SUMMARY

• Over 12+ years of experience in Design, Development, Testing and Implementation of middleware technologies WTX, WebSphere Message Broker (WMB/WBIMB) and WebSphere MQ (WMQ/MQ Series) on various OS platforms.
• IBM Certified Middleware Solutions Developer in WebSphere Message Broker, MQ and XML.
• Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, development, remote technical support, patch management, troubleshoot, repair, monitor and support of WebSphere MQ and WebSphere Message Broker.
• Working on multiple WebSphere Message Broker and MQ implementations for North American and Asia Pacific customers as a WBI / WebSphere based Integration Analyst and Developer.
• Worked on all phases of the SDLC with strong programming skills.
• Set up the MQ security for users and groups using setmqaut utility.
• Expertise in installing and setting up Q/Process monitoring tools such as Qpasa, Candle, Appwatch.
• Extensive experience with MQ Clustering, MQ Client / Server setup, MQSeries System Administration, user training and documentation.
• Development, deployment and production support experience on various platforms of Windows and AIX Operating Systems.
• Highly organized and dedicated, with a positive attitude and thrive on working in a challenging environment.
• Strongly self - motivated, willing to assume responsibilities and can work independently or in a team environment.
• Have excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: Java, C, C++, Embedded SQL (ESQL), SQL

Scripting Languages: XML, HTML, JavaScript, ANT, Shell, Jython

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows (NT, 2000, XP), UNIX (Solaris 8/9, HPUX, AIX), Linux (SuSE, Redhat)

Databases: IBM DB2 v8.x/9.x, Oracle 10G, mySQL

SOA / ESB: IBM WebSphere MQ 6.x/7.0/7.5, WebSphere Message Broker (WMB) 6.x/7.0/8.0/9.0, WebSphere Transformation Extender TX 8.3/8.2/8.1, Web Services (SOAP, REST), GIS 2.0 - 5.X, WSDL, XSLT, XPath, XSD

WebSphere Adapters: JDBC, JText, Email, SAP

Message Formats/Standards: CWF, TDS, XML, ANSI X12 EDI, HIPAA, HL7, SAP IDocs, SWIFT

Monitoring Tools: Tivoli Omegamon XE 6.0.1, CEI, Tivoli Enterprise Portal Server

IDEs: RAD 7.5, Eclipse v3.7.1, Altova XML Spy, UltraEdit, Message Broker Tool

Others: MS Office Tools, SOAP UI, Rational Clearcase 7.1, WinCVS, Rational Rose, UML

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Hartford, CT

WebSphere Message Broker/Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured the Broker(IIB), MQ and File Transfer Systems
• Creating and administering of Broker (Integration node)
• Administering of broker in live Prod servers
• Creating of EG (Integration server) groups and message flow stop/start
• Running of Trace in broker level for trouble shooting
• Analyzing and understanding of broker trace and Broker logs
• Support of MQSeries Distributed Queue Management
• Implementing monitoring of Mq objects using Sys view at Z/OS.
• Creating MQ objects using MQ panels.
• Troubleshooting channel related issue using MSTR, CHIN.
• Configuring Remote qmgr alias for Request-reply message flow.
• Building Mq object and testing for new third party message flow setup.
• Installation of Web Sphere MQ on Unix and windows platforms
• Configuration and managing of queue managers
• MQ Migration from 5.3 to 7.0.1.4 as well as 6.0.2.11 to 7.0.1.4 & 7.1 to 7.5.03
• An MQ Queue manager decommissions.
• Configuring MQ objects on Windows, UNIX & Mainframes.
• Start up and shutdown of MQ queue managers
• MQ security and authorizations.
• MQ log maintenance.
• MQ Problem determination and root cause analysis.
• MQ Backup and Recovery.
• Worked with MQ HA and DR
• Handling the whole production support from offshore while On-call in non-business hours.
• Configured the Datapower devices of XG45, XI50 & XI52 boxes.
• Created the flows as per customer advise/requests.
• Admin activities done via WebGUI & CLI mode.
• Experience on DATAPOWER boxes to upload the certificates, configuration of boxes,
• Importing and exporting of domains, flows creation etc. on Datapower
• Provided 24*7 On-call Support

Environment: IBM WebSphere MQSeries v8.x/7.0/6.0, FTE 7.x, Message Broker (WMB)v.6.1/7.0/8.x/9.x, IIB for AIX, HP-UX, z/OS, AS/400 and Windows, TIVOLI, OMEGAMON, Datapower

