EXPERIENCE SUMMERY:

• IT Professional with 15 plus years of experience in various IT technologies.
• Over 12 plus years of profound knowledge of B2B, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) standards including ANSI X12 / EDIFACT, XML and HIPAA.
• Worked as EDI / B2B Architect, Business Analyst, Lead, Developer etc.
• 8 plus years working experience on GXS AI 4.3, 5.0, 5.3 and AXWAY products (Gateway Interchange, Secure Transport)
• 4 plus years hands on working experience on Gentran Integration Suite 4.3 (GIS) and IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.2 (SI), IBM Connect:Direct (C:D), IBM SFG (Sterling File Gateway) and Managed File Transfer (MFT).
• Comprehensive knowledge of ANSI X12 and EDIFACT EDI messages (including X12 300 Series and 800 Series EDI messages and EDIFACT ORDERS, INVOIC, COPARN, COPRAR, CUSCAR, ORDRSP, DESADV, INSDES, DELFOR)
• Expertise in GXS AI (Application Integrator) Mapping, GIS 4.3, IBM SI 5.2.4.0 (IBM Sterling B2B Integrator), IBM Connect Direct (Connect:Direct), Sterling File Gateway (SFG), AS/400, B2B solution, Axway / Cyclone (Gateway Interchange) 4x / 5x, Axway Secure Transport, AS1, AS2, HTTP/s, SFTP, FTPS and FTP protocols.
• Domain knowledge - Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Logistics, Distribution and Retail. Shipping,
• Strong Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes knowledge including Order to Cash (OTC), Procure to Pay (PTP)
• Experience in developing high level and detail level design based on the business / functional requirements documents.
• Worked on building Managed File Transfer (MFT) Solution competency including writing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in EDI / B2B tools and technology.

SOFTWARE / TOOLS SKILLS:

EDI Tools / Middleware Tool: GIS 4.3 (Gentran Integration Suite), IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (IBM SI 5.2.4.0), GXS AI v4.3, v5.0 and v5.3, iSeries Gentran (Sterling Commerce), Tibco

EDI Communication Tool: Axway / Cyclone ver. 4x/ 5x, Axway Secure Transport, Axway B2Bi

Managed File Transfer: Sterling File Gateway (SFG), IBM Connect Direct (Connect Direct)

EDI Software Analysis tools: EDISIM33 and EDISIM50

Quality Control Tools: HPQC ( Confidential Quality Control)

CRM Tool: Clarify eFrontOffice, BMC Remedy, Sharepoint

Languages: AS/400, RPG/400, RPG IV, RPGLE, SQLRPGLE, CL/400CLLE, SQL/400, C, Java 2, SQL and PL/SQL, RDML (LANSA)

Web Scripting Languages: JavaScript, HTML, Applet

Client/Server Tech: Visual Basic 6, Servlets

Relational Database: DB2/400, Oracle 8i, MS-Access.

Utilities: SEU, DFU, PDM, SDA, RLU & QUERY/400

Operating System: OS/400, Win 97, Win 98, Win NT, Dos 6.22, UNIX

Other Tools: Editplus, AS400 Utilities, Ultra Edit, Notepad++

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Phoenix, AZ

Business Analyst / Architect

Responsibilities:

• Requirement gathering for client’s migration project from Legacy system to SAP
• Developing new architectural design for middleware system to align with new SAP environment.
• Develop EDI X12 846, 850, 855, 860, 865, 856, 810, 867, 844, 870, 832 mapping Master specifications
• Create technical mapping specification (EDI to UDM and UDM to IDoc format) based on each customer and vendor for GXS and WebMethod teams.
• Involved in map development activity using GXS AI tool.
• Configuration of customer and vendor profile’s in GXS TradeGuide and setup GXS EG (Enterprise Gateway)
• Create new PO / PO Change transaction in SAP, Re-trigger existing IDoc from SAP, Check the Inbound IDoc Status in SAP, Troubleshoot and resolve if any.
• Setup VAN and Axway Secure Transport communication channels with Client Trading Partners send/receive EDI documents.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to GXS and Axway Secure Transport applications.
• Coordinate with all different customer departments like customer service, accounting, distribution etc
• Resolves issues through research and communication with business area representatives, IT team members and trading partners.
• Assisting development team on GXS map development activity.
• Worked on Functional testing, Integration testing and User Acceptance testing (UAT) with application and function team.

