Nagendra A

Professional Summary:

Having *+ years plus of experience in the IT industry with Middleware Platform, hands-on experience with JBoss / Tomcat Apache server Administration. Proactively participating in troubleshooting and Performance tuning of new environments of testing, staging, and Production Environments.

Administrating JBOSS Application Server EAP 7.x, Apache Tomcat 7.x/8x in Linux and Windows environments.

Handling all the aspects of administration tasks such as day-to-day site monitoring and maintenance, Installation, Configuration, Clustering, Deploying Applications, Troubleshooting, Load Balancing, Performance Tuning, and Maintenance of JBoss Server, Apache Tomcat, and Web sphere.

Wrote custom puppet modules for managing the full application stack (Tomcat/httpd/MySQL/Java).

Having good knowledge on HTML5/CSS3, Java Script and Frame Work.

Experience in setting up Message queuing infrastructure for large, complex integrations on UNIX & Windows systems.

Having work experience in setting up multiple domains, including Administration Servers, Managed Servers, Machines, and Node managers in different cluster environments.

Proficient in deployment and troubleshooting of JAR, WAR, and EAR files in the domain and clustered environments of JBoss server.

Cluster Configuration – Horizontal Cluster, Vertical Clusters, and Deployment over clusters.

Configured and maintained JBOSS with JDBC, JMS, JNDI, SNMP, and J2EE Services and Data-sources.

Deployed applications on multiple JBoss Instances and maintained Load balancing, High Availability and Fail over-functionality.

Created SSL and Digital Certificates for secured communication between applications using key tools.

JBOSS Administration, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting using Admin and JMX Console.

Implementing RFCs (Request for Changes) on the production environment for web applications running on JBoss, and Apache as part of Global Change management.

Trained and well-versed in ITIL Processes (Change, Incident, Problem, Service Desk Operations, and management).

Knowledge in enabling and configuring SSL between JBoss Application Server.

Involved in preparing the Shell scripts for Automation of server start-up scripts and logs backup.

Having Good experience in the setup and configuration of NTP Servers in a production Environment.

Best practice in troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintenance of SSH, and SFTP configuration in Linux servers.

PRODUCT AND PLATFORM SKILLS:

Web Servers

Apache 2.x, Microsoft IIS 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 7.5

Application Servers

JBOSS EAP 6.x/7.x, Apache Tomcat/7.x/8.x, WebSphere 6.0/7.0

Tools

BMC Remedy, putty, SNOW, Kafka, Open JDK, MS-Office

SSO Management

CA SiteMinder

Domain Experience

Customer Call Center, Biotech/Pharmaceutical

Operating Systems

Windows 2008/2012/2016, Redhat Linux 7.x, 8.x

Networking

TCP/IP networking, Firewalls, NetScaler Load balancers

Database Tool

SQL Server 2008,2012, Oracle 12c, 19c

Languages/OS

Java & J2EE, UNIX Shell Scripting

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s in Computer Science in JNTU-KAKINADA in 2014,

Master’s in Computer Science at Silicon Valley University in 2016.

CERTIFICATIONS:

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Client: Celgene/BMS, Summit, NJ Mar 2019 - Current

Role: Middleware Administrator/ Support.

Description: Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. At Bristol Myers Squibb, we believe in the power of science to address some of the most challenging diseases of our time. At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. We combine the agility of biotech with the reach and resources of an established pharmaceutical company to create a global leading biopharma company powered by talented individuals who drive scientific innovation.

Responsibilities:

Installation, Configuration, Deployment, Maintenance, and implementation of application security Using JBoss EAP 7.0.

Installation and Configuration of JBoss EAP 7.0 cluster setup in production/non-production environments.

Capability of working at a JBoss administrator and technical level in all phases relating to the administration of the application

Experience in configuring SSL for application servers, requesting and installing secure certificates, and enabling global security using LDAP registry and single sign-on.

Handling support role when applying patches to the JBoss Application server.

