Mansoor Ali

E-Mail: adiou4@r.postjobfree.com

Ph No: 973-***-****

Certification: IBM Certified System Administrator – WebSphere V 6.x/6.1

IBM Certified System Administrator – WebSphere V 7.0

IBM Certified System Administrator – WebSphere V 8.5

IBM Certified System Administrator – WebSphere V 9.0

Education : B.Tech (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), India.

Honours Diploma in Software Technology & Systems Management (NIIT),

India

Computer Skills: Expert Highly Skilled Proficient

WebSphere 5.0 – 9.0 Java Technologies OOD

Windows NT/2000 IBM MQ CA Wily Introscope

Windows 95/98se MS-Exchange 2000 Oracle 8i/9i

IBM AIX Sql Server 2000 Cisco Routers/Switches

TCP/IP, SNA, DNS VPN Solutions, LAN Solaris8.0, 9.0,10

Netscape (NES) Linux (Red Hat, SuSE) Iplanet5.1/6.1

ISAM/TAM Splunk 6.5

VERITAS Volume Manger TAPM

QRadar

Consultant Profile:

Over 14 plus years of IT experience including 13+ years of proven experience in Administering IBM WebSphere Application Servers 5.0, 6.0, 6.1,7.0,8.0,8.5,9.0. Iplanet Enterprise Server, IBM HTTP Server, IIS, Apache Server on Sun Solaris 8, Linux, AIX and Windows NT/2000 platforms.

Expertise in configuring, Migrating, Administering of WebSphere Application Server 5.x-9.0, IBM HTTP Web Server, Apache Web Server in AIX 5, Solaris 8 and Windows NT/2000 environments.

Experience with IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM) V8/V9, Tivoli Access Manager(TAM) for e - business solutions, IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager (TFIM) and Single sign-on infrastructure.

Well experienced in troubleshooting and performance tuning using Tivoli performance viewer and other 3rd party tools.

In-depth knowledge about networking protocols and the TCP/IP stack

Create models and clones for WebSphere 5.x to 9.0 for Workload Management (WLM).

Experienced in applying patches and plug-ins for WebSphere and IHS 1.3.x/2.x/iPlanet application servers.

Well versed in both Server side and Client-side programming in Java, J2EE, JDBC, JSP, and Servlets.

Experienced in deploying J2EE components on IBM WebSphere application server using AAT (Application Assembly Tool), Apache ANT.

Well versed in different stages of implementing the Workload Management (WLM) using cloning and clustering.

Installed, configured, monitored and maintained MQ Series objects such as Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote), Process definitions, channels and listeners.

Skilled at the administration of Relational Databases like Oracle, DB2, Mysql including installations, configurations and upgrades.

Extensive knowledge in iPlanet, Netscape Enterprise Server, Linux (Red Hat and Suse) and AIX LVM.

Knowledge in using Terminal Emulators to connect to Solaris and AIX Servers from the GUI Environment.

Work on ISAM configuration issues and setting up multiple instances

Work on issues faced during startup/shutdown and maintenance of Oracle and LDAP databases in Linux systems.

Perform Patch impact analysis for patches recommended by IBM for fixing various issues in ISAM appliances.

Assist application teams with issues and deployments.

Training of Support personnel to perform first level troubleshooting activities.

Take backup and restore as required before deploying any major codes. Perform ISAM Appliance fix packs from old versions to new versions.

Work on Q Radar, SPLUNK application to daily monitor ISAM appliance, runtime logs & memory.

Creating Junctions, ACLs, POPs as per the requirement.

Deploying the AAC plugins in the ISAM 9.x and defining the mechanisms and policies for those plugins/jars as per the requirements.

Created federation & partners as per the requirement.

Implemented ISAM for Web and Mobile 8.0- Oauth, with implementation of the DEV environment for an OAuth ISAM8 Mobile client.

Experience in Installation, Maintenance providing solutions for infrastructure related issues and development, implementation vendor coordination, disaster recovery and supporting PC Computer systems and networks.

Self-starter, fast learner and a team player with strong personal and group communication skills.

Work Experience:

Client: AT&T June’20 - Present

Technical Middleware Architect

Environment: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0,8.0,8.5,9.0, IBM HTTP Server, Tomcat, Apache, ISAM, IBM Clear case/Clear quest, AD, ISDS(LDAP), IBM AIX Server, Eclipse, Apache Server, Iplanet, Oracle, AIX and Solaris, TAPM, Splunk, Qradar, Nagios.

Responsibilities:

Installation of Web sphere Application Server. IBM HTTP Server and configuring IBM HTTP Server with the Application Server.

Certification of the newly installed Web Sphere Application Servers boxes.

Installation of fix packs, updates on the installed Web sphere Application Server.

Configuration of Web Sphere using WAS admin console.

