Sas administrator, sas grid, sa viya
Resume:
SHAHUL HAMEED, MOHAMED YUSUFF
LOCATION: Charlotte, USA EMAIL: ********@*****.***
Professional Summary
●Over 17 years of professional experience in Information Technology.
●9+ years of IT experience focusing on Enterprise Business intelligence tools like SAS, MicroStragtegy, Webfocus as an Architect/Administrator.
●7+ years of IT experience with SAS as an administrator.
●Knowledge in leveraging Kubernetes for containerized SAS workloads and orchestration.
●Strong experience administrating and managing Business intelligence tools.
●Trained in SAS, Viya, MicroStrategy and WebFocus administration
●Maintained compliance by applying SAS Viya security and governance best practices to protect data integrity and enforce access controls.
●Industries: Retail, Banking & Finance, Travel
●Experience Onsite-Offshore model.
●UNIX Shell scripting to accomplish basic tasks like creating alerts for proactive monitoring.
●Experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization of the environment.
●Ability to work solid under pressure to meet job requirements and deadlines
●Highly driven and self-motivated with sound business judgment and strong work ethics
Technical Skills
Category
Details
Operating System
Windows, Linux, AIX
Environment
SAS Production/Development/Testing
Database
Oracle, SQL
Internet Tools
Tidal, Autosys, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Studio, SAS Viya
Languages
SAS Programming, Unix Scripting, Python
Other
Networking (Routers/Switch/Firewall), HotScan, Service Now
SAS Administration and Analytics
SAS 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 EBI Platforms, SAS Grid, SAS Viya 3.6 & 4, SAS Management Console, SAS AML Platform,
Data Integration and Database Administration
SQL, ODBC Connectivity using SAS/ACCESS, Oracle SQL and PL/SQL scripting, Data migration between SAS Metadata versions (9.2 to 9.4)
Programming and Scripting
SAS, Python, WebFocus
Business Intelligence Tools Administration
WebFocus (Versions 7.6 & 8), MicroStrategy, Reporting server management and configuration, Managed Reporting Administration Console
Scheduling and Automation
Autosys and Tidal job schedulers, SVN integration with SAS Data Integration Studio
Cloud & Containers
Basics AWS Kubernetes,
Networking and Infrastructure
Cisco hardware, HP servers, Router, Switch, Firewall Configuration, Troubleshooting network devices and connectivity issues
IT Service Management
ServiceNow, ITSM process adherence, Incident resolution, change management, and process documentation
Tools and Platforms
SVN, Tableau, HP ServiceNow, Toad for database management
General Skills
Patch installation, troubleshooting, and environment maintenance, User and group access provisioning, Disaster recovery and system security
Professional Experince
CapGemini America INC Jan 2018 – Present
Role/Title: Applications Consultant 3
Client: MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group)
Project Name: Application Production Support
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Project Description:
MUFG Americas is one of the largest financial groups. Its Risk and Compliance department uses SAS solutions to create risk models, financial reporting, and control mechanisms for Anti-Money Laundering.
Responsibilities:
●Migrated SAS from version 9.4 M3 to 9.4 M5 Grid Environment.
●Administered LSF and SAS AML platforms along with multiple Risk/Compliance applications.
●Created deployment packages and coordinated with partner teams for distribution.
●Collaborated with business teams to implement access control setups.
●Successfully orchestrated containerized SAS workloads using Kubernetes for efficient scaling, monitoring, and management.
●Implemented Transport Layer Security (TLS) for external user access.
●Supported and provisioned user access, created roles, and managed groups.
●Implemented SQL and ODBC connectivity using SAS/ACCESS.
●Followed ITSM processes for production change management.
●Administered SAS Viya 3.6 and 4 environments and provided user support.
●Administered HotScan software for compliance purposes.
●Worked with Autosys and Tidal job schedulers.
