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DataPower Administration
API Connect Administration
Automation Lead Role
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Sriram Chennupati

Cary,NC

Summary

Results-driven IT professional with over 11 years of extensive experience in IBM WebSphere MQ Series, IIB/ACE Administration, and Middleware Sterling Integrator. Proven expertise in managing deployments, upgrades, and maintenance across diverse environments, including Windows, Z/OS, Linux, and AIX, with a strong focus on cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Proficient in leveraging DevOps tools like Git, ansible, and Docker to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality support and innovative solutions that drive organizational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

SME (onsite lead)

Capgemini USA (Client MetLife)
03.2022 - Current
  • Deploy the bar file in various environments like UAT and Production.
  • Every day IHS and Broker Restart and Webmethod restart.
  • Perform the hard killing for PID.
  • Performing Regular Health Checks and Monitoring Flows in UAT and Production environments.
  • Check the connectivity status b/w the DB level calls and Web Service calls.
  • Using Soap UI to Generate the Logs on Application level.
  • Troubleshoot the connectivity Issues in IIB/MQ on various environments.
  • Offload inactive logs files from MQ file system to release the freeze log space.
  • Enable the Trace logs in UAT and Production.
  • Having knowledge of Broker configurable Services and Changes related to broker properties.
  • Installing & configuring IBM MQ/IIB on various environments on Linux.
  • Supported developers with the issues while connecting to IIB.
  • Observe the Syslogs and Access logs to find out the issue.
  • SSL configuration at broker level and MQ.
  • Create Nodes and EGs in all servers for Applications and Massage flow.
  • Broker Restart and E.G Restarts with an approval from the High Authority.
  • And perform the hard killing and soft killing for PID.
  • Troubleshoot and Manage MQ Series queues, channels, listeners and triggering on both distributed, Mainframe and iseries platforms.
  • Everyday Monitoring QA, UAT and Production environments.
  • Check the connectivity status b/w the DB level.
  • To set Cronjob to genarate the Logs on Application level.
  • Troubleshoot the connectivity Issues in IIB/MQ on various environments.
  • Enable the Trace logs in QA, UAT and Production.
  • Increase the HeapSize for Application flow.
  • Installing & configuring IBM MQ/IIB on various environments on Linux.
  • Supported to developers with the issues having while connecting to IIB.
  • Restart the servers in production environment with an approval from high authority.
  • Federated multiple nodes to a deployment manager.
  • Providing the production support to MQ and IIB on Linux and Windows platforms.
  • Daily monitoring of MQ and IIB using monitoring tool.
  • Configuring TLS channels and updating the certificates with mTLS method.
  • MQ Monitoring using Dynatrace.
  • Creation of Queue manager objects as per application requirements.
  • Monitoring of MQ and IIB using MQ explorer and IIB console.
  • Configured WebSphere MQ Queue Managers, Queues, and Channels etc.
  • Implemented the distribution setup between the queue managers and securing the channels for message flows.
  • Handling the Incident tickets SNOW and daily monitoring of WMQ and IIB.
  • Worked on Incident tickets using SNOW.
  • Giving on call support and updating the status of the MQ application weekly.
  • Client: MetLife (Capgemini USA) (Cary, NC) (Hybrid)
  • Role: SME(Onsite lead)

Senior Middleware Administrator

BSF Bank
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Providing the production support to MQ and IIB on Linux and Windows platforms.
  • Migration of IBM MQ from Solaris to Linux servers.
  • Daily monitoring of MQ and IIB using Dynatrace monitoring tool.
  • Configuring TLS channels and updating the certificates with mTLS method.
  • MQ Monitoring using Dynatrace.
  • Creation of Queue manager objects as per application requirements.
  • Monitoring of MQ and IIB using MQ explorer and IIB console.
  • Configured WebSphere MQ Queue Managers, Queues, and Channels etc.
  • Implemented the distribution setup between the queue managers and securing the channels for message flows.
  • Handling the Incident tickets SNOW and daily monitoring of WMQ and IIB.
  • Worked on Incident tickets using SNOW.
  • Giving on call support and updating the status of the MQ application weekly.
  • Involved in MQ Backup & Recovery process using MQ provided commands and utilities.
  • Deploying the BAR files in Test and Production environments.
  • Configured the Database with the IBM Integration Bus.
  • Administer the IBM Integration Bus by using the MQSI commands.
  • Client: BSF BANK (REMOTE)
  • Role: SENIOR MIDDLEWARE ADMINISTRATOR

