SUMMARY

. Dedicated and hardworking professional with over 8 years of industry

experience in the field of Oracle's Weblogic Server 10g R3 10.3 and BEA

Weblogic 8.1/9.x/10.x administration on various operating systems like

Solaris, Linux & Windows.

. Experience in administration of Apache HTTP 2.2 Web Server, Microsoft IIS

6.0 Web Server on various platforms as Solaris 9 & 10, Linux & Windows

. Proficient in Server ticketing mechanism and experienced with HP OpenView

environment.

. Deployed various WAR, JAR, EAR, RAR applications in clustered environment

using Admin console & WLST scripts.

. Extensive experience in setting up multiple Domains, including Machines,

Managed servers, Node managers and Cluster environments.

. Proficient in configuring and administration of JDBC connection pools and

JMS factory connections environment

. Working knowledge in writing (Korn & Bourne) Shell and WLST

scripting and Performance Tuning of UNIX Systems.

. Extensive hands-on experience with Weblogic console and troubleshooting

by using Thread Dump, Heap Dump and verbosegc analysis for Web Logic

Server issues.

. Deployed applications on multiple WebLogic Servers and maintained Load

balancing using Hardware and Software Load balancers like CISCO load

balancer and BIG IP F5 load balancers, High availability and Fail over

functionality

. Well versed in writing korn-bash UNIX Shell Scripts and run them as

Cronjobs. Developed startup and shutdown scripts for the Weblogic

servers.

. Expertise in IBM MQ Series on UNIX, Linux and Windows environments and

exposure to distributed queuing architectures and procedure

. Knowledge of Different SCM tools.

. Implemented security and configuration of LDAP, Netegrity SiteMinder

single sign-on configurations.

. Extensive experience in setting up multiple Domains, including Machines,

Managed servers, Node managers and Cluster environments.

. Proficient in configuring and administration of JDBC connection pools and

JMS factory connections environment.

. Working knowledge of Aqualogic Service Bus(SB) and Bussiness Process

Management (BPM) suites with installation, Configuration, Deployment on

standalone and with Weblogic with extensive use of Active Directory(AD).

. Extensive experience of clustering (Horizontal and vertical)

Weblogic Servers, EJB objects and Workload management.

. Hands on experience in Weblogic Capacity Planning.

. Created CRONTAB jobs for timely running of jobs.

. Expertise in Performance Monitoring and Performance Tuning of Weblogic

servers using Wily Introscope, Samurai and other industry monitoring

tools.

. Solid knowledge of different Databases like Oracle, DB2, Sybase

and SQL Server, besides integrating them with applications.

. Proven ability to work in tighter schedules and efficient in

meeting deadlines.

. Hands on experience in Weblogic Capacity Planning.

. Good Scripting skills in WLST, Python, Jython, Perl and Ruby

. Self-starter, fast learner, a team player in leading teams with

strong communication and interpersonal skills.

. Good experience in resolving outages in quick time and root cause

analysis of the issue. Acted as a liaison between various teams

involved in the project for effective resolution of the issue.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages Java, C, C++, XML, Unix Shell Scripting, JavaScript,

VBScript, HTML, PL/SQL, PERL, Visual Basic, Visual C++, C#

Web JDK 1.4, J2EE, Servlets 2.3, JSP 1.2, EJB 2.0, RMI, JDBC,

Technologi JNDI, JMS, JAAS, AWT, LDAP, ASP.

es

Web/App Weblogic /7.x/8.1.x/9.x, IBM WebSphere 5.0, Apache, Internet

Servers Information Server IIS 4.0/5.0, Jboss 4.x/5.x,

Databases Oracle 7.x/8.x, Oracle 9i, 10g, MS-Access, SQL Server

7.x/2000, MySQL 4.0.

Design/Mod J2EE Design Patterns.

eling

Operating Windows 2000/NT/XP/Me/98/95, Windows NT, UNIX, Linux, Sun

Systems Solaris 9/10, Unix, AIX

Other Soft Wily Introscope, MS Project 2000, MS Visual Studio 6.0,

wares Dream weaver, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

FrontPage), MS Exchange Server, Photoshop, Flash, Swish.

Networking TCP/IP, Telnet, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, Frame Relay, ATM, XML,

and HTTP, HTML,

Protocols

Scripting Python, jython, ANT,WLST, Perl, awk, VBScript, bash, batch

Languages

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TIAA-CREF, CHARLOTTE, NC

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities

Fund (TIAA-CREF) is one of the largest financial companies in the United

States,

Middleware and Utilities Administrator

June '08 - Present

Responsibilities

. Installed, configure and maintained Oracle's Weblogic 10.0/10.3 on

Solaris 9/10, Linux servers in multiple environments including

Production, Integration Test, System Test, Disaster Recovery (DR),

Performance testing (PR), UAT and QA.