Environment: B2B, EDI ANSI X12, EDIFACT, FLAT, XML, SAP IDoc, GXS AI v5.3, Axway Secure

Confidential

Architect / Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Understanding the clients Supply Chain Management ( Order to Cash (OTC), Procure to Pay (PTP) ) process to define the scope of work
• Interpret business needs / requirements and develop technical spec. for development team.
• Assisting with business case and translate technical issues
• Architectural Design & Analysis of different interfaces
• EDI Map development using Sterling Integrator map editor tool.
• Developed / Migrated Business Processes using Sterling Integrator GPM / BPML.
• Developing a schedule and plan for implementation and application enhancements
• Worked on Unit testing, Functional testing, Integration testing and User Acceptance testing with application and function team
• Requirement management and communicate regular update with concern team.
• Represent project stakeholders throughout the process
• Root cause analysis and resolution for identified bugs

Environment: B2B, EDI X12 / EDIFACT, IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.2, Axway v.5X, SAP Idoc, and

Confidential

Architect / Developer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in requirement gathering, designing and analysis for developing new EDI Maps including ANSI X12, EDIFACT Transaction, prop to prop, XML format etc.
• Coordinate with vendors for efficient implementation of new software products or systems and for resolution of any adaptation issues
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades
• Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications
• Designed process work flow for Client Trading Partner migration project.
• Worked on Trading partner configuration and deployment in clients in-house application ( Confidential NET) as well as GXS AI v5.3 production server.
• Worked on Trading Partner migration from GXS AI v5.0 to v5.3.
• Developed EDI X12 maps using GXS AI.
• Developed profile creator application using GXS AI software, which helps clients to handle multiple profile creation.
• Worked with ERP teams to onboard/update Partner profiles.

Environment: EDI, ANSI X12, EDIFACT, FLAT, XML format, GXS AI v5.0 and v5.3

Confidential

Architect

Responsibilities:

• Setting up AWS (Amazon Web Service) Platform
• Develop and support MFT dashboard using Java application
• Installation of Business Integration Server (BIS) in Red hat Linux 6.4
• Installation / Configuration of Business Integration Portal (BIP) in Red hat Linux 6.4
• Installation of SEEBURGER Secure Edge(SSE) Proxy
• Configuration of SSE Components (SSE Control Server, Relay and Fence)
• Configuration / Testing of communication adapter’s like AS2, SFTP, FTP and HTTP etc.
• Configuration of TP Entities for ANSI X12 and SAP IDOC transactions in-order to complete Inbound and Outbound scenarios
• Conducted Unit testing and Load testing
• Involved in discussions with SEEBURGER
• Created Managed File Transfer SOP document

Environment: B2B / EDI, Java, Seeburger etc

Confidential

Architect / Developer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in requirement gathering, designing, Analysis for creating the EDI Specification for developing new EDI Maps including EDIFACT Transaction Sets like ORDRSP, DESADV, INSDES, INVOIC
• Worked with business teams on optimizing the EDI Orders to Cash process.
• Coordinating implementation and migration project as well as managing clients suppliers
• Set up Partner profiles in the EDI and ERP systems
• Assist ERP team in the implementation and support of the Sales and Distribution module focusing on Order to Cash / Pricing
• Worked on developing the new maps in GIS 4.3 and SI 5.2 environment
• Worked on Trading partner configuration and deployment in production server
• Worked on building new Business processes in GIS 4.3 and SI 5.2.

Environment: EDI ANSI X12, EDIFACT, IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (SI 5.2.4.0), Remedy

Confidential, Dublin, Ohio

Architect / Project Lead

Responsibilities:

