SUMMARY:

• Confidential is an experienced Information Technology professional with a proven record of integrating Web Mobile technologies into existing environments; strong expertise in development & middleware technology planning with Service Oriented Architecture, WebSphere, DataPower and API Connect Gateways on various platforms, helping clients increase ROI with consumable, API appliances that combine performance and hardened security in virtual formats resulting in increased efficiency for financial, insurance, telecommunications, government and pharmaceutical industries.
• Managed cross functional teams through full project cycles: including planning, web system implementation and performance tuning.
• Excellent communication and management skills.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Linux Red Hat, HP - Unix, Sun Solaris Windows, iOS, Apache, XP, NT, SAN, VMWare, VLAN, WLAN

Languages: HTML, XSLT, J2EE, JAVA, C, Shell scripting, Perl, AJAX, RSS, XML, JASON, WSDL, CSS, JSP, JSF, Blogger, Servlets, EJB, Portlet Factory, Visual C++, Transact SQL, PL/SQL, SQL*Plus, UML, NLP

Application Servers: DataPower, WebSphere, Layer 7 Gateway, API Portal, z/OS, WebSphere Portal, WebSphere eXtreme ScaleWebSphere Commerce, WebSphere Process Server, InfoServer, FileNet, Sun Web Server, OracleReplication/Parallel Server, Crystal, SilverStream, Windows MS Exchange

Web Servers: IBM HTTP Server, Internet Information Server, Apache Tomcat/Mesos

Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, DB2/UDB, Sybase. MySQL

ERP Apps: Tricare, SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle Financials and Siebel CRM, Callidus

Software: SiteMinder, DataPower, MQ, Rational, Portal, OKTA, AWS CodeCommit, ITCAM, Tivoli, BuildForge, Atlassian SoapUI, Confluence, Remedy, JIRA, CyberArk, Aperature, Nlyte, CodeHub GitHub, Splunk, SVN, LogView, ClearCase, BPM, InfoSphere Guardium, WebTrends, Mercury Topaz, UltraEdit, SecureCRT, XMLSpy, Reflecton, Invincea, KeyStore Explorer, Agile, Informatica Data Management, Load Runner, Omegamon, Oracle Enterprise Mgr, Veritas, WebDB, Oracle, Portal, Discoverer, Developer, Forms, SQL*Net/Loader, Eclipse, Compuware Vantage, SAR, PerfView, Glance BMC Patrol, IntroScope, Quest, RMAN, InfoPump, .Net Framework, Active Directory, ASP.NET, Visual Basic/Studio, Visual InterDev, Business Objects, MDI Gateway, SharePoint line-of-business (LOB), OnmiBack, Mantas, eTrust Wireless Site Manager, LogRhythm-SIEM, Dynatrace, IBM Watson, IPSoft

Protocols Technologies: REST, SOAP, OAUTH 2.0, SAML, MS Kerberos, Web Service APIMS Cloud, VPN, Citrix, VM, Web 2.0, F5, LTM/GTM, PKI, TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, SOAP, FTP/STP, SMTP, SSH, POP, DHCP, DNS, NFS, DHCP. LDAP, RMI/IIOP, RMI, Firewalls, PKI, Eclipse, Log4J, SOA, LDAP

