PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• More than 5 years of strong experience in Middleware Administration and production Support of WebSphere Data power XI50/52, XS40, WebSphere Application Server, JBoss Application Server, Websphere MQ, WSRR, Wily Introscope, Tomcat, Apache, IHS, IIS and Sun One Web Server on Sun Solaris, Linux environments.
• Experienced in administration, configuration of IBM WebSphere DataPower XI50, XI52 and XB62 devices.
• Experienced in configuring objects like WS - proxy, MPGW and XML Firewall using WebSphere Data Power XI50/52, XS40.
• Experience in deploying Data power artifacts via CLI, SOMA and WebGUI interfaces.
• Implemented Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and involved in installation and management of IBM SOA products like IBM WebSphere DataPower.
• Experience in exposing services for B2B clients through Data power.
• Involved in the configuration of Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and SIB in WebSphere 6.0, 6.1 using Data Power XI50 firmware appliance.
• Experience in Implementing SOA governance using WSRR with DataPower and IIB
• Strong knowledge of using Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) for communicating and integrating different Software Applications in Service Oriented Architecture.
• Designed various WSDLs with messages, port types and operations as a part of web services implementation for the business calculations.
• Implemented solutions using IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM ), Tivoli Access Manager (TAM), Tivoli Identity Management (TIM).
• Experience in upgrading firmware's through CLI, Web GUI.
• Experience in initialization and configuration of Data power devices.
• Implemented AAA security when building SOAP and REST services.
• Experience in implementing last mile security in different enterprises.
• Experience in developing DataPower REST based services.
• Worked with IBM on problem determination, troubleshooting, and resolution - PMRs.
• XML Proxy Profiles, WSDL, Multi Gateway protocol, WS Security, UDDI, LB groups, Data mgmt and Data integration techniques for Data Power XS40, XI50.
• Experienced in configuring and troubleshooting complex SSL proxy profiles in DataPower.
• Implemented SSL mutual authentication in Datapower with various back end containers like WAS, JBOSS Weblogic, Tibco & IIS.
• Good Knowledge in implementing XML, XSLT, XSD, XPATH, X-query, Web Services, SOAP WSDL, UDDI and involved in CLI scripting and SOMA.
• Implemented Multi-Protocol Gateways service to process messages from different protocols like MQ, JMS, Tibco EMS, (S) FTP, HTTP (S) using Front Side Handlers (FSHs) and Backside settings.
• Good knowledge of n-tier enterprise application architecture concepts and SOA paradigms.
• Implemented DataPower as a Security Gateway and have good experience dealing with XML threat mitigation, WS-Security, SAML.
• Installed and maintained IBM SOA products like WebSphere Message Broker and DataPower.
• Extensive and Sound experience in preparing Analysis, SOW, Estimation (Initial and Detailed), High Level Design (Information Sharing with Architect), Low Level Design (Detailed), Implementation Plan, Deployment Plan, Resource Planning.
• Excellent in creating resources, modifying properties, view run-time attributes, commit modifications and securing the application server using Authentication, Authorization, Certificates, WebSphere Resources (Servlets, JSP and HTML files).
• Worked closely with Load testing team to identify performance bottlenecks using Load Runner, Jprobe, and Tivoli Performance Viewer.
• Worked as a team in supporting enterprise based distributed applications over a wide range of Operating environments on a 24/7 rotation basis for high volume, secure transactions and Web service.
• Experience with various procedures and policies required for escalation and outage resolution with Strong documentation skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Servers/Tools: IBM WebSphere DataPower ( XI50, XI52, XB62), IBM WebSphere Application Server: Apache Tomcat, JBOSS, IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM ), Tivoli Access Manager (TAM), Tivoli Identity Management (TIM), Tivoli Storage Manager, Clear Case (Version Control Software), SSO (Single Sign On), SSH.

