SUMMARY:

• Seasoned technologist with 15+ years of Release Engineering, DevOps, and Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery work experience. Worked with enterprises adopting DevOps, across company sizes, across industries and countries by leveraging all three aspects of DevOps adoption - culture, process and automation.
• Demonstrated success in automated software integration, delivery and configuration management systems. Proven leadership by having timely deliverables, on budget, with effective planning and consistent communication.
• Expertise includes evaluating existing release processes, design/implement the improved way of releasing software via Continuous Integration (CI) and CD Frameworks. scripting languages (Shell, Perl) process monitoring & automation tools (HP sitescope, AutoSys, cron) version control systems (SVN, Perforce, CVS, ClearCase, CMVC) & code review tools (Crucible, Code Collaborator) and code search engines (fisheye, opengrok) build tools (Ant, Maven, Gradle, Make) & artifact repositories (Nexus, Archiva, Artifactory) code coverage tools (Clover, Bullseye), code analysis tools (Fortify, Sonar) & test automation tool like FitNesse build automation (Hudson/Jenkins, uBuild, BuildForge, CruiseControl) & delivery & deploy automation (Jenkins, uDeploy/uRelease)
• Issue tracking, SDLC & team collaboration tools (Jira, Version One, Confluence )
• Tomcat, JBoss, IBM WAS, BladeLogic, Install Shield, Install Anywhere, rPath, Eclipse & Intellij.
• Java, C/C++/C#, Oracle, Informix & Sybase.
• Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, Mac, VMware vSphere & vCloud.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Jersey City, NJ

Configuration Management Consultant/DevOps Eng

Environment: Java, C/C++, CVS, SVN, Make, Ant, Maven, Gradle, Nexus, Archiva, Artifactory, Jenkins, Fortify, Sonar, JiraConfluence, Fisheye, Crucible, FitNesse, OpenGrok, JBoss, TomCat, Perl, Shell, Sybase, Agile, AutoSYS.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the devOps pipeline including version control, build, CI & CD infrastructure for various applications within Asset & Private Wealth Management space in Windows/Linux environments.
• Lead the effort of migrating legacy CVS repositories into a controlled infrastructure, updated automation scripts using PERL, setup code search using opengrok and helped the functional teams for a smooth transition.
• Managed a global team in US & India to provide 24/5 support to application teams in different geo locations including work assignment, technical assistance.
• Administered multiple Jira instances including creation of project workflows, field configurations, screen schemes, permission schemes and notification schemes. Helped the functional teams for any Jira issues, enhancements or best practice question.
• Configured Jenkins to run automated tests using FitNesse, continuous builds to verify code commits, periodic builds to run code analysis using Sonar & Fortify.
• Conducted POC to evaluate different DevOps tool chain to monitor & automate deployments, document, recommend and train based on functional team requirements.
• Maintained AutoSYS templates and assisted functional teams with the migration into various environments.
• Effectively managed the GS migration tool to promote the application changes through different environments by fixing issues and adding enhancements using PERL & shell.
• Collaborated with DEV, QA, PM, DevOps and other functional groups to implement SDLC gates, Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery of artifacts.

Confidential, Jersey City, NJ

Configuration Management Consultant

Environment: Java, C/C++, Perforce, Maven, Nexus, Jenkins, uBuild/uDeploy, Fortify, Jira, Confluence, Fisheye, Crucible, SonarPMD, checkstyle, WebSphere, BladeLogic, Perl, Shell, Oracle.

Responsibilities:

• Managed the integrated/independent monthly release cycles for BOA eComm/ePortal applications as a Release Lead.
• Provided overall SCM support including design/enforce branching & POM standards.
• Acted as a liaison between application, testing, environment and techOps teams.
• Participated in the design, development and implementation of devOps activities including source code management, build and deploy & configuration management processes.
• Supported the various application teams in CI, CD, Code Quality, Code line management, Development environment, Configuration management and other operational activities.
• Managed the application server configuration using BladeLogic and setup application monitoring on DEV environment using sitescope.
• Maintained the continuous delivery workflow in uDeploy for various environment pipelines.
• Automated the integration/forward fit of code changes between different releases on a weekly basis.
• Setup the feature freeze process for better controlling of changes to non-dev environments.
• Developed and executed sensitive data scanning of Java source for certain security violations.
• Performed SNAPSHOT dependency monitoring.
• Served as a proficient technical resource with in the team.
• Delivered the accurate results with minimal oversight.

Confidential, Jersey City, NJ

Configuration Management Consultant

Environment: Java, C/C++, CVS, SVN, Make, Ant, Maven, Gradle, Nexus, Archiva, Artifactory, Jenkins, Fortify, Sonar, JiraConfluence, Fisheye, Crucible, FitNesse, OpenGrok, JBoss, TomCat, Perl, Shell, Sybase, Agile, AutoSYS.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively managed the GS migration tool to promote the application changes through different environments by fixing issues and adding enhancements using PERL & shell.
• Helped the functional teams to migrate the applications from an environment (CVS/ANT/ IVY/Archiva/Jenkins) to a more controlled environment (SVN/Gradle/Nexus/Jenkins/Auto Deployer).
• Collaborated with DEV, QA, PM, DevOps and other functional groups to implement SDLC gates, Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery of artifacts.

Confidential, Bedford, MA

Principal Release Engineer/ DevOps Eng

Environment: Java, C/C++, Perforce, Base ClearCase, Make, Ant, Maven, Hudson/Jenkins, Fortify, Clover, Bullseye, JiraVersionOne, Fisheye, Code Collaborator, DashOPro, Tinderbox, Perl, Shell, VMware (ESX, vCloud/vCenter)AIX/Linux/Sun/HP-UX, Windows, Scrum.

