SUMMARY:

• Over thirteen years of experience out of which elevenyears of experience in installation, configuration, maintenance, analysis, design, development, testing of engineeringand software applications in Websphere Middleware environment.
• About eleven years of experience in Migration from v3.5 to v4.0, v4.0 to v5.x/6.x and V 5.x/6.x to V6.x/7.x cloning, load balancing, security of WebSphere Administration (IBM WebSphere certified)
• About four years of experience in Migration from V5.x to V6.x load balancing, security of WebSphere Portal Administration.
• About nine years of experience in implementing Java messaging service applications using MQSeries V5.x/6.x/7.x and Websphere message broker V6.x/7.x.
• Extensive working knowledge in LDAP, iplanet,Sun Access Manager (SAM) and Sun Federation Manager (SFM), Universal Identity Manager,DirectorySmart servers, IBM Tivoli Directory server, WebSeal.
• Proficient in Shell, Perl, Jacl, Jython, TCL/tk scripting languages.
• Proficient in programming with Java and sound knowledge of associated concepts and technologies such as JDBC, JSP/Servlets, JFC/Swing, JavaBeans, EJBs, Struts, XML and knowledge on enterprise application integration (EAI) tools and .Net.
• Working knowledge of Java development tools such as Websphere Studio Application Developer, VisualAge, JSP/Servlet runners such as Tomcat and J2EE application servers such as WebSphere 3x/4.0/5.x/6.x/7.xand Websphere portal server 5.x/6.x including administration using Sun Access Manager, Uidp, Site Analyzer and Edge Server (IBM Visual Age for java certified).
• Proficient in using DB2 7.1 (IBM DB2 certified), Oracle 8i and SQL Server for application development with WebSphere.
• Extensive experience with XML (IBM XML Certified) and related concepts such as developing DTDs and schemas, using parsers and data presentation using XSL.
• Sound knowledge of object-oriented design with UML, n-tired architecture and distributed computing concepts.
• Ability to rapidly learn new concepts together with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate requirements effectively to team members and manage application development and standards.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• IBM Certified Specialist–IBM WebSphere Application Server Adv. Edition 4.0.
• IBM Certified Systems Expert–Websphere Application Server Adv. Edition 4.0.
• IBM Certified for XML and Related Technologies
• IBM Certified for Visual Age for Java 3x
• IBM DB2 Specialist- DB2 v7.1
• Sun Certified Java Programmer 2
• Brain bench Certified XML
• Brain bench Certified EJB
• Brain bench Certified Java 2 programmer

TRAINING:

• Trained in Sun Access Manager and Sun Federation Manager
• Trained in Datapower Administration for XB60

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Languages/Tools/Servers:

Architectures J2EE, MVC (Model-View-Controller) 
Java Technologies J2EE, JDK 1.2/1.3/1.4, Struts, JFC/Swing, Awt, JDBC, Struts 
XML Technologies XML, DOM, XSL, DTDs 
Server Programming JSP, Servlets, JavaBeans, EJBs
Development Tools Websphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD)4.0/5.x, Visual Age v3.5/4.0, Rational Application Developer, Visual Café, Visual Interdev, EAI
J2EE App Server Related WebSphere AppServer 3x/4.0/5.x/6.x/7.x, Websphere Portal Server 5.x/6.x, Site Analyzer, Resource Analyzer, Edge Server, Tivoli Access Manager, BEA web logic, ATG
JSP/Servlet Runners IIS, Apache/Tomcat, JavaWebServer 2.0, HTTP Server
Scripting TCL/tk, Jacl, Jython, Perl, AWK, Shell scripting
Wireless Computing WML, Palm OS, VoiceXML
Distributed/Middleware Technologies CORBA, RMI, MQ Series, Websphere Message Broker V6.x/7.x
Protocol and related technologies LDAP, Directory Smart/Universal Identity Platform, sun one(iplanet) directory Server, Sun Access Manager, IBM Tivoli Directory server, Web Services, WebSeal
Web Languages/Tools VBScript, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, CSS, ASP.Net
Build Tools Ant V4.1, Anthill pro
Version Control Subversion, PVCS, CVS, Rational ClearCase
Incidents/Service requests Peregrine Service Center, Remedy, Rational ClearQuest
Monitoring tools BMC Patrol, HP Mercury, Wily Introscope, Websphere Business Monitor
Programming Languages Fortran, Pascal, Cobol, C, C++, Java

• Database Skills:

Relational Databases DB2 7.1, Oracle 7.x/8.x/9.x/10/11, MYSQL, SQLServer
Querying/Reporting PL/SQL, Query Analyzer
Other TOAD, JDBC drivers, Lotus Notes.