Databases: ORACLE SQL Server, MS-Access

Languages and Scripts: Java, J2EE, C++, C, SQL/PL SQL, HTML, wsadmin, Shell scripting, Perl

Web Servers IIS IBM HTTP Server, Apache HTTP Server, Sun One/ iPlanet Web Server

Operating Systems: UNIX, Linux, OS/390, AS/400, HP-UX (including Service Guard), Solaris (Including Veritas), IBM AIX (V4.3.3 and 5L V5.1, HACMP) and Windows NT/2000/XP

Network /Protocol: TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, FTP, RMI/IIOP and WAP (WTP/WSP)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Kansas city, MO

Sr. IBM DataPower Administrator/Developer

Responsibilities:

• Experienced in Installation and configuration of Virtual DataPower XI50 and XI52 Appliances.
• Responsible for the migration of firmware version from 7.2.0.20 to 7.5.2.7 in Sandbox, Dev, QA and Production.
• Created various front side handlers (HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP) to implement Multi-Protocol Gateway service in XI50/52 for protocol transformation.
• Created security framework/Policies for the Data Power services using SSL, PKI (X.509), AAA, WS-Security for secure communication.
• Implemented ISIM/ISAM as part of Identity Access Management program.
• Used Eclipse, to edit XML and XSLT and for checking the files into Subversion.
• Developed XSLs transformations for XML to XML, XML to Binary, Binary to XML, XML to SOAP, and SOAP to XML with necessary exception handling.
• Responsible for the development of XSLT's for dynamic routing and to communicate between actions, transactions and rules.
• Creating Application Domains, objects like Web Service proxies, Multi-Protocol Gateways, XML Firewall as per the requirements.
• Work together with Project Lead for Functional Document preparation and SOW.
• Implemented and developed MPG, WSP, AAA Services, ITCAM Monitoring in Datapower
• Created Crypto profiles, SSL proxy profiles as part of SSL implementation.
• Responsible for the migration of Services from Sandbox to Dev, QA, PROD lower environments to higher environments.
• Involved in enabling security on DataPower appliance and tested end-to-end using tools like Altova SPY.
• Worked on configuring Deployment policy for exporting and importing domains.
• Created UNIX shell scripts to automate batch jobs.
• Worked with IBM on problem determination, troubleshooting, and resolution.
• Provided 24x7on call support for all the production on rotation basis.
• Worked on Pattern Console for creating and managing the services patterns in firmware 6.0.0.3.

Environment: Data power XI50/XI52, WebSphere 6.x, 7 Oracle 10g, 11g, IHS 6.0, SiteScope, Solaris 9, Windows 2000/2003, AIX 5.3/6.1, SAP, IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM ), ITCAM, Tivoli Access Manager (TAM), Tivoli Identity Management (TIM), RHEL5. x.

Confidential

IBM DataPower Administrator/Developer

Responsibilities:

• Configured different objects like MPGW, WS-Proxy, XML Firewall based on the client requirements.
• Involved in configuring load balancer groups on DataPower appliance for providing high availability solutions.
• Enabled security for different backend services using LDAP via AAA policy.
• Responsible for the migration of proxies from lower environments to higher environments.
• Involved in architecture design for various projects involved around DataPower.
• Responsible for implementing SSO solution using Datapower and Tivoli Manager.
• Installed and Configured MQ series and IIB in Windows and Linux Environment for Sandbox setup. Installed WSRR and Worked with EAS team for storing, accessing & planning of organization services. (WSRR is being used to store information regarding services and service definitions) .
• Created WSDLs, XSDs for implementing Web services. Worked with XML, JSON, EDI Message Formats. Modelled message definitions using DFDL and MRM.
• Implemented Content based and URI based routing using XSLT's.
• Implemented solutions using IBM Security Access Manager ( ISAM ), Tivoli Access Manager ( TAM ), Tivoli Identity Management (TIM).
• Developed shell scripts for migrating configurations from DEV to SIT, UAT and Prod.
• Developed logging and auditing modules to log required information for debugging and auditing.
• Developed Security modules using AAA policy, Siteminder and custom xslt's.
• Used Datapower to execute SQL statements like SELECT and INSERT in Oracle 10g Database.
• Used Datapower for communicating against backend servers via Mutual Authentication.
• Developed error policies within DataPower to handle errors returned by backend applications.
• Used Datapower as a mediation layer for Protocol transformation from HTTP->HTTPS, HTTP->MQ, and MQ -> HTTPS.
• Worked on various J2EE frameworks such as Apache Struts and Spring.
• Responsible for exposing service interfaces via Datapower to B2B clients.
• Responsible for the migration of firmware version from 4.0.2.* to 5.0.0.*
• Used Datapower as ESB for integrating different software applications in B2C, B2B.
• Integrated Datapower with WSRR to get WSDL's and maintain lifecycle of the services.
• Responsible for opening PMR's, working with IBM folks for debugging issues in PROD, Non PROD.
• Kept up to date on all information regarding Meaningful Use .
• Restful Subject Matter Expert in Privacy & Security and Meaningful Use supporting provider in formal security risk
• Created Design time Libraries for Framework, Common Services and Integrated Library
• Designed various WSDLs with messages, port types and operations as a part of web services implementation for the business calculations.

