Sanjay Sampath
IT Team Lead
Cape Town
Summary
Results-oriented IT professional with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior analysts. Strong background in strategic planning and process improvement, dedicated to optimizing IT systems for enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead IT Analyst - Contractor
Accenture (National Treasury - BAS Project)
Johannesburg
03.2021 - Current
- Optimize IT processes and enhance system integration.
- Developed and implemented solutions aligned with national treasury objectives.
- Analyze production issues and to inform decision-making to improve operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior team members in problem solving and coding.
- Develop & test applications using COBOL/CICS/JCL/SQL/REXX on mainframe Z16, database DB2/VSAM
Team Leader
Accenture (Edcon - Vision Project)
02.2001 - 12.2020
- Led cross-functional teams to drive project objectives and enhance collaboration across departments.
- Developed strategic plans to optimize resource allocation and improve project delivery timelines.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and streamlined workflows.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project goals with organizational vision and client expectations.
- Analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
- Assisted with development & testing of applications in COBOL/CICS/JCL on mainframe VSAM.
Systems Analyst
Nedcor IT
Johannesburg
03.1990 - 01.2001
- Analyzed system requirements to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements across IT systems.
- Designed user interfaces, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs for optimal experience.
- Conducted training sessions for staff, fostering knowledge transfer and promoting best practices in systems usage.
- Developed applications in COBOL/CICS/JCL on Unisys V & A series mainframe including IBM systems, UNIX systems on the Nedbank General ledgers systems using DB2 and Oracle.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for system processes, facilitating easier onboarding and reference for team members.
- Managed system upgrades, coordinating testing phases to ensure minimal disruption during implementations.
Developer
Provincial Building Society
Durban
02.1986 - 02.1990
- Developed and maintained software applications in COBOL/JCL to improve user experience and streamline operations.
- Analyzed user feedback to refine application features, ensuring alignment with customer needs and expectations.
Education
Cobol Programming - Computer Programming
INTEC
04.2001 -
Senior Certificate - Metric (Grade12)
Northmead Secondary
04.2001 -
Skills
Data analysis
Performance optimization
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Task prioritization
Analytical thinking
Continuous improvement
Code debugging
Systems analysis
Technical analysis
Programming languages
Software development
System performance
Certification
APMG International Agile Project Management
Fishing
Most of my fishing happens on the Vaal Dam fishing for Carp or Barbel or spend a weekend in the Drakensberg doing fly fishing for trout on the banks of the Umzimkulu river.
Timeline
Lead IT Analyst - Contractor
Accenture (National Treasury - BAS Project)
03.2021 - Current
Cobol Programming - Computer Programming
INTEC
04.2001 -
Senior Certificate - Metric (Grade12)
Northmead Secondary
04.2001 -
Team Leader
Accenture (Edcon - Vision Project)
02.2001 - 12.2020
Systems Analyst
Nedcor IT
03.1990 - 01.2001
Developer
Provincial Building Society
02.1986 - 02.1990