Hyderabad, Telangana, India
I am a dedicated Integration Lead with extensive experience architecting and implementing robust B2B solutions using the IBM Sterling Commerce Suite. My expertise lies at the intersection of technical excellence and strategic business analysis, ensuring complex integration projects deliver tangible value from planning through to deployment. Throughout my career, I have bridged the gap between stakeholders and technical teams, translating high-level business requirements into scalable technical architectures. Key Expertise: • IBM Sterling Stack: Expert-level proficiency in Sterling Integrator (B2Bi), SFG, Secure Proxy, and ICC. • Protocol Management: End-to-end setup for FTP, SFTP, HTTP, AS2, and Connect:Direct. • Strategic Migrations: Proven track record leading enterprise-scale migrations (On-prem to Cloud, RHEL, Axway API, and IBM IIB). • Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams with full E2E ownership from initial planning to final cutover.
Strategic Leadership & Business Analysis Leveraged 8 years of middleware domain experience to drive end-to-end requirement gathering and develop custom Business Processes from scratch to meet complex business needs. Collaborated closely with cross-functional infrastructure teams—including Unix, Network, and MFT—to coordinate and execute large-scale integration upgrade programs. Spearheaded the resiliency ATR program to validate Business File Transfer (BFT) resiliency and guarantee strict adherence to banking regulatory commitments. Complex Migrations & System Upgrades Directed the comprehensive upgrade of Sterling Integrator from v5.2 to v6.1.2 across all environments, owning the full project lifecycle from the planning phase through implementation. Executed critical infrastructure and database upgrades, including migrating Sterling B2B Integrator clusters from RHEL7 to RHEL8 and upgrading the Oracle database from V12C to V19c. Managed the migration of SFG authentication services from IBM SDS to Ping Directory to mitigate database end-of-support risks, while executing ICC upgrades to maintain critical system compatibility. Technical Administration & Protocol Implementation Designed, configured, and managed secure B2B partner onboarding utilizing a variety of transport protocols, including SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, Connect:Direct, FTPS, and AS2. Administered the Sterling Integrator suite on Unix/Linux platforms and actively managed application monitoring landscapes utilizing ELK, ICC, and AppDynamics. Optimized enterprise workflows by developing generic business processes based on transport protocols to streamline routing templates, channels, adapters, and services.
Integration Lead (On-site - Brussels, Belgium) | NMBS - Belgium Rail April 2021 – March 2024 Role Overview: Spearheaded the integration landscape as the On-site Lead in Brussels, acting as the primary liaison between the client and the offshore development team in India. Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of complex ESB and MFT solutions, I managed project timelines, gathered direct business requirements, and provided technical mentorship to the team to ensure seamless cross-border execution. Key Leadership & Technical Achievements: • Team Leadership: Led and guided the offshore India team in analyzing business requests and creating complex Business Processes (BPs) from scratch. • Stakeholder Management: Collaborated directly with Belgian business clients to translate high-level needs into scalable technical designs. • Enterprise Architecture: Implemented ESB architecture to enhance service reusability and scalability across the transport network. • Critical Upgrades: Directed the successful cluster upgrade of Sterling B2B Integrator from v5.2 to v6.1 and managed the migration of Oracle DB from 12c to 19c. • Infrastructure Modernization: Administered the Apache Kafka landscape (topics/consumers) and IBM MQ to establish reliable asynchronous communication. • Operational Excellence: Orchestrated the deployment of generic BPs to increase code reusability and streamlined the project pipeline using Git/Bitbucket. • Transformation & Mapping: Designed complex data flows using IBM Transformation Extender (ITX) to ensure data integrity across disparate systems.
Senior Integration Developer | L'Oréal (EMEA Region) Role Overview: Elevated to a senior role overseeing end-to-end integration and MFT strategy for L'Oréal’s EMEA operations. Acted as a primary technical consultant for European stakeholders, aligning complex business requirements with scalable technical solutions. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Stakeholder Management: Orchestrated integration requirements by collaborating directly with EMEA-based business units, ensuring seamless data exchange across international borders. • Complex B2B Orchestration: Architected and optimized Business Processes (BP) and routing channels within Sterling Integrator and SFG to handle high-frequency retail transactions. • Protocol & Connectivity: Managed secure onboarding for partners using AS2, SFTP, and Connect:Direct, ensuring 100% compliance with regional security standards. • System Stability: Led troubleshooting for critical production issues, significantly reducing downtime for EMEA supply chain message flows.
MFT Developer | L'Oréal (Retail Project) Role Overview: Initial role focused on the development and maintenance of the Managed File Transfer (MFT) ecosystem for L'Oréal’s retail division, specializing in IBM Sterling products. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Technical Development: Developed and configured Business Processes (BPs), adapters, and service configurations within IBM Sterling Integrator. • Partner Onboarding: Facilitated the onboarding of retail partners and vendors, configuring communication protocols (FTP, SFTP, HTTP) to automate order and inventory data flow. • Support & Maintenance: Provided proactive monitoring and maintenance for Sterling File Gateway (SFG), ensuring reliable file delivery for high-volume retail seasons. • Process Improvement: Collaborated with the team to create reusable routing templates, reducing the time required for new partner setups by approximately