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Ashok T - GUIDEWIRE DEVELOPER

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Vikas Email:[email protected] Contact: 732 731 0283 A passionate Senior Guidewire Developer with hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the Guidewire Insurance Platform, specifically specializing in PolicyCenter application development and API integration. Possesses a formidable track record in optimizing system performance and enhancing user experience in the Property & Casualty domain. Expert in leveraging core technologies like Java, Gosu, and SQL to deliver comprehensive solutions that address complex business challenges. Demonstrates leadership in utilising agile methodologies such as Scrum for swift and efficient project delivery. Accomplishments include developing the GW PolicyCenter VM Edge API, boosting system interaction with several portals, which led to streamlined data exchange and significant improvements in system interoperability. Involved actively in client engagements to champion architectural integration, resulting in maximized alignment and adherence to business objectives. Competent in problem-solving and excelling in task management through platforms like JIRA, enhancing development processes and improving system reliability. Aspires to promote technology-driven strategies to advance operational efficiency, deliver superior service, and support progressive business innovation. Aspires to leverage robust technical and strategic insights to infuse value and drive impactful results in upcoming project opportunities. Eager to apply this strong foundation of skills and experiences within a results-oriented environment to catalyze enhanced business processes and outcomes while fostering a seamlessly integrated technology future. Ready to contribute effectively to ambitious projects, prioritize technological cutting-edge adaptation, and ensure ongoing service advancements. Skills Core products: Guidewire Policy Center V10, VM, VD, VC Digital Portals: Account Management Portal L00, OB Portal, Producer Engage Portal, Underwriting Management Portal API design and development Languages: Gosu, Core Java, SQL, PLSQL Databases Project Management: Agile methodology, Scrum framework Project process Tracking: QC, JIRA Code Management: Git Hub Repository, Torsoise SVN Scripting: HTML, CSS, XML, Gosu Cloud Platform: AWS Others: Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access) Work Experience Humana Insurance Louisville, KY Sr Guidewire Developer Oct 2023 - Present Developed and enhanced features in Guidewire PolicyCenter using JIRA for task management, improving system efficiency and user experience Developed the GW PolicyCenter VM Edge API, integrating it with various portals and systems, which streamlined data exchange and improved system interoperability Participated in client meetings to discuss requirements, leveraging architectural knowledge to ensure successful integration of GW core products with the Guidewire Underwriting Management portal, enhancing project alignment and delivery Managed development of new requirements and enhancements, and resolved production support incidents, leading to improved system reliability and customer satisfaction Utilized expertise in the Insurance Domain to implement solutions on the Guidewire platform, enhancing policy management processes and supporting business objectives Led all stages of project deliverables by understanding business requirements, designing architecture, developing software, and testing, resulting in successful project completion. Utilized JIRA for project management and PLSQL Databases for data handling Conducted business meetings with client teams and SMEs to discuss application requirements and technical analysis, enhancing project alignment and understanding across teams in India and the USA Handled issues and managed work distribution among resources across different teams, improving team efficiency and project workflow Utilized Guidewire PC v MOL to enhance system functionality, leading to improved user experience and streamlined processes Coordinated offshore and onshore model operations, ensuring seamless communication and project delivery across global teams Developed and enhanced the Business Owner, Commercial Umbrella, and Personal Umbrella Lines of Business, improving system functionality and user experience Estimated and implemented user stories, fixed bugs, and analyzed requirements using JIRA, leading to improved project timelines and quality. Configured and validated UI, implemented business rules, and made data and product model changes to address underwriting issues Reviewed code and mentored junior developers, enhancing team skills and ensuring efficient resource utilization through Java's automatic memory management and garbage collection Created multithreaded applications to achieve concurrency and optimize performance, resulting in faster processing times and improved application efficiency Developed Java-based web applications using frameworks like Spring and Java Server Faces (JSF), enhancing web functionality