Confidential, Seattle, WA

Sr. MQ Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed impacted programs to identify understand and document business rules in plain language.
• Implemented and supported the WebSphere MQ Series infrastructure in the PRODUCTION Environment
• Building Qmgrs and MQ object creation
• Enabling Triggering on MQ queues based on the requirement of various interfaces
• Monitoring and maintaining Websphere MQ objects such as Queue Managers, Queues, channels and listeners Troubleshooting MQ Issues (Error logs, MQRC Codes and FDCs)
• Documented the administrative tasks performed on Websphere MQ
• Backing up of objects and QMGR’S Interact with Client’s technology teams about requirements working with new applications
• MQ configuration work and MQ upgrades
• Maintained centralized inventory for information about hosts, applications, and queue manager names
• Configuration of WMQ, setting up Websphere MQ objects Queue Managers, Queues, and Channels etc. Troubleshooting IBM websphere MQ version 6.0,7.0 and 8.0
• Exposure to the MQ tools such as Tivoli Enterprise portal, BMC and APPWATCH,Mo71
• Worked with Business SME's and IT staff to identify and translate ICD business rules into system requirements.
• Created and managed project templates, Use Case project templates, requirement types and traceability relationships in Requisite Pro.
• Upgraded and redesigned multiple systems comprised of 100 maps from WTX 6.5 to WTX 8.2.0.3.
• Unit testing of developed code.
• Support Integration Testing efforts in non-prod environment.
• Followed SDLC process.
• Developed WTX 8.3 HIPAA transactions including 270/271, 277U, 277CA, 835, 837P/I/D mapped from COBOL copybooks to X12.
• Developed inbound & outbound batch flow/maps.
• Developed 837I/837P 5010 inbound & outbound batch flow & maps.
• Developed 276/ inbound & outbound real time & batch flow/maps.
• Debugging, testing and verification production defects and issues related to IBM WTX 8.4 maps.
• Debugging production defects/issues related to IBM WMB8.0 Message flows, MQv7.0
• Developed FTP map using AS2 to retrieve files from Americhoice FTP site.
• Developed a clear documentation for every request/task related issues.
• Developed and documented all the processes for the migration.
• Installed and configured WMQ products on AIX, Linux, and UNIX and Windows platforms.
• Involved in Planning, Migrating MQ& MB in various platforms.
• Build, support and operational aspects on MQ / MB.
• Administrative MQSeries duties such as creating and configuring Queue Managers, Channels, Queues, Process definitions, clustering, etc.
• Performing middleware administration and Disaster Recovery functions for all the products.
• Setup MQ Pub/Sub topologies across the environment.
• Backup, recovery and troubleshooting for IBM MQ.
• Integrate, automate, and manage efficient and flexible business processes at the Enterprise level.
• Setting up the SSL on the channels.
• Configured MQ Series network using clustering, distributed queuing and remote administration.
• Updating and migrating queue manager attributes from MQ V5.3 to V6.0, V7.0 to V7.5
• Worked closely with the application team in designing the new cluster environment and deploying them in DEV, QA and PROD.
• Installing the latest patches for MQ from IBM.
• Setup MQ clusters for high availability and load balancing the messages.
• Supported different environments like Development, QA and production.
• Worked and documented with ScoA/D process.
• Implement Restart and Recovery procedures and worked with TSM in the process.
• Routine Cluster Checkups and Cleanups.
• Providing Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 support for 24 x 7.
• Onsite-Offshore interaction and work cultures.

Environment: IBM WebSphere Transformation Extender 8.2.0.4, Trading Manager, IBM WebSphere MQSeries v7.0/6.0, Message Broker(WMB)v.6.1/7.0, IIB for AIX, HP-UX, z/OS, AS/400 and Windows, TIVOLI, OMEGAMON, Datapower (XB62)

Confidential, Seattle, WA

Middleware/WMQ/ASTS

Responsibilities:

• Installation, configuration and maintenance of WTX/WMQ/WMB software
• Developed a detailed understanding of WebSphere MQ Clustering for High Availability
• Monitoring, tracking, trending, analysis and tuning of our WebSphere MQ, WebSphere MB and DataPower Systems
• Developed event driven maps.
• Batch scripted maps to process data (1.42).
• Worked with EDI 110, 210, 211, 214, 310, 410, 850, 856, 997.
• Upgraded maps from Mercator 6.7 to Mercator 8.1.
• Upgraded maps from Mercator 2.1 to Mercator 5.0.
• Map audit log info for invalid HL7 data fields to customer specified error message.
• Upgrade from HIPAA Claims system from Sybase EC (Paperfree) to WTX 8.2.0.4.
• Upgrade HIPAA 4010 EDI maps to HIPAA 5010 EDI.
• Upgrade 100+ non-EDI maps to WTX 8.x
• Integration of WMB with WTX.
• Integration between Datapower and WTX
• Create and configure WebSphere MQ resources
• Create and configure DataPower resources
• Processing XML schemas with XSLT for WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances
• Work with Architects and System Analysts to understand technical and business needs.
• Design, develop, unit test and integrate Message Broker flows.
• Modularized large ESQL codes into common procedures and functions inside individual broker schemas, there by easing the development process and to provide their reusability among other common services.
• Experience in using Send-Mail plug-in node in the Message-flows.
• Used ESQL in the common procedures to perform database operations from within the message flows.
• Designed flows that use TryCatch, Throw and Trace nodes for controlling and diagnosing errors.
• Designed High-availability for WebSphere Message Broker through a combination of application design and use of software-based clustering of queue managers using MQ clustering and machine clustering provided at the hardware level.
• Involved in trouble shooting using logs, traces and also by designing generic error handling sub flows that are modular in the sense that they can be attached anywhere in the message flows to handle exceptions.
• Tested maps in Dev and QA on AIX UNIX environment using Command Server.
• Performed migrations to Development, QA and Production environments.
• Worked closely with project managers and business managers to ensure all their needs were met.
• Created Detailed Design Documents for all maps.
• Approved technical requirements for all projects.
• Coordinated with on-site and off-shore testers to resolve bugs in the code and documentation. Work with QA Teams to fix code level defects.
• Create MQ infrastructure designs and work with MQ team for implementing designs.
• Trouble shooting MQSeries Connections like Queues, channel connections, trigger monitors etc.
• Work across multiple projects, allocate time appropriately as needed and meet project deadlines
• Worked through the QA process of creating Test Plan, Test scenarios, test cases, test data and documentation of test results as well as the issue resolution process.
• Design, development/construction, programming, meeting, flow charts, unit testing, and implementation of translator software enhancing an existing clearinghouse system, Trading Partner connectivity testing all aspects full cycle development process.
• Participated in regular on call rotation, providing 24*7 support meeting business SLA's
• Support, monitor and resolve product performance issues.
• Creation of MQSeries Definitions like Queue Managers, Queues, channels, Process definitions etc... On Mainframes (Z/OS), AS400, AIX, HP-UX and Windows.
• Creating Connections between MQSeries Client and MQSeries Server.
• Created shell scripts to start and stop the message flows and queue managers.
• Worked with Unicenter Tickets/incidents, and attended problem tickets resolving in timely manner.

Environment: Message Broker(WMB)v.6.1/7.0, IBM WebSphere MQSeries Integrator (WMQI) v2.1, DB2, Microsoft Visual Source Safe 6.0,IBM WebSphere Transformation Extender 8.2.0.4,IBM WebSphere MQSeries v7.0/6.0 for AIX, HP-UX, z/OS, AS/400 and Windows,TIVOLI,OMEGAMON,Datapower (XB62)

Confidential, Oakbrook, IL

Sr. Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Involved in development of Message flows on WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit.
• Created broker, execution groups
• Provided access to users to connect & deploy on broker
• Deployed broker flows from GUI & CLI
• Enabling traces for broker flows
• Work with app team to troubleshoot & resolve any issue
• Configured, setup & troubleshoot any IBM MQ cluster related issues
• Used Java Compute Nodes, Style sheet, ESQL for message transformation and routing.
• Created Generic Message Flows for Error Handling.
• Used encryption and deception algorithm to save password for the trader’s accounts.
• Troubleshooting and debugging MQSI message flows using Trace nodes and Error handling nodes.

Environment: WMB 5.x/6.x, WMQ 7, SAP R/3 Ed v4.7, SAP ERP, Oracle

Confidential

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Wrote JCL for executing Mercator maps
• Involved in testing, debugging for existing maps
• Designing and modifying type trees for increasing the performance

Environment: Windows NT, OS/390, Mercator 6.7.1, COBOL Copybooks, Type Designer, and Map Designer.