Poojitha Kuchala

1.API Management & Gateway – IBM DataPower and Kong

• Onboarded and managed 15+ SOAP and REST APIs in OneAPI (Kong Gateway) and IBM DataPower; configured and deployed pre-built REST APIs as Kong Services, enabling secure external access and consistent integration patterns across environments.
• Converted SOAP services to REST APIs and developed API proxies in OpenAPI (Kong) with security policies, ensuring secure and scalable API communication.
• Designed and implemented scalable API proxies and policies in Kong Gateway to support high-volume enterprise traffic.
• Contributed to cloud-native API management using Kong Konnect across hybrid/multi-cloud environments, monitoring API and external system routing logs using Datadog, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.
• Mentored junior developers on debugging, logging, tracing, and production support, promoting best practices across the team.
• Coordinated with cross-geography teams for regression testing and successful production go-lives, ensuring smooth delivery of enterprise APIs.

2. IBM DataPower → MuleSoft Migration

• Analyzed existing IBM DataPower services including Web Service Proxy, MPGW, XML Firewall, security (OAuth, SSL), routing, and message transformations.
• Prepared detailed migration documentation and roadmap, identifying dependencies, risks, and API prioritization.
• Designed and developed SOAP and REST APIs in MuleSoft using API-Led Architecture (Experience, Process, System layers).
• Designed APIs using RAML/OpenAPI specifications.
• Implemented API proxies in Anypoint Platform with client ID/secret authentication and security policies.
• Developed reusable MuleSoft components for transformations, error handling, logging, and security.
• Built and executed MUnit test cases to validate Mule flows and ensure functional accuracy.
• Deployed Mule applications using CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and Anypoint Runtime Manager.
• Deployed Mule applications to CloudHub and Runtime Fabric (RTF) environments.
• Collaborated with senior MuleSoft developers, QA, and business teams in the Agile Scrum environment.

• Worked on middleware integrations involving XML, SOAP messages, and web services.
• Provided L2/L3 production support for live applications.
• Developed XSLT scripts for URI-based routing and message transformations.
• Executed code migrations from DEV to PROD environments.
• Created auditing modules for transaction tracking and monitoring.
• Implemented security using DataPower AAA and custom XSLT.
• Participated across SDLC phases from requirement gathering to production release.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery and system stability.

• Trained in IBM middleware tools including DataPower and MQ.
• Configured integrations using MQ, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, and HTTPS.
• Developed XML, XSD, and XSLT for routing, validation, and error handling.
• Built MPGW, Web Service Proxy, and XML Firewall services in DataPower.
• Enhanced existing services, fixed production issues, and performed unit and integration testing.
• Implemented SSL (1-way and 2-way) for secure communications.
• Integrated LDAP and WS-Security (Username Token) for authentication.
• Worked with DataPower in DMZ application layers.
• Assisted in mentoring junior developers and improving team knowledge.