PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Senior Consultant with **+ years of experience in Middleware Integration of Software products using Java, WebSphere MQ, Webspere Message Broker(IIB) & IBM Datapower. Expertise in messaging using Websphere MQ and JMS. Having strong analytical, reasoning and interpersonal skills on various platforms and applications in Banking Domain & Manufacturing domain.

§Administration and Configuration of WebSphere MQ 7.0/6.0/5.3 & IBM MQ V8.0 on different environments like Windows, Linux, Z/OS and AS400. Good working experience with Data Power & Websphere Message Broker(IIB).

§Good working experience with IBM Data Power & Websphere Message Broker(IIB).

§Experience in Datapower Firmware upgrade.

§Design & deploying the configuration for different Datapower services.

§Having ITIL expertise & handling Delievery Manager Role as part of Integraton Request Task implementation process.

§Experienced in Installation and configuration of MQ Client / MQ Server in different environments and expertise in Websphere MQ System Administration.

§Having Good skills of Trouble Shooting on WebSphere MQ & Integration Products. Good expertise in IBM MQ Advanced Message Security.

§Having good skills in MQSC Scripts. Having experience in development of software products using Java and J2EE.

§Experience in Recovery & Backup in WebSphere MQ and Monitoring Using Tivoli(TEMS & TEPS).

§Worked with major Banking Clients Barclays Bank, ANZ & ING Vysya Bank.

§Supported different Applications & Services as part of Infrastruture Integration Team for various clients.

§Highly motivated team player with strong communication, analytical with problems solving skills.

§Created and configured Local Queue Managers and Remote Queue Managers including Queues.

§Good experience with Websphere MQ Clustering.

§Enabling Triggering on MQ queues based on the requirement of various interfaces.

§Currently Working in Sweden as a Senior Consultant.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Computer Science Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India.

IBM Certification:

IBM Websphere MQ V 6.0, System Administration.

SKILLS:

Senior Integration Infrasture Specialist

Websphere MQ Installation & Config

MQSC scripts & PCF

Clustering - Workload Balance

Scripting & Documentation

MQ Triggering

Upgradation & Fixpack Installation

Distribution Queuing Publish-Subscribe

Backup & Recovery

Montoring-TEPS/TEMS

SSL

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages : C, C++, JAVA and J2EE, HTML, XML, SQL.

Web Sphere Tools : IBM® WebSphere MQ

IBM DataPower

IBM WebSphere Process Server

IBM Websphere Message Broker(IIB)

IBM Websphere Application Server

Middleware : WebSphere MQ.

Developments Tools : WebSphere Studio Application Developer, Rational Application Developer.

Application Servers : Apache Tomcat Server, WebSphere Application Server.

Operating Systems : Windows 2000/XP/VISTA, Windows 7, Windows 8 & 8.1, Windows 10, Linux, AIX.

Databases : IBM DB2, Oracle.

Web Tools : HTML, XML.

Applications : RTGS/SFMS, Telesto, FCC and FCR.

SKILLS & ABILITY:

Worked with major Banking Clients like Barclays Bank, ANZ & ING Vysya Bank.

Worked on different environments like Z/OS, AS400, Solaris, AIX, Windows and Linux.

Websphere Application Server support for Telesto Application.

Dealing Websphere technologies in applications like Telesto, RTGS/SFMS, FCC and FCR.

Handled ICA (International Credit Advisor) Application.

Knowledge in Websphere Technologies like Websphere Message Broker, Websphere Application Server, Websphere Process Server & IBM DB2.

Attended Training on SOA Impact (Service Oriented Architecture) conducted by IBM.

Attended Training on Situational Leadership.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Currently working in HCL as a Senior Consultant.

Relevant Experience

HCL Technologies Limited Oct 2011 – Till Date

HCL Technologies helps global enterprises reimagine their businesses for the digital age. Through innovative technology solutions built around Digital, IoT, Cloud, Automation, Cybersecurity, Analytics, Infrastructure Management and Engineering Services.