• Systems:

Operating Systems Windows NT, Windows 2000/2008, Unix, Linux, AIX, Solaris
Hardware Platforms IBM PC-compatibles

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Sr Middleware Analyst Confidential,St Paul, MN

(April 2010 –Jun 2012)

Environment: MQSeries, Websphere Message Broker 6.x/7.x, WebSphere App Server 5.X/6.x/7.x,IBM Websphere Business Monitor 7.x, Websphere process Server 6.x, IBM Http Server, Datapower, JAVA, J2EE, XML, Perl/Jacl/Jython scripting, Documentum, Spnego(Single Signon), CVS, Rational Clear case, Rational ClearQuest, BMC Patrol, BMC Remedy, MSOffice, MS Project, Visio,Microsoft Active Directory, Cisco Load balancer, F5, LDAP, TCP\\IP, SSL, DNS, Websphere Studio Application Developer 7.x, Oracle, SQL Server, Windows, AIX, Solaris.

Boston Scientific Corp is one of the leading medical devices providers. It delivers a broad portfolio of innovative medical solution worldwide by developing and marketing innovative products, services and therapies that address unmet patient needs, provide superior clinical outcomes and demonstrate proven economic value.

Administration responsibilities include:

• Support day-to-day operations of MQ, Message Broker, WebSphere (Java/J2EE) and middleware support team in a 24/7/365 environment.
• Install and configure websphere/MQ/Message Broker into various environments.
• Participate in capacity and performance planning with enterprise architects.
• Apply support pacs, interims and efixes into various environments.
• Develop documented standards and best practices that apply to all eBusiness, user acceptance testing and web applications.
• Create and maintain Queues and channels into various environments upon business need.
• Move MQ instances between environments upon business need.
• Monitor and Manage SSL Certs in Websphere MQ/App Server/Message Broker systems.
• Coordinate development and testing groups during large-scale integrated releases.
• Manage the middleware support team in complex system deployments and projects through the entire development life cycle.
• Create and responsible for data migration scripts during large-scale project releases.
• Resolve Remedy and SDT tickets by coordinating with Helpdesk.
• Work with IBM Level1/Level2 and SWAT support team and provide quick solution for mission critical issues.
• Determine best practices, code deployment planning, configuration, estimate for the deployment and also migrate the code into production.

Migration responsibilities include:

• Coordinate development team to meet deployment standards.
• Create proof of concept for Websphere Message Broker V7 and Websphere business monitor.
• Involved in proof of concept in integrating ESB with Datapower.
• Create migration plans for Message Broker V6 to V7 and Websphere application server V6 to V7.
• Perform/create automated perl and jacl/jython scripts for websphere and data migration.
• Websphere Administrator Confidential,NJ

(Nov2007 –Dec 2009)

Environment: WebSphere 5.X/6.x,Websphere portal 6.x, iPlanet(Sun One) Directory Server 5.2, IIS Web Servers, JAVA, J2EE, HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS, JSP/Servlets, Struts, EJBs,Perl/Jacl scripting, OpenNetwork (BMC) Universal IdP (Single Signon), Sun Access Manager (Single Signon), Role based security, Merant PVCS Tracker/Version Manager, IBM HTTP sever, .NET, MQSeries, JMS Messaging, Mercury SiteScope, Peregrine Service Center, HP Openview, Microsoft Access, MS Office, MS Project, Visio, LDAP, TCP\\IP, SSL, DNS, UML, Websphere Studio Application Developer 5.x, Oracle, SQL Server, Lotus Notes, Windows, Linux, AIX, Solaris.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield is the leading healthcare company in New Jersey, which provides services to its subscriber, providers, brokers and Blue cross employees by means of its single sign on portals.

