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Bipin Peter

Lead Mainframe Developer
Ben Avon Complex,Sandton

Summary

Accomplished Lead Mainframe Developer with extensive expertise in payment systems. Expertise in COBOL, IMS, and DB2 systems, with a strong track record of mentoring teams and optimizing workflows. Proven ability in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration, consistently ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lead Mainframe Developer

Tata Consultancy Services(ABSA)
Johannesburg
08.2016 - Current
  • Lead Mainframe developer in Domestic High Volume Low Value Payments Engine application (EPS & Distribution)
  • Domain knowledge in EFT , RTC, Cashsend, AVS Batch & AVS-R
  • Coordinated successful application deployments through meticulous planning and diligent execution of testing protocols.
  • Developed robust mainframe applications for seamless integration with other systems, resulting in improved workflows.
  • Mentored junior developers in mainframe programming best practices to enhance their skills and support professional growth.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions within established deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction.

Senior Mainframe Developer

Tata Consultancy Services(SBSA)
Johannesburg
09.2015 - 07.2016
  • Worked as Senior Mainframe developer in Retail Forex System.Performing Cross-Border Foreign Transactions is very high demanding requirement of end users. Standard Bank facilitates these transactions for Individuals only from RFS.
    Henceforth TTO (Outward Tele Transmission)transaction can be performed through Mobile for South African Residents.
  • Monitored code and overall application to drive seamless performance.
  • Designed and developed robust COBOL programs, resulting in improved operational productivity.
  • Developed and executed complex system test plans to support quality.
  • Troubleshot business logic and performance issues in existing mainframe applications.

PMO & Development Management

Tata Consultancy Services(Nedbank)
Cohin
04.2014 - 08.2015
  • Managing development team for Mainframe to MDM migration business logic mapping activities
  • Guidance to MFC IM management offshore team.
  • Providing guidance to juniors to upgrade their skills in to next level
  • Preparing Operational reports Weekly and Monthly Governance Decks and other operational presentations
  • Handling all Billing related works for project which includes preparation of Cost
  • Preparation of Budget P & L Project Invoice and maintaining and validating all Project expenses
  • Preparing Project status report, Project Management report and other reports on monthly basis.
  • Preparing all internal report which needs to be send to senior management on Daily or Weekly and Monthly basis.

Technical Lead

Tata Consultancy Services(American Express)
Cochin
07.2010 - 03.2014
  • Mentored junior developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and career growth opportunities.
  • Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
  • Implemented continuous integration and deployment strategies for faster release cycles and improved application reliability.
  • Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.
  • Analyses in Re-Engineering aspects ,Reduce Amex cost and provide value add to team
  • Analyses business requirements
  • Preparing estimation sheet and weekly status reports
  • Design Components and prepare documents for same
  • Implementation and post implementation support.

Technical Lead

Capgemini (First Data Corporation)
Pune
02.2008 - 06.2010
  • Maintenance of various credit card service functionalities like authorization, transaction process etc.
  • Utilize in-depth knowledge of Technical experience in Mainframes to deliver solutions.
  • Mentored junior developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and career growth opportunities.
  • Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
  • Implemented continuous integration and deployment strategies for faster release cycles and improved application reliability.
  • Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.

Mainframe Developer

Capgemini(HSBC)
Pune
06.2006 - 01.2008
  • Closely associated with support and maintenance kind of activities other than working in development project. Involved as primary support person in
    the production batch cycle. Coordinated with clients directly during test region batch cycle support
  • Designed and developed robust COBOL programs, resulting in improved operational productivity.
  • Monitored code and overall application to drive seamless performance.
  • Developed and executed complex system test plans to support quality.
  • Troubleshot business logic and performance issues in existing mainframe applications.
  • Ensured data integrity through implementation of rigorous testing procedures and validation techniques.
  • Streamlined processes for improved performance with thorough code reviews and debugging efforts.
  • Partnered with technical leaders to align solutions with strategy and standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Maintenance & Electronics

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam, India
04.2004 - 04.2006

Skills

COBOL

JCL

VSAM File Handling

DB2 Database Management

IMS

REXX

DFSORT

Easytrieve

Fileaid

ISPF

SPUFI

TWS

CA-7

Control-M

Changeman

Endevor

VC4U

ISPW

Certification

IBM Certified Database Associate - DB2 9 Fundamentals Certification

Timeline

Lead Mainframe Developer

Tata Consultancy Services(ABSA)
08.2016 - Current

Senior Mainframe Developer

Tata Consultancy Services(SBSA)
09.2015 - 07.2016

PMO & Development Management

Tata Consultancy Services(Nedbank)
04.2014 - 08.2015

IBM Certified Application Developer - DB2 9.7 Certification

07-2013

IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 10 DBA for z/OS Certification

07-2013

IBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 10 for z/OS Certification

06-2013

Technical Lead

Tata Consultancy Services(American Express)
07.2010 - 03.2014

IBM Certified Database Associate - DB2 9 Fundamentals Certification

07-2010

Technical Lead

Capgemini (First Data Corporation)
02.2008 - 06.2010

Mainframe Developer

Capgemini(HSBC)
06.2006 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Computer Maintenance & Electronics

Mahatma Gandhi University
04.2004 - 04.2006
Bipin PeterLead Mainframe Developer