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Salahuddin Chaudry

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Seasoned Middleware Engineer with robust experience in managing middleware infrastructure, including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting. Showcases proficiency in various middleware technologies such as JBoss, WebSphere, Tomcat, and Apache. Strengths lie in effective communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams for timely resolution of issues along with delivering high-quality solutions. Proven track record of improving system efficiency by optimizing server capacity utilization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Middleware Engineer

Big Impact Tech
VA
10.2022 - Current
  • Designed and maintained Apache, Tomcat, WebSphere, and JBoss application servers for diverse clients.
  • Automated server patching and deployment pipelines with Jenkins and Ansible, reducing manual effort by seventy-five percent.
  • Integrated AI-powered monitoring tools for anomaly detection and predictive analysis.
  • Developed Python scripts utilizing machine learning models to predict capacity bottlenecks.
  • Engineered middleware solutions using HTTP, FTP, and SFTP protocols for secure data transfer.
  • Managed PostgreSQL and SQL databases to optimize performance and ensure high availability.
  • Implemented automated RESTful health checks with integrated alerts into AI-driven dashboards.
  • Collaborated with development teams to incorporate middleware solutions into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.

Middleware Engineer

Keylogic
VA
10.2016 - 09.2022
  • Automated configuration management for Red Hat products, including EAP 6, EAP 7, JWS, and AMQ 7 using Puppet and Ruby.
  • Migrated Puppet from version 3 to 5 for all Red Hat and Middleware products.
  • Implemented continuous delivery pipeline using Puppet, Jenkins, and GitHub for streamlined deployments.
  • Managed Docker container orchestration with Kubernetes to optimize application deployment.
  • Configured and maintained JDBC, JMS, JNDI, and other J2EE services with WebLogic 10.3/12C.
  • Designed scalable enterprise monitoring systems applying continuous integration and delivery practices.
  • Automated server provisioning and maintenance tasks using Puppet, Chef, Ruby, Python, Perl, and Bash scripting.
  • Supported application migration from legacy systems to cloud environments such as AWS.

Middleware Engineer

Unisys
VA
04.2014 - 09.2016
  • Collaborated with customer care and deployment teams to troubleshoot application issues on a 24/7 basis.
  • Administered and configured JBOSS 5.x/6.x in development and production environments.
  • Created development environments for developers using Shell scripts and SVN for source code management.
  • Deployed applications (WAR, JAR, EAR) across various platforms.
  • Developed and maintained Shell scripts to streamline JBOSS and Websphere administration tasks.
  • Configured and clustered JBOSS Application Servers for optimal performance.
  • Conducted load balancing, performance tuning, and connection pooling troubleshooting for WebLogic servers.
  • Executed performance audits to evaluate application scalability and server efficiency.

Middleware Engineer/System Administrator

Paraxel
Waltham, MA
02.2013 - 03.2014
  • Installed, administered, and configured WebLogic Application Server 9.2/10.3 on Red Hat Linux.
  • Configured JDBC, JMS, JNDI, and other J2EE services with WebLogic 9.2/10.3.
  • Integrated iPlanet LDAP Server with WebLogic 9.2 for enhanced directory services.
  • Provided 24/7 production support using Wily Introscope, HP-OVO, and Tealeaf.
  • Optimized performance and load balancing of WebLogic 9.2 Application Server.
  • Conducted audits for performance and scalability of applications and servers.
  • Migrated applications from WebLogic 8.1/9.2 to more efficient WebLogic 10g/11g versions.
  • Automated administration tasks using Shell and Perl scripting for improved efficiency.

WebLogic Administrator

Kohl’s
Milwaukee, WI
06.2011 - 01.2013
  • Executed daily operations on production servers with on-call support for production issues.
  • Created and modified SHELL, WLST, and ANT scripts for environment monitoring and automation.
  • Monitored health of WebLogic servers in production to ensure optimal performance.
  • Deployed code on WebLogic 8.1/9.2 servers and portals within production environments.
  • Configured and administered BEA WebLogic 8.1 and 9.2 across Red Hat Linux environments.
  • Performed log archivals for WebLogic and Apache in production settings.
  • Conducted migration impact analysis and generated comprehensive reports.
  • Installed and configured GigaSpaces in UAT, staging, and production environments.

WebLogic Administrator

Charter Communication
Spartanburg, SC
02.2010 - 02.2011

Contributed to load, stress, and performance testing initiatives.

Implemented performance engineering infrastructure using Load Runner.

Installed and configured BEA WebLogic Server 9.1 sp5 and 10.3/10gR3 across development, staging, and preproduction environments.

Deployed applications on multiple WebLogic instances, ensuring load balancing and high availability.

Created and modified SHELL, WLST, and ANT scripts for environment monitoring and automation.

Performed logo insertions, cleared WebLogic cache, and mapped DB schemas.

Developed environments for developers, managing shell scripts and source control with ClearCase.

Utilized Remedy ticketing system for issue tracking and resolution.

WebLogic Administrator

Red Cross
Atlanta, GA
02.2009 - 02.2009

Developed applications to track blood donations and maintain comprehensive databases for American Red Cross.

Managed WebLogic servers across development, testing, and production environments on Red Hat Linux.

Configured JDBC connection pools with Oracle and SQL Server for optimal data access.

Conducted performance and scalability audits of applications and application servers.

Automated maintenance processes of WebLogic servers through shell scripting to streamline recovery.

