Dipankar Pal
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Results-driven Mainframe Developer with Tata Consultancy Services, skilled in COBOL programming and CICS development. Achieved significant system efficiency improvements through innovative solutions and capacity planning. Adept at troubleshooting and enhancing applications, while fostering collaboration with technical leaders to align strategies. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering quality enterprise software solutions.
Professional developer with expertise in mainframe systems and strong analytical skills. Adept at problem-solving and optimizing legacy code for modern functionality. Skilled in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS, with focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Adaptable and dependable, bringing results-driven mindset to every project.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mainframe Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2009 - Current
- Optimized system resources usage by analyzing performance metrics and implementing appropriate capacity planning measures.
- Implemented CICS transaction management strategies to optimize performance within high-traffic environments.
- Partnered with technical leaders to align solutions with strategy and standards.
- Developed seamless integration solutions between mainframe systems and external databases or applications.
- Served as point of contact with data consumers to execute requirements in agile development environment.
- Applied business and technical knowledge to provide quality solutions for business and enterprise software needs.
- Evaluated and implemented enhancement design solutions to improve cost, quality and performance of software applications.
- Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
- Troubleshot business logic and performance issues in existing mainframe applications.
- Performed lead analyst role to complete technical systems design for new and enhanced systems.
- Enhanced system efficiency by optimizing mainframe applications and implementing innovative solutions.
- Identified opportunities to modify software to avoid future problems and promote continuous improvement.
Lead Mainframe Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
05.2014 - 02.2019
- Created comprehensive documentation for developed applications, facilitating knowledge transfer among team members and end users.
- Streamlined database access by designing and implementing efficient data queries and storage procedures.
- Provided technical expertise during requirements gathering sessions, translating business needs into viable solutions.
- Implemented effective test plans for mainframe applications to ensure optimal performance under various conditions.
- Led the implementation of new technologies to modernize legacy systems, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior developers in mainframe programming best practices to enhance their skills and support professional growth.
- Coordinated successful application deployments through meticulous planning and diligent execution of testing protocols.
- Analyzed complex problems using logical reasoning skills to devise practical solutions that met project requirements while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Utilized both agile and waterfall methodologies to develop software of varying complexity and business needs.
- Researched information and conducted analysis for software and systems modifications and new projects.
- Wrote and maintained technical documentation for software applications.
- Evaluated existing processes, recommending improvements that resulted in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
Narula Institute Of Technology
Kolkata08-2009
Skills
- OPCE scheduling
- Easytrieve reporting
- Changeman tool
- Endevor tool
- Xpediter debugging
- JCL expertise
- VSAM file handling
- File-aID tool
- COBOL programming
- DB2 database management
- Mainframe debugging
- REXX scripting
- IMS DB
- CICS development
- TSO and ISPF usage
- CA-7 scheduling
- CA-11 scheduling
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 team members.
- Achieved stabled and streamlined Mainframe batch processing by continuously monitoring the batch processing, identifying the pain areas and fixing/ optimizing those.
- Achieved entire mainframe application migration with optimized design and integration with AWS.
Certification
- IBM Certified Database Associates - April 2014
- IBM Certified DB2 9 Application Developer - May 2014
- Cummins - Mainframe Support Curriculum - June 2015
- System Z CICS foundation - June 2016
- Agile way of Working Foundation - October 2018
- Fundamentals of AI foundation - April 2019
- Python for Beginners - March 2023
- Data Analytics and Insights : Python December 2023
- Generative AI foundational - Sep 2024
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Software
Jira
Service Now
American Printware Hostserve
Toad
AWS Athena
Interests
- Playing Sports
- Music
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchCareer advancementCompany CultureWork from home optionPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursTimeline
Lead Mainframe Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
05.2014 - 02.2019
Mainframe Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
Narula Institute Of Technology
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