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Confidential

Web Services Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Established mobile API security authentication solutions using various new web technologies such as: SOAP, REST, JSON, HTTP, Basic Auth - Mutual SSL, SiteMinder Implicit Grant, X.509, XML, XSLT, Firewall (GTM, LTM) with Oracle, SQL Server/My SQL; deployed SOAP AND REST OAUTH2 API web services on API Gateway, API Portal, API Connect in dual F5 load balanced data centres.
• Configured device performance optimization as well as consumption of resources and services using Dynatrace AppMon, Splunk, ITCAM Agent (packet capture), Informatica Data Management, Troubleshooting, WAMC, DataPower Operations Dashboard, WebGui/CLI Commands, UNIX Shell Scripting and Job automation. Scheduled LogRhythm-SIEM cyber threat monitoring for endpoint monitoring, forensics, and security analytics.
• Installed IBM Watson Developer and IPSOFT Amelia AI and cognitive computing for Cloud consumer questionnaires; using natural language (NLP) to extract meta-data from content; enabled IBM API Connect Data API’s, vision, and speech utilizing Watson Java SDK (AWS Code Commit, GitHub), Node SDK and API Developer Cloud Explorer.
• Translated business needs into technical requirements, identifies gaps, strategic impacts, financial impacts and the risk profile in the technical, mentored operation/development teams for DataPower, API Gateway and WebSphere best practices. Interpreted and adhered to corporate security policies and Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) using Agile practices and CodeGub Git management for REST API micro service management.
• Configured and installed appliances and firmware fix packs, backups on various DataPower XI52 Gateway v, API Gateway v9, API Developer Portal and WebSphere virtual/appliances. Worked closely with computer vendors on various hardware, problem determination and resolutions - PMRs
• Installed IBM API Connect (POC) for various upcoming technologies tailored to business requirement and established corporate component standards and documented SharePoint line-of-business (LOB) requirements.
• Administered and deployed WebSphere EAR, packages and JAR, files within a 150 JVM environment. Performed WebSphere migration, applied interim fix packs, federated nodes with ND and configured WAS HTTP interfaces, session management, virtual hosts and transports for web server plug-ins. Performed Health checks, for CPU Utilization, Memory Heap Utilization, Thread usage, response times, and transaction utilization.
• Developed and deployed services thru DataPower Domains, AAA Policy, SSL, Web Service Proxy, Multi-Protocol Gateway, XML, WSDL, Firewalls, etc. in TEST, QA and PROD environments. Configured LDAP using AAA Authentication, Authorization and audit Log Targets. Maintained SSL Certificates, KeyStore (JKS) X.509 encryption and Transport Layer Security (TLS) cipher protocols using Venafi.
• Collaborated with management and development team with SoapUI, RESTClient testing connectivity and functionality in an OpenShift Enterprise (OSE) Red Hat Agile development and software delivery pipeline.

Confidential

Sr. Middleware Infrastructure Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Configured IBM Cloud technology: WebSphere Application Server, eXtreme Scale(WES), Network Deployment, WebSphere Portal and WebSphere Commerce with Apache HTTP web server and F5 for load balancing & cross cell routing for multi-clustered global data center environments for High Availability and Disaster Recovery.
• Performed WebSphere migration, applied fix packs and interim fixes, federated nodes with ND and configured WAS HTTP interfaces, session management, virtual hosts and transports for web server plug-ins.
• Upgraded 1100 + Enterprise web applications for Financial clients running WebSphere in Linux RHEL/ z/OS environments and configured JDBC data sources for Oracle, SQL Server and DB2 databases.
• Controlled DataPower x152 Router/Transform boxes for HIPPA EDI data exchange. Knowledgeable with security concepts (authentication, authorization, encryption, digital signatures, etc.), PKI concepts, SSL, Web Service Proxies, XML firewalls and Multi Gateway protocol.
• Configured Microsoft IIS servers, Virtualization and .NET website deployment for (Java, ASP, ASP.NET) applications with Active Directory network security for multi tier Firewall configurations.
• Partnered with the development teams in designing WebSphere v8 Java SDK 6 &7 apps using Rational and ClearCase and ensured that operational requirements are met during the project transition.
• Defined WebSphere MQ resource: JMS Queue, Connection Factories, Listener Port, JDBC, Mail, URL and performed administrative WQM tasks using MQSC command and WebSphere MQ Explorer.
• Developed Build Forge UNIX Bourne Shell, Perl and Jython (wsadmin) scripts for IBM WebSphere Application Server automation and .EAR deployment supporting an Agile development methodology.
• Built an Enterprise Identity Management security system using SiteMinder R12 Policy server (Agent, Domain, Schemes, Realms, Policy, and Responses) using LDAP SSO authentication with Web plugin and URL redirects.
• Administered WebSphere Process Server using admin console to manage application servers, resources and security within a domain of cell, node, server, or cluster scope.
• Firm grasp of system administration, networking solutions and system monitoring. Solved production failure, capacity and JVM performance issues using various real-time reporting and diagnostic metrics tools (e.g., Tivoli, Splunk, BMC Performance Manager, InfoSphere Guardium, SiteScope, Wiley IntroScope and WAS logs)
• Improved technology knowledge by initiating development projects, fostering team communication thru project planning, ensuring IT staff / budget resources and client vendor interface for project success.
• Managed day-to-day development activities by establishing an Altlassian Wiki (Confluence & JIRA) for adherence to architecture design standards, best practice development, PROD migration and problem ticket reporting.