Used Ansible to assist in building automation policies.

Packaging of J2EE applications using AAT tool.

Deploying of the applications in different environment like Development, Testing and Productions

Federation of Nodes to the deployment manager and creating a horizontal and vertical cluster.

Creating Clusters and deployed applications, Implemented workload management (WLM) for failover using horizontal and vertical clustering.

Architectural design, Installation and configuration of IBM Security Access manager, WebSphere Application Server, IBM Directory Server, Tomcat and Apache for “AT&T FirstNet” Web & Mobile applications and services.

Works with Security Identity Access Management team for provisioning of User Access

Provide Single Sign on (SSO) across various applications.

Creating and Installing SSL certificates including client and server certs in ISAM/WebSphere/Apache and Tomcat using Ikeyman and GSkit utilities.

Installed and upgraded WAS 6.1/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.5, IHS, Weblogic, Apache and Tomcat.

Work with Hardware Team, Network Team and Storage Team to establish servers in Datacenter.

Clone new environments from Production for new code development & Testing purposes

Work on code deployments for various applications of FirstNet.

Develop and Test Physical Servers in Development & Test environment.

Send in Tested Physical Servers in Stage & Production environment.

Co-ordinate with Stage and production assurance teams to deploy Tested codes.

Work on Deployment of j2ee Applications with 24 X 7 Production support.

Work on ISAM configuration issues and setting up multiple instances

Work on issues faced during startup/shutdown and maintenance of Oracle and LDAP databases in Linux systems.

Perform Patch impact analysis for patches recommended by IBM for fixing various issues in ISAM appliances.

Assist application teams with issues and deployments.

Training of Support personnel to perform first level troubleshooting activities.

Take backup and restore as required before deploying any major codes. Perform ISAM Appliance fix packs from old versions to new versions.

Work on Q Radar application to daily monitor ISAM appliance, runtime logs & memory

Creating Junctions, ACLs, POPs as per the requirement.

Using TAPM, SPLUNK, Nagios in day to day Monitoring and troubleshooting issues.

Using BMC TrueSight Optimizer to determine the efficiency of the backend API's,

Databases and generating reports.

Deploying the AAC plugins in the ISAM 9.x and defining the mechanisms and policies for those plugins/jars as per the requirements.

Worked on implementing SDK support for basic userid/password authentication and generate access token and refresh token.

Created federation & partners as per the requirement.

Implemented ISAM for Web and Mobile 8.0- Oauth, with implementation of the DEV environment for an OAuth ISAM8 Mobile client.

Setting up Global security, Configuring application security, Java 2 security, SSO for TAI, Kerberos, SPNEGO Web authentication, JMX connector,JSF implementation, Session management, DRS, Maintaining Classloading options for different Applications which uses common classes

Recycling (stopping and starting) of the Application Servers and Deployment Manager.

Deploying of applications on a standalone servers and Clusters.

Configured SSL for client and server communications, Configured the SIP container, Created Programmatic JAAS login.

Configuration for remote EJB communication between two applications on different hosts, automated administration tasks using strong scripting skills (Jython, JACL)

Involved in configuring the WebShpere load balancing using Web Sphere workload management like horizontal and vertical clustering.

Troubleshooting and Administration of working Application, Application Performance monitoring. Installed plugging for IBM HTTP, co-ordinate with Database Admin Team to create database for storing the WebShpere application repository.

Created users roles and groups for securing the resources using local operating system authentication.

Working on day to day operational support and fixing issues with the production applications by analyzing the Debug traces, native and heap dump memory.

Configured Web Sphere resources like JDBC providers, JDBC data sources, connection pooling and Java Mail Sessions.

Worked on 24 X 7 on call Production support for different applications.

Client: IBM, Austin, TX Apr’16 - May'20

Middleware Engineer

Environment: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0,8.0,8.5,9.0, IBM HTTP Server, ISAM, IBM Clear case/Clear quest, Netscape Directory Servers 4.0(LDAP), IBM AIX Server, Eclipse, Apache Server, Iplanet, Oracle, AIX and Solaris.

Responsibilities:

Installation of WebSphere Application Server. IBM HTTP Server and configuring IBM HTTP Server with the Application Server.

Certification of the newly installed WebSphere Application Servers boxes.

Installation of fix packs, updates on the installed WebSphere Application Server.

Configuration of WebSphere using WAS admin console.

Configuring SSL between websphere-plugin, websphere-Ldap, browser-webserver.

Protocol configuration on client and server, configuring ciphers to make sure it comply with security scan.

Packaging of J2EE applications using AAT tool.

Deploying of the applications in different environment like Development, Testing and Productions

Federation of Nodes to the deployment manager and creating a horizontal and vertical cluster.

Creating Clusters and deployed applications, Implemented workload management (WLM) for

failover using horizontal and vertical clustering.

