Mainframe Architect | Legacy Modernization Specialist Professional Summary A highly skilled Software Engineer with 12 years of experience in IBM Mainframe development and modernization. Adept in delivering innovative solutions across industries, including car rental and banking domains. Beyond his technical expertise, Shashank is also a mentor and advocate for Mainframe technologies. As a tutor and speaker, he actively hosts events, provides mentorship, and offers guidance to aspiring professionals in choosing the right career path in technology. Core Competencies Legacy Modernization & Migration Application Development & Maintenance Agile & Waterfall Methodologies Domain Expertise TTH (Rental & Reservation): Extensive experience with a leading car rental client. Banking Sector: Specialized in card application systems. Product Development Technical Proficiency Programming Skills: IBM Mainframe Assembler, HLASM, COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS/DB, IDMS/DB, SYNCSORT DMX, DYL280, C , Core Java etc. Modernization Projects: COBOL upgrades, Assembler-to-C/COBOL conversion, COBOL-to-Syncsort DMX migration Tools Expertise Development & Testing Tools: File-Aid, Abend-Aid, Endevor, Kehiko, SDSF, Xpediter, Zowe, Vscode, IDz Database Tools: CA FileAid for DB2, SPUFI, QMF Change Management: ServiceNow, IBM Maximo Professional Strengths Shashank combines his deep technical skills with a passion for knowledge sharing, empowering the next generation of IT professionals through strategic mentorship, event hosting, and career guidance.