Brief Overview

Over 8 years of strong experience in IBM WebSphere, Middleware Administration and Integration. Extensive experience in deployment and management of enterprise applications using WebSphere Process Server 6.0/6.1/6.2/7.0 with different cluster configurations and different topologies(Golden Topology, Silver Topology& Bronze Topology), WebSphere ESB v6.x/7.x, IBM WebSphere Application server 4.x/5.x/6.0.x/6.1.x/7.0 in different environments, IBM HTTP Server 1.3.x/2.0.x,/6.x , Linux (SUSE, Ubuntu, Redhat) from 5.2 to 9, 11, Solaris, AIX, Windows, JACL & Jython scripting WebSphere Integration Developer v6.1, WSRR 6.x/7.0, ITCAMfWAS, ITCAMfSOA, Tivoli Performance Viewer, Business Process Management, SOA, Troubleshooting, PMR Management, JMS, HP-UX Servers, HP Diagnostic Servers, Tomcat 4.0, Apache, WSAD, Oracle 8i/9i/10g/11g, IBM DB2 8.2.x,9.1 SQLServer 2005 and strong knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).

Certifications:

• IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server, Network Deployment V6.1
• IBM Certified System Administrator - IBM WebSphere Portal V6.1, Deployment and Administration

Summary:

• Administered complex SOA based WebSphere Process Server and WebSphere Application Server applications in various Environments.
• Experienced in Configuring WebSphere Process Server Golden Topology with Oracle, DB2 on z/os as its backend database and WAS v6.1
• Experienced working on WebSphere ESB v6.x/7.x
• Experienced in administering WebSphere Process Server cluster configurations in v6.1,6.2/7.0 in different topologies on different platforms (UNIX, Windows) and providing Core functionality for implementing Service oriented Architecture.
• Experienced in interacting with vendors, gathering the requirements and building WebSphere environments and deploying the services as per their project needs.
• Extensive experience in administering SCA Components Business Rules, Human Tasks and Selectors using Administrative console
• Applied the different type of security (LDAP/User Registry) using Admin Console
• Migrated existing applications from WebSphere Application Servers 5/5.1 to 6/6.1 on Linux, windows and UNIX platforms
• Conceptual knowledge of installing Process Server on the AIX (Cell/Node).
• Extensive experience in Troubleshooting, RCA and Performance Optimization.
• Performed PMR management
• Experienced in providing 24x7 production supports for few ad-hoc projects with WebSphere Process Server and WebSphere Application Server environments.
• Configured the Resource Adapters configurations (CICS, J2c Connection Factories, CTG)
• Experience in deploying J2EE applications on WAS 5/5.1/6/6.1 versions using WAS admin console and wsadmin scripting tool
• Experienced in Configuring SSL security between the WebSphere Application Servers and Web Servers.
• Experienced and expertise in WebSphere and J2EE administration and experienced in providing J2EE based solutions in clustered environments
• Experienced in creating Horizontal and Vertical Cluster configurations of WebSphere Application Servers and WebSphere Process Servers.
• Extensively worked on Creating Horizontal cluster Configurations in Production environments and deploying applications for high Availability.
• Experience in installation, configuration, performance tuning and troubleshooting IBM HTTP Server, Apache Server and IIS on different Linux, Windows and UNIX platforms.
• Experienced in installation and configuration of LDAP Server (IBM Tivoli Directory Server).
• Experienced in working with Automated application deployment, startup, shutdown and enhancements using RSync, JACL/Jython scripts (recycle the application server, deploy customer applications, log rotation, monitor applications state, etc.)
• Experienced in integrating WebSphere Application Server and Deployment manager with IBM Http server, IBM Directory Server, Apache, Sun ONE Web Server, Oracle, DB2 and SQL servers.
• Experienced in debugging applications in Base, ND of WebSphere Application Server providing load balancing and clustering solutions.
• Applied Fix packs / e Fixes / Refresh packs / Cumulative fix packs for WAS using Update Installer and automating it.
• Strong leadership skills working with Executive Management, Technical Architects and Business End-Users working through change management and new technology deployments.
• Experienced in handling and designing the applications that run on critical high volume databases.
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of DNS servers, Mail servers, FTP servers, NFS, Samba servers, NIS, NIS+ and Web servers on AIX, Solaris and Linux platforms.
• Experienced in analyzing application problems using tools IBM Tivoli Performance Viewer, HP Diagnostic Server and IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager.
• Experienced in configuring work load management.
• Provided technical assistance in monitoring, tuning, backup/restore, upgrades, migration, failover and recovery and upgrades of WebSphere Environment for availability, scalability, maintainability and WLM (Work Load Management) using cloning and clustering including horizontal and vertical cloning.