Work on ISAM configuration issues and setting up multiple instances

Work on issues faced during startup/shutdown and maintenance of Oracle and LDAP databases in Linux systems.

Perform Patch impact analysis for patches recommended by IBM for fixing various issues in ISAM appliances.

Assist application teams with issues and deployments.

Training of Support personnel to perform first level troubleshooting activities.

Take backup and restore as required before deploying any major codes. Perform ISAM Appliance fix packs from old versions to new versions.

Work on Q Radar application to daily monitor ISAM appliance, runtime logs & memory

Creating Junctions, ACLs, POPs as per the requirement.

Deploying the AAC plugins in the ISAM 9.x and defining the mechanisms and policies for those plugins/jars as per the requirements.

Created federation & partners as per the requirement.

Implemented ISAM for Web and Mobile 8.0- Oauth, with implementation of the DEV environment for an OAuth ISAM8 Mobile client.

Configured resource manager (WebSEAL), and implemented junctions to protect backend resources on Websphere application server and IHS.

Enabled e-community SSO authentication on WebSEAL. Used Master Authentication server (MAS) to vouch for client login and session creation.

Exported meta-data for Identity Provider and Service Provider partners for seamless communication between IDP and SP.

Work on Q Radar application to daily monitor ISAM appliance, runtime logs & memory.

Working knowledge of ISAM AAC components i.e. Authentication Mechanism (MFA, Context and Risk Based), Access Controls (Policies and Rules), Risk Profiles, Information Points, Attributes.

Setting up Global security, Configuring application security, Java 2 security, SSO for TAI,

Kerberos, SPNEGO Web authentication, JMX connector, JSF implementation, Session

management, DRS, Maintaining Classloading options for different Applications which uses

common classes.

Recycling (stopping and starting) of the Application Servers and Deployment Manager.

Deploying of applications on a standalone servers and Clusters.

Configured SSL for client and server communications, Configured the SIP container, Created

Programmatic JAAS login.

Configuration for remote EJB communication between two applications on different hosts, automated administration tasks using strong scripting skills (Jython, JACL)

Involved in configuring the WebShpere load balancing using WebSphere workload management like horizontal and vertical clustering.

Troubleshooting and Administration of working Application, Application Performance monitoring. Installed plugging for IBM HTTP, co-ordinate with Database Admin Team to create database for storing the WebShpere application repository.

Analyze network protocols to troubleshoot networking problems and to recognize and develop network performance solutions [TCP, IPv4 and/or IPv6, Domain Name System DNS]

Created users’ roles and groups for securing the resources using local operating system authentication.

Working on day to day operational support and fixing issues with the production applications

by analyzing the Debug traces, native and heap dump memory.

Configured WebSphere resources like JDBC providers, JDBC data sources, connection pooling and Java Mail Sessions.

Worked on 24 X 7 on call Production support for different applications.

Client: AT&T, ST Louis, MO Feb 2014 – Jun 2017

WebSphere Technical Architect

Environment: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0,8.0,8.5, IBM HTTP Server. Tivoli Directory Server (LDAP), IBM AIX Server, Eclipse, Apache Server, Iplanet, Oracle, AIX, Linux and Solaris, Hummingbird Exceed, CA Wily.

Installation of WebSphere Application Server. IBM HTTP Server and configuring IBM HTTP Server with the Application Server.

Certification of the newly installed WebSphere Application Servers boxes.

Installation of fix packs, updates on the installed WebSphere Application Server.

Federation of Nodes to the deployment manager and creating a horizontal and vertical cluster.

Creating Clusters and deployed applications, Implemented workload management (WLM) for

failover using horizontal and vertical clustering

Configuration of WebSphere using WAS admin console.

Packaging of J2EE applications using AAT tool.

Configured Auto deployments with Jenkins.

Working knowledge of ISAM AAC components i.e. Authentication Mechanism (MFA, Context and Risk Based), Access Controls (Policies and Rules), Risk Profiles, Information Points, Attributes.

Configured resource manager (WebSEAL) and implemented junctions to protect backend resources on WebSphere application server and HIS.

Enabled e-community SSO authentication on WebSEAL. Used Master Authentication server (MAS) to vouch for client login and session creation.

Deploying of the applications in different environment like Development, Testing and Productions

Setting up Global security, Configuring application security, Java 2 security, SSO for TAI,

Kerberos, SPNEGO Web authentication, JMX connector, JSF implementation, Session

management, DRS, Maintaining Classloading options for different Applications which uses

common classes.

Deploying of applications on a standalone servers and Clusters.

Configured SSL for client and server communications, Configured the SIP container, Created Programmatic JAAS login.

Configuration for remote EJB communication between two applications on different hosts, automated administration tasks using strong scripting skills (Jython, JACL)

Involved in configuring the WebSphere load balancing using WebSphere workload management like horizontal and vertical clustering.

