Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is a Solutions Architect at Western Union with over 17 years of experience in software application development and database administration, specializing in Unisys Mainframe and AWS technologies.
Company
Gaurav Sharma is currently a Solutions Architect at Western Union, a position he has held since 2020. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in software application development and database administration to contribute to the company's technological solutions. He previously worked at Western Union as a Senior Associate from 2017 to 2020, showcasing a strong track record within the organization. His workplace is based in the Pune Area, India.
Title
Gaurav Sharma holds the title of Solutions Architect at Western Union. His role as a Solutions Architect involves designing, implementing, and overseeing complex technological solutions, and he has been in this position since 2020. His title reflects his expertise in various technologies and his ability to architect solutions that meet organizational needs.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Sharma studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, where he earned an Engineer’s Degree from 2002 to 2006. He completed his high school education at Sainik School Rewa (Madhya Pradesh) from 1994 to 2001, earning his High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates. Gaurav possesses over 17 years of experience in the field of software application development and database administration, specifically with Unisys Mainframe OS2200 based applications. He is proficient in various mainframe tools such as IPF, QLP, EDIT, and ZIP.
Background
Gaurav Sharma has a diverse professional background. He began his career at Tata Consultancy Services as an Assistant Consultant, where he worked from 2006 to 2014 in Noida Area, India. He then joined Opus Consulting Solutions as Lead - Development, serving from 2014 to 2017 in the Pune Area, India. Thereafter, he moved to Western Union, where he served as a Senior Associate before transitioning to his current role as Solutions Architect. His career history reflects a consistent growth in responsibilities and expertise.
Achievements
Gaurav Sharma specializes in migrating Unisys Mainframe COBOL-based applications to the AWS Cloud using Java-based REST APIs. He has demonstrated proficiency in a range of technologies, including AWS, Java, Springboot, Gitlab, and PostgresDb. His expertise extends to the Unisys Mainframe OS 2200 Suite, including Unisys COBOL, DMS, RDMS, ECL, TIP, DPS, and SQL, making him a highly skilled professional in his field. His ability to adapt and leverage new technologies for modernizing legacy systems stands out as a significant achievement in his career.