LOGANATHAN SARAVANA KUMAR
Highly Adaptable IT Consultant & Senior DevOps Engineer
Cardiff, UK.About
Highly adaptable IT Consultant and Senior DevOps Engineer with over 20 years of extensive experience in application development and infrastructure, specializing in WebSphere middleware technologies and architecture. Proven ability to deliver robust, flexible, and scalable solutions using an agile approach, consistently driving process improvements and solving complex technical challenges across diverse banking, insurance, and payment processing environments. Expertise spans from Java/J2EE development to advanced DevOps automation and cloud native transformations.
Work
ING Group
|MDM DevOps Engineer
Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands
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Summary
Led DevOps initiatives for MDM and BPM applications within ING's Touch Point Architecture team, focusing on automation, containerization, and performance optimization to deliver global solutions for party and agreement management.
Highlights
Automated and orchestrated IBM MDM 11.6 installations, deployments, and patches on WebSphere 9 using Ansible/Ansible Tower, significantly streamlining release cycles and reducing manual effort.
Customized and containerized existing IBM MDM 11.6/BPM applications for Docker/Openshift deployment to ING's private cloud (MS Azure), enhancing scalability and operational efficiency.
Provided critical support for performance testing, resilience, and execution analysis, optimizing the IBM MDM infrastructure for peak performance and stability.
Configured and maintained Capacity/Availability Monitoring systems using Grafana and Syrene, proactively ensuring system stability and uptime for critical banking services.
CYBG Plc
|Middleware Senior Technical Specialist
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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Summary
Managed middleware IT services delivery, ensuring projects reached production environments and supported third-party applications for Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banking Group.
Highlights
Spearheaded the implementation and support of critical third-party applications including MDM, Business Objects SAP, and Debt Manager Fico on WebSphere 8.5.5 and JBoss Application Server platforms.
Led the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of WebSphere 8.5.5 environments across Linux (RHEL), Solaris, and AIX, ensuring robust operational stability.
Integrated complex WebSphere environments with IBM identity management, WebSeal, MQ, and IIB10, enhancing system interoperability and security for critical banking operations.
Automated and migrated applications to UrbanCode Deploy (UCD), extending its capabilities with custom tasks to accelerate deployment cycles and improve efficiency.
Provided expert technical solutions and participated actively in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) meetings, contributing to successful project delivery and major incident resolution.
Equens
|Middleware & Integration Specialist
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Summary
Provided middleware and integration expertise for one of Europe's largest payment processors, ensuring the stability and performance of critical payment infrastructure.
Highlights
Executed comprehensive installation, configuration, support, and troubleshooting for Process Center, Process Server BPM, and WebSphere 8.5.5 environments on Linux.
Successfully migrated applications to XLDeploy and developed custom extensions, enhancing deployment efficiency and flexibility.
Developed Jython and XLDeploy CLI scripts for WebSphere administration, migration, and deployment activities, automating complex tasks and reducing manual effort.
Ensured PCI Data Security (PCI-DSS) compliance across WebSphere and JBoss environments, maintaining high security standards for payment processing.
Managed IBM PVU based library catalog updates for ILMT and performed ILMT upgrades, optimizing software asset management and license compliance.
Provided critical 24/7 on-call support for BPM-SOA, ESB, and J2EE applications running in production on WebSphere and BPM platforms, ensuring continuous availability.
All State
|WebSphere Engineer
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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Summary
Supported WebSphere infrastructure and environment for Allstate Alliance Application, focusing on migration, deployment, and performance optimization.
Highlights
Successfully migrated existing WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 environments on Solaris to WAS 8.5.5 on Linux for Alliance applications, enhancing platform stability and performance.
Managed and executed application deployments using EAR/WAR files across various environments, ensuring seamless delivery for application teams.
Conducted performance tuning and monitoring using DynaTrace, optimizing application efficiency and responsiveness.
Developed Jython and Jacl scripts for WebSphere administration, migration, and deployment activities, improving operational automation and reducing manual tasks.
Configured and managed MQ Objects, including Queue Managers, Remote Queues, Local Queues, and Queue Aliases, to support robust messaging infrastructure.
