Prakash PrasannaNo.899 Sri Rangadhama Rajarajeshwari Nagar BEML Layout 2nd stage Mysore - 570022Mobile: 9008238624, Email: rememberprakash@gmail.com A sincere and competent IT professional, with an experience of over 9 years in analysis, design,

development, testing, debugging, production support and implementation of IBM Mainframe Applications(Cobol,CICS,VSAM,DB2,JCL), seeking a challenging senior level assignment

with a reputed organization. 

Domain Knowledge: Banking Systems like Core banking, Credit cards, Remittance, Trade Finance, Consumer Banking etc and Banking package like Alltel.

  International Exposure: Over 4+ years in Singapore and Malaysia.

  Soft Skills: Sound Functional Knowledge ~ Decision Making Ability ~ Analytical Thinking

and Methodological Approach, Good Interpersonal and Communication Skills

  Profile at a Glance

  Expertise in analyzing client requirement, designing and development of various software

applications. Adept at enhancing / modifying existing systems to meet the ever increasing demand of

higher performance and turn around times, added functionality, expandability, and improved user productivity.

Thorough subject knowledge, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with an ability to perform in a challenging environment.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, team building skills and an ability to interact with people from all levels of business.

 Technical Skills Operating Systems MVS/ESA, Windows NT, Windows 95 & 98, DOSProgramming Languages

IBM Mainframes,COBOL,EZTRIEVE,SWIFT,Merva,Java,JSP,Servlets

Application Software

CICS, JCL, Systematics(IM,ST), TSO/ISPF, ISPF / PDF, TSO and JES2

Software Tools DITTO, FILE-AID, FILE-MANAGER, CA7,CHANGEMAN , ENDEAVOR, XPEDITER, FOCUS

Database DB2, VSAM, IMS-DB, Oracle and SQL ServerHardware IBM z/OS, IBM OS/390, IBM ES/9000, IBM 3090, IBM PC ,

Compatibles                                          

 

Career Summary 

SPI(Software Paradigms International), Mysore,IndiaSenior Software Engineer, Jul 2010 – Present

Company ProfileSPI business is retail. Leveraging decades of experience in this dynamic industry, it builds and implement the IT solutions that fit there clients' unique needs and solve their business challenges. Job Profile

Analyzed business requirements, converted the business requirements to functional solutions.

Identified the impacted programs/new programs and created program specifications. Responsible for development and testing by preparation of test cases and test results.

 Jobline Resources Pte Ltd, Singapore

Mainframe System Analyst for DBS Bank, Jul 2009 - Jan 2010 

Company ProfileJobline Consultancy is a boutique human resource company with track record since 1990, providing customized HR solutions for corporate clients Job Profile

Responsible for detailed analysis and documentation of existing Remittance systems. Reverse engineering to analyze mainframe programs and come up with business logic. Writing program specs & functional specs.

 A-IT Software Services, Singapore

Mainframe System Analyst in CITI Bank, Jun 2008 – Jul 2009 Company ProfileEstablished in Singapore in 1991, the company provides IT services and solutions mainly to the banking, finance and credit cards industry. Job Profile

Analyzed business requirements, converted the business requirements to functional solutions.

Identified the impacted programs/new programs and created program specifications. Responsible for development and testing by preparation of test cases and test results. SIT, UAT and production support.

 Tentacle Technologies, Malaysia

Mainframe Analyst Programmer, Scope International, a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), May 2007 – Jun 2008

Team Member, EDS (Electronic Data Systems), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 2006 – Apr 2007

Team Member, RHB Bank,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct 2005 – July 2006 Company Profile

Tentacle Technologies is a young, knowledge driven Software Company offering superior Information Technology services for its global customers. Tentacle Technologies is a global Solutions Specialist with a dedicated focus on the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance vertical. Our core competency lies in Complete Business Solutions and Technical Consulting Resources, both industry and technology specific. Job Profile

Involved in system study and analysis. Preparation of program specification, coding. Unit testing, modules testing and integration testing.

Select Projects Title Cardact II (Macy's Credit Project)Client Macy'sDuration OngoingTechnologies Used O/S: MVS/ESA

Languages: CICS, COBOLSoftware: JCLDatabases: Datacom

Details The project involved creation of 2 major databases PBA(Protected Balance DB) & ADB(Average Daily balance DB). Multiple Protected balances will be carried by account type on accounts.  Other fields on the record carry the details for the Protected Balance, including bal-ance, finance charge, APR date, unpaid buckets, memo payment in-formation, history, etc. 

