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AJAYKUMAR K

SOFTWARE ARCHITECT
Irving,TX

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Making a difference: To Serve the organization ethically to fulfill the goals efficiently. Actively contribute to the organization and improvise smarter methods to achieve higher productivity to the self and the society.

Masters in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY with 15+yrs of experience in developing Middleware. solutions . Have experience in different phases of the software lifecycle for integration projects ranging from Requirement Analysis, Design and Development. Worked as a Middleware Application Management engineer for TIBCO middleware. Expertise in TIBCO Admin, TIBCO EMS, TIBCO Adapters. Messaging layers, Vest Components, mainly in as of Banking domain and Energy Utilities domain . Played key role in 'delivery transformation', assisted project team transitioning from Waterfall to Agile methodology. Handled multiple roles as Scrum master, project lead, Production Support Lead in handling different projects across multiple regions. Experience in handling multiple large scale infrastructure releases across the organization, improved the custom applications build and deploy process through automation (Continuous Integration and Continuous deployment) that resulted latest code availability and software testing. Provided process leadership and projects management within the Quality Assurance Team, including researching, recommending, and implementing quality process improvements and automation tools, and mentoring other Quality Assurance staff. Experience in installation, designing and implementing large scale distributed data processing applications built on distributed key systems using Apache Kafka clusters. Have completed AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Certification Valid till Sep 2022. Extensive experience in Design and Development using TIBCO products like TIBCO BW 5.x and 6.x, TIBCO EMS 8.x, TIBCO Active Spaces, Hawk and TIBCO Administrator. Expertise in implementing SOA concepts by designing and developing Web Services using WSDL, SOAP and Service palettes using SOAP/HTTP and SOAP/JMS. Proficient in designing new Architecture and implementation of projects, troubleshooting, Fine-tuning and configurations for large scale applications. Strong knowledge with Web Services, API Gateways and EAI application integration development and design. Extensively worked on Tibco BW 5.x and 6, x environments as administrator for Server Installations, Configuration, Application components deployment, performance tuning including troubleshooting and maintenance. Excellent hands-on experience in Web Services using SOAP, WSDL and Schemas XSD with strong skills in understanding and implementing Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). Expertise in scripting languages like PERL, Unix Shell Script etc. Work experience in developing event driven architectures, messaging and caching (JMS, Solace, Kafka etc.). Expertise in Agile Software Development like Scrum methodology and Feature Driven Development. Extensive experience in Release/Change Management, Business Process Modeling, Business Requirements, writing technical specifications, Complete Software development life cycle (SDLC), Technical Writing, QA Test Management, Systems Design and Service Management. Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies. Instrumental [Job Title] bringing [Number] years of experience achieving ambitious goals in challenging IT environment. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic company, customer, and project needs. Successful at motivating teams to meet demanding timelines. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
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2
Languages

Work History

TECHNICAL PROJECT LEAD / ENGINEERING LEAD ANALYST

CITIBANK
11.2022 - Current
  • CITI EOVS team supports Application team & middleware hosting services for Intranet and Internet facing applications for a range of business units globally across ICG losing the Vendor support in upcoming tenures
  • This position is responsible for Updating and removal of Tibco products ranging from Hawk, Ems ,ANT, BPM, IPROCESS across all environments
  • Managed budgets, resources, and timelines for multiple technical projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery without compromising quality.
  • Coordinated efforts between designers, developers, testers, and other key contributors to ensure smooth transitions throughout the entire development process.
  • Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by identifying areas for process enhancements and implementing best practices consistently across projects.
  • Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.

Scrum Master / Application support lead

NTT Data Services Formerly Dell Services
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Digital Application Middleware Support team needs to take responsibilities of routine light weight activities like App deployments, reviewing config property files, Sanity check of applications, Operations of applications having clear water diagrams
  • Platform Hosting team to support middleware hosting services for Intranet and Internet facing applications for a range of business units globally across T-Mobile infrastructure .This position is responsible for deliverables ranging from implementing and deploying new codes on middleware server’s and run periodic Sprints to make sure there is no difference between the newly developed code and the existing code
  • Conducted quality assurance to verify accuracy of data used in IT projects.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
  • Streamlined and optimized workflow and communication by implementing Agile frameworks.
  • Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
  • Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.