Husqvarna Sweden
|Portal and Connections Consultant
Husqvarna, Jönköping County, Sweden
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Summary
Provided technical consultancy for the Husqvarna Group's collaborative system, focusing on IBM Portal and Connections infrastructure, deployment, and integration.
Highlights
Provided expert technical support for IBM Connections, Portal, and associated WebSphere components, ensuring system stability for a collaborative platform used by the Husqvarna Group.
Managed portal deployments for both QA and Live environments, ensuring smooth transitions and operational readiness.
Facilitated integration with third-party applications, including Findwise search, enhancing system functionality and user experience.
Implemented robust Portal deployment, backup, disaster recovery procedures, and monitoring policies for production environments, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity.
Developed scripts for Portal administrative tasks, WCM syndication, and deployment activities, improving efficiency and automation.
Cardiff University UK
|Senior WebSphere Engineer
Cardiff, Wales, UK
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Summary
Engineered and maintained the 'Modern IT Working Environment' (MWE) and 'Cardiff Connections' social business environment using a range of IBM WebSphere products.
Highlights
Led the installation, configuration, and documentation of high-availability clusters, IBM HTTP Servers, and diverse WebSphere platforms (Lotus WCM 6.1, Portal 6.x, Business Monitor, IBM Connections Servers) for the 'Modern IT Working Environment' (MWE).
Successfully migrated Portal and Web Content Management from 6.0 to 6.1, and IBM Connections from 2.0 to 3.0.1, ensuring seamless upgrades and improved functionality.
Designed and implemented Nagios alerts for WebSphere Platforms, enhancing proactive monitoring and incident response.
Architected, planned, installed, and configured WebSphere Applications, optimizing system performance and scalability.
Administered ILMT application server, Endpoint Manager, databases, and Relay servers, deploying ILMT agents to target servers for comprehensive asset management.
Integrated IBM Connections with Portal and Sametime, including custom branding, to foster enhanced collaboration across the institution.
XChanging plc UK
|WAS Administrator
UK
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Summary
Administered WebSphere Application Server and MQ Series for critical business process management systems, ensuring stability and performance across various environments.
Highlights
Managed the full lifecycle of WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and MQ Series 6.0, including installation, configuration, code deployment, and maintenance across Development, Testing, Pre-Production, and Production environments.
Provided essential technical support for PegaRules Process Commander (PRPC) and associated WebSphere and MQ components, ensuring critical business process management systems operated efficiently.
DSGI plc UK
|WAS Administrator/Configuration Manager
UK
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Summary
Managed WebSphere administration, configuration, and release engineering for Europe's largest electrical and electronics retailer, optimizing deployment and operational standards.
Highlights
Developed and recommended deployment standards, enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and robustness for production environments.
Implemented comprehensive patching strategies and standards for operations and code deployments, improving system security and stability.
Provided first-line support for Sun Platform issues within the hosting team, ensuring prompt resolution.
Managed code deployments for test environments, ensuring quality and consistency.
Contributed to spike/prototype development and led migration efforts from WebSphere 4.0.5 to WebSphere 6.x, ensuring smooth platform transitions.
Established configuration management and release engineering setup on a Cruise Control (CI) environment, automating build processes and reducing manual effort.
mPORTAL (India) wireless Solutions Pvt. Ltd
|Senior Technical Lead
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Led a team of ten engineers in the development and enhancement of the 'Springboard' enterprise wireless solution for mobile service providers.
Highlights
Led a team of ten engineers in the development of 'Spending Limits' for Disney Mobile Networks, overseeing project planning, status reporting, client/project coordination, and quality assurance, ensuring successful feature delivery.
Contributed significantly to the analysis, design, and development phases for enhancing the 'Springboard' enterprise wireless solution.
Provided critical post-implementation support to US clients, ensuring system stability and user satisfaction.
Jalsoft India Pvt. Ltd
|Senior Java Software Engineer
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Designed and developed innovative web-based products and features for 'Jalsoft', managing deployment and integration with various enterprise tools.
Highlights
Played a key role in the design and continuous enhancement of the web-based product 'Jalsoft', contributing to its innovative features.
Developed several new features for 'Jalsoft', including intelligent cross-project reporting, customizable user interfaces, robust business components, and streamlined deployment scripts.