Responsibilities Analysis & creation of PBA(Protected Balance database) Preparation of program spec & UTP’s(Unit Test plans) Discussions with the business users regarding PB

 Title Mainframe to Java Remittance (RN) System MigrationClient DBS BankDuration 5 MonthsTechnologies Used O/S: MVS/ESA

Languages: CICS, COBOL, EZTRIEVESoftware: JCLDatabases: DB2

Details Project involved reverse engineering to analyze mainframe programs which drive the functionality. The functionalities migrated from mainframe to java were: Cashier Order,   Outward Demand Draft,  Outward Telegraphic Transfer, Inward Telegraphic Transfer, Standing Order, MAS Payment, Account Transfer, Clean Bill Collection,  Clean Bills Purchased.

Responsibilities Analysis of RN system which involved frequent with RN system business.

Preparation of functional spec, program spec for RN system functionality.

Analysis of DB2 table to know the data being stored for particular remittance functionality.

Title ST System Maintenance Client Citigroup Pte LtdDuration 14 MonthsTechnologies Used O/S: MVS/ESA

Languages: CICS, COBOL, EZTRIEVESoftware: JCLTools: File-Manager, FILEAID, CHANGEMAN

Details The project involved maintenance of Saving & Time system where we had to do modifications to screens & programs like STSR3110, ST77 (control transaction), ST73 (Standalone Service Charge).

Responsibilities Involved in system study and analysis Preparation of program specification, coding, test cases and

test results Unit testing, module testing and integration testing of ST

application. 

Please refer Annexure at the end for other project details. Education 

Pursuing M.B.A (Project Management),University of Southern Queensland(USQ) MFAD (Masters Diploma in Mainframe Development),SI Inst of emerging

technologies, Singapore(2005) BCA(Bachelors of Computer Application),MaduraiKamarajUniversity, 2004 GNIIT (Graduate in Software Engineering), National Institute of Information Technology

 Personal Details 

Date of Birth:11th Feb 1984 Languages Known:English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil Nationality: Indian Passport No: E4967134 Singapore Immigration Status: Permanent Resident NRIC: S8481086Z

   

AnnexureProject Details

  Title Alltel System MaintanenaceClient Scope International (SCB), MalaysiaDuration 13 MonthsTechnologies Used O/S: MVS/ESA

Languages: CICS, COBOL, EZTRIEVESoftware: JCL

Databases: VSAMTools: File-Manager, XPEDITOR for Batch and Online

Details The System maintenance of Alltel was very challenging as we were involved in handling systems like ST, IMPACS & Banktrade applications.

Responsibilities Analyzed IMPACS core programs IM30 & IM31. Preparation of program specification, coding, test cases and

test results Made changes to conversion programs like ST80 & ST85 Was involved in training of ST system.

 Title BCB-SBB MERGERClient Bumiputra Commerce Bank (BCB), MalaysiaDuration 10 MonthsTechnologies Used O/S: MVS/ESA

Languages: CICS ,COBOL, EZTRIEVE, SystematicsHardware: IBM S/390Software: JCLDatabases: VSAMApplication Software: ST (Savings & Time) ALLTEL APPLICATIONTools: File-Manager, ICCF, CEDF, CEBR & Endeavor

Details In the merger of BCB (Bumiputra Commerce Bank) and SBB (Southern Bank Berhad), BCB had inherited two systems which provided similar functions and features in servicing deposit and loan accounts. The bank had decided to adopt the ALLTEL system as the target system and migrated the SBB M&I system into it. The scope of this deliverable was to cover the conversion programs & JCL for the automated conversion process of Alltel’s Savings/Time application and ST sub system.

Responsibilities Involved in system study and analysis of SBB M&I system Preparation of program specification, coding, test cases and

test results Unit testing, module testing and integration testing of sty

application with other applications. Title ST System MaintenanceClient RHB Bank, MalaysiaDuration 8 MonthsTechnologies Used O/S: VSE/ESA

Languages: COBOL, EZTRIEVE, SystematicsHardware: ES- 9000Software: JCL, CICSApplication Software: ALLTEL(ST & IM)Databases: VSAM Tools: DITTO, ICCF, CEDF,CEBR & Endeavor

Details The project involved maintenance of Saving & Time system where we had to do modifications to screens & programs like ST29, STCSBA57 & STCSBR13.

Responsibilities Involved in system study and analysis Preparation of program specification, coding, test cases and

test results Unit testing, module testing and integration testing of ST

application. 

Title RHB Delta Merger ProjectClient RHB Bank, MalaysiaDuration 2 MonthsTechnologies Used O/S: VSE/ESA

Languages: COBOL, SystematicsSoftware: JCL, CICSApplication Software: ALLTEL(ST & IM)Databases: VSAM Tools: DITTO, ICCF, CEDF and CEBR

Details Project was to develop 8 reports according to the users request .The reports were developed using Easytreive and Cobol and the backend was VSAM.

Responsibilities Involved in system study and analysis Preparation of program specification, coding Unit testing, modules testing and integration testing