SUMMARY:

Confidential is a highly skilled and certified professional with broad architectural experience and excellent technical skills. Over 20 years of professional experience in building and leading various teams across a vast array of technologies. A proven track record of designing and implementing solutions for extremely high volume and mission - critical applications.

CORE SKILLS:

Enterprise Integration

API Management

Agile Methodology

Cloud Development and Engineering

Digital Currency

Blockchain/Hyperledger

Service-Oriented Architecture

Business Process Management

Software Application Development

Team Leadership

Messaging Oriented Middleware

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DataPower Technical Lead / Scrum Master

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities:

• Technical Leader for IBM DataPower
• Scrum Master for DevOps Team consisting of both onshore and offshore team members
• Collaborated with business analysts, developers, and technical support teams to define project requirements and specifications.
• Performed Design Reviews and provided education and training to offshore staff.
• Provides Tier 3 Escalation for Operational Support.
• Created Scripts and Framework to support CICD Pipeline using Git and Jenkins
• Created Framework to Manage SSL Certificates using Venafi

Principal Middleware Engineer/ Technical Lead

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

Responsibilities:

• Principal Engineer implementing and supporting middleware solutions using the following technologies:
• IBM WebSphere DataPower XG45, X2
• Apigee Edge
• IBM WebSphere MQ
• IBM WebSphere Network Deployment
• Block Chain
• Red Hat JBoss
• Tomcat
• Jenkins
• Artifactory
• Ansible Tower
• Ping (OAUTH2)
• Splunk
• Java Enterprise
• Spring Boot (MicroServices)
• Amazon Web Services
• Red Hat Open Shift
• Middleware Engineering:
• WebSphere Application Server Administrator responsible for operational support for IBM HTTP Server and IBM WebSphere. (AIX and RHEL).
• WebSphere MQ Administrator responsible for day to day support and provisioning of Messaging Solutions using WebSphere MQ and WebSphere MQ FT.
• Installed and Configured MQ REST gateway
• Troubleshooting Complex MQ Clustered Topologies and Messaging Solutions
• Collaborated with business analysts, developers, and technical support teams to define project requirements and specifications.
• Established DataPower development, operational, and support standards.
• Performed Design Reviews and provided education and training to offshore staff.
• Created Shell & Ant Scripts and Framework to support CICD Pipeline
• Worked with Application and Infrastructure Teams to ensure stability of Middleware Solutions
• Tier 3 Escalation for Operational Support.
• Pilot Team Member exploring use of Hyperledger and Block Chain.
• Migrated JEE applications deployed on WebSphere to Cloud (Red Hat Open Shift) using Tomcat
• Created and configured AWS EC2 services to host Spring Based Services
• Consulted with Internal Teams to migrate solutions to Cloud.
• API Management:
• Product Owner for Apigee Edge and IBM DataPower
• Led Team of 2 On-Shore DataPower Developers
• Setup and Configured new DataPower Appliances (Physical & Virtual)
• Designed Network Topology using Multi-Tiered Firewalls, F5 (Big IP), and Blue Coat Proxy.
• Performed code deployments, created backups, and checkpoints
• Performed performance tuning of DataPower services
• Performed maintenance activities such as patching
• Provided 24 x 7 Operational Support
• Created DataPower MultiProtocol Gateways for Integration with Third Party Providers and 5th 3rd Loan Fulfillment System using REST, SOAP, & MQ.
• Integrated with security mechanism such as LDAP, AD, OAUTH2, Custom
• Performed enhancements and patches to existing services.
• Contributor and Maintainer of XSL and Gateway Script based dynamic broker framework
• Led Team of 5 On-Shore Apigee Developers and 1 Off-Shore
• Created API Proxies using Apigee Edge and Service Gateways using IBM DataPower
• Performed Development using Edge UI, PostMan, SoapUI, and Eclipse
• Migrated 20 SOAP & REST services written in Web Methods to Apigee and Spring Boot.
• Migrated 5 legacy services from DataPower to Apigee Edge (Commercial, Mortgage, Auto)
• Led Integration for the 1st Mobile Solution using Apigee - DoBot.
• Created Composite (Orchestrated) Services / Policies using Apigee, Node.js
• Created Custom Java Apigee Plugin to support federated directory services.
• Created Custom Java Apigee Plugins to integrate with MQ and Kafka.
• Created and Designed Java Based Microservices using Spring Boot.
• Installed and configured an Apigee on-premise 26 linux node production & disaster recovery topology across two Data Centers.
• Installed and configured Apigee Developer Portal for use by Internal and External Partners
• Customized Apigee Developer Portal (Drupal) for Corporate Branding
• Created SDLC Engagement model and workflow for facilitating Infrastructure Work Requests and Project Onboarding (Requirements Analysis)
• Created CICD Process for Apigee and DataPower.
• Created Splunk Reports for Operational Support
• Created Ansible Scripts for Management of Apigee Nodes
• Provide 24x7 on call support as Tier 3 escalation.