Confidential

Project Manager - Middleware Architect

Responsibilities:

• Managed an Enterprise Middleware Infrastructure team in support of a major health insurance provider. Ensured a SOA architecture, security, high availability and fault tolerant operations environment across multiple applications for e-Portal systems on UNIX and Windows platforms for US and Off-Shore locations.
• Successfully configured middleware application servers/ software such as WebSphere, IIS/HTTP, Network Deployment Manager, LDAP Directory Services, Sun Access Manager/Federation Manager, MQ with Relational Database integration to Oracle, SQL Server and DB2 for e- Business Portal( Employees, Broker, Members, Providers) and SAS, Siebel and PeopleSoft systems.,
• Assessed business requirements, collaborated with inter-departmental teams on designing SOA and Web Services systems; developed project plan timelines and risks for infrastructure support services (e.g., servers, storage, network firewall/router, security, training, deployments, scripting, etc.)
• Diagnosed application server performance using various vendor tools (e.g., Tivoli, BMC Performance Manager, SiteScope and PM) generated Real-time reporting and metrics tools.
• Established an Enterprise SSO Web Identity Management system using Sun’s Directory Server, Access Manager and Federation Manager Software.
• Implemented WebSphere Portal / Portlet Factory server as Proof of Concept for Siebel’s membership enrollment application.
• Supported various SOA Eclipsed development tools - Rational v7 Application Developer, Performance Analyzer, AppScan and ClearCase/ClearQuest, BizTalk and DataPower appliance tools.
• Developed and ensured Middleware and Operational guidelines and procedures are up to date for current computing environment.
• Developed strong partnership with technology vendors for new software updates and developed plans for release rollouts for 500+ servers. Excellent organization skills and the ability to lead manage and grow team interaction.

Confidential

WebSphere Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Managed a global telecommunications infrastructure environment: My Account eDocs financial and e-billing operating systems, integrated J2EE, WebSphere, Sun policy agent, IBM HTTP on Windows/Solaris Unix with back-end Oracle/SQL Server database repositories; making this company the telecommunications leader.
• Architected and implemented WebSphere, Portal, MQ and Sun Access Manager migration upgrade and disaster recovery rollout across multiple east/west coast data centers utilizing a complex 3-tier firewall, 50 servers clustered / load balanced, Network Deployment architecture. Administered WAS activities such as: Cisco router, DSN, Firewall ports, HTTP plug-in, security, LDAP, JVM Web Container (EAR/WAR/JAR/JSP/JSF/EJB), SSL VeriSign & WCM.
• Led strategic Customer Care web system design team, developed and integrated IBM’s proven development methodology based on Rational, ClearCase, Web 2.0 and Jython deployment tools.
• Coordinated and installed the 2007 government Daylight Savings Time upgrade across all WAS environments.
• Monitored, and automated WAS procedures, implemented best tuning practices using a variety of tools: PMI, Tivoli, CompuWare Vantage, CA SiteMinder, BMC Control M and Cron/Unix scripting.
• Assessed business requirements and designed new SOA enterprise technology approaches. Developed strong partnership with technology vendors and collaborated with interdepartmental teams on new technology releases.

