Vijay Vuppalapati

Company Overview AI Mapper for EDI 850 (IBM Cloud & Watsonx.ai) Architectural Support for Boundary Systems (OTM & ERP Cloud Migration) Automation & Data Extraction using Python Monitor Pro – EDI Visibility Framework

• Niagara's EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) implementation project aims to streamline and optimize communication and data exchange processes within the company's ecosystem, including Order to Cash (O2C), carrier management, Procure to Pay (P2P), and bank transactions.
• Monitoring the B2BI platform for any P1 and P2 errors or issues and troubleshooting them as they arise
• Designed and implemented an AI-powered EDI 850 mapping solution using IBM Watsonx.ai, Watson Discovery, and Watsonx Assistant to automate IBM Sterling map creation from customer implementation guides.
• Utilized IBM Granite and Llama LLMs to extract business rules, generate Sterling maps, and streamline EDI onboarding, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.
• Provided architectural support for integrating boundary systems such as Oracle OTM and ERP Cloud migration, ensuring seamless data flow and optimized business processes.
• Designed scalable and resilient integration frameworks for EDI transactions, leveraging IBM B2B, Azure Function App, and Confluent for real-time data processing and transformation.
• Developed API interfaces using HTTP Adapter and BPML in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, enabling secure and efficient communication between enterprise applications.
• Developed a solution that leverages all existing TP maps, ensuring seamless integration with the current system.
• Developed Python-based automation scripts for EDI data extraction, log analysis, and system monitoring, reducing manual workload and improving operational efficiency.
• Implemented data processing and transformation pipelines to automate file handling and enhance data accuracy within EDI workflows.
• Built "Monitor Pro," a real-time monitoring framework leveraging Confluent, Elasticsearch, and Splunk to enhance visibility into EDI transactions and system performance.
• Enabled proactive issue detection and operational insights by integrating log analysis, anomaly detection, and real-time dashboards for business-critical workflows.
• Continuously updated skills through training courses, workshops, and self-study—staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Reduced development time by creating reusable code libraries for future projects.

EDI Solution Expertise & Architecture Support Integration Development & Automation Support, Testing & Performance Optimization

• Provided Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for both current Gentran and IBM B2BI solutions, ensuring in-depth expertise in existing systems and processes.
• Offered architecture support for the implementation of B2BI solutions, guiding design, configuration, and optimization of the platform.
• Conducted requirement analysis for integrating 1000 Trading Partners, handling 1000+ unique maps, and managing SFTP/AS2 configurations to meet client needs.
• Designed scalable and resilient integration frameworks for EDI transactions, ensuring seamless data flow and optimized business processes.
• Configured and customized IBM B2B integration software, including custom workflows, security settings, AS2 certificates, and user management, to meet specific customer requirements.
• Designed and implemented inbound and outbound integration flows, ensuring smooth EDI transactions across multiple protocols and standards (X12, EDIFACT, TRADACOM, VDA).
• Developed, unit tested, and integrated EDI maps for various standards, translating EDI data to application files and vice versa, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Automated the error workflow using BPML, Python, and Unix scripts, reducing manual intervention and improving system reliability.
• Developed API interfaces using HTTP adapter and BPML to facilitate seamless communication between systems.
• Monitored the B2BI platform for P1 and P2 errors, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to failed transactions, logs, and system errors.
• Created functional specification documents to capture client requirements and guide the development of custom EDI solutions.
• Provided support for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and deployment to production, ensuring successful go-lives and minimal downtime.
• Managed network, firewall, and security-related activities related to the project, ensuring secure communication and data exchange.
• Optimized B2B integration solutions for performance and scalability, addressing bottlenecks and implementing performance tuning strategies to support high-volume transactions.
• Explored B2B SFTP/AS2 adapters to replace legacy systems, improving efficiency and scalability in data transfers.

Test Automation Development & Execution Project Configuration & Team Leadership EDI Testing & Quality Assurance

• Built customized Java Jar files to automate test result validation, including tasks such as data mapping, transformations, arithmetic operations, and report generation.
• Developed test cases for individual Pub/Sub components to automate the injection, capture, and validation of test data, and built end-to-end test suites for CI/CD integration.
• Designed Project Config Files to define environment variables, assets, and directory structures, ensuring seamless project sharing and collaboration across teams.
• Led a team of 7 members, developing test cases for all Pub/Subs in the Fusion production environment, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and timely delivery.
• Automated inbound and outbound flow testing, ensuring smooth EDI operations, including moving files, splitting data, and validating ISA/GS values.
• Performed defect tracking and resolution using HPQC, ensuring prompt issue identification and resolution, and provided User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support for all maps.

Project Overview & System Design EDI Map Development & Support Trading Partner Management & Integration System Monitoring, Testing & Support

• Led the development of a Supply Chain EDI processing system for Honeywell, enabling seamless communication and data exchange with external customers.
• Designed and implemented interfaces for both inbound and outbound EDI transactions, customizing them based on client specifications to ensure efficient data exchange.
• Developed and supported EDI maps (850, 855, 856, 810, 997) for inbound and outbound transactions, with a focus on complex 856 maps using AI Mapper.
• Tested EDI maps with production data, comparing output files to ensure accurate data translation and smooth operations.
• Created and maintained Trading Partner Relationships via VAN and FTP, ensuring secure and reliable EDI data exchange between systems.
• Created and managed 500 trading partner profiles in Gentran, facilitating seamless integration and communication for EDI transactions.
• Monitored EDI systems’ production activities, troubleshooting and resolving issues to ensure smooth operations and uninterrupted communication.
• Provided post-go-live support and conducted defect tracking and root cause analysis to ensure continuous operational success and client satisfaction.