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1. 9552572427Sagar A. Dhakate
SUMMARY
 14.1 years of overall IT experience in :
- Machine Learning: Regression, Classification, Natural language Processing
- Deep Learning: Artificial Neural Network, Convolutional Neural Network
- Automation consulting – Experience in automation consulting for large accounts. Involved in all phases
(Diagnostic, Design and Implementation) of automation transformation. Have been able to reduce 30 -40%
FTE in large engagements.
- Experience in creating DevOps CICD pipelines.
- Analysis , design, development and enhancement of various Mainframe applications.
- Driving continual improvement in processes through CMMi level 5 implementation, in-process changes and
Causal & Decision Analysis at process level
- Developing program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for
improvement maintaining project documentation such as RFP,SOW, Standard Procedure and process related
documentation
 Currently working as Technology Architect.
 Hands on coding experience in Python and Machine Learning algorithms.
 Certified Scrum master (CSM).
 Experience in leading and managing agile teams as Scrum Master.
 Involved in project quality control activities
 Experience in working at onsite locations and handling client commitments
 Rich experience in Banking , Insurance, Retail and Telecom domain
 Experience in working with multiple vendors and geographically distributed teams.
DOMAIN AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Domain : Banking, Insurance, Retail and Telecom
Technical : Operating Systems : 0S-390
Languages : COBOL, Python, JCL
Environment : TSO/ISPF
Databases : DB2
Tools and Utilities : Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, BMC, IBM Data Studio 4.1, CA7,
SPUFI, Endevor Insync, Alchemist, Xpeditor, Abend- Aid, MCS, MCS-Info, X-Ref Xpress,
OPCM
Others : MS Project, Machine Learning : Regression, Classification, NLP, Deep Learning
Online : Github :https://github.com/sagardhakate
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagardhakate/

2. CERTIFICATIONS
 Certified Scrum Master (CSM) by Scrum Alliance
 Microsoft Technology Associate: Introduction to programming using Python
 Infosys Certified Python Associate
 Infosys Global Agile Certification
 Infosys Scrum Master
 Acquired ‘Gold Badge’ of Hackerrank.com for Python Programming
EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
 Currently working as Technology Architect in Infosys Limited, Pune from May-2016.
 Worked as Senior Software Engineer in Accenture Services Private Limited, Pune from June-2011 till April-2016
as a Module lead, Scrum Master and POC for the critical application.
 Worked as Systems Engineer in Tata Consultancy Services, Pune from January-2006 till June-2011. During this
period, I had worked at Onsite for 3 years with one of the leading retail client Rite Aid Corporation USA.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
 B.E. (Electronics & Telecom Engineering) from Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology,
Nanded, Maharashtra (SRTMU, Nanded)
 HSC (XII) from Shri Shivaji Science College, Nagpur (Maharashtra State Board)
 SSC (X) from Lokmanya Tilak Vidyalaya, Chandrapur (Maharashtra State Board)
PROJECT DETAILS
Please refer to ANNEXURE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 17-09-1983
Passport Number : N6327171
E-mail : sagar.dhakate@gmail.com
Phone Number : +91-9552572427
Permanent Address : A-402, Callisto, Opposite to Club 29, Vishnu Dev Nagar, Wakad, Pune 411057 (M.S.)

