Abhijit Chandra
Frankfurt am Main
Summary
Over 13 years of hands-on experience as a Mainframe Developer, with a focus on COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM. Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement mainframe applications. Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of resolving complex technical issues quickly and efficiently. In-depth knowledge of mainframe architecture, performance optimization, and best practices. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective team coordination and client interactions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Lead
Tata Consultancy Services Gmbh
05.2022 - Current
- Lead mainframe development efforts for onshore projects, collaborating closely with onshore and offshore teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget
- Architect, design, and develop mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and other relevant technologies
- Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior developers, fostering their growth and ensuring code quality
- Perform code reviews and quality assurance to maintain coding standards and application reliability
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Proactively identify and resolve complex production issues to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity
- Create and maintain documentation for mainframe applications, processes, and best practices.
Senior Developer/Business Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2020 - 01.2022
- As a functional analyst, creating the Detailed/Simplified Software Requirements Documents as per project Requirement Document and Client meetings
- As a Team Leader, coordinating the activities related of Development, SIT Testing Implementation, Administration and Support of different large scale banking projects
- Creating new COBOL modules and enhancing the existing modules as a developer along with creating LLD document for various projects
- Supporting in the Test case design and Test data set-up for SIT/UAT testing
- Setting-up of the production jobs for the related projects during releases
- Estimate the requirements & Budget, plan the Resources and monitor the progress of estimates.
SME/ Senior Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2014 - 07.2020
- Working with business-side clients/end users to produce clear sets of requirements which enable the business to realize their required benefits
- Overseeing the delivery of pragmatic business and operational design solutions which maximize benefits while achieving the desired business outcomes
- Serving as a liaison between the development, interfaces and business entities/stakeholders in designing and implementing functionalities
- Coordinating with QA team and performing necessary testing and validation
- Involving end users and others as appropriate to ensure confidence in the outputs
- Training end users as per requirement, these users are at varying levels in the organization, sometimes more senior than my current role
- Collaborating in the planning of new product decisions and enhancements to existing applications.
L2-L3 Support executive
Tata Consulatncy Services
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Provided remote software services to correct reported issue.
- Translated technical terminology for clients to communicate through ticket system.
- Tracked inbound support tickets to provide clear resolutions to customers.
- Maintained composure when faced with difficult customer situations.
- Captured customer feedback to communicate to superiors for ongoing improvement.
- Coordinated priority of support work based on client and business needs.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Collaborated with other teams to identify and resolve customer issues quickly and professionally.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Developed and implemented procedures for responding to customer inquiries and resolving technical issues.
Education
Bachelors of Engineering -
Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal, Karnataka07.2009
Skills
- Git
- Python
- SQL
- CICS
- Cobol
- VSAM
- DB2
- JCL
- Design Development
Personal Information
Title: Mainframe Developer
Timeline
Technical Lead
Tata Consultancy Services Gmbh
05.2022 - Current
Senior Developer/Business Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2020 - 01.2022
SME/ Senior Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2014 - 07.2020
L2-L3 Support executive
Tata Consulatncy Services
01.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelors of Engineering -
Manipal Institute of Technology
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