Technical Skill Set

Languages: Java, PL/SQL, C and C++.
Web Development: J2EE Technology, JDK, JDBC2.0, Servlets2.0, HTML, XML
Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/ME/XP, Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows workstation , Windows 2000, Ms-Dos, Linux Open System With RedHat7.1, 6.1, SUSE, Ubuntu, SUN Solaris2.8, UNIX

Web/Application Servers

WebSphere Process Server 6.0/6.1/6.2/7.0, WebSphere Application Server 4.x/5.x/6.0.x/6.1.x/7.0/6.1XD, HP Diagnostic Servers, WebSphere MQ v5.3/6.0/7.0, IBM Http Server 6.0/6.1, Sun One Web server 6.0/6.1, Apache, Tomcat 4.0, JBOSS 3.2/4.x/5.x

Scripting

UNIX Shell Scripting (Korn/Bourne), JACl,Jython&ANT

Professional Experience:

Confidential,Memphis, TN WebSphere Process Server Consultant (Aug 11 - present)
Responsibilities:

• Install/ configure and support of WebSphere Process Server v7.0 environments.
• Performed regular deployments on WebSphere Process Server v7.0 both using deployment script and Admin Console in Dev, QA and PROD environments.
• Configured WebSphere process server with Golden Topology in different environments.
• Performed regular deployments day to day administrative tasks on WebSphere ESB v6.0/7.0
• and Performed regular deployments WSRR v7.0 Dev, QA and PROD environments
• Worked on Firmware upgrade of Data Power appliances in different environments.
• Worked on Performance tuning of WebSphere Process Server, especially of Garbage collection phenomenon, heap sizing and upgrades for high performance of applications.
• Worked with IBM on P1 severity issues, exchanging information through PMRs and closely working with IBM on resolution of issues with CPU utilization of Hung threads issues due to high load conditions WebSphere Process Server Applications.
• Configured Clusters and standard configuration of WebSphere Application Server v7.0 environments for high availability of applications with front end IHS and F5.
• Installed Oracle Suite products- Oracle WebLogic Server, Oracle Identity Manager 10G/11g and Oracle Identity Analytics11G.
• Installation, Configuration and troubleshoot of Oracle WebLogic Server 11G (10.3.0/10.3.1/10.3.2/10.3.5)
• Creating end to end WebLogic Environments, domains, cluster configurations, node manager configurations and troubleshooting issues throughout the set up.
• Highly involved in troubleshooting of severe production issues and working with the product vendors.
• Worked on publishing daily Production builds for First Tennessee Bank website on Windows Server 2003/2008.
• Applied fix packs ifixes for resolving various defects in WPS and WAS environments.
• Used Tivoli Performance Monitor for monitoring the applications. Fine-tuned both Web Servers and Application Servers for different load requirements.
• Assisted Network and UNIX team during maintenance of lpars and DNS issues and represented middleware from the team.
• Worked in Production Support Projects and strong understanding of SLA\'s / Support Ticket Process Methodology.
• Configured groups and users, enable high-end security based secure Ids for all users, to log on to the server at various clients
• Good debugging and problem solving skills with excellent understanding of system development methodologies, techniques and tools
• Experience troubleshooting WSRR issues and 24x7 production support
• Used Compuware monitoring system for alerts generation.
• Used HP Service Manager for Change Management.
• Used SVN for Version control.

