Wubalem Derbe
Frederick,MD
Summary
Accomplished MuleSoft Developer with extensive experience at Bank of America, specializing in the design and implementation of API-driven payment solutions using Anypoint Platform and CloudHub. Proven ability to enhance system integration and maintain real-time data accuracy, resulting in streamlined operations. Successfully reduced development time through effective API management and component reuse strategies. Aiming to leverage expertise to drive innovative integration solutions in a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
MuleSoft Developer
Bank of America
Richmond, VA
06.2021 - Current
- Orchestrated the end-to-end integration of various payment and merchant systems, including AMEX, PAX, VERTEX, RS2, GPX, CyberSource, Apriva, NCR, and others, using MuleSoft products to design and implement scalable, API-driven solutions that enable seamless payment processing, merchant services, and interoperability across multiple platforms
- Engineered robust solutions for processing large volumes of payment transactions in real-time, ensuring compliance with PCI-DSS standards, while optimizing for high availability and low latency
- Developed data transformation logic using DataWeave to map and normalize payment data, including complex data formats (e.g., JSON, XML, EDI, CSV) across various systems, improving data consistency and accuracy in transaction records
- Implemented real-time data synchronization between internal and external systems (payment gateways, CRM systems, and financial platforms), ensuring accurate and up-to-date transaction records and reducing reconciliation errors
- Worked with database teams to design efficient data storage and retrieval mechanisms for transaction data, leveraging indexing and query optimization to enhance the performance of high-volume payment operations
- Developed and deployed payment system integrations using MuleSoft’s Anypoint Studio, connecting various payment gateways (e.g., CyberSource, PayPal) with backend banking applications (e.g., core banking, fraud detection, and CRM systems)
- Leveraged Anypoint API Manager to design, implement, and manage APIs for payment gateway integrations, allowing secure and controlled access to merchant services through robust API security policies such as OAuth, JWT, and rate limiting
- Incorporated Anypoint Exchange for reusability, promoting the reuse of common integration components and connectors (e.g., for CyberSource, PayPal, and Stripe), reducing redundancy and development time
- Built secure, scalable RESTful and SOAP APIs to handle payment transactions, merchant data, and transaction status updates
- Integrated these APIs with internal systems, including core banking, fraud detection, and reporting systems
- Implemented transactional message queuing using Anypoint MQ to manage asynchronous payments processing, ensuring high availability and reliable delivery of payment requests between systems, particularly for large-scale batch processing and error handling
- Optimized payment workflows using MuleSoft’s Orchestrator for orchestrating business processes, handling payment retries, and implementing conditional logic based on transaction types (e.g., credit, debit, refunds, etc.)
- Integrated MuleSoft’s Security Features (e.g., TLS encryption, HMAC for message integrity, OAuth, and encryption/decryption policies) to ensure that payment transactions and sensitive merchant data are securely processed and comply with regulatory requirements
Senior MuleSoft Developer
Blue Cross Blue Shield
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and contributed to project planning and scoping phases
- Developed and managed API’s that facilitate secure, real-time data exchange between salesforce and healthcare platforms
- Designed and implemented integration solutions between Salesforce and various applications using MuleSoft, improving data flow and operational efficiency
- Developed and managed APIs for seamless data synchronization between Salesforce and external systems, ensuring real-time data accuracy
- Utilized Salesforce Data Loader for bulk data imports and exports, optimizing data management processes
- Developed integration solutions using MuleSoft, optimizing data flows across multiple systems
- Designed Mule flows to integrate data from diverse sources, ensuring efficient message handling through ActiveMQ Topics and Queues
- Conducted rigorous performance testing to evaluate API performance, focusing on response time, reliability, and resource utilization
- Implemented API optimizations to enhance performance, scalability, and overall efficiency of systems
- Developed REST/SOAP web services with DataWeave transformations and robust exception handling
- Worked on CI/CD processes using Maven, Git, and Jenkins for automated builds, deployments, and monitoring of MuleSoft applications
- Managed CloudHub deployments and API management activities, ensuring secure and optimized API deployment on the AnyPoint platform
- Provided 24/7 production support, resolving critical incidents and ensuring seamless system availability
MuleSoft Developer
Bank of America
Charlotte, NC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and documented Collibra Connect Integration and workflows using MuleSoft
- Integrated Collibra with various systems and application management tools to ensure seamless data flow