and user engagement Configured business rules such as validation, pre-update, and pre-bind using Guidewire, enhancing system accuracy and efficiency Farmers Insurance Richardson, TX Guidewire Developer Mar 2022 - Sep 2023 Worked on integration points in Gosu and Java using web services, event messaging, and Guidewire plugins, improving system interoperability Configured PolicyCenter by creating and updating page configuration files for new screens, pages, and views, enhancing user interface functionality Developed and enhanced PC's plug-ins, workflows, batch jobs, and integrations to external systems, including messaging and product model, leading to improved system efficiency Designed and developed product and data models for P&C products in Guidewire PolicyCenter, facilitating better product management Designed and developed outbound messaging service for GL reporting in ClaimCenter, enhancing reporting accuracy and efficiency Wrote customized batch processes for Guidewire PolicyCenter, improving system efficiency Customized Policy Search and Retrieval services to integrate PolicyCenter with ClaimCenter, enhancing data accessibility Utilized Guidewire validation framework using Rules and validation classes to ensure data integrity Developed and modified the Gosu Rules set, enhancing system functionality Involved in test driven development using GUnit (Gosu) and Entity Builders. Development and implement java facade layer for service integration. Implement Underwriting Rules for Personal +tamp. Commercial business processes. Involved in SCRUM team and participated in all Agile ceremonies like Product demo, daily. Stand-up. Planning, and retrospective meetings. Implement Guidewire suite integration - PC-Messaging. PC-Webservices. Deployed applications using Jenkins and other Continuous Integration tools, enhancing the efficiency of deployment processes Integrated existing web services into the new Policy Center using the WS-I framework, improving system interoperability and functionality Seibels Insurance Integration Developer Mar 2021 - Feb 2022 Developed and customized PolicyCenter according to specific business requirements, enhancing policy administration efficiency. Integrated ClaimCenter with external data sources, led to a 100% increase in data accuracy. Configured new screens and enhanced existing screens in ClaimCenter, improving user interface and user experience Developed Java schedulers and multithreading jobs, which increased processing efficiency by 30% and reduced execution time by managing concurrent tasks more effectively. Utilized XML transformation languages like XSL, XSLT, and XPath to enhance data processing and transformation capabilities Created Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams, including Class, Sequence, and Use Case diagrams, to enhance system design clarity and improve team communication Migrated data from the legacy database to the PolicyCenter database using Gosu script, ensuring data integrity and seamless transition to the new system Optimized dashboard performance through effective data extraction techniques and best practices, significantly improving load times and user experience. Wrote unit test cases using JUnit to ensure code reliability and reduce bugs in the development process Integrated Guidewire with external systems using SOAP/REST web services for claims and policy data exchange. Enhanced claims processing and automation in Guidewire ClaimCenter by developing and integrating custom Gosu scripts, reducing processing time by 100% for P&C insurers. Developed and implemented a new batch process using JIRA and Scrum framework to meet business requirements, improving operational efficiency Designed advanced calculated fields in Tableau for dynamic comparisons, trend analysis, and predictive modeling, enhancing data-driven decision-making Implemented data quality checks within Tableau to ensure the reliability of visualizations and reports. Integrated Policy Centre with external SOAP web services by creating GXmodels, enhancing system interoperability and data exchange Provided support during the PolicyCenter upgrade from v0 to v0, resolving integration and compatibility issues, which ensured seamless system functionality Implemented batch processing jobs to handle data imports and policy renewals using Guidewire Datahub. Designed history log screens for the billing center, enhancing user access to transaction records Conducted RDW sessions to gather requirements and translated them into Policy Center Configuration and Integrations, ensuring alignment with client needs Developed various business rules and validation scripts in Gosu to meet underwriting and billing requirements. Conducted end-to-end testing of ClaimCenter upgrades and assisted in the Guidewire Cloud migration project, ensuring seamless integration and improved system performance Managed Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter databases, performing regular SQL-based maintenance tasks, such as indexing, backups, and performance tuning. Jewelers Mutual Insurance Dallas, TX Guidewire Developer Nov 2018 - Feb 2021 Developed