Sendhil Kumar Ramu
Dubai
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Citi Bank
- Year
- Team Size: 4
- Technology used: Apigee Edge, Cloud RHEL VM, Ansible, Shell Script, S3 Cloud Storage, s3curl utility, AutoSys
- Brief: Engineering solution to install Apigee Edge API Gateway in On Premise Cloud, automate the installation by using AutoSys & document the strategy to migrate api proxy for Open Banking
- Responsibilities:
- Involved in engineering design to verify the feasibility of the technical implementation & gaps to installation of the apigee edge components in On Premise cloud
- Design the Topology & Planet
- Router, Message Processor, Management UI, Management Server, Cassandra, OpenLDAP, Postgres, Qpid & Zookeeper installation
- Apigee SSO integration with Ping Federation
- AutoSys Automation for component installation
- As part of monitoring & logging to Integrate with APP Dynamics, Splunk, Qualys, Black Duck Scan
- MTLS Setup - North Bound, South Bound & Cert Pinning
- Oauth2.0 & JWT setup
- API Proxy creation, custom policy development, Shared FLow & Flow Hook Setup
- Entity migration tool for api migration
- Backup & recovery setup & configure with S3 Cloud storage
- Project: Integration with Fusion Consumer, Fusion Commercial, Fusion Acquisition, Midas, Amazon, VISA, MasterCard, Paypal, LoanFx, FICO, Transmit Web, PSD2, Salesforce, Citi Commercial Gateway, TTS, Citi Velocity, CBOL, MBOL, Quantas, Kogan Money & Fintech
- Client: Citi Bank - NAM/APAC/EMEA/Mexico region
CTI
- Team Size: 5
- Technology used: IBM API Connect V5(Management & developer portal, API Gateway), IBM Datapower IDG/X2, XML, XSLT, Gateway Script, Swagger (Yaml), REST Json, SOAP, Shell Script, Ping Federation, Akamai, Splunk, VMware, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Bit Bucket, Jenkins, RLM, Team City & Urban Code Deploy (UCD), Java & J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring Security & Microservices
- Brief: APIM layer is acting as security gateway for the REST API open banking for API calls
- It is not only giving the tight security, in addition to that it is providing the routing mechanism, infra security, application security (OpenID / Oauth2 / JWT / Basic Auth), message transformation & message enrichment, MTLS implementation, Inbound & Outbound Flow implementation
- Responsibilities:
- Involved in Business requirement call to verify the feasibility of the technical implementation with respect to engineering solution, development activity & time frame
- Involved in regulatory open banking project & implemented based on regulatory guidelines
- Identify the use case which is suitable for INBOUND / OUTBOUND flow
- Involved in engineering solution identification
- Involved in architecture design, solution identification & decision making
- API onboarding which involves security solution using OpenID / Oauth2 / JWT / JWE / JWS
- Implement 3 Legged Oauth / 2 Legged Oauth / Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Verify Mutual authentication (MTLS) with TLS version and corresponding Cipher Suite
- Involved in application vulnerability fix for risk & compliance issuers
- All development activities are followed by Agile methodology
- Involved in API governance activity, Identify Pattern & Anti Pattern as part of governance
- Acting as Subject Matter Expert for Open Banking API’s & engineering solutions
- Project: API Connect V2018 migration
Citi Bank, ICG
- NAM
- Sector:, Team Size: 3
- Technology used: IBM API Connect V2018, IBM cloud object storage, IBM API Connect V5, IBM Datapower Gateway, XML, XSLT, Gateway Script, Swagger (Yaml), REST Json, Shell Script, VMware, Kubernetes
- Brief: Migrating API Connect V5 to API Connect V2018 version & which involves infra movement as well as api/data movement
- Responsibilities:
- Involved in Business plan & migration call to verify the feasibility of the technical difficulties with respect to engineering solution, migration process & time frame
- As continuous process & actively worked with Product vendor team for migration activity & same implement it in Citi Layer
- Execute the engineering solution for V5 to v2018 migration activity
- Actively participate in V2018 API validation
- Involved in API performance activity from end-to-end layer and also compare the performance metrics with V5 to V2018
- Actively involved to certify V2018 product feature according to Citi Bank standard & requirements
- Involved in regulatory requirement project & apply it with regulatory & business standard
- Worked with product vendor for if any of the product discrepancies with compare to v5 and v2018 features
- Project: Kong API Gateway Evaluation
- Client, Brief: Certify & evaluate the Kong API Gateway with respect to Citi Bank Standard & requirement for Open Banking
- Responsibilities:
- Involved in Business plan & evaluation call to verify the feasibility of the technical implementation with respect to engineering solution, evaluation process & time frame
- Actively worked with Product vendor team for Kong API Gateway installation & Kong API gateway internal architecture and features
- Developed and evaluated the Open Banking API using Kong API Gateway
- Involved in Kong API Gateway performance validation
- Document each API validation with respect to Kong API Gateway results
- Project: Citi Direct Tablet/SOA Security Gateway, Team Size: 10
- Technology used: Data power XI50, Xl52, XML, XSLT, REST API, IBM API Manager, IBM Advanced Developer Portal, JAVA/J2EE, Shell Script, App Dynamics, Splunk, F5/NetScaler Load Balancer, Akamai
- Brief: SSG has implemented security gateway and authentication mechanism which uses to access Citi direct tablet application in secure way
- Citi direct tablet has implemented the authentication mechanism in two components such as Datapower and web bank
