SUMMARY

• A highly skilled and strategic leader with several years of experience as Enterprise Applications Manager/Architect and Implementation Manager in information technology field.
• Developed Architectural Blueprints, Technology Roadmaps, and Enterprise Architecture Solutions.
• Results - oriented and client-focused with extensive experience in strategically developing, managing and delivering architectural solutions.
• Responsible for providing solution expertise, leadership and governance. Experience leading enterprise architecture initiatives through requirements, creating processes and service delivery models.
• Experienced with Mobile and Cloud computing, Service-Oriented Architecture, browser-based and client server architecture patterns. Ability to effectively manage time and multi-task on several projects. Managed cross functional teams and multimillion dollar projects. Experience in multiple Project Management methodologies including Waterfall, RUP and Agile.
• Re-engineered existing systems and processes to make them more efficient and effective. Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills. Aptitude for rapidly understanding complicated scenarios and proposing well though-out solutions. Ability to solve the most complex problems in a timely manner.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Java, C, C++, Visual Basic, C#, .Net, ASP.Net, SQL, MDX, Power Builder, PL/SQL

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Sun Solaris, AIX

Mobile Technologies: iOS, Android, Perfecto, HockeyApp

Web Technologies: Java Script, JEE (Servlets, JSP, EJB), JQuery, XML, CSS, AJAX, WSDL

Databases: DB2, Oracle 11g, MS SQL Server

Methodologies: Rational Rose (UML), OOAD, Agile, JAD, RAD, Waterfall, ITIL

Application Servers: WebSphere Application Server, JBoss, Tomcat, WebLogic

Distributed computing: CORBA, RMI, MQ Series, JMS

Frameworks: Struts, Spring, Hibernate, JSF, WebSphere Portlets, SOA, Web Services (SOAP/REST)

Design Patterns: MVC, Gang of Four (GoF), SOA

Design Tools: IBM Rational Software Architect, Enterprise Architect

Architectural Patterns: ETL, EDI, Master Data Hub, ESB, Multi-dimensional Data Modelling, TOGAF

Networking: Socket programming, Telnet, TCP/IP, HTTP, SOAP, SFTP

Build Tools: ANT, Maven

IDE: Eclipse, RSA, RAD, MyEclipse, Android Studio

Change Management: Bugzilla, Serena Team Tracker, JIRA, TFS

Version Control: Subversion (SVN), Perforce, GIT, Mercurial, CA Harvest

Reporting: Business Objects, Crystal Reports, Jasper Reports, BIRT

Data Modelling: MS Visio, TOAD Data Modeler, ERwin

Office Tools: MS Office, MS Project, Visio, SharePoint

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, MI

Lead Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• Design and development of architecture and applications for Digital Consumer Experience, Technical Master Data, Business Master Data, Work Orders, GIS and Meter Reads and Events using Web Services (REST and SOAP)
• Integration of several systems including external vendor systems and internal systems using TIBCO ESB
• Led the Digital Consumer Experience development using frontend and backend development tools
• Developed Architecture specification documents and artifacts for Development and Test teams
• Developed UML Diagrams (Sequence and Activity)
• Worked with security engineers to open tunnels and firewalls between the security zones and application servers
• Developed PoCs for Business group approvals for funding projects
• Implemented API management using Apigee
• Worked on Solar Winds projects supporting OPC servers data transfer to PI Historian and SAP-ECC
• Worked with external vendors and helping on SLA agreements
• Developed solutions based on EDI, TIBCO ESB and SAP PO middleware technologies
• Mentored Developers, Business Analysts, and Test Engineers and DevOps team
• Worked with several stake holders of the projects

Confidential, Dearborn, MI

Lead Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• Design and development of architecture and applications for FordPass Global Mobile Applications
• Evaluation of UX designs and Project Requirement documents, Wireframes and API documents
• Mentored Developers, Business Analysts, and Test Engineers and DevOps team
• Leveraged Swagger for API development and Azure for API management.
• Integration with internal and external backend systems using web services REST (JSON) and SOAP (XML)
• Solution assessment and UML Diagrams (Sequence Diagrams, Activity Diagrams, ER Diagrams) development
• Involved in the requirements collections, analysis, development and implementation of Mobile and web applications using iOS, Android, AEM, .NET, JAVA, JEE, spring, MongoDB, and Web Services
• Supported Cloud solutions using MS Azure, Spring Boot, Micro Services and Pivotal Cloud Foundry setup
• Supported Perfecto, Charles Proxy and Postman tools for testing
• Supported Splunk for mobility event logs and RabbitMQ for messaging
• Implemented multilevel security using IBM Lighthouse, OAuth and Software Defined Networking
• Mentored application developers on Tools, Technologies, Design Patterns and Security
• Worked with several stake holders of the product development
• Evaluation, assessment and recommendation of vendors and their products and services
• Application Software development using Agile and Scrum methodology
• Review of software builds deployments and software releases
• Communicating and advising the benefits of architecture and processes to senior IT management
• Involvement in the vendor evaluation process, vendor selection process and SLA agreements
• Worked with legal team for Terms and Conditions contracts and agreements
• Researched solutions to integrate various external vendor services