Responsibilities:

• Maintained CI & CD environments for Java & C/C++ based RSA Authentication Manager(AM) and RSA Software Authenticators for smartphones, web browsers, web agents, SDK and other configuration management tasks.
• Effectively managed an internal project to secure the sensitive code base in a controlled enclave and configured complex build mechanism to create libraries out of secure enclave and consume them as part of regular.
• Administered Jenkins environment(on-demand,nightly & continuos) for build automation and continuous integration of various projects including build, deploy and setup test jobs on physical machines and VMWare vApps.
• Lead a team of release engineers to support different development, QE and operations teams.
• Coordinated with the product managers to define branching strategies, setup code version control, configure build machines (Physical/Virtual) & build scripts and deliver install packages to the operations.
• Engineered and maintained the release environment to drive continuous delivery of business applications.
• Coordinated the release planning meetings, developed build and release specific documents.
• Provided Source Control Management support for the development teams within RSA using Perforce/Clearcase.
• Managed builds on multi-platform (AIX/Solaris/HP-UX/Linux/Sun and WIN) using Maven/ANT/Make, Perl & Shell scripts, Jira, Jenkins.
• Assisted various development teams in the SCM process including creating/merging/integrating branches, configuring build machines in different platforms including VMware (setting up and cloning VMs), developing build scripts using Make/ANT/Maven and automated builds.
• Administered Fortify server, deployed Fortify SCA, deployed and managed rulepacks, created new projects on fortify server, managed fortify build systems.
• Helped the development teams to generate code coverage reports using Clover & Bullseye.
• Supported daily developer operations (DevOps).
• Worked across functional (development/testing/deployment/systems/infrastructure) teams in different geographical locations to ensure continuous operation of build and test systems.

Confidential, Boston, MA

Principal Release Engineer

Environment: Java, Base ClearCase, UCM, CCRC, ClearQuest, BuildForge, IBM Websphere, WSAD, Ant/XML, Perl, Shell, AntCruise Control, QTP, WebFocus, DSTi, Kintana, AIX/Linux/Sun, Win 32/64.

Responsibilities:

• Managed the process of setting up the release procedures, created/updated release branches, built software for test and production environments for Fidelity Family Office Services Organization (FFOS) and Fidelity Wireless Group.
• Built and Deployed of the java applications onto different environments like Dev, QA, UAT and Prod
• Provided SCM support (ClearCase) for Java/C# based applications and writing ClearCase Triggers to control check-in/check-out in base ClearCase environment.
• Performed Builds/Releases in multi-platform(UNIX/Linux/Sun and WIN) and controls complete code migration from Development through different QA environments such as DIT1/DIT2, SIT, UAT, Maint & TST to Production, troubleshooting software builds and administrated Dev and QA deployments of FFOS applications.
• Managed SCM functions, configured build environments and automating build process using CruiseControl & Perl/Shell scripts and identified and implemented processes to strengthen, streamline, and automate build processes.
• Migrated legacy Make files into build scripts using ANT/Perl for Fidelity Wireless Team.
• Setup smoke test of the application using QTP in different Development and QA environments during new code deployment.

Confidential, Newark, DE

Build/Release Engineer

Environment: CMVC, ClearCase, Perl, Shell, Visual Studio, PowerBuilder, HP-UX, IBM AIX, Sun, Win 32/64.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated and performed UAT builds in multi-platform( UNIX, SUN and WIN ) using CMVC, ClearCase, Power Builder, Visual Studio, Make, ANT, Perl & Ksh scripts and ensure complete source code migration from Development through QA and UAT to Production, troubleshoot software builds.
• Provided CMVC technical support for the development teams within Confidential ’s technology sector.
• Managed SCM functions including software version control (creating/retiring component, release, creating baseline for new release, marking the level as UAT and building & pushing the code) and implemented “CMVC User Setup” process.
• Assisted development teams in the development process, by creating UNIX Make files, ANT build scripts and maintaining up to date dependency lists.
• Provided On-Site support during production software installs and worked as an installer.
• Written Perl/Shell scripts to automate monthly & weekly CMVC reports for internal auditing and user notification.
• Successfully automated software builds & releases for DEV/QA/UAT environment using PERL.
• Identified and implemented processes to strengthen, streamline, and automate build processes

Confidential, Mt. Laurel, NJ

Build/Release Engineer

Environment: ClearCase, ClearQuest, Korn Shell, CVS, Install Shield, IBM AIX RS/6000, Win 32/64.

Responsibilities:

• Managed the configuration/release process from development to deployment using Clearcase & ClearQuest, Install Shield for C based public safety software applications in multi-platform (AIX, Windows).
• Communicating with the customers, dev & QA teams and project managers to resolve the issues with the release.
• Supported SCM functions including software version control (creating branches, elements, labeling, baselines), build (check-in/check-out, merging from dev branch and building, deliver, rebase, scrubbing), packaging, distribution, installation, configuration, auditing, and configuration status reporting.
• Provided administrative and technical support for ClearCase ( maintaining users/group, VOB, registry/region, View, UCM Projects, Components, defining rules/polices for UCM, migrating data from other SCM tools, ClearCase-ClearQuest Integration ) & ClearQuest (maintaining login accounts/user groups, schema repository & databases).
• Migrated code base from CVS to ClearCase using clearimport tools.