Senior Software engineer

HSBC India
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Done the MQ, IIB/ACE on UNIX flavor platforms like AIX, Windows and Linux systems.
  • Experience on Splunk for Log Analysis of IIB, MQ .
  • Taking backup of range of messages and reprocessing to source queues.
  • Expertise in Setting RHEL Active/passive setup of MQ on Linux.
  • Attending weekly CAB meeting for change and incident approvals.
  • Worked extensively on z/OS security.
  • Installed the MQ version 9.x and fix packs for the distributed and z/os platforms.
  • Migrated the MQ from MQ version 7.x and 8.x to 9.x.
  • Installing the MQ clients in Windows for Rxlab.Net applications.
  • Implemented Distributed Queuing client/server architectures and configured MQ.
  • Created Remote queues to send data from source to target queue managers.
  • Tuning the MQ parameters like Maxdepth, maxchannels connections as per the Load.
  • Configured WebSphere MQ Queue Managers, Queues, and Channels etc.
  • Implemented the distribution setup between the queue managers and securing the channels for message flows.
  • Handling the Incident tickets and change orders using SDM, JIRA and daily monitoring of WMQ, ODM and IIB using Splunk.
  • Giving on call support to client and updating the status of the MQ application weekly.
  • Creation of IIB Workload management policies in IIB console and adding to the applications.
  • Creation of Configurable services for IIB to FTP communication.
  • Setting up the MQ client – server setup between queue managers and applications client system.
  • Involved in MQ Backup & Recovery process using MQ provided commands and utilities.
  • Update application by Deploying the BAR files in Test and Production environments.
  • Configured the Database with the IBM Integration Bus.
  • Installation & Fix Pack Upgrades of ODM and WebSphere Application Server instances.
  • Experience in using FileZilla for MQ Maintenance activities.
  • Expertise on MQ and IIB Failover Cluster Management on Windows and Linux systems.
  • Administer the IBM Integration Bus by using the MQSI commands.
  • Client: HSBC India
  • Role: Senior Software engineer

Senior Administrator

Anz Bank- India
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Done the MQ&IIB installation on UNIX flavor platforms like AIX, Windows and Linux systems.
  • Experience on Bamboo to install MQ and applying fix packs.
  • Implemented Distributed Queuing client/server architectures and configured MQ.
  • Configured WebSphere MQ Queue Managers, Queues, and Channels etc.
  • Implemented the distribution setup between the queue managers and securing the channels for message flows.
  • Handling the Incident tickets and change orders using SDM and daily monitoring of WMQ and IIB.
  • Creation of Queues as per the application team requirements.
  • Updating the SSL certificates and renewed them customized scripts.
  • Giving on call support to client and updating the status of the mq application weekly.
  • Setting up the MQ client – server setup between queue managers and applications client system.
  • Involved in MQ Backup & Recovery process using MQ provided commands and utilities.
  • Update application by Deploying the BAR files in Test and Production environments.
  • Configured the Database with the IBM Integration Bus.
  • Daily sync up calls with manager for blocking issues on MQ.
  • Administer the IBM Integration Bus by using the MQSI commands.
  • Client: Anz Bank- India
  • Role: Senior Administrator

