VIJAY KUMAR KATKAM

• Primary roles involved in Setting up the Eligibility Data extract using Windows , Mainframe AIX Technologies and FTP to different Vendor.
• Worked on Facets Data Migration Project which is a Core Solution Product that involved Database Migration from Sybase to SQL Server.
• COBOL Program Updates on IBM AIX to Upgrade the Connection from Sybase to SQL Server as part of the Facets Database Migration.
• C# Program Updates on Windows .Net to Upgrade the Connection from Sybase to SQL Server as part of the Facets Database Migration.
• Developed a Windows .Net Application from scratch for Employee Survey Updates – RXDC.
• Worked on Multiple Enhancement Project for generating a Carveout Eligibility file for different Vendors.
• Overall worked on Windows, AIX & Mainframe Environment.
• Worked on Various other Process that involves ONDEMAND, Setting Up the New Jobs using BPM tool , Using IS Direct for Adhoc Job Submission , MFT , IBM RTC Project Assignment , Source Control , Team Concert for Code Build and Component Creation , Setting up the IBM UCD Devops Pipeline for Deployment to Test and Prod.
• Preparing a Weekly / Monthly Release for the development and enhancement request deployments.

Expertise in designing and implementing robust, high-performing applications for the Banking industry.

I have worked on several projects, using Micorsoft .Net and Mainframe Technology to build core banking applications that handle critical transactions and meet the stringent compliance requirements of the Banking domain.

My knowledge of banking processes, combined with my technical skills, has enabled me to develop scalable, efficient solutions that meet the business needs of my clients.

I have also worked on Mainframe modernization projects, migrating legacy applications to modern technologies and cloud platforms, to help clients achieve their digital transformation goals.

Overall, I am confident in my ability to provide innovative solutions for the Banking industry using my Mainframe development skills.

Knowledge of mainframe security and data privacy regulations in the BFSI sector.

Demonstrated experience in working with clients to understand their requirements and delivering mainframe solutions that meet their business needs

Participate in defining technical architecture and coding standards.

Prepare the Technical Design document and draw the design flow of the Application with Complete Analysis in details.

Collaborate with business analysts to clarify application requirements.

Work closely with Architect and Contributes to Architecture.

Setup a meeting with all required stake holders and Present the Development Plan.

Work with Centralized DevOps Team to implement DevOps in the Project/Program.

Share the Meeting minutes and Design review comments and update the same to get started on Development.

Translate functional designs into technical specifications such as program flow diagrams.

Help team translate technical specifications into program code.

Ensure all applicable guidelines/methodologies are followed.

Ensure all applicable non-functional requirements like performance, maintainability, etc are met in the deliverables.

Develop JCL’s, PROC, Cobol Programs, DB2, VSAM, CICS, Easytreive Programs, Creating GDG files, Copybooks.

Perform design, code and testing reviews of the artifacts delivered by the team.

Understand the interconnectivity/dependency with both internal & external systems

Attend the change request meeting and providing inputs to the CRs pertaining to the project.

Use the technical and domain expertise related to banking industry particularly in Customer Communication Channels.

Establish and maintain relationship with client team members and business stakeholders.

Engage in re-engineering activities like proposing any existing process change.

Perform technical check out activities at the time of deployment.

Provide team members with a clear sense of direction, set objectives, coach / mentor and evaluate performance.

Participate in the client leadership calls to provide inputs related to the in scope applications.

Identify and analyze the root cause for the frequently occurring issues and provide the long term plan to prevent the future issues

Attend technical bridge calls provide solution to critical production issues

Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to issues management or project processes

Monitor all agreed SLA for deliverables are met or exceeded and take proactive actions to address issues

Involved in DR (Disaster Recovery Testing) to confirm the DR Capabilities of.

Establishing the infrastructure, connectivity and application environment at DR Center.

DR Testing involved criteria to perform integrated testing on Mainframe, Distributed Systems, information security, Branch Applications, ATM and Print capability.

Migrated EZT code to COBOL Program using IBM Utility.

Modified existing COBOL, DB2 and CICS programs and JCLs for performance improvement

Worked on SCM Migration from Endevour to COMPUWARE – ISPW product.

Migrated FTP to AXWAY Transmission for a large number of jobs.

Worked on new Mainframe Data Masking Project for the Enterprise Data masking for VSAM and DB2 databases for 50+ app codes.

Perform impact analysis and provide solutions to user’s change requests.

Enhancements of the existing online programs according to the client’s new requirements.

Preparation of requirement analysis documents.

Gathered the information on the data to be extracted from DB2.

Involved in activities like Design, Development, System Testing, and Implementation support.

Developed & Modified code primarily in COBOL, DB2, JCL

Modified existing programs and preparation of Unit test plans and unit test cases

Created unit test results and peer review of coding, unit test plans and unit test results.

Preparation of Specs based on requirement which leads modification of existing programs and writing of new programs.

Created test data to test the programs for unit testing.

Peer review of coding, unit test plans and unit test results.

Preparation of jobs for System, Integration and Production.

Code walk thru with the Business Team.

Tested programs in various Testing phases (Unit, System, Acceptance Testing)

Involved in the production implementation activities

Provided production support in the warranty period after the production implementation.

Supported User Acceptance testing.

Monitoring the Production jobs and Involved in quality activities.

Supporting 24x7 production support for the Mainframe Output Services Applications.

Analyzing the batch abends and fixing the abends with in SLA time.

Documented issues and batch abends in tracking tool