Environment:
●Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, AIX
●Software/Tools: SAS, HotScan, Autosys, Tidal, ServiceNow, Toad
●Languages: SAS, Python
Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC Aug 2017 – Dec 2017
Client: US Census Bureau
Role/Title: SAS Architect
Project Name: ACS (American Community Survey)
Location: Suitland, MD
Project Description:
The ACS project utilized SAS software to analyze demographic and population changes, requiring a robust environment to meet their requirements.
Responsibilities:
●Designed and implemented SAS Grid 9.2 and 9.4 environments.
●Migrated data and contents from SAS 9.2 Metadata to SAS 9.4.
●Configured Kerberos and Transport Layer Security (TLS).
●Directed the analysis, design, and configuration of SAS systems.
●Coordinated infrastructure and application teams to build SAS environments.
●Optimized implementation and transformation projects.
●Mentored lower-level programmers and served as technical lead.
Environment:
●Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, AIX
●Software/Tools: SVN, Tableau, HP ServiceNow
●Languages: SAS
Capgemini America INC Jun 2016 – Jul 2017
Client: BNP Paribas
Role/Title: SAS Administrator
Project Name: CCAR (Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review)
Location: New York, NY
Project Description:
Supported the CCAR workstream for SAS Modeling Workbench and SAS Capital Planning, deployed outside of SAS Institute for the first time.
Responsibilities:
●Installed, configured, and maintained SAS 9.4 EBI platforms.
●Promoted objects using SAS Promotion Tools across environments.
●Developed backup processes and demonstrated disaster recovery.
●Defined SAS users, groups, and roles using SAS Management Console.
●Managed Metadata Bound Libraries for AES-256 encryption of datasets.
●Created and managed SAS Access Control Templates (ACTs).
Environment:
●Operating Systems: Linux
●Hardware: HP Servers, Cisco
●Software/Tools: SVN
●Languages: SAS
Syntel INC Nov 2015 – Jun 2016
Client: American Express (GBT)
Role/Title: WebFocus Administrator
Project Name: CCAR (Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review)
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Project Description:
Implemented WebFocus reporting tools for dashboard analytics and metrics review.
Responsibilities:
●Administered WebFocus 7.6 and WebFocus 8 environments.
●Migrated older versions of WebFocus to newer versions.
●Managed disaster recovery and system security.
●Configured and managed user access within the environment.
●Addressed issues related to the file system, SMTP server, and databases.
Environment:
●Operating Systems: Windows
●Hardware: HP Servers, Cisco
●Software/Tools: SVN
●Languages: WebFocus
Tata Consultancy Services LTD Dec 2010 – Oct 2015
Client: Target Corporation
Role/Title: Business Intelligence Tools Administrator
Project Name: Retail Planning and Forecasting
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Project Description:
Provided administrative support for SAS/MicroStrategy and WebFocus tools for retail planning and forecasting.
Responsibilities:
●Administered SAS 9.3 and 9.4 GRID environments using SAS Management Console.
●Handled SAS servers in AIX Unix environments and supported 1300+ users.
●Managed server components including Metadata, Workspace, and OLAP.
●Led patch maintenance and outage management activities.
●Restarted SAS services during upgrades and patches.
Environment:
●Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, AIX
●Hardware: HP Servers, Cisco
●Languages: WebFocus, SAS
Tata Consultancy Services LTD Apr 2007 – Nov 2010
Client: Kimberly-Clark
Role/Title: Helpdesk Associate
Project Name: HelpDesk
Location: Chennai, India
Project Description:
Provided Level 1 and Level 2 support for Kimberly-Clark users, resolving technical issues related to desktops, networks, and VPN.
Responsibilities:
●Troubleshot desktop, network, and VPN issues as Level 1 engineer.
●Performed advanced troubleshooting and device fixes as Level 2 administrator.
●Coordinated with higher-level teams to resolve user issues.
Environment:
●Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
●Hardware: HP Servers, Windows Desktops
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