Chandrashekar G.

Experience

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  Xerox

  Jan 2004 - Sept 2005

  Prod Analyst

  In this role, I wrote and updated operational and support project information/ instructions, maintaining the currency of the production systems across all LPARS. . I oversaw daily shift activities and completed validation of JCL scripts, performing IPLs and fixing errors. During this time, I developed a deep knowledge of batch job monitoring and scheduling; including flavours of Unix ,and windows monitoring.

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  ANZ Bank

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Technical Consultant

  As a technical consultant, I performed analysis and timely escalation of alerts and failures. I created CA7 schedules for mainframe batches used for various critical applications. I carried out force complete, job force starting, on hold, off hold, on ice, and the restarting of a job to trigger the scheduling. I analysed job failure and escalated to application with proper investigation updates. In this roles, I utilized basic knowledge of Tivoli Netcool, iXP, iDASH, BMC Control M, CA7/ CA11 and Maximo. I also gained valuable experience with Unix command, windows batch, SQL Server, and Oracle Database for scheduling jobs. Weniger anzeigen

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  AXA Technologies

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

  Mainframe Specialist

  As a Mainframe Specialist was involved working for AXA financial services in their Mainframe Batch processing centre. Developed good amount of experience in IPL'ing the systems on a periodic manner for scheduled maintenance of the production systems.

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  Mahindra Satyam - Computer Services Limited

  Apr 2007 - Jan 2009

  Project Lead - Infrastructure Management Services

  As a project lead - systems analyst, I created and installed components for complex projects and defined technology standards to meet project milestones. I led the design of components for mainframe batch scheduling and the operability for successful integration. I proposed recommendations to ICT Technical Design Authority for the integration of new or altered components to enable the ‘fit for production’ decision. I also monitored the performance of ICT technical components to fulfil the service level agreement. I utilized my TSO, JCL, and scheduling skills to schedule batches in CA7 scheduler, ensuring that batch jobs and streams were built for application scheduling suite. I coordinated with application development teams to set clear priorities between IT system programmers, maintenance, and operations. Additionally, I resolved the root cause of component problems, preventing reoccurrences.My contributions in this role include the following:● Improved efficiency and quality through implementation of Quality Initiative Programs.● Operated as CI manager to introduce Lean concepts, improving productivity and reducing manpower needs.● Introduced time and motion of Lean, to assess true utilization of team, providing a yield of six resources to other project accounts without impacting SLAs.● Utilized Lean concepts to implement segmentation, improving quality of 24X7 shift delivery.● Streamlined batch runs for critical applications to reduce run time. Weniger anzeigen

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  Royal Bank of Scotland Business

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2018

  Head - Mainframe Middleware (India)

  In this role, I delivered IT project management solutions based on Prince 2 and Agile methodology practices that focus on the people, process, technology, and ICT perspective of creating business solutions within the IT infrastructure. I've operated by ITSM best practices and P3M methods from analysis, architecture and design, planning, implementation, and support. My responsibilities were management of control analysis, recording tasks with prioritization, mitigating actions, and deliver results to achieve business objectives. I firmly managed project resources through proactive organization and forecasting, establishing the scope and budget of IT projects/ programs where appropriate. I consistently maintained knowledge of business unit capability.My contributions in this role and in various other roles in my tenure include the following:● Ensured smooth transition of mainframe & middleware platform roles across geographies● Facilitated adequate savings in rebalancing for the Bank.● Leveraged various mainframe - DEVOPS and Agile methods to reduced headcount costs. ● Delivered seamless transition & transformation of IT infrastructure and project management processes.● Took swift action on payment applications on governance to eliminate infrastructure risks. ● Planned and supervised implementation of systems and business components into an operational environment Weniger anzeigen

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  Cubic Transportation Systems

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

  Manager - Projects Operational IT

  Cubic Transportation Systems Australia is a leading integrator of information and payment technology / services for intelligent travel solutions.

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  Westpac

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2018

  Senior Manager

  Engaged in the Middleware Services Transition project under Agilus Program and liaise with the incumbent vendors and internal teams delivering Middleware Support & Project functions transition to the strategic partner of the Bank.

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  SAS

  Aug 2022 - now

  Implementation Manager

  Specialize in the implementation of SAS Cloud - Programs and Projects whilst optimizing the delivery process that enables Customers to realize benefits with SAS Cloud analytics service offerings.