Environment
WebSphere Process Server v7.0/6.2, WebSphere Application Server V6.1/7.0, Compuware, WSRR v7.0, WebSphere ESB v6.0/7.0, Oracle WebLogic Server 11G(10.3.0/10.3.1/10.3.2/10.3.5), .Data Power SOA Appliances XI50 v3.8.0/3.8.2.3, HP Service Manager, SVN, AIX V7.0/6.1/5.3, IBM HTTP Server v6.1, F5, Oracle WebLogic Server, Oracle Identity Manager 10g/11G, Oracle Identity Analytics 11G, Tivoli Performance Viewer, Windows Server 2003/2008.

Confidential,NY Senior WebSphere Consultant (May 11-July 11)
Responsibilities:

• Worked on automating the deployments for WebSphere Process Server and WebSphere Application Server applications.
• Automated the deployment of 70 plus WPS applications with different configurations (WebService bindings with single and multiple bindings, Mapping modules to servers and IHS servers, security roles and user run as roles configurations)
• Created a new environment and cluster configurations for performance tuning and optimizing the environments in WPS and WAS.
• Installed monitoring softwares jprofiler for thr POC servers to analyse the JVM health and CPU utilization. Performed regular deployments and troubleshooting in all the environemnts
• Worked on Jython and Jacl scripting for automating applications backups, Mapping modules to servers and IHS servers, Web Service bindings and applying security roles to the WPS applications
• Created additional clusters for specific project applications in existing topology for scalability, load sharing and performance tuning of the environments.
• Worked with WebSphere Business Monitor and cross cell configuration in WebSphere Process Server
• Worked with developers on creating the cluster configurations as per the application functionality to optimize the environment and improve response time of the transactions at different loads.
• Used Cruise Control for building enterprise applications and SVN for version control and promotion of the code through different environments
• Worked with Liferay servers, Apache, IBM HTTP Servers and Load Balancer for high availability and front end interface of applications.
• Supported critical Production issues, handled alerts and assisted during weekend production releases.
• Solved issues in day to day administration of WPS 6.1/WAS 6.1 and worked with IBM on few issues through PMRs.
• Analysed the problems caused in the applications through the log files and resolved the issues providing the RCA of the problems.

Environment
WebSphere Process Server v6.1/7.0, WebSphere Application Server v6.1/7.0, Cruise Control, SVN, Liferay servers, Tomcat, WSRR 6.2 IBM Business Monitor v6.1, IBM Http server 6.1 Load Balancer, Linux Redhat RHEL 5, WebSphere MQ v7.0, Oracle 10g.

Confidential, Atlanta, Georgia, Senior Consultant (Mar 10-April 11)
Responsibilities:

• Installed and Configured WebSphere Application server 6.1.x/7.0 in different environments
• Installed and Configured WebSphere Process Server and administered a complex SOA based WebSphere Process Server environments
• Installed, Configured and administered WebSphere ESB v6.x.
• Worked on Performance tuning of WebSphere ESB in different environments on different platforms.
• Expertise in creating different cluster topologies in WebSphere Process Server and WebSphere Application Server. Changed the SCA Components (Human Tasks, Rules, Selectors) at run time using Admin console
• Worked on scripts for automation of WebSphere configurations such as Data Source creation, Data Source Properties, JVM properties, Connection Factories, Activation Specifications and permissions scripts,
• Responsible for maintenance, configuration, tuning, deployment and troubleshooting
• Consulted client on WebSphere architecture Installation and Configuration
• Install/upgrade, configure and support of WebSphere Process Server v6.2/7.0 environments.
• Installed and configured WSRR 6.2/7.0 on Linux platform.
• Configured WebSphere process server with Golden Topology, Silver and Bronze in different environments.
• Installed and configured 6.1/6.0 version of WebSphere Application Server, IHS and plug-in in development, staging and production environments
• Assisted in Design of new middleware cluster topologies for new WebSphere Process Server 6.2 and WebSphere Application Server 6.1.
• Configured and setup the applications in WebSphere Process Server, WebSphere Application Servers in a clustered environment as per the needs of scalable projects.
• Installed HP monitoring software on WebSphere servers for monitoring during performance load tests and Tuning.
• Configuration of new IHS Web Servers and Virtual Hosts.
• Working with Network team for creating IHS configurations with Load Balancers
• Setup of the new Application work area. Created deploy scripts for Dev/Test/Stage and Production
• Worked on Configuration of Data Sources with different back ends, connecting WebSphere Process Servers to WebSphere Application Servers through Name space bindings, MQ configurations on WAS and WPS servers.
• Assisted vendors by creating temporary clusters and necessary configurations in the existing environments for conducting POC for different projects.

