Vikas Bareja

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About Vikas Bareja

Dedicated IT Leader with 13 years of experience in managing cross-functional teams, delivering technology projects, and providing strategic counsel. Seeking a position to lead and inspire a team of IT professionals, drive technology forecasts, and contribute to meaningful initiatives that make a substantial impact Professional Summary: • Results-oriented IT lead with a track record of successfully overseeing teams and projects in alignment with business goals and technology leadership. • Proven expertise in strategic planning, risk assessment, vendor management, and ensuring the timely and on-budget delivery of IT solutions. • Adept at fostering collaboration and communication across diverse stakeholders. Key Skills: • Team Leadership • Project Management • Strategic Planning • Risk Assessment • Vendor Management • Budget Control • Stakeholder Communication • Technology Forecasting • Business Requirement Prioritization Technical Skills: • Mainframe Tools: MFED, GitHub, Jenkins, TSO/ISPF, SPUFI, Zeke, Platinum, Xpeditor, File-Aid, Abend-Aid, CA7, Version One, Endevor, SOAP UI web services, RDz, Sync port, Network Data Mover (NDM), QMF, Toad, Systemware, BMC Mainview • Databases: DB2, SQL Server (2008), VSAM • Programming Languages: COBOL, Assembler (HLASM), CICS, SAS, JCL, PL1, REXX, Easytrieve, Mainframe Queue (MQ) • Operating Systems: Z/OS, Windows Servers, Windows XP, Linux • Other Tools: MS Office, Visual Studio, HP Quality Center, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), ACH • Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall • Products: LIFECOMM, wmA, Life 70, Vantage One, JIRA Kanban • Areas of Expertise: Life and Annuities Insurance – Policy Administration and Claims Processing/adjudication, Retail Lending - Credit card processing