3. ANNEXURE
Infosys Ltd.
Project Title : IP Creation, Automation Consulting
Duration : From Oct 2016 till date
Description : As part of automation unit, the project involves design, creation and implementation of tools
that would reduce the manual efforts and bring in cognitive capabilities in various client engagements. We also
provide automation consulting to accounts.
Solutions created : Ticket Triaging software which would be able to route service requests automatically to the
correct teams along with the assignee. The frontend is coded in Angular and the backend is python. The entire
project is based on the Machine Learning - Natural Language Processing_ The algorithms used are Logistic
Regression, Random Forests, Support Vector Machines, Naïve Sayer, XGBoost as well as Deep Learning (Artificial
Neural Networks).
Some of the other tools are for automating the workflows, creating a reusable code repository, RPA solutions etc.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Technology Architect I am responsible for the following
 Functional and architectural design.
 Handle technical/functional challenges and remove team impediments. Working on various FOC.
 Sprint Planning
 Organizing and managing the scrum activities such as Standup Meeting, Scrum of Scrums, Review/Demo,
retrospective meetings
 Status tracking and reporting.
 Mentoring team members
Automation Consulting: Involved in all the below phases of automation transformation.
 Diagnostic: Identify the problem areas/opportunities
 Design: Check if the opportunities are technically feasible
 Implementation: Implement the solutions.
 Have been able to successfully able to reduce 30-40% FTE thru automation in all engagements.
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Project Title : Interact-XES-DB
Client : Leading US Commercial Bank
Duration : May 2016 – September 2019
Description : Banking application with user interface in Java language and backend database as IBM DB2.
Solution created : In this application, we are providing different types of roles, feature, permissions to users
along with that populating required values in various fields, applets, forms on UI screen using different DB2 tables.
Also, worked on POC to migrate the IBM Mainframe to Microfocus COBOL which will reduce up to 70% cost by
reducing the MIPS consumption.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Technology Lead, I was responsible for the following:
 Conduct Daily stand up meetings
 Review and update the Rally dashboard
 Monthly release activities as per Agile methodology
 Resolve the impediments faced by the team
 Conducting agile ceremonies like Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective etc.
 Project management activities like quality, staffing, people management, finance, Change request
preparation, etc.

4. Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
Project Title : Finance DK
Client : Tryg - Leading Insurance Company in Denmark
Duration : February 2015 – April 2016
Description : The Finance DK application, which consists of various systems like FUB, Moderna, AXAPTA,
VISMA, VALUTA, Lindorff and TOSCA to SAP mapping.
Solution created : Usually data gets transferred to SAP and received from SAP to these systems. These systems to
be regularly monitored for any issues to be encountered. According to the incident gets raised by system, it needs
to be resolved on priority basis. Various programs in these systems are written in niche programming language
NATURAL.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Senior Software Engineer and Module lead, I was responsible for the following:
 Resolving the incident raised according to their priorities
 Identify the preventive tasks to avoid the frequent job failures
 Conduct Daily stand up meetings
 Review and update the Rally dashboard
 Monthly release activities as per Agile methodology
 Resolve the impediments faced by the team
 Conducting agile ceremonies like Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective etc.
 Project management activities like quality, staffing, people management, finance, Change request
preparation, etc.
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Project Title : NBV
Client : The Hartford - Leading Insurance Company in USA
Duration : December 2013 – January 2015
Description : A new Account management system is being developed for NBV for phase R3. This will remove
all dependency on Legacy ICON system and allow for the last phase of R3 to start that is ICON
retirement. After R3 Account management is fully rolled out, Accounts will no longer be
created within the legacy ICON front-end application.
Solution created : As it is phased roll-out of New ICON Account Management, rating services will need to support
customers created in Legacy ICON as well as New ICON. This will be accomplished by including an indicator based
on authorization level. When a user initiates a quote from New ICON Account Management, an indicator will be
sent to the rating services.
For customers migrated / created in New ICON, the rating service will leverage new POLICY and TRANS tables. As
part of this project we will also be defining new tables that tie to the Transaction and Policy tables. At the same
time, we will be making the Customer, Insurance Score, Appetite and Agency tables obsolete.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Senior Software Engineer and Module lead, I was responsible for the following:
 Study of entire system of Workers Compensation.
 Study the current functionality of the various systems like
 Prepare the Impact Analysis and Detailed Impact Analysis documents
 Prepare the detailed design
 Enhancing the existing program according to client standards
 Prepare unit test cases and perform unit testing.
 Prepare integration test cases and perform integration testing.
 Assist the QA team while QA testing.
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5. Project Title : Quotes-RDR
Client : Standard Life, UK
Duration : May 2012 – November 2013
Description : This project is related to Retail Distribution Review- Quotes which involves the generation of
quotes for new, existing and change business which gives the projection of the investments.
From 31 December 2012, Retail Distribution Review (RDR) regulations introduced by the
Financial Services Authority (FSA) mean that commission can no longer be offered or paid on
advised sales of Standard Life Retail Products set up after this date.
Solution created : Commission will be replaced by Consultancy Charging are agreed between the Adviser and the
Employer. GSIPP/GFRP will also facilitate Adviser Charging that may have been agreed between scheme member
and their personal adviser. The Adviser Charging options that will facilitate under GFRP/GSIPP will be the same as
those for Retail SIPP.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Senior Software Engineer and Module lead, I was responsible for the following:
 Study of entire system of RDR-Quotes.
 Study the current functionality of the various systems like NBQ, EBQ and CBQ.
 Prepare the project plan for the project and calculate the estimate.
 Prepare the Impact Analysis and Detailed Impact Analysis documents.
 Prepare the detailed design.
 Developing the new job and program according to client standards.
 Prepare unit test cases and perform unit testing.
 Prepare integration test cases and perform integration testing.
 Perform system testing.
 Guide the teammates to understand the functionality and preparing design.
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Project Title : Enhancement of Mainframe Modules
Client : Telefonica Spain
Duration : June 2011 – April 2012
Description : Telefónica is one of the world leader integrated operator in the telecommunication sector,
providing communication, information and entertainment solutions, with presence in Europe,
Africa and Latin America. It operates in 25 countries. As of December 2011, Telefónica’s total
number of customers amounted to 306.6 million.
This project involves the various customer requirements to get the specific data from the
database and also the enhancements to the programs from various systems like QE, QY/QO and
JJ.
Solution created : Enhancement of Mainframe modules for various systems like QE, QY/QO and JJ.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Senior Software Engineer and Module lead, I was responsible for the following:
 Study of entire system of QE, QY/QO and JJ.
 Study the current functionality of the various systems.
 Prepare the project plan for the project and calculate the estimate
 Prepare the detailed design.
 Developing the new job and program according to client standards.
 Prepare unit test cases and perform unit testing.
 Guide the teammates to understand the functionality and preparing design.

