SUMMARY

• Dependable, quality driven Solution Architect with progressive hands on experience building, implementing and managing IT solutions including B2B and B2C facing portals, web - based systems, online stores, and websites.
• Proven ability to understand business requirements, structure problems, evaluate alternatives, recommend options, and implement architecture design.
• Recognized and respected for technical expertise and for producing robust solutions that deliver cost savings, improved functionality/efficiencies and an enhanced user experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Java, C and C++

Technologies: Spring, Hibernate, Open SAML, Web services, JAX-WS, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JMS, JNDI, RMI Web Services (SOAP, Rest), XML, EJB, AWT, Swing, Maven, Jenkins, Structs

Design Tools: WebLogic Workshop, Eclipse, Togethersoft, Rational ClearCase, Web Gain, Visual Cafe, Jbuilder, IBM-Visual Age, JPadPro, JDeveloper, Oracle Developer/2000, Apache ANT scripts, JQuery, Java Script, Web Services, Ajax, RAD, Rational Developer for Power Systems,IntelliJ

Application Servers: JBOSS EAS, WebLogic, WebLogic Portal, JRun, BEA Campaign Manager, Orion Application, IBM WebSphere, Silver Stream, Apache Web, Tomcat, IIS

Search Servers: Apache Lucene, Apache Solr, Autonomy

LDAP Severs: Netscape LDAP, MS Active Directory, CA Ldap Server

ERP Packages: IBM- Sanfrancisco, Oracle

TDD Tools: Jnit

BDD Tool: Cuccumber

CRM: KANA

Integration Tool: Cloud Service:

Jenkins: Akamai, KANA Private cloud

Enterprise Service Bus (ESB): BEA Aqualogic, IBM

Build Tools: Maven. Ant

Database: Oracle, MS SQL, IBM-DB2, MySQL

NO SQL Database: Couchbase, Cassandra

Operating Systems: Solaris, Linux, Windows 2000/NT/95/8

Code Version Ctrl: Win-VSS, StarTeam, Harvest, Subversion SVN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, NY

Sr. Solution Architect

Tools: IBM WebSphere, DB2, Tomcat, Cassandra, Web Services (SOAP, Rest), Maven, Jenkins, Bit bucket, SourceTree, Splunk, Junit, Cuccumber,Java, Servlets, Eclipse, SAML, SOAPUI,Jira,Cyber-Arch EPV, CA LDAP, Siteminder, blackduck

Responsibilities:

• Served as an on-site consultant to upgrade, enhance, and migrate Confidential ’s Distributed Auth application from IBM WebSphere to Tomcat and DB2 to Cassandra.
• The new multi-threaded application supports 75 million users with a transaction rate of 500 TPS and more than 15 channels including web, mobile, Chase Pay and multiple 3rd-party partners.
• The platform supports both Restful and SOAP web services to achieve various authentication and authorization activities.
• Application is deployed at three different data centers with n-tier deployment architecture using BIG-IP load balancer, Apache web layer, Tomcat application layer and Cassandra database layer and is architected to achieve no downtime during deployment and disaster. The Distributed Auth application has support for inbound and outbound SAML integration with partners.
• All user activities are logged for audit and admin support using message queue. Open source software are scanned for any potential risk and venerability using Black Duck scanner tool. All the passwords for any functional or admin account are managed using CyberArch Enterprise Password Vault. Passwords are retrieved at runtime from all application layers for database, LDAP, SiteMinder using RESTful web services to EPV server.
• Developed an in-depth understanding of current systems and processes for requirements validation, solution planning/design in preparation for the implementation, testing, and delivery of the upgraded enterprise solution.
• Collaborated with technology teams to design the integration points to Distributed Auth Applications.
• Developed using agile methodologies at the enterprise level; successfully achieved level 1 during latest sprint evaluation.

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Solution Architect

Tools: Red Hat JBoss EAS, Spring, Hibernate, Struts, Web Services (SOAP, Rest), DB2, Maven, Jenkins, JQuery, JSP, Java, Servlets, Eclipse, json, XML,XSD, Open SAML,OKTA,JMS,JTA,JCS,SOAPUI

Responsibilities:

• Served as an on-site consultant supporting enhancements, migration of Western Customer Care, Agents applications. Developed in depth understanding Western Union’s existing systems and processes for requirements validation, solution planning/design and for the implementation, testing, and delivery of enterprise solutions.
• Implemented Global Care Transaction Management System (GCTMS) to locate create and modify a money transfer. Used Spring, Hibernate on JBOSS EAS server with IBM DB2 database and SSO integration with OKTA using OpenSAMxd, ..
• Designed and implemented restful web services using JAX-RS library to achieve various money transfer activities.
• Established high level design and documented the Interface Design Document to integrate the GCTMS and Western Union Common Service Layer (CSL). Served as the communication conduit between the business and technology teams.
• Responsible for documenting TDD and IDD for use cases and closing worked with security audit team to make sure security standards are met and best practices are followed.
• Successfully migrated legacy system CSC - DOS to service API.
• Collaborated with technology teams to design the integration points to GCTMS.
• Involved in design, implementation and deployment of multitier architecture with BIG-IP load balancer. This design helps to replicate HTTP Sessions across cluster servers and allows to scale for future need.
• Collaborated and managed offshore development team from India

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Solution Architect

Tools: Red Hat JBoss EAS, Web Services (SOAP, Rest), Oracle, Maven, Jenkins, KANA, JQuery, JSP, Java, Servlets, Eclipse, json, XML,XSD, Genesis IVR Apis, Apache CFX, Visio, SAML, Apache SOLR, JMS, JTA, KANA Designer tool, SOAPUI