Experience in Apache, Tomcat, IIS server configuration, and SSL certificate implementation.

Experience with RedHat Linux as related to JBoss, Tomcat, and IIS engineering design, development, and implementation.

Good understanding of web server load balancing concepts and experience with the high available distributed environment.

Good understanding of DNS, Networking, SSL, Java Trust Stores, Certificate Authorities, Certificate Chains, SAN names

Hands-on experience with hosting, running, and load-balancing websites.

Experience in Administrating middleware tools JBoss Fuse.

Experience in administering Web Server (Apache and IIS) and messaging services (JMS) along with design and building for J2EE.

Knowledge of databases and database technology.

Configured and created JMS queues & topics, Connection Factories, Data sources, connections pools & multi-connection pools.

Experienced in Database optimization and developing stored procedures, Triggers, Cursors, Joins, Views, Cursors, and SQL on databases: MySQL, Oracle10g.

Environment: JBoss Application Server EAP 6.x/7.x, Tomcat Apache 6.x/7.x,8x, Putty, service now, Venafi, SharePoint, IIS Web server, Kafka, Apache Http 2. x, Oracle 12c, 19c, Server, Windows Servers 2012, 2016, Red Hat Linux v.7.x, 8.x

Client: AON, Lincolnshire, Illinois Mar 2018- Feb 2019

Role: Middleware Administrator/Engineer.

Description: Aon plc is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Aon plc is a global professional services firm headquartered in London that provides risk, retirement, and health consulting. Aon has approximately 500 offices worldwide, serving 120 countries with 69,000 employees. In 2011, Aon was ranked as the largest insurance broker in the world based on revenue. Aon was the principal partner and global shirt sponsor of the Premier League team Manchester United F.C. from 2010. Aon was created in 1982 when the Ryan Insurance Group merged with the Combined Insurance Company of America. In 1987, that company was renamed Aon, a Gaelic word meaning "one". In January 2012, Aon announced that its headquarters would be moved from Chicago to London.

Responsibilities:

Handling all the aspects of administration tasks such as day-to-day site monitoring and maintenance, Installation, Configuration, Clustering, Deploying Applications, Troubleshooting, Load Balancing, Performance Tuning, and Maintenance of JBoss/Apache Tomcat/Web Sphere Server.

Experience in configuring SSL for web servers, requesting and installing secure certificates, and enabling global security using LDAP registry and single sign-on.

Worked on enabling Web Sphere global security using Local OS and TDS LDAP (LTPA mechanism), SSL configuration, ordering digital certs, creating a key database using key tool tools, importing/exporting certificates, and creating self-signed certs.

Having a strong understanding of Transaction Middleware platforms with around 4 years of experience in administrating and supporting MW products (JBoss, MS IIS, WAS, MQ, Apache, Tomcat).

Experience in Configuring and taking backups of data on servers for disaster recovery purposes and also done Evaluating and modifying disaster recovery procedures as necessary regarding systems requirements and authentications.

Create, document and maintain procedures to properly and efficiently manage user access

Create, modify and delete user account profiles for various systems, applications and directories

Monitor intake points (team mailbox, ITSM assignment queue, etc.) for incidents and service requests around identity and access management (IAM)

Experience managing .NET architecture.

Experience in application migration end to end process.

Experience in Installing, Configuring IIS 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 and Monitoring IIS servers, services and application pools.

Experience in Creating Websites and Virtual Directory and also Hosting Websites in Production Server for public usage.

Configuring Different .net frameworks 1.1, 2.0, 3.5 and Deployed ASP.NET applications on IIS.

Experience in Creating FTP Account for users to upload their content and also Configuring SSL on Website.

Analyzing Access/Error/HTTP Error Logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems.

Troubleshooting day-to-day problems related to Servers, Websites, FTP, Database Connectivity etc.

Experience managing Middleware security, including participation in security-based audits, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and adding application certificates.