functionalities to cancel/add a policy to account bills, improving billing accuracy and customer satisfaction Executed stored procedures to retrieve data from DB tables, enhancing the accuracy of payment history retrieval for policies Developed a billing inquiry API that efficiently sent billing inquiry info, installment details, and payment history to the policy center, resulting in streamlined data access for users and enhanced processing speed by 20% Developed and implemented efficient service methods and SQL queries using PL/SQL to interact with the Oracle Database, resulting in a 20% improvement in data retrieval speed and enhancing overall database performance. Implemented the Business Requirements by configuring the Policy Center and Billing Center, ensuring compliance with company standards and improving operational efficiency Worked on interfaces to integrate with external systems and services like Authentication, Rating Engine, Insurance score, and Motor Vehicle records, enhancing data accuracy and processing efficiency Configured the Policy Center for all the Lines of Businesses offered by Jewelers Mutual Insurance, improving system reliability and user experience Successfully designed and architected new functionalities for detailed user stories in the Policy Center system, which streamlined operations and significantly improved user satisfaction by reducing processing time by 30%. Developed comprehensive history log screens for the billing center, enhancing the audit process and improving billing activity tracking, which led to a 15% increase in efficiency for the billing team. Utilized HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) for efficient API design and implemented Safe net-based tokenization and de-tokenization techniques to enhance the security and integrity of sensitive information, leading to reduced data breaches and optimized data handling processes Integrated and managed new web services in Guidewire ClaimCenter, significantly improving system integration, streamlining workflow processes, and boosting overall data exchange efficiency, which reduced processing time by 20%. Integrated web services developed in Gosu with external systems, enhancing interoperability, increasing overall system functionality by 20%, and improving data exchange efficiency, demonstrating technical proficiency and strategic organizational impact. Developed and customized PCF files for UI changes in Policy Center, Billing Center, and Claim Center, enhancing user experience and interface consistency Designed and developed integration code for web services using XML, improving data integration and system communication Sorex Solutions Hyderabad India Policy Integration Developer Jun 2015 - Sep 2018 Collected and analyzed client data model requirements for the Policy Center using JIRA, ensuring they aligned with project objectives and facilitated smooth implementation. Interacted with the client's business team to identify and implement requirement changes or enhancements, utilizing tools like JIRA, which improved project adaptability and consistently met evolving business needs. Presented prototypes of proposed solutions, finalized requirements with stakeholders, and ensured client satisfaction and project clarity, ultimately leading to successful project approvals. Designed data mapping for Policy Center using Account Management Portal L00, enhancing data accuracy and integration Resolved issues identified during testing using Torsoise SVN, improving system reliability and performance Developed, documented, and implemented comprehensive coding standards that ensured consistency and elevated code quality across all projects, leading to a 20% reduction in coding errors, a 15% increase in development efficiency, and enhancing team collaboration for best practice adoption. Participated in design and code reviews to enhance software quality and ensure adherence to project requirements Shared knowledge regarding products, technologies, and systems to improve team efficiency and understanding Created staging tables to load legacy payloads, facilitating smooth data migration and integration Configured GX models according to the structure of migrating payloads, ensuring accurate data transformation and system compatibility Configured batch processes to enhance data processing efficiency and speed, resulting in a 30% reduction in processing time and improved operational performance. Invoked batch processes and migrated data from staging tables to GW Policy Center, ensuring seamless data integration Tested migrated data and fixed related issues, enhancing data accuracy and system reliability Conducted regular Code Reviews to give valuable design and implementation suggestions to other members of the team. Implemented processes using Agile methodology, contributed to Scrum meetings by facilitating discussions and decision-making, and led meetings when required, improving team collaboration and ensuring project completion within deadlines Keywords: cprogramm user interface database information technology visual design procedural language Delaware Kentucky Texas