- Designed Communities, sub-Communities, and Domains within Collibra, managing different types of assets
- Created and documented various asset types such as Business, Technology, Data, and Governance assets within Collibra
- Established and managed complex relationships between assets to ensure comprehensive data governance
- Designed flows to integrate Salesforce, AWS, and Mainframes, providing scalable business solutions
- Implemented DataWeave transformations and content-based routing within Mule ESB to meet data integration requirements
- Collaborated with the testing team and coordinated performance testing, creating a reliable baseline for new applications
MuleSoft Developer
NVR
Reston, VA
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Designed and implemented API specifications using RAML in API Designer, deploying them to CloudHub
- Developed Mule flows in process and experience layers to ensure smooth integration of data
- Built RESTful APIs using HTTP connectors and implemented security policies like OAuth and SLA tiers
- Utilized DataWeave and MEL expressions to create efficient data mappings across multiple systems
- Conducted testing of RESTful and SOAP services using tools like SoapUI and Postman, ensuring smooth functionality
- Managed defect tracking and issue resolution using Jira and Confluence, collaborating with QA teams
- Implemented error-handling strategies, ensuring robust system functionality and smooth performance post-deployment
- Built data mapping diagrams, sequence diagrams, and detailed technical documentation for internal teams
- Participated in 24/7 production support efforts, troubleshooting issues post-go-live and ensuring seamless system performance
MuleSoft Consultant
AGCO
Duluth, GA
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Participated in business meetings to gather requirements and develop solutions aligned with client goals
- Developed RESTful APIs using RAML and MuleSoft, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems
- Implemented both SOAP and RESTful web services, providing comprehensive integration solutions for various platforms
- Created Flows, Sub Flows, and DataMapper transformations to ensure efficient data transfer and transformation
- Troubleshot integration issues by working closely with the development team to solve complex problems
- Deployed Mule projects on CloudHub and managed scheduled jobs for routine data processing
- Documented high-level designs, including topology diagrams, detailed design documents, and test plans
- Worked closely with business analysts to understand integration requirements and implement solutions accordingly
- Supported different phases of testing, ensuring that systems met performance and integration benchmarks
- Created SQL queries to support data integration efforts and validate data integrity within connected systems
MQ Engineer
Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
08.2012 - 10.2015
- Installed, configured, and implemented MQ on AIX and Linux servers, providing a robust messaging infrastructure
- Developed shell scripts to automate the creation of MQ objects, reducing manual workload and improving efficiency
- Configured and managed MQ clusters to ensure high availability and load balancing across the system
- Monitored queues and channels to ensure system stability and resolve issues related to message handling
- Created and managed execution groups and configured HTTP ports for enhanced system functionality
- Provided remote administration and support for MQ Queue Managers, troubleshooting issues across distributed environments
- Participated in problem identification and resolution in development, testing, UAT, and production environments
- Delivered 24/7 support for MQ-related issues across distributed and z/OS environments, ensuring minimal downtime and issue resolution
Education
BA - Political Science and International Relations
Dire Dawa University
Dire Dawa01.2010
Skills
- MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
- CloudHub
- Anypoint Studio
- WebSphere MQ
- SQL
- JSON
- REST
- SOAP
- RAML
- OpenAPI/Swagger
- API Gateway
- DataWeave
- XSLT
- MySQL
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Jenkins
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Maven
- Git
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Splunk
- Salesforce
- Amazon Web Services
- Azure
- Google Cloud Platform
- OAuth 20
- JWT
- SAML
- SSL/TLS
- Kafka
- RabbitMQ
- Requirements gathering
- Organizational skills
Educational certifications
- MuleSoft Certified Integration Archtect
- MuleSoft Certified Developer - Integration and API Associate (Mule 3.9, Mule 4.0)
- MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect
- MuleSoft Accelerator for Health Care Champion
- Workato Automation Pro I and II
- Forum Sentry
- BA in Political Science and International Relations, Dire Dawa University, 2010
Timeline
MuleSoft Developer
Bank of America
06.2021 - Current
Senior MuleSoft Developer
Blue Cross Blue Shield
01.2020 - 06.2021
MuleSoft Developer
Bank of America
01.2019 - 01.2020
MuleSoft Developer
NVR
11.2017 - 01.2019
MuleSoft Consultant
AGCO
11.2015 - 10.2017
MQ Engineer
Home Depot
08.2012 - 10.2015
BA - Political Science and International Relations
Dire Dawa University
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