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Kelifa S

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Accomplished Senior Software Engineer with a proven track record at Ford, enhancing deployment efficiency by 30% through CI/CD pipeline integration. Expert in API design, management, and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, with a knack for fostering stakeholder relationships. Demonstrates leadership and problem-solving skills, ensuring project success within Agile environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineer, MuleSoft

Ford
02.2024 - Current
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders through clear communication of objectives, progress updates, and post-deployment support efforts.
  • Utilized data-driven analytics to inform decision-making processes during software development cycles.
  • Designed scalable architectures that supported high-volume traffic demands without sacrificing performance or stability.
  • Conducted thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and maintain high-quality standards across all projects.
  • Contributed to successful project completions by meeting critical deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
  • Engineered robust APIs and integrations with MuleSoft to maintain seamless functionality in business-critical systems.
  • Designed secure integrations employing MuleSoft and AWS tools for enhanced data security.
  • Conducted comprehensive testing, including both unit and performance assessments, for deployment across varied environments.
  • Generated UML diagrams to streamline MuleSoft operations.
  • Provided direction to junior team members in API architecture.
  • Contributed to backlog prioritization during Agile events.
  • Achieved a 30% boost in deployment efficiency by integrating CI/CD pipelines for MuleSoft projects.
  • Enhanced monitoring capabilities through comprehensive Grafana Loki implementation.

Cloudhub Integration Engineer

Walmart
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led the development of integration solutions with Salesforce Financial Cloud and AWS services, improving scalability and security.
  • Enhanced system performance and operational efficiency by introducing advanced error handling and asynchronous processing.
  • Developed REST APIs using Anypoint Studio and integrated them with various third-party platforms.
  • Played a leadership role in team collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives for development processes.
  • Designed and implemented secure API access using OAuth, SAML, and mutual SSL protocols.

Mulesoft Integration Engineer

TD Bank
09.2019 - 10.2022
  • Optimized system performance by troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues related to integration, infrastructure, and software components.
  • Facilitated knowledge transfer among team members by creating comprehensive documentation on integration processes and best practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify requirements, design solutions, and deliver integrated systems that met business needs.
  • Enhanced data accuracy through the development of automated processes to validate and synchronize information between systems.
  • Leveraged third-party applications and middleware to develop integrations.
  • Streamlined communication between disparate systems using API development, allowing for more efficient data sharing across platforms.
  • Took ownership of the strategic integration of Salesforce Financial Cloud into TD Bank’s ecosystem, enabling improved customer engagement and financial data access.
  • Directed API lifecycle management, focusing on secure, scalable design principles that met enterprise-wide governance standards.
  • Advocated for robust security implementations, leading the adoption of OAuth, SAML, and SSL protocols to protect sensitive data assets.
  • Promoted cooperation among diverse teams, resulting in agreed solutions demonstrated through proofs of concept.
  • Played a key role in refining deliverables participating in Agile best practices.
  • Guided junior developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
  • Enhanced visibility into API performance by implementing advanced logging strategies and health checks.
  • Developed automated build and deployment pipelines, enhancing operational reliability.

Java Developer

Aetna
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Ensured seamless integration of Java-based applications with databases, APIs, and other systems.
  • Reduced software bugs by conducting thorough unit testing and collaborating with QA teams.
  • Reviewed code and debugged errors to improve performance.
  • Enhanced application performance by optimizing Java code and implementing efficient algorithms.
  • Participated in system design and code reviews, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
  • Developed the business tier using Core Java with HTTP interfaces for data processing.
  • Built and optimized integrations involving AWS S3 for secure and scalable data handling.

Education

Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Arba Minch University
Ethiopia
06.2015

Skills

  • Spring framework
  • System monitoring
  • API design and management
  • RESTful apis
  • API gateway configuration
  • Load balancing techniques
  • Application security
  • Microservices architecture
  • Performance tuning
  • Unit testing
  • DevOps practices
  • Integration architecture
  • Message queue systems
  • CI and CD implementation
  • Anypoint platform expertise
  • MuleSoft Anypoint Platform (Runtime, Studio, Exchange, CloudHub), Salesforce Financial Cloud
  • API Design & Development: RESTful APIs, RAML, OpenAPI Spec, DataWeave, JSON, XML
  • Java, Message Queues (Kafka, Pub/Sub)
  • OAuth, SAML, SSL/Mutual SSL, HTTPS Encryption, Privacy Standards
  • Jenkins, GitLab, Maven, Git, Grafana, Splunk, Anypoint Monitoring
  • JIRA, Confluence, lucid charts
  • Scrum, Kanban, Agile Ceremonies

Accomplishments

  • Saved $550,000 annually by leading the migration of SMS programs from Vibes to Salesforce, streamlining operations and reducing costs.
  • Cut subscription costs by implementing Grafana with Loki, bypassing MuleSoft's CloudHub limitations and improving log management.

Certification

  • Mulesoft Certified Developer Level 1
  • Mulesoft Certified Developer Level 2
  • Mulesoft Certified Platform Architect Level 1

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer, MuleSoft

Ford
02.2024 - Current

Cloudhub Integration Engineer

Walmart
11.2022 - 01.2024

Mulesoft Integration Engineer

TD Bank
09.2019 - 10.2022

Java Developer

Aetna
05.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Arba Minch University

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