About me

With over 20+ years of experience in mainframe applications development and modernization, I combine deep technical expertise with strategic business insight to drive digital transformation. My passion lies in seamlessly migrating and optimizing on-premise mainframe workloads, helping organizations transition to modern platforms. I have successfully led onshore and offshore teams, delivering modernization solutions across industries such as Healthcare, Banking, Financial Services, and Capital Markets in both the UK and the USA.

As a PMP-certified professional, I excel at managing complex projects, ensuring smooth transitions while enhancing performance and scalability. Beyond mainframe optimization, I explore cloud-native development, AI-driven automation, and emerging technologies to future-proof enterprise applications. My goal is to bridge legacy systems with modern innovations, enabling businesses to stay agile, efficient, and competitive. Let’s connect and explore how we can drive transformation together!

What i'm doing

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    IT Solutions Evaluation and Integration

    Assess and incorporate new IT solutions and vendors into the product, service portfolio.

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    Architecture and Data Solutions

    Design high-level architecture and data solutions for data-centric projects.

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    Technical Expertise and Guidance

    Provide expertise in technologies like Web Services, Mainframe, SQL Server ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure and services.

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    Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

    Experimenting with LLM, TimeSeries, Computer Vision. Building projects to gain hands-on expertise working on AWS, Google Cloud Platform.

Testimonials

  • Dennis Girrbach

    Dennis Girrbach

    I had the pleasure of working with Kiran on a couple of projects. He's very dedicated, versatile, and efficient. He has great skills as a developer and also as a business analyst. He's organized and diligent. Really sweats the details. I'd be happy to work with him again.

  • Naveen Kumarasamy

    Naveen Kumarasamy

    Kiran and I worked together at BCBS of Michigan for about 2 years. He is dedicated and willing to take up challenges at any given point. He has experience working in various roles Developer, Business Analyst, and Solution Architect. He would be a great asset to any team he would be part of.

  • Venkataramana Mutyala

    Venkataramana Mutyala

    I had the pleasure of working with Kiran as a Solutions Architect and it was a truly outstanding experience. Kiran consistently exceeded expectations and delivered exceptional results. He has a remarkable ability to translate complex business requirements into tangible data requirements through collaboration with both business and technical subject matter experts. Kiran developed quality high-level architecture and ensured alignment with the enterprise informatics strategy. His in-depth knowledge of a wide range of existing and emerging technologies made him a valuable resource for the team. I highly recommend Kiran and he will be a valuable asset to any team."

  • Kalyana Boddupalli

    Kalyana Boddupalli

    Kiran and I were part of the same group supporting projects of wealth management portfolio for Bank of America. Kiran always had the big picture in mind and provided wholistic solutions that involved cross technical platforms. His approach towards the long term sustainability and scalability of a IT solution is worth mentioning. Many projects that he had to support were highly time sensitive and demanding yet his efforts made them very successful. His ability to quickly adopt to new systems and learning new skills time and again has been his great strength.

  • Narendra Tamhankar

    Narendra Tamhankar

    I worked with Kiran for GE in UK as TCS consultants and he was really a thorough professional to work with. He is a quick learner and a team player. His technical acumen, clear communication and responsible attitude were the assets for the team. In a matter of days he understood the application landscape and contributed immensely to the quality of deliverables. I am sure wherever he goes, would shine and would make a difference!.

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Experience

  1. IT Solutions Architect

    2023 — Present

    Evaluated and integrated new IT solutions and vendors into the service portfolio. Designed high-level architecture and data solutions aligned with business and informatics strategy. Provided technical expertise in Web Services, Mainframe, SQL Server, DataStage, and .NET. Continuously assessed and improved architecture, identified weaknesses, and proposed enhancements to maintain competitiveness in the healthcare payer industry.

  2. IT Specialist

    2022 — 2023

    Provided technical support to development and testing teams while integrating new solutions and vendors into the product portfolio. Led mainframe modernization by reverse engineering COBOL and Assembler programs. Designed and implemented AWS-based cloud solutions using EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda in collaboration with business and technical teams. Led mainframe application and data migration to the cloud, optimizing performance through microservices, API management, and containerization.

  3. IT Consultant

    2017 — 2022

    As an IT Solutions Architect, I was responsible for evaluating and integrating new solutions and vendors into the product and service portfolio. I specialized in designing high-level architecture and data solutions for data-centric projects, aligning with enterprise informatics strategy and translating complex business requirements into tangible data solutions. With extensive expertise in Web Services, Mainframe, SQL Server, DataStage, and .NET applications, I provided guidance to domain, project, and program teams to ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure and services. I also assessed the current architecture, identified weaknesses, and proposed improvements. By conducting solution reviews, negotiating with business and technical teams, and publishing results, I helped the company maintain a competitive edge in the healthcare payer industry.

  4. Senior Application Developer

    2014 — 2017

    As a Senior Application Developer at Northern Trust, I gathered technical requirements and designed/developed application code in an agile environment. I contributed to software rollout planning, resolved system test and validation issues, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new technology features. Additionally, I maintained code, performed system upgrades, and worked with team members on troubleshooting and debugging. I developed database-driven applications, participated in client meetings, and created software using test-driven development (TDD).

  5. Senior Application Developer

    2009 — 2014

    As a Senior Mainframe Developer at BOA, I provided production support for a mission-critical application, coordinating onshore and offshore activities. My responsibilities included analyzing requirements, preparing technical specifications, offering 24/7 support, conducting root cause analysis, developing new batch modules, and maintaining and enhancing Mainframe and .NET applications. I performed unit, system, and regression testing, conducted code/peer reviews, and participated in disaster recovery planning and tests. Additionally, I provided regular status reports and attended weekly customer meetings to ensure the system's smooth operation.

  6. IT Systems Analyst

    2005 — 2009

    As an IT Analyst at GE Money, I provided production support for a critical application and coordinated onshore and offshore activities. My responsibilities included application development and 24/7 production support for the VisionPlus and Cardpac mainframe-based card processing applications. Key achievements included reducing mainframe job failures from 25 to 0 through performance initiatives, decreasing batch run-time by 90 minutes through root cause analysis, and successfully developing over 10,000 lines of COBOL, JCL, and DB2 code. I also executed maintenance projects, provided technical support during test and production cycles, and contributed to the successful implementation of projects.

Education

  1. International Institute of information technology Hyderabad

    Masters of Science Degree in Data Science - AI & ML
    2025 — Current

    Currently in pursuit of Masters of Science Degree in Data Science - AI & ML.

  2. Osmania University

    Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication
    2000 — 2004

    During my Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication, I developed a strong foundation in circuit design, signal processing, and embedded systems, enabling me to solve complex technical challenges. I honed my problem-solving and analytical skills through hands-on projects and real-world applications. Additionally, teamwork, effective communication, and project management became integral to my approach, ensuring collaboration and efficiency in a professional environment.

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