HCL is a ‘next-generation’ technology firm, driven by a unique Mode 1-2-3 strategy that not only acts as the roadmap for the future, but also a powerful model for any enterprise looking to thrive in this age of disruption.

Mphasis(An HP Company) June 2010 – Oct 2011

MphasiS consistently delivers Applications services, Infrastructure services, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services globally through a combination of technology know how, domain and process expertise. Mphasis service clients in Banking & Capital Markets, Insurance, Manufacturing, Communications, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Transportation & Logistics, Retail & Consumer Packaged goods, Energy & Utilities, and to Governments around the world.

IBM Netsol - An IBM Company Jan 2008 - May 2010

NETSOL strives to provide high quality products and services to the asset finance and leasing industry. It guarantees to exceed the expectations of its customers with the help of its dedicated and forward thinking workforce.

Certifications

• Certified in Anti-Bribery & Anti Corruption at Organization Level.

• Certified in Code Of Business Ethics & Conduct at Organization Level.

• Certified in Anti- Money Laundering (AML) at Organization Level.

• Certified in IBM Websphere MQ, System Administration.

• Certified in Banking domain at organization level.

• ITIL at organization level.

Project experience

AB Volvo(VOLVO IT), HCL Oct 2011 – Till date

Shared Services - Integration Middleware & VCC

Senior Consultant

Project description: IT Support for Volvo Groups who has several Business Units(Volvo Cars, Wireless Cars, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Bus, Volvo Penta, Volvo Aerospace, Volvo Construction Equipment) in different major locations like Greensboro, Sweden, Curitiba, China, Japan, France, Belgium.

As an Integration Infrastructure Specialist in Volvo IT, I carried out installations, technical support and maintenance for infrastructure and applications which includes the following instances:

Websphere MQ Server

IBM DataPower

Websphere Message Broker/IIB

VCOM

Websphere Business Integration Adapter (mySAP,JDBC)

As an Integration Infrastructure Specialist in Volvo IT, I carried out installations, technical support and maintenance for infrastructure and applications which includes the following instances:

Websphere MQ Server

Websphere Message Broker

VCOM

VCOMMQ Gateway

Websphere Business Integration Adapter (mySAP,JDBC)

AIX, Unix, Mainframe, iSeries, zLinux, Windows

MQFT.

MQ Responsibilities:

Worked according to routines in the area of responsibility for quality, efficiency and security.

• Carried out installation and maintenance of standard products of infrastructure and applications in accordance with standardized routines.

• Participated in carrying out operational measurements.

• Monitored the Incidents and resolved the majority of escalated incidents.

• Contributed to input to Service Monitoring and Service Desk in all aspects regarding Event Management and Incident Management.

• Contributed to input to the Service Runtime Management function with focus on optimizing services.

• Uninterrupted Support for Production Services request (Application Operation).

• Deployed configuration changes of application objects using MISP.

Responsibilities as an Acting Team Lead for Integration Team:

• Formed a Team of 11 members now at offshore.

• Preparing Shift rosters and weekly meeting with Global Team and offshore team.

• Working as a Dispatcher to check the workload management within the team.

• Arranging Knowledge and Technical sessions with the on-site team and education for

Monitoring Team.

• Conducting daily huddle meetings, sit-in, coaching and Problem solving sessions with the team

In adapting ITIL framework.

Additional responsibilities:

• Responsible for the operation quality and security on given Infrastructure and applications in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA).

• Carried out operational measurements and operational tuning based on instructions and provided guidance in some areas.

• Contributed to problem localization and resolution regarding infrastructure and/or applications

• Contributed with input to Infrastructure Management, Application Maintenance organization and Service Monitoring Team in order to improve the efficiency of the production of applications.

• Proposed changes that make systems more efficient.

• Educated team members in the products used.

• Prompt in doing Shift rosters and weekly meeting with Global Team.

Responsibility and Support for 4 major teams below.

Integration Delivery

Integration Support, Trasition, Design & Delivery activitities for Volvo & VCC.