6. Tata Consultancy Services
Project Title : Single Use Coupon System
Client : Toys “R” Us, USA
Duration : April 2011 – June 2011
Description : This project involves the development of new job which loads the active campaign data from flat
file to the new lookup table after verifying various records in the file. The screens of this project
will be in Java/Jboss which will use the new table to get the promotional ID of the deal and
display it.
Solution created : The client wants to avoid the misuse of the coupon using this lookup functionality. As the
project will store the number of attempts and will lock the coupon if number of unsuccessful attempts exceeds 10.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Systems Engineer, I was responsible for the following:
 Study of entire system of Single Use Coupon System.
 Study the current functionality of the various functions like Use, Void and Override
 Prepare the project plan for the project and calculate the estimate
 Capture the business requirements by coordinating with Onsite
 Prepare the high-level design.
 Prepare the detailed system design for mainframe part.
 Guide the teammates to understand the functionality and preparing design
 Developing the new job and header/trailer verification program according to client standards
 Prepare unit test cases and perform unit testing.
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Project Title : Brooks and Eckerd Store Acquisition
Client : Rite Aid Corporation, USA
Duration : January 2007 – March 2011
Description : This project involves the cleanup, processing and setup the input data for store acquisition and
also maintaining the system of the client and implementing additional functionalities if required.
Solution created : Client Rite Aid is acquiring new stores to stores of its own type. For this acquisition, the
support was by TCS. The functionality was incorporated and even the existing functionalities were enhanced for
efficient output. Previously it was taking around 8 hours to process each store completely in test region, but after
automating most of the tasks, the processing time came down to 4 hours, due to which productivity got increased.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Systems Engineer, I was responsible for the following:
 Study of entire system of Single Use Coupon System.
 Study the current functionality of the various functions like Use, Void and Override
 Prepare the project plan for the project and calculate the estimate
 Capture the business requirements by coordinating with Onsite
 Prepare the high-level design.
 Prepare the detailed system design for mainframe part.
 Guide the teammates to understand the functionality and preparing design
 Developing the new job and header/trailer verification program according to client standards
 Prepare unit test cases and perform unit testing.
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Project Title : Development of COBOL/400 programs
Client : Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Toronto, Canada
Duration : March 2006 – December 2006

7. Description : This project involves the report analysis, preparation of flowcharts, creation of test cases
Solution created : Client CIBC is implementing new functionality for its mortgages for which we need to create
the new COBOL/400 programs using AS/400 OS and DB2/400 as a database.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Systems Engineer, I was responsible for the following:
 Analysis of various programs related to reports.
 Debugging the programs using ISDB and compiling using various options like *SRCDBG, *SOURCE, etc.
 Preparing flowcharts of programs using MS Visio 2003.
 Coding for new programs.
 Preparing the test cases and unit test plan.
 Preparing MBS induction manual.
 Preparing the Internal Designs.
 Onsite call on daily basis.
 Preparing MoMs for meeting with onsite team.