. Automated install of Weblogic 8/9/10 on all boxes using customised WLST

scripts for creating new environment. Good knowledge of Python, jython,

ANT and Perl scripting.

. Installed Apache HTTP server 2.0/2.2 as a front end of Weblogic server.

. Installed, configure, Maintained and administered Redhat's Jboss

Applcation server 4.x/5.x in a clustered environment.

. Involved in various Weblogic upgrades of Weblogic from Weblogic 9.2 SP3

to 10.3 and 8.1 SP6 to Weblogic 9.2 in the enterprise.

. Installled, configured and Managed Weblogic Portal 8.x/9.x/9.x/10.x.

. Good experience in creating Desktops, contents, campaigns, etc . Good

hands on knowledge of Portal propagation tools using WSRP, ant, etc

. Installed and configured Siteminder Netegrity with weblogic 9.2 servers

as a Single Sign On service.

. Integrated IBM MQSERIES 5.3 with Weblogic 9.2. Also configured foreign

JMS configuration within Weblogic.

. Worked closely with Load testing team for performance and load testing of

servers using Loadrunner.

. Applying Weblogic patches as well as OS patches on servers with minimum

downtime through automated scripts and also BSU( BEA smart update)

. Automated the Deployment process of various WAR, JAR, EAR applications in

clustered environment using SCMPro automated tool which runs customised

ANT, Maven scripts.

. Utilizing Automated utilities like weblogic.Admin & weblogic.deployer for

administration of domain.

. Developed Startup and Shutdown scripts for the servers. Also experience

in automating various process like Heap dump, Thread dump. Good skills in

analysing thread and heap dumps.

. Monitoring Weblogic performance using JMX client like jconsole, jManage,

SiteScope, to monitor thread pools, database connections, memory usage

and any other MBean attributes.

. Customised scripts for Database ping to solve network issue and data

packet lose.

. Expert in solving bottlenecks which includes Network issues, Database

issue, loose application code, etc.

. Working with DB team to resolve permission issue, database locks,

connection pools issue in Production.

. Acted as a single point of contact with third party vendors for errors

and bug fixes within the application code.

. Managed and monitored the performance of JVM by tuning heap size and

garbage collection parameters.

. Developed ANT scripts for deploying applications in different

environments with error handling.

. Troubleshooting any issues that arise during the release or deployment

process.

. Updated BEA license keys on Weblogic servers; communicated with Oracle to

reconfigure licenses.

. Good experience of creating Change Control process to make updates in

prod/DR env.

. Expert in resolving issues and tickets with minimum downtime.

. Coordinating the Database, Development and testing teams during the

release process with the release team.

. Monitoring the startup logs for any exceptions or errors. Performing

regular health checks for the servers in the UAT and Production

environments.

. Involved in coordinating, assisting on-site/off-site teams involved in

managing and deploying the application.

. Administer and deployed application in IIS 5.5/6.0 Good knowledge of

Windows 2003 Administration.

. Provide 24/7 on call Production Support on rotation basis.

Environment: Weblogic 8.1/9.2/10.3/11g, Webogic Portal 9.x/10.x, Apache

1.x/2.x, IBM Websphere, Windows 2003, Solaris 9/10, Linux, Siteminder,

Apache 1.x/2.x, JDK 1.4/1.5/1.6, IIS 6.0.

Convergys Corporation, Cincinnati, OH

Convergys is a global leader in relationship management. They deliver a

broad range of customer and HR solutions, backed by technology, business

analytics and consulting services that help create valuable relationships

between our clients, their customers and their employees.

Production Support Analyst

Nov '06 - May '08

Duties and Responsibilities:

. Maintained and administered Cybershift, a time keeping system application

with over 30k user base on Weblogic 8.1.6 installed on windows 2003

servers and provided rigorous production support.

. Also responsible for maintaining, updating and running Disaster recovery

(DR) and UAT environments.

. Expert in handling production level issues and looping teams involved in

the issue.

. Installed Sun Policy Agent on Windows 2003 servers as a Single Sign On

service.

. Deployment of patches on all the servers with minimum downtime through

automated scripts.

. Deployed various WAR, JAR, EAR applications in clustered environment.