Environment: Datapower XI50/XS40, Oracle 9i, 10g IHS 6.0, Apache (ERS) 2.0/2.2, Visio 2000, SiteScope, Solaris 8, Windows 2000, AIX 5.3,, IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM ), Tivoli Access Manager (TAM), Tivoli Identity Management (TIM), WSRR, RHEL 4.x.

Confidential

IBM Data Power SOA Developer /Admin

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of XSLT's for content and URI based routing.
• Responsible for migration of the code from DEV to SIT, UAT, PROD and BCP using Perl Scripts.
• Responsible for developing auditing modules to track the transaction history in Datapower.
• Responsible for developing security modules in Datapower via custom xslt and AAA component.
• Used Datapower as ESB for integrating different software applications in Service Oriented Architecture.
• Integrated Datapower with WSRR to get WSDL's and service owner by doing REST query.
• Used Datapower to execute SQL statements like SELECT and INSERT in Oracle 10g Database.
• Used Datapower for communicating against backend servers via Mutual Authentication.
• Used Datapower as a mediation layer for Protocol transformation from HTTP->HTTPS, HTTP->MQ, and MQ -> HTTPS.
• Worked with QA team to get Datapower tested thoroughly, identifying bugs during the load and further optimizing the code.
• Involved in configuring CA Wily Introscope and Cacti for the monitoring Datapower devices.
• Responsible for the migration of firmware version from 3.8.1.6 to 3.8.2.2.
• Responsible for opening PMR's, working with IBM folks for debugging issues in PROD, Non PROD and coordinating with Resolution Owner (RO) to get this resolved ASAP.
• Used Altova SPY for developing XSLT's, WSDL's.
• Used Jmeter for smoke and load testing.
• Used SubVersion for version controlling the code.
• Performed troubleshooting by enabling probes and analyzing logs.
• Configured Deployment policy for exporting and importing domains.
• Involved in daily operational support for Production and non-production Clustered Environments.
• Involved in the documentation of use cases.
• Participated in regular on-call support for production databases.

Environment: Datapower XI50/XS40, Oracle 9i, 10g IHS 6.0, Visio 2000, SiteScope, Solaris 8, Windows 2000, AIX 5.3, RHLinux3.

Confidential

Middleware Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured WebSphere Network Deployment Manager, WebSphere base Application Server, Datapower, JBoss and IBM WebSphere MQSeries on AIX, Linux and Windows platform and used Update Installer to update with fix packs.
• Deployed J2EE web applications on to the WebSphere AS 6.0/6.1 and JBoss AS 4.2 in Preproduction and Production environments.
• Developed EJB components that are run in IBM WebSphere Application Server in UNIX on AIX environment.
• Responsible for the integration and configuration between Web Servers and Application Servers.
• Used Tivoli Performance and Wily Introscope tools to monitor the health of various applications.
• Used JON to monitor the applications running on Boss AS.
• Performed back-up procedures for system application software data files and WebSphere Configuration database and XML configuration.
• Worked with developers and QA team in various stages of development and testing and taking the application from DEV to Test to QA and PROD environments.
• Worked on WebSphere community edition to support Pre production environment.
• Configured admin console security on WebSphere and creating users with various roles to access the WebSphere admin console - users and groups in LDAP and added them as WebSphere Console Groups.
• Created and federated profiles to the Deployment Manager using both Profile Management tool and automated the process using manage profiles and add node command.
• Involved in the configuration of WebSphere resources like JDBC providers, JDBC data sources and connection pooling.
• Assembled and Deployed the application in staging, in productions, following change management practices and 24/7 support, worked in shift.

Environment: WebSphere 6.0, JBoss AS, Oracle 9i, Solaris 8, Windows 2000, RHLinux3, AIX, Windows 2000, EJB, J2EE, JNDI, Netscape Enterprise Server, IBM Visual Age for Java4.0, XML, DB2, Shell scripts.