Middleware application Migration

NTT DATA Services
11.2014 - 07.2019
  • CTI Application Platform Hosting team to support middleware hosting services for Intranet and Internet facing applications for a range of business units globally across ICG
  • CTO (Corporate Technology Office) as well as CTI (Citi Technology Infrastructure) organization
  • This position is responsible for deliverables ranging from implementing web and middleware server’s technical roadmaps coordination, change management, implementation of Internet technology-based applications, maintaining of web and app hosting standards, and application outage restoration and problem resolution
  • Supported disaster recovery efforts by implementing effective backup strategies.
  • Assisted in capacity planning efforts, ensuring the availability of appropriate resources for future growth.
  • Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
  • Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
  • Streamlined application deployment processes for increased efficiency and productivity.
  • Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance.

TIBCO PRODUCTION SUPPORT

TCS Siruseri
05.2013 - 11.2014
  • NAM DevOps project which involves supporting Many integration components hosted on ADMIN and UNIX platforms
  • We were responsible for Production Deployments.
  • Lubricated and cleaned parts to perform routine maintenance on production equipment.
  • Maintained detailed records of all activities related to production support tasks, ensuring accurate reporting for management review.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in Lean Manufacturing projects.
  • Aided in the implementation of new manufacturing technologies, resulting in improved process capabilities and output levels.

TIBCO PRODUCTION SUPPORT

TCS Siruseri
11.2012 - 05.2013
  • CEP & HUTCH Project is TECHNICAL SUPPORT and TIBCO ADMIN SUPPORT project which involves supporting Many integration components hosted on ADMIN and UNIX platforms
  • Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
  • Designed training materials to improve the skills and knowledge of the support team, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Assisted in development of system security protocols.
  • Served as escalation point for critical client issues, working closely with stakeholders to achieve resolution.

STSS – TIBCO PRODUCTION SUPPORT LEAD

Infosys Technologies
05.2010 - 11.2012
  • STSS Middleware is TECHNICAL SUPPORT project which involved supporting many integration components hosted on UNIX platforms ( Production and Non-Production environments)
  • We were responsible for Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT ) and Production Deployments .The Various applications and related interfacing Services includes Nextgen ;Murex; Open link ; PNC and many other weblogic based applications
  • Provided technical expertise to resolve complex customer issues and facilitate smooth operations.
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
  • Reduced average resolution time by implementing standardized troubleshooting techniques across the team.

PRODUCTION SUPPORT MIDDLEWARE TIBCO ADMIN

Infosys Technologies
08.2008 - 05.2010
  • IL PRODUCTION SUPPORT is a team which supports Integration Layer which involves Providing Production level support for Various Integration Components hosted on Unix platforms in PRODUCTION and NON-PRODUCTION environments Providing Solutions to IL Operators across Geographically distributed across the Globe.

Education

Masters in Business Administration in Information Technology -

Xavier’s Institute of Business Management Studies

Information Technology

Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology (Anna University)
CHENNAI
05.2001 - 05.2008

Skills

Scope development

Certification

AWS SOLUTION ARCHITECT

Timeline

TECHNICAL PROJECT LEAD / ENGINEERING LEAD ANALYST

CITIBANK
11.2022 - Current

Scrum Master / Application support lead

NTT Data Services Formerly Dell Services
08.2019 - 01.2020

Middleware application Migration

NTT DATA Services
11.2014 - 07.2019

TIBCO PRODUCTION SUPPORT

TCS Siruseri
05.2013 - 11.2014

TIBCO PRODUCTION SUPPORT

TCS Siruseri
11.2012 - 05.2013

STSS – TIBCO PRODUCTION SUPPORT LEAD

Infosys Technologies
05.2010 - 11.2012

PRODUCTION SUPPORT MIDDLEWARE TIBCO ADMIN

Infosys Technologies
08.2008 - 05.2010

Information Technology

Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology (Anna University)
05.2001 - 05.2008

Masters in Business Administration in Information Technology -

Xavier’s Institute of Business Management Studies
AJAYKUMAR KSOFTWARE ARCHITECT