Responsibilities:

• Served as an on-site consultant supporting enhancements to Western Union’s Customer Relationship Management and Customer Care applications. Developed in depth understanding Western Union’s existing systems and processes for requirements validation, solution planning/design and for the implementation, testing, and delivery of enterprise solutions.
• Collaborated with Western Union resources and their vendor partner (KANA) to replace Western Union’s legacy customer service application with KANA’s web-based Enterprise platform. KANA Enterprise is a complete customer service ecosystem built on a Service-Oriented Architecture consisting of case management, email management, Genesis integration, soft phone and profile management modules.
• Established high level design and documented the Interface Design Document to integrate the KANA and Western Union Common Service Layer (CSL). This allows for the retrieval of Western Union Agent data for caller identification purposes and system management functions. Served as the communication conduit between the business and technology teams.
• Responsible for documenting TDD and IDD for use cases and closing worked with security audit team to make sure security standards are met and best practices are followed.
• Successfully implemented money transfer functionality including “Search, View and Authenticate” to locate a money transfer and view associated details and “Money Transfer Modify” to create and modify a money transfer. Collaborated with technology teams to design the integration points to KANA.
• Successfully integrated Genesis IVR, Ayaya client to the KANA system.
• Involved in design, implementation and deployment of multitier architecture with BIG-IP load balancer. This design helps to replicate HTTP Sessions across cluster servers and allows to scale for future need.

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IT Application Integration Architect

Tools: IBM Web Sphere, Rational Developer Tools, Eclipse, IBM - DB2, Web Services (SOAP), JSP, Java, Servlets, BEA- Aqualogic

Responsibilities:

• Established high level design for the integration of a web-based Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Championed initial SOA initiative to enable Confidential Moore’s 6,000+ dealer network to pay online. Built multiple web services to obtain account information and process payment requests.
• Wrote comprehensive RFP to develop, deploy, administer, and support a replacement Marketing Access Center website. The site supports Confidential Moore’s Co-op Advertising Fund Program and Marketing assets.
• Created a centralized data dictionary to standardize data definitions relationships, origin, usage, and format.
• Designed a Master Data Management (MDM) repository to achieve consistent color attributes such as name, number and family. The repository serves as the ultimate source for color information.
• Implemented Restful MDM services to retrieve, update color, products and customer repository for enterprise projects.
• Involved in design, implementation and deployment of multitier architecture with BIG-IP load balancer. This design helps to replicate HTTP Sessions across cluster servers and allows to scale for future need.

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IT Web Development Architect

Tools: WebLogic Portal Platform, Spring, Hibernate, Web Services (SOAP), Oracle, Ant, JQuery, JSP, Java, Servlets, Eclipse, json, XML,XSD, Apache SOLR, Visio, Mappoint web service, MS Bing, JForum, UPS Shipping and Tax Apis,, FirstData Apis,JMS,JTA

Responsibilities:

• Scouted, mentored, and managed a cohesive 10-person development team responsible for implementing all web initiatives. Instituted best practices in development methodologies to improve quality and consistency.
• Drove web development strategy successfully transitioning from old technology to enterprise portal architecture.
• Developed end to end online e-commerce experience. Collaborated to define detailed business and functional requirements including screen design and process flows. Involved in design, development and deployed which includes integration to Payment gateway first data for processing payments, UPS for shipment and tax modules. (store.benjaminmoore.com ).
• Planned and successfully executed migration of WebLogic, portal platform and applications from 5.1 to 7.1 and 8.1 to 9.2. Tested all migrated applications to ensure interoperability and compatibility.
• Collaborated to set up a 3-tier architecture model with BIG-IP load balancer, web server, application server, and database layer. Setup contains both clustered and non-clustered environments for development, staging, QA, and production with monitoring service enabled.

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System Analyst/Architect

Tools: WebLogic Portal, Web Services (SOAP), Oracle, Ant, JSP, Java, Servlets, Eclipse, XML,XSD, Visio, Apache Lucene

Responsibilities:

• Provided consulting on WebLogic platform to develop a working prototype B2B portal for pilot to a select group of dealers for Confidential Moore.
• Designed, implemented and supported a brokerage tool for LPL Financial. The application is used by compliance analysts and management to register account representatives, determine commissions, monitor account activity, and to flag high risk accounts.
• Developed a marketing and educational portal for Texas Instruments serving a broad international audience. Replaced outdated sites for each country (education.ti.com ).
• Collaborated to develop a transactional portal for Toshiba to provide access to online procurement, training, technical support, and sales incentive programs. Supported multiple views, varying permission levels, and admin functionality. Implemented delegated entitlements with numerous systems reducing the costs of the entitlements structure. BEA showcased the application in a case study (fyi.toshiba.com ).

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System Analyst/Programmer

Tools: Orion Application Server, Oracle, Ant, JSP, Java, Servlets, Eclipse, XML, XSD, Visio

Responsibilities:

• Developed a J2EE web-based reservation system for outfitters that enabled registered companies and their customers to book, cancel or check the status of a reservation and pay online using credit card or check.
• The site delivered three views with targeted content and varying permissions based on user type.
• Registered companies were provided Admin access to create, edit/delete reservations, and generate reports for customers.

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Software Specialist

Tools: WebLogic Commerce Server, Oracle, Ant, JSP, Java, Servlets, JDeveloper, XML XSD

Responsibilities:

• Built industry-based online marketplace for Hewlett-Packard using WebLogic B2B framework (Application Server, Personalization Server, and Commerce Server). The site facilitates the online trade of products and services between buyers and suppliers. Translated business requests to functional requirements, defined architecture and strategy, build and deployed.