KARTHIK BIMANPELLY

Mainframe -Microfocus Cobol Developer

+91-9121956004 Summary

[email protected] Dedicated and results-oriented Mainframe Developer with 3+ Years of

progressive experience in Business Analysis, Design, Development,
https://www.linkedin.com/i Maintenance, Production Support, Coding, Testing, Documentation, Quality
n/karthik-bimanpelly- Assurance, and Implementation on IBM Mainframe platform. Proficient in
982521151/ MICROFOCUS COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and various IBM utilities, with a
proven track record of successfully delivering projects. Skilled in
Nizamabad. programming languages like: COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM. Experienced in
conducting thorough analysis, developing, and modifying COBOL programs,
and providing ongoing support for critical financial reporting systems. Adept
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS at mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative work
environment.

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills Language: Microfocus COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM.

Database: DB2, SQL
Team Leadership Platforms: Microfocus Cobol, Linux, Windows.

Methodology: Agile
Constant Learner
Schedulers: TWS
Versioning tools: Git-Hub.
Strong Communication
Debug tools: Microfocus Debugger
Plan tools: ServiceNow
LANGUAGES Extra Tools: MFED (Enterprise Developer), MFES(ESCWA),
Putty, WinSCP, Data-file tool, Git-Hub, File-
English Manager.
Other skills: Linux, Azure, Manual Testing, MS-Excel, Shell
Telugu Scripting.
Domain: Financial, Banking and Insurance.

HOBBIES

Cricket

Movies
Education

Travelling JNTUH College of Engineering, Electrical, Manthani

Bachelor of Technology, Score - 6.5, July 2017 – Nov 2021

Narayana Junior College, Hyderabad

Higher Secondary, Score – 95.3%, June 2015 – Apr 2017

Vijay High School, Nizamabad

High School, Score – 9.0 CGPA, June 2014 – Apr 2015
 With 3+ years of IT experience, I specialize in the development, support, and maintenance of
Mainframes and Legacy systems within the realm of IBM Mainframes Technologies. My core
competencies include:

 Development: Proficient in writing and enhancing Mainframe applications, ensuring robust

functionality and adherence to best practices.
 Skilled at troubleshooting and resolving issues, providing timely assistance to end-users, fixing
production abends, monitoring batch application jobs, ensuring system stability, and performing
root cause analysis.
 Maintenance: Experienced in maintaining and optimizing existing Mainframe applications,
ensuring smooth operations, and minimizing downtime.

1. Engineer Software || Voya India

Client – Voya Financial | Team – Vantage (RS-PS) | Mainframe Microfocus Developer
Voya India/ Bangalore/Oct 2023 – Present

 Conducted thorough analysis and formulated System Design Specifications. Developed mission-
critical programs necessitating frequent business interaction. Generated COBOL/JCL code for
essential financial reporting systems.
 Ensured flaw less implementation of designed and tested applications.
 Adapted and optimized existing JCLs, and analyzed and modified COBOL programs as per
requirements, including VSAM files.
 Prepared comprehensive High-Level and Low-Level design documents and executed coding and
development of COBOL DB2 programs.
 Enhanced COBOL programs through coding and testing, facilitating smooth implementation
into the production environment.
 Mentored entry-level programmers, offering guidance in analysis, program.
 Led the setup of a new development environment, configuring parameters to match production
specifications. Successfully transferred and compiled critical COBOL code and copybooks,
managing generated IDY and GNT files to ensure a smooth transition to the TEST environment.
 Executed comprehensive manual testing across all application jobs during the migration from
on premises to MS Azure Cloud. Ensured successful application rehosting through rigorous
validation.
 Responsible for running release cycles for producer’s service (vantage application) for
applications like DCS-DSS, DCS-AMS & DSS14 facilitating smooth implementation into the
production environment.
 Skillfully configured and monitored Enterprise Server regions, executing start/stop operations
using CONTROL-M.
 Conducted comprehensive unit, system, integration, user acceptance, and regression testing to
ensure software reliability.
 2. Associate Engineer || Voya India
Client – Voya Financial | Team – Vantage (RS-PS) | Mainframe Developer | Microfocus - Rehosting
Voya India/ Bangalore/Oct 2022 – Oct 2023

In 2022, we upgraded all our Microfocus applications from on-premises to Azure along with version
upgrade [Microfocus Enterprise server edition version 6.0 (VERSION: 1.13.05) --> Microfocus Enterprise
Server 7.0 (VERSION: 1.27.52)] and I was part of the analysis, creation of project for each application
program testing and analysis. Handled cutover and hyper-care activities, now the application is stable,
and everything is working as expected.

