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Vladimir Aks

@vladimiraks

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Accomplished IT professional with 21 years of experience.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

I am an accomplished IT professional with over 21 years of hands-on experience, specializing as a Senior Mainframe Developer and Analyst. My career has been marked by a strong technical foundation and a proven track record of delivering expertise across all areas of information technology. I have successfully led the analysis, development, and implementation of financial systems applications using a variety of technologies including COBOL, JCL, and DB2, ensuring scalable and reliable solutions for enterprise clients.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills, guiding teams and collaborating across functions to drive technology initiatives that streamline operations and enhance business performance. My extensive experience in IT Service Management processes, coupled with my ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, has equipped me to tackle complex system issues effectively. I am passionate about continuous learning and adapting to new challenges, which has allowed me to contribute significantly to the success of the projects I have been involved in.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Mainframe Analyst / Tester

LTI Mindtree / Northwestern Mutual

Sep 2024 - May 2025 (8 months)

Led and managed a team of test analysts, process owners, and SMEs, promoting a culture of continuous learning and accountability. Conducted functional, integration, system, and regression testing using JCL, COBOL, DB2, VSAM, and IMS DB.

COBOL JCL IMS DB Agile Waterfall Test Strategy Regression Testing

Senior Mainframe Architect / Lead

Tata Consultancy Services / Macy’s, Enact MI, KeyBank

Feb 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 7 months)

Led mainframe application development and configuration efforts to support enterprise-wide systems. Developed and maintained solutions using COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and batch processing tools.

COBOL CIC JCL Agile Scrum Systems Analysis SIT UAT Testing Problem Solving

Senior Mainframe Developer

M9 Solutions / IRS

Apr 2020 - Dec 2020 (8 months)

Developed JCL and SYNCSORT scripts from scratch to support batch processing and data manipulation, including JCLs for loading and unloading DB2 tables. Managed code and JCL promotions across multiple environments, including Production, using Endevor for version control and deployment.

JCL SYNCSORT COBOL Batch Processing Version Control Training System Stability

Senior Mainframe Developer

Kforce Inc. / IRS

May 2019 - Mar 2020 (10 months)

Provided middleware support for enterprise-level file transfer and data exchange projects, including Enterprise File Transfer Utility and Secure Data Transfer services. Delivered critical support for Connect:Direct in both Development and Production environments, including configuration, job scheduling, and problem resolution.

Tectia Enterprise File Transfer Utility (EFTU)Middleware Configuration Troubleshooting Compliance Cybersecurity

Mainframe Application Developer

First Data / Fiserv

Oct 2014 - May 2019 (4 years 7 months)

Developed and directed software system testing and validation procedures across multiple high-impact financial and enterprise projects. Led the COBOL 5.1 upgrade as both team leader and mentor, guiding junior developers and overseeing system-wide validation.

COBOL JCL Easytrieve REXX CA IDEAL CA Datacom CA 7 CA7

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Brooklyn College

Bachelor of Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science

Studied computer and information science, gaining foundational knowledge in various computing disciplines. Focused on theoretical and practical aspects relevant to the field.