Administration responsibilities include:

• Support day-to-day operations of WebSphere (Java/J2EE) and middleware support team in a 24/7/365 environment.
• Install and configure websphere/ iplanet/sun access manager into various environments.
• Participate in capacity and performance planning with enterprise architects.
• Apply interims and efixes into various environments.
• schema management, name space creation, DIT, replication strategies, and access control implementations on Sun One Directory Server 5.1/5.2.
• Perform/create daily scripts to monitor Sun One Directories for errors and performance degradation.
• The supported web sites have an estimated 200,000 users.
• Develop documented standards and best practices that apply to all eBusiness, user acceptance testing and web applications.
• Create and maintain Queues and channels into various environments upon business need.
• Coordinate development and testing groups during large-scale integrated releases.
• Manage the Horizon eBusiness middleware support team in complex system deployments and projects through the entire development life cycle.
• Create and responsible for data migration scripts during large-scale portal releases.
• Resolve peregrine tickets by coordinating with Helpdesk.
• Participate in code deployment planning, configuration, estimate for the deployment and also migrate the code into production.

Migration responsibilities include:

• Coordinate development team to meet Websphere 5.x/6.x/J2ee standards.
• Create proof of concept for Sun Access Manager and Sun Federation Manager.
• Create migration plans for Universal Identity Manager to Sun Access Manger and Sun Federation Manager.
• Perform/create automated perl and jacl/jython scripts for websphere and data migration.
• Designed the framework and implemented the code for Provider migration in accordance to the new LDAP Schema.
• Involved in successful deployment and integration testing in Websphere Application Server 5.x/6.x.
• Websphere Administrator Confidential,NY

(Jun 2007 –Oct 2007)

Environment: WebSphere Application Server 5.X/6.x,Websphere Portal Server 5.x/6.x,IBM Tivoli Directory Server, WebSeal (Single Sign-on), JAVA, J2EE, HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS, JSP/Servlets, Struts, EJBs, Perl/Jacl scripting, Role based security, Merant PVCS Tracker/Version Manager, Tortoise SVN, IBM HTTP sever, .NET, MQSeries, JMS Messaging,SiteScope, Peregrine Service Center, Wily, Anthill pro,Microsoft Access, MS Office, MS Project, Visio, SQL database, LDAP, TCP\\IP, SSL, DNS, UML,Rational Application Developer, Websphere Studio Application Developer 4.0/5.0, Oracle, Lotus Notes, Windows, Linux, AIX.

Mckinsey & Company is the leading consulting firmlocated in New York. Its original mission is to help clients make distinctive, lasting, and substantial improvements in their performance and to build a great firm that is able to attract, develop, excite, and retain exceptional people.

Administration responsibilities include:

• Support day-to-day operations of WebSphere (Java/J2EE) and middleware application deployment team in a 24/7/365 environment.
• Install and configureWebsphere Application Server and Portal Server into various environments.

• Websphere Administrator Friedmancorp., TX

(Jan 2007 – April 2007)

Environment: WebSphere 6.x,Apache Http Servers, Perl/Jacl scripting, MQSeries, JMS Messaging, SiteScope, Peregrine Service Center, HP Openview, Microsoft Access, MS Office, MS Project, Visio, GoWeb, SQL database, LDAP, TCP\\IP, SSL, DNS, UML, Websphere Studio Application Developer 4.0/5.0, Visual Age for Java, Oracle, SQL Server,Windows, Linux, AIX.

Friedman corp is the consulting firm in Texas, which provides services to its customers. This project is for Armstrong which is the global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings and cabinets.
Administration responsibilities include:

• Support day-to-day operations of WebSphere (Java/J2EE) and middleware application deployment team in a 24/7/365 environment.
• Install and configure websphere into various environments.
• Participate in capacity and performance planning with enterprise architects.
• Websphere Administrator Confidential,NJ

(Sep 2002–Dec 2007)

Environment:WebSphere 3.2 - 5.X/6.x, iPlanet(Sun One) Directory Server 4 - 5.2, IIS Web Servers, Directory Smart (Single Sign-on), JAVA, J2EE, XML, CSS, JSP/Servlets, Struts, EJBs,Perl/Jacl scripting, OpenNetwork(BMC) Universal IdP, BMC Control-SA, Role based security, Merant PVCS Tracker/Version Manager, IBM HTTP sever, .NET, MQSeries, JMS Messaging, SiteScope, Peregrine Service Center, HP Openview, Microsoft Access, MS Office, MS Project, Visio, SQL database, LDAP, TCP\\IP, SSL, DNS, UML,Websphere Studio Application Developer 4.0/5.0, Oracle, SQL Server, Lotus Notes, Windows, Linux, AIX.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield is the leading health insurance company in NewJersey, which provides services to its subscriber, providers, brokers and Blue cross employees by means of its single signon portals.