Adapts to new, different or changing requirements, quickly grasps new concepts, adapts and reflects on lessons learned – comfortable with ambiguity, analyzes and evaluates, defines problem/challenge, identifies alternatives and makes timely decisions.

Effectively interacted with the users on a daily basis, decreasing downtime and increasing user productivity.

Troubleshoot software problems, and interact with IT staff in performing complex testing, support and troubleshooting functions.

Experience working Microsoft upgrade and releases ensuring change management procedures with managed service providers for Middleware/server needs and ability to follow standard procedures and controls.

knowledge in application performance measurement and distributed computing technologies in both the UNIX/Linux and Windows Operating Systems.

Participated in On-Call rotation to support the applications in 24X7X365.

Able to handle the change, Incident and Problem management activities through a Ticketing Tool.

Comfortable leading through change and recognized as a champion for continuous improvement.

Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

Strong communicator, with excellent oral, written and presentation skills.

Environment: Tomcat apache 6.x/7.x,8x, JBOSS Application Server EAP 6.x/7.x, Web Sphere 5.0/6.0/7.0, putty, service now, Venafi, Sharepoint, Apache Http 2.x, Power shell, Datapower, API, My Sql, SQL server 2012, Shell scripting, Introscope, AIX, Win server 2012, 2012 R2, 2008 and 2008R2, Windows 2003, Linux, New Relic.

Client: Wells Fargo, Charlotte, North Carolina June 2016 - Feb 2018

Role: Middleware Admin

Description: Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the US by total assets and market cap. The bank is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States. The bank is led by CEO Charles W. Scharf since October 2019. As of March 29, 2021, the stock price of WFC (Wells Fargo NYSE ticker name) is US$39.18. Credit Cards, Personal Loans, Mortgages, Investment Banking, Financial Services, Commercial Loans, Small Business Loans, and other financial services are some of their interest areas.

Responsibilities:

Installed and configured Web Sphere Application Server on RHEL and Windows.

Expertise in configuring, installing, managing, and troubleshooting Web Sphere Application Server 8.x7.0/6.x/5.x/4.x, Apache Server on ZOS/AIX/Windows environments.

Installed Fix packs, Cumulative Fixes and Refresh Packs on the Base and ND Versions.

Architecture, installation, configuration, testing, and tuning of complex, high-availability, multi-tier commerce implementations to support e-commerce business portals.

Determine requirements for new servers based on project requirement and Managing user account provisioning by assisting in automations scripting.

Experience in providing ongoing support for software update services, Active Directory servers and all Single Sign On systems and assisting in monitoring all CCMS servers/cloud environment.

Manage ticketing queue and deploy new features for new technology around Systems, and Single Sign on Technology.

Experience in creating/maintaining technical documentation related to application interfaces.

Implement systems that are highly available, scalable, and self-healing on the AWS platform

Deploying, managing, and operating scalable, highly available, and fault tolerant systems on AWS

Migrating an existing on-premises application to AWS

Estimating AWS usage costs and identifying operational cost control mechanisms

Created multiple automation tools geared for safe Cluster management, Service and IIS restarts, Parallel bit deployments, VM deployments, and general server management automation.

Created and Installed SSL certificates in Dev, QA, and Production Environments to enable the secure connection.

Worked on inventory scripts for the Linux and Windows boxes to get the jobs done automatically.

knowledge and skills in network topology, infrastructure, and operating systems including Windows, Unix (Red Hat), Storage area Networks (SAN), and Backup.

Experience in a Linux / UNIX / Windows distributed enterprise environment.

Experience managing Middleware-related monitoring tools, including, New Relic, Wily, and Patrol.

Experience with SSL/PKI certificate management at the Web and application layer.

Work collaboratively across the various migration team to gain support, resourcing, and drive application migration.

Environment: Tomcat Apache 6.x/7.x,8x, JBoss Application Server 6.x/7.x, Web Sphere 5.0/6.0/7.0, BMS Remedy, Apache Http 2.x, My Sql, SQL server 2012, Windows 2003,2008 & 2012, Linux.

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