Confidential

Systems Architect-Project Leader

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a variety of high profile state financial IT projects in: project management, web and database management, system design, security, vendor contact, training, scheduling and human resource needs.
• Installed and managed WebSphere and Oracle on Sun Solaris Unix and Windows platforms using Portal authentication in support of Treasury Pension Fund, Medicaid, and Community Affairs applications. Collaborated with functional teams delivering successful J2EE Portal systems.
• Managed various WebSphere functions: load balancing /clustering, Cisco router, DSN, Firewall ports, security, JVM Web Container, JSP/JSF’s, EJB’s, Network Deployment (EAR/WAR/JAR), LDAP security and Portal authentication, HTTP plug-in configuration, SSL VeriSign certificates and PKI digital encryption.
• Configured State Treasury’s Microsoft .NET framework environment, IIS, Apache proxy server and Citrix. Setup SQL Server DB, security and recovery expertise. Invoked Web services protocols: SOAP, RMI, XML and UDDI.
• Setup Tivoli and URL monitoring: developed wasadmin, JACL and Unix Shell scripts for auto deployment and admin functions.
• Implemented HATS (Host Access Transformation Services) systems using Rational and WebSphere Studio Eclipse-based software.

Confidential

Systems Database Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Directed cross-functional development teams through full project life cycle including project management, software installs, database administration, data warehousing, release upgrades, security and tuning.
• Administered Oracle and WebSphere Application Server functions for an Advertising company. Stabilized performance by implementing Oracle Application Server/Portal, repository event monitoring, paging notification and Diagnostics and Change Management Packs. Coordinated WAS infrastructure; web services, SOA, security; data archiving, and backup procedures.
• Integrated PeopleSoft Enterprise suite (Financial, Supplier and EPM) providing WEB visibility into company operations and financial performance on a Unix Sun Solaris platform
• Configured Siebel CRM (Order Mgmt, Marketing, Sales Force, and Call Center) ROI systems with internal shipping & financial systems utilizing OAS design, Discoverer and Oracle encryption portal for credit card authorization.

Confidential

Internet Architect/DBA/Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Led a global IS Web Tools and Architecture group supporting application web servers (Silver Stream, Java, Apache and Symantec Crystal) running on Unix and Windows platforms interfacing with Oracle, SQL Server and Sybase databases.
• Coordinated Web activities between cross-functional departments by installing Oracle Financials, integrated Siebel CRM Sales Force automation and Order Mgmt systems; setup Topaz Web monitoring system and configured WebMD DMZ firewall access.
• Developed a J2EE Task Management system using Visibroker client CORBA, w/WebLogic EJB’s communicating to Oracle. Project completed under budget and 2 months ahead of schedule
• Web enabled a cellular Order Entry/Host Billing Interface System using IBM WebSphere JAVA, Visibroker CORBA on the client with MQ Series processing daily FTP XML - parsed orders.
• Implement Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for Digital Signature Encryption Authentication using USB token devices.

Confidential

Senior Database Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installed Oracle on HP-Unix and NT platforms; setup performance monitoring to reduce nightly storage problems and Web availability using the following tools: BMC Patrol, OpenView/ITO and DB Reorg.
• Led pilot implementation with full rollout designed for 3000+ internal and local users for the following systems: PeopleSoft Personnel/GL, SAP, EDI Gateway-Gentran, ERP Consumer data warehouse and Manugestic Inventory Management.
• Developed DBA Intranet site; assumed Webmaster role for publishing corporate standards and reports.
• Managed a successful Y2K compliance task force - analyzed 400 systems, developed QA audits protocols for Oracle HP-Unix and NT platforms.