Collaborated with application development and database teams to troubleshoot production issues 24/7.

Created development environments and managed source code using Tortoise SVN.

Performed routine database maintenance tasks, including backup verification and invalid object inspection.

Middleware Support Analyst

Intercontinental Hotels Group
Atlanta, GA
03.2008 - 02.2009

Configured and administered WebLogic 8.1 and 9.2 across Sun Solaris environments.

Installed Apache web server to proxy requests for WebLogic and WebSphere.

Conducted performance benchmarking of WebLogic server using Load Runner.

Created startup and shutdown scripts for server instances to ensure reliability.

Deployed applications (WAR, JAR, EAR formats) on WebLogic 8.1/9.2/10.3.

Configured WebLogic server with Oracle 9i and 10g for improved database integration.

Tested EJBs post-deployment in EJB container to verify functionality.

Set up clustering for managed servers, ensuring load balancing and high availability.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Programming

THE CHUBB INSTITUTE
New York, NY

Skills

  • Linux
  • RedHat Jboss EAP
  • Tomcat
  • HTTPD
  • Ansible
  • Puppet
  • Jenkins
  • GitHub
  • Nexus
  • Maven
  • AWS EC2
  • AIOps
  • AI-driven monitoring
  • Python
  • Splunk
  • GIT repository
  • C
  • MS SQL
  • UNIX
  • JBOSS 7x
  • Wildfly
  • Websphere 7
  • WebLogic 103
  • Apache
  • Perl
  • Wlst
  • SQLServer
  • Alfresco
  • Zookeeper
  • Fuse broker
  • MySQL
  • App Dynamics
  • Splunk
  • Red Hat Satellite Server
  • Red Hat Cluster Nodes
  • Web Logic Plug-ins
  • Load balancing
  • Cloud infrastructure
  • Version control
  • Middleware solutions

Skill Summary

  • Utilize Information Systems skills and 10+ years of IT experience with RedHat, Apache, Tomcat, ModJK, JBoss and WebSphere Application Server System and Production Support on systems like CFME, AIX, Linux and Windows.
  • Experience performing JBoss Application Server Administration tasks such as installation, configuration, monitoring and performance tuning.
  • Experience in configuring and troubleshooting of JBoss application Server, Apache HTTP Server, Alfresco, Fuse, Zookeeper, Wildfly, Fuse broker, Apache, tomcat, script server and MySQL.
  • Experience with Jenkins, Puppet, App Dynamics, New Relic Monitoring tool & Splunk for Troubleshooting Prod issues.
  • Experience in deploying and creating new VM guests with utilizing Red Hat Satellite Server.
  • Expertise in configuring Red Hat Cluster Nodes for any legacy applications and verified the daily health check on the Cluster Nodes.
  • Expertise in configuring Web Logic Plug-ins for Apache Web Server and configured load balancing and fail-over solutions.
  • Hands-on experience on Ansible as Configuration management tool, to automate repetitive tasks, quickly deploy critical applications, and proactively manage change.
  • Working experience with DevOps practices in application technology including continuous integration and delivery processes using Jenkins, Ansible, or Puppet.
  • Minimum 6 years of exposure and experience in BEA WebLogic administration and deployment along with other web/app servers like Netegrity SiteMinder, Sun One (iPlanet) Apache, Sun One (iPlanet), MS IIS, IBM HTTP Server.
  • Experienced with different operating systems including Red Hat Linux, Sun Solaris 8, 9 and 10, Linux, VAX/VMS and Windows (98, NT and 2000).
  • This includes installation and administration of Windows NT and Linux Systems.
  • Also experienced in network administration of Windows OS.
  • Experienced in creating, configuring and tuning domains, managed servers, nodes, node managers in BEA WebLogic application server for performance including troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • Well versed with deployment and troubleshooting of JAR, WAR, and EAR files in domain and clustered environments.
  • Strong knowledge of JDBC Connection Pool and Multipool configuration with MySql, SqlServer Oracle and DB2.
  • Expertise in deployment of J2EE applications/components on JBOSS 5.x/6.x, Websphere 6/7, Oracle WebLogic 8.1/9.2/10.
  • Experience in up gradation of WebLogic servers in development, testing and production environment and applying patch and service packs.
  • Strong knowledge of server performance tuning involving Core Dump Analysis, Thread Dump Analysis and Memory leaks to analyze the uneven server crashes.
  • Well versed with JMS Configurations– JMS Server, Connection Factory, Foreign JMS server, Message Bridge, Topic/Queue, Distributed destinations.
  • Expertise in writing scripts to handle complex automation/administration using Shell scripting.
  • Experienced in monitoring thread usage, connection pool usage, CPU usage, Memory usage and preparing reports for the performance tests, dry run tests and load tests conducted on the Application Servers.

Timeline

Senior Middleware Engineer

Big Impact Tech
10.2022 - Current

Middleware Engineer

Keylogic
10.2016 - 09.2022

Middleware Engineer

Unisys
04.2014 - 09.2016

Middleware Engineer/System Administrator

Paraxel
02.2013 - 03.2014

WebLogic Administrator

Kohl’s
06.2011 - 01.2013

WebLogic Administrator

Charter Communication
02.2010 - 02.2011

WebLogic Administrator

Red Cross
02.2009 - 02.2009

Middleware Support Analyst

Intercontinental Hotels Group
03.2008 - 02.2009

Associate of Science - Computer Programming

THE CHUBB INSTITUTE
Salahuddin Chaudry