 Proficiently managing and addressing job failures in development promptly to ensure minimal
downtime and optimal operational efficiency.
 Performing root cause analysis and permanent resolution using Problem management.
 Proficient in comprehending functional specifications and analyzing end-to-end business
processes.
 Accountable for ensuring the seamless execution of business workflows.
 Expertly resolving issues occurring in the flow between applications, ensuring a smooth and
efficient data exchange across the entire system landscape.
 Diligently ensure timely response and resolution of problem tickets, strictly adhering to severity
level benchmarks. Achieve a consistent 100% efficiency rate with customer satisfaction as the
foremost priority.
 Conducted comprehensive Functional Unit Testing for implemented enhancements, offering
timely resolutions to identified issues, and meticulously documented the test results for
reference and analysis.
 Delivering on-call support and promptly addressing critical issues in alignment with business
requirements, ensuring continuous operational stability.
 Conducted monthly patching activities for both Production and Non-Production environments,
including rigorous testing and validation of data on Micro Focus servers to ensure system
integrity and security compliance.
 End user queries and effective handling.
 Setup of new jobs within the Control-M environment, ensuring effective configuration and
seamless integration for optimal job execution.
 Create, test, and maintain integration solutions, aligning with specific business needs.
 Document code, aligning with user and system requirements, maintaining clear and
concise technical specifications.
 Contribute to, or craft, estimations, and specifications for business systems solutions.
 Support incident resolution in partnership with the support team, managing reverse
demand activities.
 Foster relationships with clients, team members, and senior management, ensuring a
customer-centric approach to problem-solving and solution development.
 Maintain rigorous oversight of workload and progress, emphasizing urgency in task
completion and defect resolution.
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3. Trainee Software || Voya India
Client – Voya Financial | Team – CERS (RS-ADMIN) |Mainframe Developer
Voya India/ Bangalore/Nov 2021 – Oct 2022

 Managed all phases of the project life cycle, adhering to the Waterfall methodology, from high-
level design to system/integration testing within the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
Produced High-level and Low Technical Design Documentation based on Business design
specifications provided by Business system analysts.
 Collaborated closely with functional and technical project leads, subject matter experts (SMEs),
and other business units to analyze and interpret business requirements.
 Created and modified Linux Jobs analyzed and updated existing COBOL programs to meet
evolving requirements, and managed VSAM files.
 Developed COBOL/DB2 programs for critical financial reporting systems, ensuring accuracy and
efficiency in processing.
 Implemented new programs in the billing system using a suite of technologies including COBOL,
VSAM and Utilized Control-M Scheduler for job scheduling and execution.
 Facilitated software code migrations to System Test and User Acceptance Test environments,
meticulously analyzing existing code for optimization opportunities.
 Engaged in Requirement Analysis, Design, Coding, Unit Testing, and provided support for
Integration Testing, QA Testing, and UAT.
 Demonstrated a deep understanding of business processes and requirements, ensuring project
management aligned with client-specific standards and guidelines.
 Directed program specifications, analysis, coding, and testing of DB2 components, overseeing
production support for these systems.

Support Related Small Enhancements:

 Participated in Year-End activities for all applications, ensuring smooth transitions and
compliance.

Achievements:

 Received an “THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!” for outstanding performance, service, and
dedication of the month of DEC 2023.

 Received an “HIGH FIVE” for outstanding performance, service, and dedication of the month of
JULY 2022.

 Multiple Client appreciations for resolving critical issue within SLA and keeping business/
customer aware with proactive communication.