Akshat Priyadarshan

About Akshat Priyadarshan

Associate Consultant with 14+ years of experience driving Mainframe Development, Application Modernization, and Cloud Migration (Azure, AWS) across banking and enterprise domains.Skilled in COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS-DB, CICS, and modernization using Python, Django, Flask, Power BI, and Micro Focus COBOL. Adept at designing and implementing API-integrated, cloud-ready architectures that transform legacy systems into agile and scalable platforms.Core Strengths:Mainframe Modernization & Cloud Migration (Azure, AWS)Application Re-engineering & API IntegrationPython-based Automation & Data Analytics (Pandas, Power BI)Agile Delivery & Project ManagementITIL-4 Certified | Process Optimization & Governance AlignmentProven leader in managing distributed teams, enabling digital transformation, and delivering high-quality modernization programs that improve efficiency, scalability, and cost optimization.

Experience

1. Associate Consultant

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Jan 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather requirements and functioned as a Senior Technical Developer for new development and enhancement projects for global banking clients.• Designed, developed, and maintained Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, CICS, and Endeavor, ensuring stability and scalability for high-volume financial transactions.• Spearheaded Mainframe Modernization initiatives, driving legacy-to-cloud transformation through API enablement, microservices design, and data migration to hybrid platforms such as Azure.• Provided production support by performing root cause analysis, debugging, and resolution of critical incidents while ensuring 100% SLA adherence.• Introduced reusable frameworks and standardized practices, reducing recurring issues by 30% and improving overall maintainability.• Led and mentored a cross-functional Agile team of 5+ developers, ensuring knowledge transfer, sprint delivery, and quality assurance through code reviews and documentation.• Managed end-to-end SDLC activities, from BRD analysis and technical design to unit testing (UT), system integration testing (SIT/UAT), and post-implementation validation—ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery.• Actively contributed to Agile ceremonies, backlog grooming, and sprint planning while coordinating with onshore/offshore stakeholders for seamless execution.

Education

• Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Biotechnology

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

  Master’s Degree, Operations Management

  2015 — 2016

• Integral University

  B.Tech, Biotechnology

  2006 — 2010

• Christ Church College

  ISC, PCB

  2002 — 2004

• Christ church college, lucknow

  ICSE, PCMB

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Sql
• Management
• Project Management
• Biotechnology
• Business Analysis
• Team Management
• Html
• Logistics Management
• Shell Scripting
• IT Operations
• Db2
• Testing
• Microsoft Office
• Pl/Sql
• Cobol
• Javascript
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Ibm Mainframe
• English
• Software Development
• Devops
• Project Planning
• Access
• Ims Db/Dc
• Microsoft Word
• Operational Planning
• Cics
• Unix
• Business Process Improvement
• Ibm Db2
• Operations Management
• Pl1
• Software Project Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• C
• Programming