Prakash Prasanna
No.899 Sri Rangadhama Rajarajeshwari Nagar BEML Layout 2nd stage Mysore - 570022
Mobile: 9008238624, Email: [email protected]
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
Programming
Languages
Application
Software
Software Tools
Database
Hardware
MVS/ESA, Windows NT, Windows 95 & 98, DOS
IBM Mainframes,COBOL,EZTRIEVE,SWIFT,Merva,Java,JSP,Servlets
CICS, JCL, Systematics(IM,ST), TSO/ISPF, ISPF / PDF, TSO and JES2
DITTO, FILE-AID, FILE-MANAGER, CA7,CHANGEMAN , ENDEAVOR,
XPEDITER, FOCUS
DB2, VSAM, IMS-DB, Oracle and SQL Server
IBM z/OS, IBM OS/390, IBM ES/9000, IBM 3090, IBM PC ,
Compatibles
Career Summary
SPI(Software Paradigms International), Mysore,India
Senior Software Engineer, Jul 2010 Present
Company Profile
SPI 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 Profile
Jobline 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 Profile
Established 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
Client
Duration
Technologies Used
Details
Responsibilities
Title
Client
Duration
Technologies Used
Details
Responsibilities
Cardact II (Macy's Credit Project)
Macy's
Ongoing
O/S: MVS/ESA
Languages: CICS, COBOL
Software: JCL
Databases: Datacom
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
balance, finance charge, APR date, unpaid buckets, memo payment
information, history, etc.
Analysis & creation of PBA(Protected Balance database)
Preparation of program spec & UTPs(Unit Test plans)
Discussions with the business users regarding PB
Mainframe to Java Remittance (RN) System Migration
DBS Bank
5 Months
O/S: MVS/ESA
Languages: CICS, COBOL, EZTRIEVE
Software: JCL
Databases: DB2
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.
Analysis of RN system which involved frequent with RN
system business.
Preparation of functional spec, program spec for RN system
functionality.
Title
Client
Duration
Technologies Used
Details
Responsibilities
Analysis of DB2 table to know the data being stored for
particular remittance functionality.
ST System Maintenance
Citigroup Pte Ltd
14 Months
O/S: MVS/ESA
Languages: CICS, COBOL, EZTRIEVE
Software: JCL
Tools: File-Manager, FILEAID, CHANGEMAN
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).
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
Annexure
Project Details
Title
Alltel System Maintanenace
Client
Duration
Technologies Used
Details
Responsibilities
Title
Client
Duration
Technologies Used
Details
Responsibilities
Title
Client
Duration
Technologies Used
Details
Scope International (SCB), Malaysia
13 Months
O/S: MVS/ESA
Languages: CICS, COBOL, EZTRIEVE
Software: JCL
Databases: VSAM
Tools: File-Manager, XPEDITOR for Batch and Online
The System maintenance of Alltel was very challenging as we were
involved in handling systems like ST, IMPACS & Banktrade
applications.
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.
BCB-SBB MERGER
Bumiputra Commerce Bank (BCB), Malaysia
10 Months
O/S: MVS/ESA
Languages: CICS ,COBOL, EZTRIEVE, Systematics
Hardware: IBM S/390
Software: JCL
Databases: VSAM
Application Software: ST (Savings & Time) ALLTEL APPLICATION
Tools: File-Manager, ICCF, CEDF, CEBR & Endeavor
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 Alltels Savings/Time application
and ST sub system.
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.
ST System Maintenance
RHB Bank, Malaysia
8 Months
O/S: VSE/ESA
Languages: COBOL, EZTRIEVE, Systematics
Hardware: ES- 9000
Software: JCL, CICS
Application Software: ALLTEL(ST & IM)
Databases: VSAM
Tools: DITTO, ICCF, CEDF,CEBR & Endeavor
The project involved maintenance of Saving & Time system where we
had to do modifications to screens & programs like ST29, STCSBA57
& STCSBR13.
Responsibilities
Title
Client
Duration
Technologies Used
Details
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.
RHB Delta Merger Project
RHB Bank, Malaysia
2 Months
O/S: VSE/ESA
Languages: COBOL, Systematics
Software: JCL, CICS
Application Software: ALLTEL(ST & IM)
Databases: VSAM
Tools: DITTO, ICCF, CEDF and CEBR
Project was to develop 8 reports according to the users request .The
reports were developed using Easytreive and Cobol and the backend
was VSAM.
Involved in system study and analysis
Preparation of program specification, coding
Unit testing, modules testing and integration testing