. Using Automated utilities like weblogic.Admin for administration of

domain.

. Excellent trouble shooting skills with a motto to keep system up 24x7.

. Experience of running performance test and load test via Load runner and

monitor servers.

. Released code to all the environments in the organization including

production.

. Monitoring the App server status in all the environments, installing and

configuring Weblogic Server 8.1.6.

. Developed Startup and Shutdown scripts for the servers.

. Working with DB team to resolve permission issue, database locks,

connection pools issue in Production.

. Managed and monitored the performance of JVM by adjusting heap size and

garbage collection parameters.

. Developed scripts for deploying applications in different environments

with error handling.

. Troubleshooting any issues that arise during the release or deployment

process.

. Updated BEA license keys on Weblogic servers; communicated with Oracle to

reconfigure licenses.

. Developed scripts to monitor JDBC Connection Pool Status, JVM Heap Size,

JMS Messages in the Destination queues in the production environment.

. Working knowledge of Subversion, using commands like svn update, deploy

etc.

. Coordinating the Development and testing teams during the release process

with the release team.

. Monitoring the startup logs for any exceptions or errors. Performing

regular health checks for the servers in the UAT and Production

environments.

. Involved in coordinating, assisting on-site/off-site teams involved in

managing and deploying the application.

. Administer and deployed application in IIS 4.0/5.0. Good knowledge of

Windows 2003 Administration.

. Provided 24/7 on call Production Support.

Environment: Weblogic 8.1/9.2, Windows 2003, Linux, Solaris 10, Sun Access

manager, Sun Policy Agent, Apache 2.2, JDK 1.4, IIS 4.0/5.0.

Monsanto Company, St.louis, MO

Monsanto is an agricultural company. Using the tools of modern biology,

they help farmers grow more yields.

Weblogic Administrator/System Engineer

Aug '05 - Aug '06

Responsibilities

. Installed and configured WebLogic 8.x for both development and production

environments

. Installed and Configured Apache Http Server Plug-In in order for the

request to be proxied from Apache Http Server to WebLogic Server.

. Deployed various WAR, JAR, EAR applications in clustered environment.

. Working knowledge of UNIX shell scripts to automate the WebLogic Server

Administration (recycling the application server, deploying customer

applications, logs rotation, monitor applications state, etc.).

. Deployed applications on multiple WebLogic Servers and maintained Load

balancing, High availability and Fail over functionality.

. Installed Oracle's Weblogic Server and Apache and IIS servers on the

Physical boxes as well as VMware farms.

. Working knowledge of RSA Identity access management with Web access

management(WAM).

. Involved in troubleshooting and performance enhancement of VMware

. Configured Clustering of EJB objects, JDBC connections and JMS connection

factories.

. Doing failover and load balancing with CISCO load balancer.

. Managed application configurable items for release specific activities

in four release environments consisting of 66 Unix Servers

. Migrated applications from Websphere and Tomcat to Weblogic.

. Configured Node manager for administration of Managed servers and

administered Connection pools for JDBC connections

. Developed scripts to monitor JDBC Connection Pool Status, JVM Heap Size,

JMS

Messages in the Destination queues in the production environment

. Provided active support for Load/Stress Testing, troubleshooting and

performance tuning

. 24/7 On-call support for production and non-production environments which

included product test, staging

. Training and break fix environments.

Environment: Oracle's WebLogic server 8.x, JDK 1.4, J2EE, JDBC, Apache HTTP

server 1.3, Oracle, MQ series, Solaris, Windows 2000/2003

Contech Limited (ISO certified, Control panel manufacturer)

System Administtrator

May '04 - July '05

Responsibilities

. Installed and configured Apache HTTP Server 2.0.x instances on

different physical boxes to handle static content.

. Configured Name based and IP based virtual hosts using Apache.

. Configured the web server interfaces, virtual hosts and transports for

Web and Application Servers.

. Installed and Configured Apache 2.0.x Http Server Plug-In in order to

proxy the request from Apache Http Server to Web Logic Server.

. Involved in code migration from development to production environment.

. Installed apache tomcat server in staging and production environments.

. Configured and setup Secure Sockets Layers (SSL) for data encryption

and client authentication.

. Configured and maintained the scheduled tasks like Thread dumps, log

files backup etc.

. Developed shell scripts wrappers to start and stop an entire

environment, and also for daily restarts of the cluster.

EDUCATION

M.S. in Computer Engineering from University of Houston, GPA - 3.8

B.tech in Electronics from UP technical University, India GPA - 3.5

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