Troubleshooting and Administration of working Application, Application Performance monitoring. Installed plugging for IBM HTTP, co-ordinate with Database Admin Team to create database for storing the WebSphere application repository.

Involved in support and development of Telecommunication Provisioning applications for various clients based on different services.

Carried out the troubleshooting, performance and monitor the Application Servers using CA Introscope, Q Radar and SPLUNK tools.

Created users’ roles and groups for securing the resources using local operating system authentication.

Working on day to day basis on ATT intranet social networking knowledge sharing applications.

Providing support for 23 Production Applications in various distributed environments.

Provide Support for WebSphere Application Server to all the clients within ATT.

Working on day to day operational support and fixing issues with the production applications

by analyzing the Debug traces, native and heap dump memory.

Configured WebSphere resources like JDBC providers, JDBC data sources, connection pooling and Java Mail Sessions.

Worked with IBM on PMR’s to resolve application behavior or product related issues.

Worked on 24 X 7 on call Production support for different applications.

Client: IBM, Austin, TX Dec’06 - Jan’13

WebSphere Administrator

Environment: IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.x/6.0,6.1,7.0,8.0 IBM HTTP Server, IBM WebSeal 6.x, ISAM 8x, IBM Clear case/Clear quest, Netscape Directory Servers 4.0(LDAP), IBM AIX Server, Eclipse, Apache Server, Iplanet, Oracle, AIX and Solaris, Hummingbird Exceed.

Responsibilities:

Installation of WebSphere Application Server. IBM HTTP Server and configuring IBM HTTP Server with the Application Server.

Certification of the newly installed WebSphere Application Servers boxes.

Installation of fix packs, updates on the installed WebSphere Application Server.

Configuration of WebSphere using WAS admin console.

Packaging of J2EE applications using AAT tool.

Deploying of the applications in different environment like Development, Testing and Productions.

Installed, configured, and maintained IBM WebSeal 6.x on various operating system.

Installed, configured, and maintained ISAM 8x latest version of WebSeal GUI.

Creating Objects, Junctions, ACL and Groups to WebSeal instance.

Configured Oracle, Postgres and DB2 for database connectivity.

Configured F5 Vservers on BIG IP load balancer.

Federation of Nodes to the deployment manager and creating a horizontal and vertical cluster.

Creating Clusters and deployed applications, Implemented workload management (WLM) for

failover using horizontal and vertical clustering.

Setting up Global security, Configuring application security, Java 2 security, SSO for TAI,

Kerberos, SPNEGO Web authentication, JMX connectors implementation, Session

management, DRS, Maintaining Class loading options for different Applications which uses

common classes.

Recycling (stopping and starting) of the Application Servers and Deployment Manager.

Deploying of applications on a standalone servers and Clusters.

Configured SSL for client and server communications, Configured the SIP container, Created

Programmatic JAAS login.

Configuration for remote EJB communication between two applications on different hosts, automated administration tasks using strong scripting skills (Jython, JACL)

Involved in configuring the WebSphere load balancing using WebSphere workload management like horizontal and vertical clustering.

Troubleshooting and Administration of working Application, Application Performance monitoring. Installed plugging for IBM HTTP, co-ordinate with Database Admin Team to create database for storing the WebSphere application repository.

Created users’ roles and groups for securing the resources using local operating system authentication.

Working on day to day operational support and fixing issues with the production applications

by analyzing the Debug traces, native and heap dump memory.

Configured WebSphere resources like JDBC providers, JDBC data sources, connection pooling and Java Mail Sessions.

Worked on 24 X 7 on call Production support for different applications.

ACS Infotech, Pune, India May’03 – Dec’06

System Administration

Environment: Solaris, Windows, Unix, Java, J2EE, HTML, XMl, Oracle 7.0,8.0, Apache Web Server and WebSphere, WebLogic, Tomcat and Shell Scripting

Responsibilities:

Installation of Solaris, Linux, Oracle 8.x on Solaris and Windows2000 and on Sun Sparc Architecture and Intel based systems.

Develop C, C++ and java applications and deploy on apache web server on the Unix environment, in both pre-prod and prod.

Troubleshooting the issues related to accessing DB's from the application.

Involved in the development, testing and integration of DB functions by writing stored procedures and Triggers using SQL/PL SQL programming.

Performed operations such as create, update, delete the databases and to perform queries using SQL Language.

Managed all database activities like creating databases, taking backups and maintaining databases.

Developed Automated Shell Scripts for various administration jobs.

Created Oracle Standby Database and Recovery Catalog database for the target database.

Implemented Log miner utility for incomplete database recovery until time.

Developing new web-based applications as well as maintaining existing web and windows-based applications.

Assisting in resolving day to day computer and network related issues.

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