improvement in processing time for annuity transactions through code optimization and system enhancements.

Contributed to the development of Northwestern Mutual's proprietary financial planning platform, which won the "Best InsurTech Solution" at the 2022 FinTech Breakthrough Awards. Project 2: Allstate (Insurance) – Policy Management Application Project Overview:

This project focused on developing and maintaining modules for policy management, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and compliance with business requirements. The goal was to streamline policy processing and enhance system performance.

Technologies: COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS

Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall

Responsibilities:

Module Development and Maintenance: Developed and maintained modules for policy management, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. This included designing and implementing COBOL programs and JCL scripts to enhance system performance and ensure accurate policy processing.

Database Integration: Worked with DB2 to manage policy-related data, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval. Implemented optimized SQL queries to improve database performance and maintain data integrity.

Transaction Processing: Developed and maintained CICS transactions to manage real-time order processing. This involved creating programs that interact with databases to retrieve and update order information. Utilized CICS facilities to handle user inputs, process business logic, and provide timely responses to end-users. This approach ensured efficient and reliable order management within the system.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure successful project delivery. Participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure alignment with project goals.

Quality Assurance and Testing: Worked closely with quality assurance teams to ensure that developed modules met business requirements and quality standards. Participated in code reviews and testing activities to identify and resolve any issues before deployment. Key Achievements

Successfully integrated policy management modules with existing systems, enhancing overall system efficiency and user experience.

Received multiple accolades for excellence in delivery and collaboration, contributing to the project's success

Tech Mahindra, Noida Apr 2018 to Oct 2021

Project 1:

Client: AT&T (Telecommunications)

Software Engineer

Technologies: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, PL/I, Assembler Methodology: Agile / Scrum

Project Overview

Led the automation of AT&T’s MBF billing initiative for the Southwest region, transforming raw usage data

(voice, SMS, and data) into accurate customer bills. Designed a smoother, more efficient billing process that reduced manual effort, improved billing accuracy, and accelerated delivery timelines. Responsibilities

Automation of Billing Process: Led the automation of AT&T’s MBF billing initiative for the Southwest region, transforming raw usage data (voice, SMS, and data) into accurate customer bills. Designed a smoother, more efficient billing process that reduced manual effort, improved billing accuracy, and accelerated delivery timelines.

COBOL and JCL Development: Designed and maintained complex COBOL modules and JCL scripts for data ingest, transformation, and batch job orchestration. This included developing new programs and modifying existing ones to meet business requirements.

Database Management: Managed high-volume telecom usage data using VSAM and DB2 on the mainframe. Designed and maintained datasets and tables to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval. This approach supported seamless transaction processing and maintained data integrity across applications.

Scheduling and Automation: Implemented scheduling automation using Control-M and CA-7 to streamline batch processing and reduce manual interventions. This improved system efficiency and reduced the risk of errors.

Debugging and Production Support: Proactively resolved abends using Xpediter and Abend-AID, and maintained production support. This included monitoring system performance, identifying issues, and implementing solutions to ensure system stability.

Release Management: Coordinated deployment workflows across development, QA, and production environments, ensuring seamless transitions and minimizing deployment challenges.

Agile Practices: Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives; served as liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams. This promoted effective communication and alignment with project goals.

Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing: Guided junior developers and onboarded new team members, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing. This contributed to team development and improved overall performance.

Key Achievements

Developed a robust usage-to-bill processing pipeline supporting high-volume data with improved accuracy and speed.

Reduced manual interventions by ~40% through workflow automation and enhanced error- handling mechanisms.

Minimized production downtime by promptly resolving abends, ensuring SLA adherence.

Acted as a technical mentor, improving team delivery velocity and code quality. Project 2.

Project Title: AOG, MI, CESAR, INEXS, SORD SW, SMART FIXIT, IMDS, BAIF, ASSF Client: AT&T (Telecommunications)

Software Engineer

Technologies: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS DC/DB, PL/I, Assembler Methodology: Agile / Scrum

Project Overview:

This suite of applications comprises critical mainframe systems developed primarily in COBOL, with integrated IMS transactions and screens. These applications serve as the backbone for order distribution and management, interfacing with downstream systems to ensure seamless data flow. Responsibilities

Design & Development: Led the design, development, and integration of enhancements across the suite of applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical specifications.

Operational Support: Provided ongoing operational and technical support for mission-critical applications, addressing issues promptly to minimize downtime.

IMS Transaction Development: Developed and maintained IMS transactions to handle real-time order processing. This involved creating programs that interact with IMS databases to retrieve and update order information.

Software Maintenance: Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, and upgrade interfaces, thereby improving performance and compatibility.

Consultation & Collaboration: Engaged with customers and internal departments to discuss project status, proposals, and technical issues, fostering effective communication and collaboration.

Requirement Analysis & Planning: Conducted thorough requirement analysis and project estimation, contributing to detailed planning and resource allocation.

Testing & Quality Assurance: Performed unit testing of changes according to specifications, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Defect Management: Managed defects from identification to closure through the Release Life Cycle, maintaining system integrity and performance.

Compliance & Process Adherence: Ensured all deliveries complied with ITUP and BMS processes, adhering to organizational standards.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinated with onsite and offshore teams during development, testing, and deployment phases, ensuring seamless execution.

Production Support: Took ownership of complete production support responsibilities, providing timely resolutions to issues and ensuring system stability.

Assembler Programming: Developed code and jobs using Assembler, enhancing system functionality and performance.

Key Achievements:

Implemented optimizations that improved the overall efficiency and responsiveness of the applications.

Promptly addressed and resolved system issues, minimizing production downtime and maintaining service level agreements (SLAs).

Fostered effective communication between cross-functional teams, leading to timely project deliveries and successful deployments.

Provided guidance and mentorship to junior developers, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing within the team.

Education

G.L. Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management – Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 2017 B.tech in Electronics & Communication

Key Skills

TSO/ ISPF

COBOL

JCL

CICS

Database (VSAM, DB2, IMS, Advanced SQL)

Debugging (Xpediter, Abend-AID) Scheduling

(CA- 7, Control-M)

IT project Management

Agile & Waterfall Methodology

Service Now

Tools & IDEs

3270 Terminal

DBeaver

RDz (Remote Development for z Systems)

DataDog

Splunk

Awards & Recognitions

Infosys: Received two INSTA Awards in two consecutive cycles for exceptional contributions.

Infosys: Received various inter-team appreciation for collaborative efforts and technical expertise.

Tech Mahindra: Received the "Pat-On-Back" award for excellence exhibited among graduate hires.

Tech Mahindra: Earned SPOT points as recognition for outstanding performance.

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