PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Qualified Configuration Management/Build Release Management experiencein configuration identification, data management, RPM packaging, subversion concepts, java application deployment, release management, deployment automation, DSL implementation, and CM /advocacy.
• 7+ years of IT Industry experience in Configuration Management, Build Release Management, Subversion(SVN), Perforce, Git,Changeman,Clearcase, VSS, SharePoint, Ant, Maven, Fisheye, Control M, Cruise Control, Bamboo, Hudson, Teamtrack,Mercury Quality Center and JIRA along with 3 Years of experience as Java Developer.
• Experienced in implementing Continuous Integration concepts using Bamboo, Cruise Control and Hudson.
• Experienced in using Build Automation tools like ANT, Maven and MS Build.
• Worked on cross platforms like windows and UNIX using different version management tools like Subversion, VSS,Clearcase,Perforce, Changeman and Git.
• Experienced in trouble shooting, Configuring and deploying enterprise applications in WebSphere, Weblogic and Tomcat as well
• Extensible experience in setting up Baselines, Branching, Merging and Automation Processes using Shell and Batch Scripts.
• Experienced in developing and implementing configuration management programs and processes in a fast - paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong experience in application deployment automation for production, UAT, ST and development environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), having thorough understanding of various phases like Requirements, Analysis, Design, Development and Testing.
• Implemented Release schedules, communicated the Release status, created Rollout Plans, tracked the Project Milestones, prepared the reports, attending Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and chaired the Release calls and worked for a successful Release.
• Possess good domain knowledge of Retail (Pharmacy) and Travel Domains.
• Strong knowledge of version control systemsandRPM Package Manager.
• Familiar with current industry standards, such as HIPAA, Six Sigma, and Capability Maturity Model (CMM).
• Good management skills, demonstrated proficiency in leading and mentoring individuals to maximize levels of productivity, while forming cohesive team environments.
• Coordinated parallel development for different teams across the globe to deploy different builds to different environments for multiple projects.
• Good analytical, problem solving, communication skills and have the ability to work either independently with little or no supervision or as a member of a team

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Tools: Control M, Quick Build, Cruise Control, Hudson, RPM, Tivoli, Eclipse 3.2, SERENA Tools(Team Track,ChangeMan), Mercury Quality Centre (Defect Tracking tools), HPSM, HP BAC and HP site scope, AtlassianTools (Fisheye,Jira and bamboo) and Informatica

Languages/Technologies: Ant Scripts, Shell Scripts 1.2,Perl Scripting,DOS Batch scripting, SQL, PL/SQL, Java/J2EE, Basics of C, RPM package Manager, MAVEN

Web Technologies: XML, JavaScript, J2EE

RDBMS: Oracle, SQL Server

Version Control: Subversion, VSS, Git, Perforce,Clearcase,Change Man and SharePoint

Operating Systems: AIX, Linux, Unix, Windows 98/2000/XP/VISTA/7, MS DOS

Web/Application Server: Web logic 9.2/ Tomcat 5.0

Database Tools: TOAD, Mysql Query Browser, Oracle PL/SQL Developer, Teradata

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Set up RxConnect's first configuration management program - created master scripts for deployment, created repository, setup mirroring of code with onsite repository, guided team for proper usage of branch/tags/trunk concepts, created processes for version control system usage and did first deployment of application.
• Interaction with various third party vendors, i.e. DELL system USA - for DB related items, Infosys - for LDAP related items, CVS - for project related items, Oracle USA - for weblogic related items.
• Application code merging of different releases. Currently RxConnect has three active releases -R1, R2 and R3. Code merging is old to recent approach, which includes, production hot fixes, UAT patches are being merged into ST branches. Similarly older releases are being merged into latest releases. If a conflict comes, either I used to resolve as being Java developer (SCJP) or follow up with Dev team to resolve them and commit them back to repository.
• Creation of RPM package and its distribution across live stores of CVS Pharmacy.
• Completion of NFR items and fixing defect related to build and configuration management.
• Managing different releases, code deployment in Production, UAT, ST and IT environments.
• Responsible for configuration changes and tracking them in release notes for daily/Weekly/Minor/Major/Hot fixes releases for delivery of various patches.
• Subversion (Tortoise SVN) maintenance and guide team for proper usage of branch/tags/trunk methodologies.(Handled more than 1000 tags/branches)
• Created and supported Batches/environment for Data warehouse management, which includes Informatica, Teradata, Oracle DB, Mainframes and Third party vendors.
• Access control/Commit rights of repository and management of version control for various releases.
• Implemented DSL (Definitive Software Library) for RxConnect which is being used by more than three projects in CVS Pharmacy which are on Perforce, Git and ClearCase version management tools.
• Automated build deployment and removed manual intervention in deployment process using Ant scripts, UNIX scripts, Perl scripts and Control M tool.
• Environment readiness for client and testing team - Which includes Weblogic/WebSphere domain readiness, application deployment, DB deployment, Batches deployment, hardware, software readiness and CM changes.
• Environment planning for IT (DEV)/ST/UAT and Production environments.
• Support development, testing and production support teams (24*7) from configuration, deployments, technical and environments support perspective.
• Own the module and associated deliveries, and prioritize deliveries as per client requirements
• Mentor a team ofthreepeople and develop required technical and functional skills amongst the team
• Track and fix defects/Change Requests using JIRA, Teamtrack and Quality Center, Release Notes through ST, UAT and Production phase of project.
• Worked with Agile methodology practices, Waterfall model and also Test Driven Development.

Tools: Control M, Quick Build, Cruise Control, RPM, Hudson, Tivoli, Eclipse 3.2, Team Track and Mercury

Confidential

JAVA DEVELOPER

Responsibilities:

• Developing and enhancing the Application. This also includesthe construction for common components along with System Change Request (SCR’s) for the New Enhancements.
• QMS Activities that include the code walkthrough, test plan reviews, Unit Testing etc.
• Enforcing Best Practices across the projects by updating Troubleshooting guide.
• Providing support activities for the application using IBM Kiosk Manager.
• Configuration changes and tracking Responsible for them in release notes for delivery of various patches.
• Implemented UNIX Cron jobs for the Automation of Build and Deployment.
• Maintained and released dependency jars using Maven repository.
• Configured and worked on Continuous Integration Tools like Hudson and Cruise Control to Automate the Build process for teams.
• Performed base lining of the code after major releases and then merge the previous release code to main branches to allow for further development from this baseline
• Extensively expertise in Scripting Languages such as PERL and BASH to automate the regular activities.
• Wrote Scripts to automate the process of deploying the applications to various production servers globally at a single kickoff.
• Ran SQL database queries to handle any database change requests from development teams.
• Active role in preparing documents like SCM New User guides and SCM Verification
• Extensive knowledge of Multiple Client Operating Systems such as Windows, UNIX and Linux.
• Used Putty/WinSCP to connect to UNIX/Linux from windows.
• Implemented the SCM best practices by allowing each and every Individual Developer as their own workspace.
• Generated Build Artifacts and analyzed the Logs in case of Build Issues
• Prepared documents, Best practices, GUIDEs for developers, team members’ .
• 24/7 on call support for emergency site maintenance and immediate build and install requests
• Responsible to push the front end code to Dev, QA and Stage (Pre PROD) environments.

Tools: ECLIPSE, LANYON - easy view, KIOSK Machine diagnostics, VSS, ANT, Perl, Shell Scripting,DOS Batch scripting, Maven, Hudson, Cruise Control, CITRIX