Collaborated with IBM to deploy and install 'Jalsoft' within IBM WebSphere and DB2 environments, ensuring robust infrastructure.
Provided essential deployment assistance to third-party partners and internal engineers, facilitating smooth client implementations.
Managed the integration of 'Jalsoft' with MS Office suite (Excel, Project) and Rational Rose, providing critical technical assistance to the development team.
Chipware Development India Pvt. Ltd
|Java Software Engineer
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Contributed to the design and development team for migrating a two-tier software tool to Java-based information management systems.
Highlights
Executed object modeling design and user interface definition for the migration of RTM Workshop to a Java-based information management system.
Evaluated and recommended key technologies, including Java web servers, UI component frameworks, and testing methodologies, establishing product coding standards.
Developed and presented a prototype product to management, securing approval and implementing the solution using Java technologies, which reduced porting costs across all operating systems.
Anthesies Technologies Pvt. Ltd
|Java Software Engineer
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Developed a comprehensive web application to computerize a company's organizational activities, streamlining HR management processes.
Highlights
Developed a comprehensive web application to computerize organizational activities, including Resume Registration, Tracking, Student System, Online Test, Timesheet Management, and Payrolls modules.
Streamlined the HR Management process by automating key functions, improving efficiency and data accuracy for the company.
Education
Bangalore University
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Bachelors of Engineering
Computer Science
Languages
English
Certificates
IBM Certified WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V8.0/V6.0, Core Administration
Issued By
IBM
IBM Certified System Administrator – Connections 3.0
Issued By
IBM
Sun Certified Java Programmer for the Java 2 Platform
Issued By
Sun Microsystems
Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) for Oracle 10g
Issued By
Oracle
IBM Trained System Administration for WebSphere Application Server V6, MQ 7.5,Portal 6.0/6.1,Process Server 6.1, IBM Integration Bus V9.0, Tivoli Identity Manager 5.1
Issued By
IBM
Skills
APIs & Core Java
J2SE (JavaBeans, NET, Concurrency, Swing), J2EE (Servlets, EJB, JMS, JTA, JSSE, JCE, JavaMail, JDBC, RMI, JNI, JSP, Taglibs).
Databases
DB2, Oracle 10g, 9i, 8x &7.x, mySQL.
LDAP & Identity Management
Novel eDirectory 8.X, IBM Tivoli Directory Server 6.X, CA Directory Server, IBM Security Access Manager 8.X, IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator 6.X/7.X, Tivoli Identity Manager 5.1.
Frameworks
Apache Ant, Ajax, Hibernate, JUnit, Rational Automation Framework for WebSphere (RAFW), Struts 1.X/2.X, Apache Log4J.
IDEs & Deployment Tools
Eclipse, IntelliJ Idea, JBuilder, myEclipse, Rational Application Developer (RAD), UrbanCode Deploy 6.2.1, XLDeploy 7.5.X.
Middleware Technologies
Confluence 3.X/4.X, Apache/IBM Http Servers 6.x, JBoss 6X/7X, JIRA, Tomcat 3.x/4.x/5.x, WebSphere 6.x/7.x/8.x, WebSphere Portal 6.x/7.x/8.x, IBM Web Content Manager 6.x/7.x, WebSphere Process Server 6.0, IBM Integration Bus 9.x, IBM Master Data Management, WebSphere MQ 7.x, Lotus Forms 3.5.x, IBM Connections 2.x/3.x/4.x, IBM License Metric Tool 7.x/9.x, IBM Sametime 8.5.x.
Operating Systems
Windows server 2008, Linux (Red Hat 4X/5.X/6.X, Ubuntu), UNIX (Solaris 10), AIX.
Programming Languages
C, C++, Java, Python, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, XSLT, XHTM, Unix Shell scripts.
DevOps & Monitoring Tools
Apache Directory Studio, AppDynamics, Cruise Control (continuous integration), SQL Developer, TOAD, Touchpaper Helpdesk, CA ServiceDesk, Service Now, VMware Service Manager, VMware Infra, Virtual Box, VMware Workstation, WebSphere MQ Explorer, Jenkins 1.55, Nexus 2.12, Rational Team Concert (RTC).
Source/Version Control
CVS, GitHub, SVN, Star Team, VSS.