Handling meetings for Integration verifaction activities.

Working on different implementation services & improvements.

Application and product support (Integration Support)

Implement application related changes (Queues, Partner, Expediters, Initiators, Bar files, Subscriptions, Business objects) raised by Application Development (AD) Team in MISP.

Incident, Problem management and event handling in VINST.

Third level support (GLB INTEGRATION 3RD).Handles incidents, events and support that is not solved at second level. This is not a specific group as these activities can be done by any person within the integration area depending on skills, responsibilities and availability.

MQ/MB Configuration Team (MOM Config & Hub-Config)

Perform product related changes (installations and upgrades) of various Software Products (VCOM,WMQ,WMB).

MQ Security Management Team

Security Administrators for access requests in MISP and Faros.

Implement security rules for different applications.

ITO_DCS_MW_TOWERS PERRIN EAST HUB June 2010 – Oct 2011

Infrastructure Technology Outsourcing

Senior Infrastructure Specialist

Project description: Delivered Services for the clients in Retail & Consumer Packaged goods. As an Infrasture Specialist, we have provided support for various applications. Create & configure the integrations based on the Integration flow designs. Provided end to end test support after the configuration setup.

MphasiS consistently delivers Applications services, Infrastructure services, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services globally through a combination of technology know how, domain and process expertise. Mphasis service clients in Banking & Capital Markets, Insurance, Manufacturing, Communications, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Transportation & Logistics, Retail & Consumer Packaged goods, Energy & Utilities, and to Governments around the world.

MQ Responsibilities:

Provided support for production related issues on severity basis.

Providing Support for all the services under East-Hub.

Applied Fix packs of MQ on Windows.

Established client server communication to communicate with the MQ server and it will communicate with Mainframes via TOPS Stores.

Ensure the daily checklist updated as per the activity progress and send the daily report to Service line managers for TOPS.

Configured MQ objects for AIF Node server in order to communicate with TOPS-Stores and Mainframe.

Creating and configuring MQ start up and shut down scripts for Queue manager after server reboot.

Worked in setting up of Queue manager network in Clusters and Distributed Queuing management.

MQ security and authorizations.

Involved in Detailed Design Documentation and Provided the Support Document.

Migration of MQ from v 5.3 to v 6.0 and 6.0.

Designed distributed Queuing and configured Websphere MQ.

Provided the solutions for different kinds of MQ reason codes.

Environment: IBM Websphere MQ 6.0, Solaris, AIX Version 4.2.1, Z/OS, Websphere Application Server 6.0

ANZ(Australia and New zealand Banking Group Limited) June 2009 – May 2010

Cash Management Platform (CMP 2.3)

Integration Specialist

Project Description: The Institutional Division of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), has a need to provide their customers with the ability to manage their financial accounts and transact on these accounts. The current need is being addressed through the existing ANZ Online cash management platform, which has been in use within the bank over the last decade. This platform is becoming outdated and lacks the full range of required banking capabilities for ANZ to maintain a competitive advantage within the marketplace.

A more modern Internet-based solution is required to satisfy a number of extended banking requirements and set the future direction of the Institutional Division, while mitigating the real risk of customer attrition and supporting new customer acquisition growth targets.

MQ Responsibilities:

Providing Test –Support for all the services under CMP.

Configured Websphere MQ on Solaris, Z/OS and AS400.

Applied Fixpacks of MQ on Windows.

Creating and configuring MQ Queue Managers and MQ .

Creating and configuring MQ start up and shut down scripts for Queue manager after server reboot.

Worked in setting up of Queue manager network in Clusters and Distributed Queuing management.

Troubleshooting MQ Deployment Issues.

MQ security and authorizations.

Involved in Detailed Design Documentation and Provided the Support Document.

Migration of MQ from v 5.3 to v 6.0 and 6.0.

Involved In SSL Configuration.

Error and exception handling using Mock framework.

Testing the end to end environment.

Unit case testing on Z/OS.

Message Broker Responsibilities:

•Installing and Configuration of Message Broker on Windows.

