Anoop Edakkandy Kelappan REQUEST RESUME

Enterprise IBM i (AS/400) Architect

AVAILABLE   |   Permanent   |   Contract   |   Remote Only   |   Recruiters OK   |   IN   |   Posted on Mar 09, 2023

  • Enterprise IBM i (AS/400) Architect and Technology Leader with over 17 years of experience driving large-scale ERP modernization, digital transformation, and mission-critical Supply Chain system optimization across global organizations. Proven expertise in architecting resilient, high-performance IBM i ecosystems leveraging RPG IV (Free Format), SQLRPGLE, DB2 for i, and IBM Power Systems.
  • Specialist in legacy modernization, API enablement, and enterprise integration architecture, delivering scalable and secure solutions aligned with strategic business objectives. Extensive experience leading multi-country transformation programs, governing architecture standards, reducing technical debt, and improving operational efficiency through structured engineering practices.
  • Recognized for translating complex business capabilities into sustainable architectural roadmaps, enhancing system performance, strengthening governance frameworks, and enabling integration-driven IBM i platforms. A strategic leader with the ability to bridge executive vision and technical execution while mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver robust and high-quality solutions across IT service-driven, product-oriented, and enterprise MIS environments, effectively aligning technology strategy with diverse operational models.


My Specialties

 

Skills & Technologies:

  1. Core IBM i Technologies                                : RPGLE/Free Format, RPGIII, CLLE, COBOL/400, SQLRPGLE, ILE Concepts  

Service Programs, Binding Directories, Journaling, Commit Control & Triggers

  1. RDBMS & Performance Tuning                    : DB2 for i, Microsoft SQL Server 2012, Query Optimization, Access Path
  2. Hardware                                                                : IBM Power Systems
  3. Operating Systems                                           : OS/400, WINDOWS
  4. IBMi Development Tools                               : PDM, SDA, DFU, SEU, RLU, SQL/400, WRKQRY, QMQRY, RXS
  5. Version control tools                                        : ALDON, TURN OVER, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
  6. Software / Tools                                                 : JWALK, XT, ADOBE JETFORM, XSLFast, ZPL II, IBM MQ, TRANSFORM
  7. Data Analysis                                                       : SQL, Python
  8. Frameworks & Methodologies                     : ITIL, PRINCE2, Agile, ISO/IEC 27001
  9. Architecture & Modernization                      : REST/ SOAP APIs, JSON/XML Processing, Open Source on IBM i (Node.js,

Python), Git on IBMi, Legacy to Free-Format

  1. DevSecOps & Governances                         : SCM (GitLab, GitHub), CI/CD (Jenkins, RDi, TurnOver, Sonar, ARCAD), IBMi

Navigator, ServiceNow, MDCMS

  1. Integration & Middleware                               : IBM MQ, IWS, WebMethods, Stored Procedures, EDI
  2. ERP & Supply Chain                                          : ERP, Planning & Procurement, P2P, Manufacturing, Inventory control, Logistics

(WMS, TMS, Cross-Docking, 3PL), Distribution (Order Fulfillment, Direct, Transit, MDC), O2C, Retail (POS, CRM, E-commerce), Reverse Logistics, VMI, B2B, Financials (AR, AP&GL)



Geographic Preferences:

  1. Remote

Disciplines