• Involved in requirement gathering, creating the EDI Specification and map development including Transaction Sets 180, 810, 820, 832, 850, 855, 856, 860, 865, 880, 997, XML, idoc, CSV, Flat files etc using GXS AI and GIS Map Editor application.
• Analyzed and built new EDI architectural design for client migration project from DB2/400 to SAP.
• Configuration of the client in-house applications to process purchase order (EDI 850) and generate outbound transactions (like EDI 832, 855, 810, 856 etc.) for Trading Partners.
• Establish messaging communication channels between client and their trading partners using GXS VAN, Axway products (Gateway Interchange and Secure Transport) with AS1, AS2, HTTP/s, SFTP, FTPS, FTP protocols etc.
• Developed Business Process (BPs) using GPM (Graphical Process Modeler) tool for client’s new migration project.
• Developed X12, EDIFACT maps using GIS Map Editor tool.
• Create envelopes, mailbox, Trading Partner configuration, map deployment, configure services etc using IBM Sterling B2B Integrator dashboard.
• Troubleshooting and resolving EDI GXS, GIS and Axway application related issue.
• Configured GXS Trade Guide to establish the operating parameters for translations.
• Create service users & their trading relationship using the GXS Enterprise System WUI (Web User Interface)
• Providing 24/7 EDI support for existing and new Trading Partners
• Co-ordination between Offshore-Onsite to get task completed.
• Knowledge about CSOS program (Control Substance Ordering System)
• Manage risk identification and risk mitigation strategies associated with the architecture.
• Created new and fine tune client existing EDI HIGH LEVEL DESIGN documents
• Developed AXWAY client Installation and Configuration documents.
• As a lead, possess strong abilities to mentor juniors and transfer knowledge to the client while empowering team members and work collaboratively.
• Drafting initial charter, project proposal and plan, coordinate efforts for completing activities in plan and Update plan regularly. Identify and resolve issues.
• Provide regular status reports to upper management for all activities related to the project.
• Serve as the single point of contact for the team to the project stakeholders and partners.
• Take action to mitigate risks and seek resolution for functional and technical issues throughout the EDI landscape
• Perform E2E (end to end) EDI testing with trading partners and verifies production readiness.

Environment: B2B, EDI X12 / EDIFACT, GXS AI, Enterprise System, GIS 4.3 (Gentran Integration Suite) / IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.2, Axway 4X / 5X, Axway Secure Transport, Clarify, Sharepoint

Confidential

EDI Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Involved in establishing the EDI connection (using Gentran) for new trading partners as well as customs departments from various country with clients multiple shipping lines (like LYKES LINES, CONTSHIPS, TMM etc.)
• Leading the team of 6 offshore members and mentoring them in resolving technical and business issues.
• Designed and developed EDI processes for Order to Cash and Supply Chain as per High Level Business Requirement document.
• Validated technical designs created by IT developers against functional specifications.
• Helped redefine existing practices for EDI system.
• Setup and customization for EDI transaction IDs like 301(Booking confirmation).
• Worked on EDI X12 as well as EDIFACT messaging Standards.
• Developed many programs for EDI (GENTRAN tool) using AS400 application.
• Involved in System Testing and Performance Testing
• Troubleshooting and resolved AS/400 program as well as EDI system (Gentran) issues
• Involved in 24/7 production support on-call rotation
• Involved in enhancement of clients in house LYNX application.
• Troubleshooting and resolving EDI related issue.
• Worked on X12 Messages: 300, 301, 309, 310, 322, 350, 355, 404 and 997 etc.
• Worked on EDIFACT Messages: COPARN, COPRAR, CUSCAR

Environment: AS/400, OS /400, RPG/400, RPGILE, CL/400, DB2/400, QUERY/400, SQL400, EDI X12 / EDIFACT, iSeries Gentran.

Confidential

Programmer Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in design high level view of System
• Worked on migration from old JD-Edward AS400 system to Oracle 9i.
• Wrote the programs to translate the JD Edwards inputsin the format of informatica requires.
• Involved in preparing test plan, Unit test cases, troubleshooting, maintenance, enhancement and testing of application for existing system.
• Coordinate with offshore as well as onsite team closely.

Environment: AS/400, RPG/400, CL/400, DB2/400, SEU, DFU, SDA, RLU, QUERY/400 and JD-Edwards.

Confidential

Software Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Involved in analysis, requirement gathering, development, maintenance, enhancement and testing.
• Developed Interface for PRISM ERP and customers in house system.
• Wrote some parsing program for data transformation.
• Involved in preparing Unit test plan and Unit test cases.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical problems

Environment: AS/400, RPG/400, RPG-ILE, CLLE, CL/400, DB2/400, QUERY/400

Confidential

Programmer Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development, maintenance and testing of application.
• Involved in Purchase Order and Gift Certificates model.
• Written application interfaces for AS400 and Lawson system.
• Develop queries for day to day activities in Query/400.
• Written programs, subfile programs and reports in RPGIII, RPG IV, RPGLE, CLLE, CL/400, SQL/400, DB2/400 and AS400 utilities.
• Worked on AS400 tool Query/400,Aldon change management tool and MQ-series middleware.

Environment: AS/400, RPG/400, CL/400, DB2/400, SEU, DFU, SDA, RLU and PDM