•Checking the Message Broker components are stable in the environment.

•Creating Bar files and Deploying message flows and message sets to the Broker.

•Creating ACL entries to restrict users access to Config Manager.

•Checking the Broker processes to see the Broker is up and running

•Taking Back ups of Config manager and Broker.

•Checking the MB error logs and working on the errors

Environment: IBM MQ Series 5.3, Websphere MQ 6.0, windows 2003, AIX 5.1, Z/OS, AS400, Websphere Application Server 6.0

ING Vysya Bank Feb 2009 – May 2009

PConnect and Profile Management

Integration Specialist

Project description: Competing with the next generation banking services ING too has taken the step to move into the future by making their banking services customer friendly with varied services which makes work easier for the customers and also to the bankers. The have a huge set of branches that take care of the banking needs such as personal banking, loans, insurance, and wealth management.

For maintaining their complete banking environment they have varied experts handling various modules in their respective positions.We IBM would be taking care of their production support co-coordinating with the application teams.

Responsibilities:

Installed and configured MQ Series 5.3 on AIX and windows 2003.

Configured Profile MQ Objects in order to communicate with PConnect Application that Application interacts with the user and database.

Responsible in bringing various application such as Mobile Banking, Electronic Clearance System, Cash Payments and Wealth Management into MQ production.

Track problem tickets and close the tickets within SLA.

Provided support for production related issues on severity basis.

Handled the complete MQ Servers set upon various servers consisting of the RTGS, WMS, RBI Hub.

Ensure the daily checklist updated as per the activity progress and send the daily report to Service line managers end of the day.

Installed and configured MQ for QPH to establish the connectivity between QPH to NEFT/SFMS and QPH to PI.

Installed Websphere MQ Client 6.0 in order to communicate with PConnect application.

Provided the solutions for different kinds of MQ reason codes.

Designed distributed Queuing and configured Websphere MQ.

Involved in clustering of queue managers.

Created and configured Websphere MQ Objects such as queue managers, (Local, Remote & Alias) queues, and channels.

Monitored and maintained queue managers, queues (Local, Remote), channels and listeners.

MQ security and authorizations.

Using MQSC commands performed administration tasks.

Environment: IBM MQ Series 5.3, Websphere MQ 6.0, windows 2003, AIX 5.1, Oracle 10g, Websphere Application Server 6.0

Barclays Bank Jan 2008 – Feb 2009

Real Time Gross Settlement

Infrasture Specialist

Project description: Real Time Gross Settlement is a software package that provides online settlement of payments between financial institutions. In this system payment instructions between banks are processed and settled individually and continuously throughout the day. Payment banks and their customers receive funds during the day, enabling them to use the funds immediately without exposing themselves to risk.

Responsibilities:

Installed and configured MQ Series 5.3 on windows 2000.

Installed Websphere MQ Client 6.0 in order to communicate with Flex cube application.

Established client server communication to communicate with the MQ server and it will communicate with the Flex cube Retail Application.

Provided support for production related issues on severity basis.

Track problem tickets and close the tickets within SLA.

Migrated MQ Series 5.3 to Websphere MQ 6.0 and Fix pack 6.0.2.2.

Provided the solutions for different kinds of MQ reason codes.

Ensure the daily checklist updated as per the activity progress and send the daily report to Service line managers end of the day.

Designed distributed Queuing and configured Websphere MQ.

Configured MQ objects for RTGS/SFMS server in order to communicate with PI Client, Bank API and IDRBT (INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH IN BANKING TECHNOLOGY).

Involved in clustering of queue managers.

Created and configured Websphere MQ Objects such as queue managers, (Local, Remote & Alias) queues, and channels.

Monitored and maintained queue managers, queues (Local, Remote), channels and listeners.

Using MQSC commands performed administration tasks.

Environment: IBM MQ Series 5.3, Websphere MQ 6.0, windows 2000, AIX 5.1, Oracle 9i, Websphere Application Server 6.0

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