Administration responsibilities include:

• Support day-to-day operations of WebSphere (Java/J2EE) and middleware application deployment team in a 24/7/365 environment.
• Install and configure websphere/ iplanet into various environments.
• Participate in capacity and performance planning with enterprise architects.
• Involved in applying interim and efixes.
• Involved inschema management, name space creation, DIT, replication strategies, and access control implementations on SunOne Directory Server 5.1/5.2.
• Perform/create daily scripts to monitor SunOne Directories for errors and performance degradation.
• The supported web sites have an estimated 200,000 users.
• Developed documented standards and best practices that apply to all eBusiness, user acceptance testing and web applications.
• Coordinate development and testing groups during large-scale integrated releases.
• Manage the Horizon eBusiness middleware support team in complex system deployments and projects through the entire development life cycle.
• Created and responsible for data migration scripts during large-scale portal releases.
• Resolved peregrine tickets by coordinating with Helpdesk.
• Participate in code deployment planning, configuration, estimate for the deployment and also migrate the code into production.

Migration responsibilities include:

• Coordinated development team to meet Websphere 5.x/J2ee standards.
• Perform/create automated perl and jacl scripts for websphere and data migration.
• Designed the framework and implemented the code for Provider migration in accordance to the new LDAP Schema.
• Migrated Applications from visualAge for Java 3.5 into Websphere Studio Application developer 4.0.1.
• Involved in successful deployment and integration testing in Websphere Application Server 4.0.

Development responsibilities include:

• Used J2EE architecture based on MVC to develop the components of the product.
• Designed Framework and implemented Enterprise Java Beans (Stateless/Stateful).
• Extensively involved in designing JSP/Servlet, HTML/JavaScript and integrating XML.
• Implemented Single Sign-on Access for Members to access Doctor-Quality, Pinnacle Learning Management System for Employees, various activities for Providers based on the roles and products.
• Designed generic Applications for Administration of LDAP Attributes.
• Involved in resolving performance issues in Production support for the Provider applications.
• Designed Administration Tools for Employees based on their roles.
• Involved in Member Portal Upgrade with new Dependants Registration.
• Designed a Framework for the LDAP Directory Overflow.
• Implemented and designed a Framework for Providers with various new requirements.
• Involved in development of Security implementation using SAML and TripleDES Key Algorithm.
• Involved major role in Application deployment/Integration Testing in Websphere Application Server.
• Websphere Administrator/Developer Confidential,NJ

(Feb2002 –Aug 2002)
Environment: JSP/Servlets, EJBs, MQSeries, J2EE, WebSphere 4.0, Visual Age for Java, WebSphere Studio, DB2 7.1, Unix.
Skript develops a suite of products for Enterprise Communication Management (ECM).

• Enforced Application wide Authentication and Authorization by Local Operating System Mechanism.
• Performance tuning and connection pooling using Resource Analyzer.
• Developed project requirements in collaboration with the functional team. Features such as managing multiple lists, multiple campaigns, tracking campaign success were included in the project.
• Sr. Application Developer, Confidential,Zeboo, NJ

(Feb 2001 - Jan2002)
Environment:JSP/Servlets, EJBs, MQSeries, J2EE, WebSphere 3.5/4.0, Visual Age for Java 3.x/4.0, Apache/Tomcat, XML/XSL, Xerces-J parser, Oracle 8i.
Pervasive Alert Engine generates and delivers real-time alerts to various devices such as PDAs, Mobile phones, and Pagers and to conventional Internet email accounts. Alerts are generated in two specific categories: news alerts and stock price alerts.

• Programmer, Confidential,India

(Nov1999 – Jan2001)
Rakshaindia.com is an interactive insurance portal to reach out the insurance community. The portal provides
information on existing and emerging products in a well – aggregated form.

• qProgrammer,Staffing Standards System, Symbiosis India, India

(Jul 1999 –Oct 1999)
This project was developed from a centralized location for monitoring the performance of regional offices of a 
company.

• qProgrammer, Confidential,India

(May1999 - Jul1999)
Client: Lansing Board of Water and Light, Michigan (Offshore Project)

EDUCATION:

• B. S. in Computer Science & Engineering

Confidential,India