Troubleshooting & Server Administration

• Day-to-Day problem solving involving WPS 6.2, WAS 6.1, IHS Web Servers, WebSphere MQ and ITCAM & HP Monitoring servers.
• Diagnosed the problems caused in the applications through the log files and rectified the problems
• Identified root cause of critical issues by enabling traces, immense troubleshooting through log files and working with IBM through service requests in WAS and WPS environments.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on WebSphere/J2EE administration approaches, process re-engineering and design.
• Escalating Issues with IBM involving WPS 6.2/WAS 6.1 Version, DB2, MQ
• Issues involving LDAP Authentication, Orange Box and File System in UNIX

Performance Analysis

• Conducted Performance Load Tests in Pre-Production environments to test environmental stability and load conditions
• Extensively involved in Load Tests for tuning WPS and WAS environments for scalability of increasing projects and loads and Improving response times.
• Used Tivoli Performance Viewer, ITCAMfWAS , ITCAMf SOA and HP monitoring servers for generating alerts, collecting stats and other monitoring purposes,
• Used Traces suggested by IBM in collecting data and identifying the root cause of Hung Threads, CPU Starvations and memory leaks during performance load tests at certain loads

Web Tier Migration

• Upgraded WAS & WPS versions
• Migrated existing applications from WebSphere Application Servers 5/5.1 to 6/6.1 on Linux, windows and UNIX platforms
• Applied fix packs, ifixes for resolving various defects in WPS and WAS environments.
• Applied different patches for configuration and build defects in various scenarios
• Worked with IBM actively for resolution of defects through ifixes, JDK upgrades and fixpacks.
• Assisted in Migration of servers during OS upgrade of AIX, worked with Unix s/a during the upgrade
• Assisted different teams during Migration of lpars from one frame to different frame.

Other Responsibilities

• Worked on critical WPS and WAS Production installation both with and without down time.
• Worked closely with change orders coordinating with different teams, resolving incident tickets and helping production support team in high priority issues.
• Used HP Open view service center for change management and control.
• Used harvest for version control
• Provided 24x7 support during Production installations during several releases, priority issues and production support
• Provided Knowledge Transfer and presentations to Production support team and other teams project builds.
• Used Tivoli Performance Monitor, HP Monitoring Server for monitoring the applications and fine-tuning WPS, WAS and IHS Servers for different load requirements.
• Responsible for on-going administration of all server software.

Environment
WebSphere Process Server v6.2/7.0, WebSphere Application Server V5.x/6.0/6.1/7.0, ITCAMfWAS, ITCAMfSOA, WSRR 6.2/7.0, WebSphere ESB v6.0, WebSphere Message Broker, HP Monitoring Diagnostic Server 8.0, HP Open view service center, Harvest, Web Content Management (WCM), AIX V6.1/5.2, IBM Http server 6.1, IIS webserver, sun one, Linux SUSE, Redhat (SUSE SLES 9, 10, Red Hat RHEL 4, 5), WebSphere MQ v7.0, IBM DB2, Oracle 8.0

Education:

Bachelors of Technology in Electrical & Electronics Engineering