nila nila
@nilanila
Experienced Mainframe professional with a strong Agile background.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Mainframe professional with over 12 years of expertise in JCL, COBOL, CICS, and VSAM. My career has been marked by a commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget, utilizing Agile methodologies to enhance team collaboration and efficiency. I hold certifications as a Scrum Master and AWS Cloud Practitioner, which complement my technical skills and enable me to adapt to evolving technology landscapes.
Throughout my career, I have successfully contributed to various projects, including my recent role at HCL Technologies, where I served as a Senior Tester for the Aegon Insurance project. My responsibilities included preparing test plans, conducting system testing, and providing support in UAT environments. I have also worked extensively in production support, demonstrating my ability to analyze and resolve high-priority incidents effectively.
My experience spans multiple organizations, including DXC Technologies and Cognizant Technology Solutions, where I honed my skills in requirement gathering, coding, and testing. I pride myself on my strong communication skills and my ability to educate team members on Scrum methodologies, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Tester
HCL Technologies
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Responsible for enhancing existing systems by working on Jira epics, stories, and tasks, and preparing comprehensive test plans and test cases. Provided critical test support in UAT environments for system and regression testing, and resolved high-priority production incidents.
Programmer
DXC Technologies
Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Managed the enhancement of existing systems, including effort estimation, schedule planning, and detailed design. Led code development, review, and testing, ensuring timely delivery and production support by resolving incidents and implementing permanent fixes.
Programmer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Sep 2010 - Present (14 years 10 months)
Managed CICS screen setup and transaction validation, and handled JCL components for scheduling and production moves. Provided technical and systems support, including analysis, design, coding, and various levels of testing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IFET College of Engineering, Villupuram
B.E (ECE), Electronics and Communication Engineering
Grade: 81%
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Achieved a strong academic performance with 81% in the final year.
Sacred Heart Convent Higher Secondary School
Higher Secondary, General Studies
Grade: 94%
Completed Higher Secondary education with a strong academic record. Achieved 94% in the final examinations.
Sacred Heart Convent Higher Secondary School
S.S.L.C., General Studies
Grade: 92%
Completed S.S.L.C. education with a strong academic record. Achieved 92% in the final examinations.
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