Confidential, Lansing, MI

IT Manager/Senior Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• Analysis, designing, development and troubleshooting of new and existing applications and platforms
• Led the development and implementation of BI Development and web applications using JAVA, JEE, spring
• Migration of applications from OC4J platform to JBoss platform when rest of the teammates gave up
• Development and implementation of SOAP Web Services
• Developed Proof of Concepts using PhoneGap for cross platform mobile apps
• Mentored Mid-level technical staff in coding using Java, JEE, .NET, Oracle and Business Objects
• Led the migration of Oracle Discoverer reports to Business Objects reports
• Setting up the roadmap for Business Objects configuration and administration for agency
• Participated in all aspects of large enterprise architectural projects
• Developed and implemented SCM code Version Control process using SVN
• Developed and implemented issue tracking and process tracking using JIRA tool
• Mentored junior staff on their technical challenges to become successful
• Implemented Master Data Services (MDS) for Data Dictionary
• Implemented Reporting services using Business Objects and Crystal Reports
• Led the development teams, solution architects and architecture blueprints
• Developed and implemented auditable SDLC processes
• Migrated several applications from http to http(s) protocol to interface with other State and vendor applications
• Implementation of Master Data Management using IBM InfoSphere for DCH medical records
• Created Business Cases and Request for Proposals for software, hardware and technical resources
• Mentored junior staff and conducted workshops for internal IT staff
• Developed processes for Change Management and Software Configuration Management
• IT Infrastructure development and assessment of vendor equipment for multi-tenant
• Worked with vendors for server capacity planning, SLAs, VMware setup and Firewall rules setup
• Proficient with all Confidential security zones, Firewall rules and Telecommunications protocols
• Developed Enterprise Architecture Solution Assessments (EASA) in compliance with Security
• Developed solutions with complete knowledge of State of Michigan security zones
• Worked with Michigan Cyber Security architects on security compliance for agency applications

Confidential, MI

Application Architect

Responsibilities:

• Involved in enhancements, design and development of jPod application using Command Pattern
• Development of services using Java 1.5 and JEE(JSP, Servlets)
• Development of front end pages using YUI and JavaScript
• Developed backend call queries using DB2
• Written business rules using Drools rules engine
• Implemented Test Driven Development (TDD) using JUnit

Confidential, Cleveland, OH

Implementation Manager/ Enterprise Architect

Responsibilities:

• Involved in design and development of Care Works Provider, Carolina Care Plan and Consumers Life Insurance applications
• Development, implementation and support of software and applications
• Translated business requirements into technical specifications. Identification of technical alternatives and recommendations
• Designed web based applications using Java, JEE, JSF(RichFaces), SOA, DB2, Eclipse and IBM RSA 7
• Designed batch jobs using Java multithreading concepts
• Workflow design using FileNet
• Development of Web Services using SOAP
• Participated in the design and development of business and system architectures
• Responsible for working highly complex architectural impact projects and directing implementation of the system components
• Conducted complex technology and system assessments for component architecture and participated in enterprise architecture activity
• Prepared target architecture and roadmap to implement the target architecture
• Provided technical and systems consultation to internal clients and technical management to ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture
• Studied interfaces with different applications and suggested integration technologies
• Implemented web technologies, Java messaging applications, and database modeling
• Design of ORM and Persistence using Hibernate 3.2.
• Participated in technical architecture design reviews for data flow for usage of data
• Acted as SME to consult on design of new processes involving data movement
• Participated in standards creation/review for data architecture and database
• Designed Portlets using JSR 168 and IBM portal server 6.0
• Maintained current and accurate knowledge of system functionality and supported systems
• Designed automated portions of system and batch jobs
• Development of Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD) using ERwin and Data Flow diagrams

Confidential, MI

Senior Manager/Lead Software Designer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in design and development of jClarety, software application to keep track of retirement and pensions business of all employees of State of Michigan
• Involved in development and deployment of several functional areas - Finance (Account Receivables/Payables, Taxes, GL and Fixed Income), Service Credit, Member Account Maintenance, Wage and Contribution and Benefit Management
• Involved in requirements gathering, system analysis, design and development of event driven and multithreaded program modules using Java, JEE/J2EE, SOAP, Oracle 10g, SQL Server 2005
• Worked directly with business units to translate user requirements into system specifications
• Designed automated portions of system and web services using Java and JEE
• Documented and trained functionality of the system to end users
• Involved in design and development of Web Self Service, web based application, which allows ORS customers to interact with core application jClarety to view and update their information like demographics and beneficiaries
• Exported data using MS SSIS and developed reports using MS SSRS
• Developed Class Diagrams, Sequence Diagram, Activity Diagram, Use cases for UML implementation
• Implemented State of Michigan SUITE methodologies

Confidential, Birmingham, AL

Team Lead/Senior Systems Analyst/Developer

Responsibilities:

• Common Business Service is software module that provides a solution to a single and shared BellSouth business problem that can be used by any application that is MBDB (Message Broker and Data Bus) enabled
• Designed and developed program logic to meet specifications and to adhere to prescribed standards using Java, J2EE, C++, C, Power Builder and Orbix (ORB)
• Prepared test data and thoroughly tested coded programs to validate accuracy
• Documented and maintained program specifications of the system
• Facilitated prototype designs and validated final designs
• Performed business process analysis and designed new system processes
• Coordinated system testing, regression testing and user acceptance testing
• Developed programs using C, Java and Oracle
• Involved in designing and development of interfaces between different applications
• Used Oracle database as backed storage repository and was made available to the bean components using JDBC
• Involved and coordinated in unit testing, regression testing and user acceptance testing
• Participated in JAD sessions and designed functional Use Case designs and Project management