Consulting Data Integration Engineer

Confidential, Nashville, TN

Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain
• Back Office
• Clinical Solutions
• B2B & SOA Integration
• Managed team to design & implement B2B solutions using the following technologies:
• IBM WebSphere DataPower XB62
• IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
• IBM WebSphere MQ Advanced
• Collaborated with business analysts, developers, and technical support teams to define project requirements and specifications.
• Established B2B integration patterns and DataPower standards.
• Integration Subject Matter Expert for EDI/X12, HL7, and Health Care Management Systems solutions such as:
• Meditech
• Cerner
• Pyxis
• Rhapsody
• Performed Design Reviews and provided education and training to development staff.
• Implemented Innovation Lab with Reference Architectures for B2B Integration Solutions
• Tier 3 Escalation for Operational Support.
• Created Service Gateways using IBM DataPower
• Created Web Services & Message Brokers using IIB
• Created Micro Services using Spring Boot

Vice President, BPM Solution Architect

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for SOA/BPM Solutions for the following domains: eCommerce
• Technology Infrastructure
• Consumer Banking
• Wholesale Banking
• Home Lending
• Fraud
• Risk Management
• Developed, enhanced, debugged, supported, maintained, and tested software applications that support business units or supporting functions that application program solutions may involve diverse development platforms, software, hardware, technologies, and tools.
• Subject Matter Expert in BPM Center of Excellence which acted as an “internal” consulting practice for BPM Technologies such as:
• IBM WebSphere Process Server
• IBM WebSphere ESB
• IBM WebSphere MQ
• IBM WebSphere Business Events
• IBM WebSphere DataPower xi50
• IBM File Net
• IBM Case Manager
• Red Hat jBPM
• Appian Business Process Management Suite
• Pega
• Led the design, development, and implementation of complex applications, often using new technologies
• Performed design and technology assessments
• Worked with other Architect Teams to establish Enterprise Best Practices and provide Asset Management
• Led near-shore and offshore team for BPM development projects
• Tier 3 Escalation for Operational Support
• Provided technical direction and system architecture for project initiatives.
• Served as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource
• Led projects and directed activities of a team related to special initiatives or operations
• Collaborated with external teams to coordinate delivery of software application
• Routine accountability for technical knowledge and capabilities
• Used BPM Notation and UML to model complex solutions
• Created UI Components (Human Tasks, Sail Forms) for Case Management
• Created SOAP/Rest based Web Services to integrate BPM solutions with external SOA solutions
• Established Automation Solution to facilitate build and deployment process for BPM solutions
• Led and participated in the design, development, and implementation of complex system engineering activities involving cross-functional technical support, systems programming, and data center capabilities primarily using the following technologies:
• IBM Business Process Manager
• IBM WebSphere Process Server
• IBM WebSphere ESB
• IBM WebSphere MQ
• IBM WebSphere Business Events
• Red Hat jBPM
• Appian Business Process Management Suite
• Pega
• Implemented the Enterprise Processing Hub which was the largest IBM Technology-Based ESB/BPM implementation in North America
• Responsible for components of highly-complex engineering and/or analytical tasks and activities
• Establishes input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility, coordination of subsystems design, and integration of total system
• Viewed as a technology subject matter expert; able to provide and communicate complex technology solutions across differing audiences including technical, managerial, business executives, and/or vendors
• Responsible for multiple, complex projects; directed activities of teams related to special initiatives or operations
• Led the resolution process for complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Exercised judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results
• Configured operational tools to monitor components
• Actively Involved Business in decision-making process ensuring quality Deliverables.
• Maintained interface documents, broker components and scripts in source code management
• Provided 24/7 production support on rotation basis

Enterprise Architect

Confidential, Nashville, TN

Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain
• Document Management
• Process Automation and Improvement.
• Portfolio Management
• Subject Matter Expert for the following products:
• Siebel
• SAP
• MEGA
• IBM WebSphere Process Server
• IBM WebSphere ESB
• IBM Federation Server
• K2 Black Pearl
• Mobius View Direct
• Mobius Document Direct
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Host Access Transformation (HATS mainframe integration)
• Established SOA standards and Governance models.
• Oversaw execution of SDLC.
• Performed Portfolio Asset Management
• Established Enterprise Architecture Methodology using TOGAF.

Middleware Architect

Confidential, Dayton, OH

Responsibilities:

• Middleware Architect responsible for Messaging Solutions used in Syndication and Billing Solutions
• Architect and Engineer supporting Message Hub across IBM Mainframe and Distributed Systems
• Developed SOA and Web Solutions using IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM WebSphere MQ
• Designed and Implemented XML Transformation Services Framework using XSLT.
• Developed Search Engine Interfaces for Consumer Products such as Scopus, Science Direct and Confidential
• Support CTO as Chairman of Architecture Review board using TOGAF methodology
• Life Cycle Manager for IBM Technology
• Championed working-committee focused on Model Driven Architecture by Object Management Group

Senior IT Architect

Confidential, Raleigh, NC

Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expert for the following IBM technologies:
• IBM WebSphere Application Server (all versions)
• IBM WebSphere MQ
• IBM WebSphere Edge Server
• IBM Lotus Notes & Domino
• Responsible for working with a variety of customers resolving issues and providing education for the WebSphere Family of Products as a lead consultant.
• Participated in technical sales engagements
• Worked on critical consulting engagements (IBM Crit-Sit)
• Establish technical direction using J2EE technology
• Tech Talks with Business Units for requirements
• Project Planning for Technology Adoption
• J2EE Road Show for communication and education
• Defined strategic plans for fortune 500 customers
• Represented J2EE at all Architectural communities
• Architectural Best Practices, Artifacts, Methodology
• Architect, plan a highly-available WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment
• Install, configure, provision, and administer WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Security, Troubleshooting, and Performance Tuning
• WebSphere MQ Installation and Configuration
• Application Design using WebSphere MQ
• Application Programming using J2EE