MQ/IIB/DataPower Administrator

Walmart- IBM India
03.2014 - 03.2018
  • Done the MQ&IIB installation on UNIX flavor platforms like AIX, Windows and Linux systems.
  • Implemented Distributed Queuing client/server architectures and configured MQ.
  • Configured MQ multi-instance setup on Linux and AIX.
  • Working on incidents and changes as per the client SLA’s.
  • Configured WebSphere MQ Queue Managers, Queues, and Channels etc.
  • Implemented the distribution setup between the queue managers and securing the channels for message flows.
  • Handling the Incident tickets and change orders using CISM and daily monitoring of WMQ and IIB using DCMQ.
  • Giving on call support to client and updating the status of the mq application weekly.
  • Worked on FAX server which is critical in printing.
  • Attending the daily status calls in WAR room with other application teams.
  • Performing the MQ health checks and updating to application teams.
  • Involved in MQ Backup & Recovery process using MQ provided commands and utilities.
  • Update application by Deploying the BAR files in Test and Production environments.
  • Creation of WMB executing groups as per new requirements.
  • Configured the Database with the IBM Integration Bus.
  • Maintained and supported IBM MQ which included the installation of APARs/PTFs (using SMPE and ZFS), and all new channel or queues definitions either thru batch or the ISPF Panels.
  • Supported the IMS, and DB2 mainframe infrastructure environments.
  • Used BMC MAINVIEW to diagnose and support; CICS/TS, DB2, and IMS.
  • Installed, maintained, and supported the Compuware suite of mainframe products.
  • Experience in using WinSCP for MQ Maintenance activities.
  • Expertise on MQ and IIB Migration activities on Windows and Linux systems.
  • Administer the IBM Integration Bus by using the MQSI commands.
  • Client: Walmart- IBM India
  • Role: MQ/IIB/DataPower Administrator.

Education

B. Tech -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
India

Skills

  • IBM WebSphere MQ proficiency
  • Databases: DB2 and SQL
  • IDE/Tools: RFHUTIL, Qload, WinSCP, Putty, SDM, Bit bucket, Bamboo and APM6, GitHubMeshIQ, Mainview, Splunk, MCMS,BMC
  • Scripting: Shell Scripting and Python
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux and AIX, OPENVMS, Zos mainframe, AS400(iSeries) Openshift container platform, docker

DataPower Administration

  • Debugging all technical issues related to DataPower devices.
  • Updating files and certificates in Datapower.
  • Maintained the data management and Integration techniques for DataPower devices.
  • Encrypted and decrypted all network data web content as needed.
  • Performing load test for datapower devices.
  • Worked on firmware upgrade, certificate renewal actives.
  • Experience with Data Power configuration management, Deployments, device backup, Domain backup, Secure Backup and Secure Restore.
  • Experience in handling cryptography functions in Data Power.
  • Troubleshooting and problem determination, including log configuration and review, Debug Probe, and Packet Capture.
  • Performing Deployments, Configuration checkpoints, device backup, domain backup, Secure Backup and Secure Restore.
  • Dealing SSL, Crypto profiles, Download and upgrade the firmware on the DataPower appliance Generated keys, CSRs and self-signed certificates using Crypto tool.

API Connect Administration

  • Exposing existing REST or SOAP APIs through APIC data power.
  • Basic authentication and TLS for the backend API.
  • APIM Administration Lead the Installation, network and monitoring setup, firmware upgrade, domains creation setup, secure backup-recovery, user groups creation and access control etc.
  • Performed support and administering on API Connect/Management.
  • Adding new Cluster servers and rebooting/restarting servers based on requirements.
  • Having knowledge in Creating API’s and mapping to the respective revision.
  • Responsible for development, implementation, and configuration management of security policies for APIM use cases.
  • Configured Inbound and Outbound SSL Communication between external parties and DataPower.
  • Secure Backup and Exporting the Configuration once in a month as per maintenance activities.
  • Troubleshooting the errors by verifying application and system logs.
  • Resolving issues that may occur in regular workflows, identification and modification of existing configurations and applications according to the business requirements.

Automation Lead Role

  • Analyze the workload of team member and identify various activities requires automation to reduce the lot of manual efforts. Writing Ansible playbooks or shell scripts.
  • Applying MW patches using ansible and bigfix.
  • Identifying the list of MW software’s installed in all the servers using automation tools.
  • Writing ansible playbooks and shell scripts. playbooks for all the automation activities.
  • Working with stakeholders on various automation requirements and prepare playbooks or scripts.
  • Helping other teams and providing solutions for automating their activities.

Awards

Achieved STAR Performer AWARD in IBM for Walmart project, to fix and close multiple Carat’s within target date and to walk the Extra Miles in Project Work for the year 2018.

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

SME (onsite lead)

Capgemini USA (Client MetLife)
03.2022 - Current

Senior Middleware Administrator

BSF Bank
10.2020 - 09.2021

Senior Software engineer

HSBC India
03.2019 - 10.2020

Senior Administrator

Anz Bank- India
03.2018 - 03.2019

MQ/IIB/DataPower Administrator

Walmart- IBM India
03.2014 - 03.2018

B. Tech -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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