- Datapower provides secure gateway and provide ssl authentication to connect the backend
- SSG has hosted as web application component in web bank server
- It acts as an authentication layer and its interacting with BE services and siteminder for authentication
- Responsibilities
- Involved in collating and evaluating requirements for FSD design, developing MPG & Firewall –FSH, Policy rules, API, Plan-Stage & Publish, APIManager, ADP Portal configuration
- Worked on XML, XSLT transformation, SLM, Unit Test – JMeter /Soap-UI, REST API development, OAuth implementation, L4 Support, automation through shell script
- Implementation of SAML
- Web Service (SOAP & REST) based implementation
- Highly skilled in Security implementation & Vulnerability fix
- Manage automation through shell script, vulnerability Fix-CAVA/CIVA fix and 1 Way SSL(TLS)/2 Way SSL(TLS) Setup for Akamai
- Framework Design
- Involved in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking
- Design Pattern implementation
- Inbound/Outbound flow implementation
- Integrate with SiteMinder for access management
- Akamai configuration for the project
- Encryption/Decryption at message level and element level
Wells Fargo
- Team Size: 8
- Technology used: Data power XI50, Xl52, SOMA, DPBuddy, Ant, Maven, XML, XSLT, JDK 1.6, Web logic Application Server 11g, Tomcat 6, Oracle 11g, Shell Script, Channel Secure
- Brief: The Lending Service IBus is a protocol-oriented meditation platform with Decoupling capability, Protocol Mediation, Location Transparency, Security, Auditing, SLM, Routing, Transformation and Logging
- The chosen mediator has to satisfy all the current conditions of the Lending platform by providing High Availability/Fault Tolerance, High Scalability and Adequate Performance
- Responsibilities
- Involved in development of POC, MPG & Firewall –FSH, Policy rules, routing of traffic from F5, XML, XSLT transformation, Crypto cert, Private & Public Key
- Prepared and presented White List consisting of Mutual Auth & IP-Filter, MQ, Load balancer, SLM, check in /Check out from SVN and build the code using Ant or Maven, SOMA script
- Worked on automation – deployment of code using DPBuddy, Unit Test – JMeter /Soap-UI, automated Health Check script for Datapower and services and F5 – DED – On boarding New Datapower Appliances
- Integrate with Channel Secure for access management SSO
- Rendered support to conducting health check on Production/Non-Production appliance, reacting based on alerts and resolving issues in coordination with India and US team
- Managed CR, Stress Test (Pre work, Post work), EACO, preparing CR game plan and conducted BCP Simulation test
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert for Lending Web Services
- Project: Lending Grid, The Lending Grid is a Java-based Service-Oriented Architecture middleware platform and set of infrastructures which enables system-to-system and system-to-capability integrations using a variety of solution patterns including Common Functions, Application-to-Application Integrations, File-based integrations, Business-to-Business integrations, Data Services and Process Orchestration
- Responsibilities
- Rendered L2 Support in developing MPG for Integration Bus, build deployment on Non-Prod DP device, preparing script for build deployment, assessing production application health.
IBM
- Team Size: 6
- Technology, : Project designed to communicate payroll payment instructions to its house banks
- This is the core business driver
- These payroll payments are one type of payment among many different payment types (such as accounts payable) that IBM makes to different partners through different internal applications
- It is desired to have a common method across IBM to make payments through banks
- IBM has standardized on use of the IBM Treasury Gateway application for communication with banks through the SWIFT network
- HRMS intends to board the TMG as a strategic imperative
- Finally, HRMS intends to leverage SAP function as much as possible to support the payroll bank payment process
- This will enable standardization around SAP delivered file formats as well as minimize custom development and support requirements
- Responsibilities
- Involved in developing services by using RESTful web services, defining and implementing MPG– SFTP, FTP FSH, Policy rules
- Worked on AAA implementation, XML, XSLT transformation, preparing Crypto cert, Private & Public Key as well as resolving fixes based on evaluated codes
IBM, IBM US
- Team Size: 8
- Technology, Brief: The WSF Application consists of Message manager, Central logger, Data power and Enterprise Directory
- The main objective of Message Manager Application is to process the message(s) received from Data power Application
- For the initial release, Message Manager processes the message(s) and sends updates to Enterprise Directory for add/modify/delete type of transactions and updates the status information about message(s) to Central Logger Application
- Data power sends the message(s) to Message Manager in XML format; Message Manager logs the information to DB2 database and validates the incoming messages/transactions
- After processing the message(s), Message Manager constructs an “XML Consumer Response” message and then XML response goes to central logger via MQ
- The main objective of Central Logger application is to store the request coming from end user (for ex: HRMS) via IEB into the database as well as update the database for the response back to end user (for ex: HRMS)
- Responsibilities
- Involved in development using RESTful web services and XML firewall, Policy rules
- Worked on AAA implementation, XML, XSLT transformation, preparing Crypto cert, Private & Public Key as well as resolving fixes based on evaluated codes
- Earlier Projects, The Offboarding system sends messages to the Compliance Tracking System (CTS) when the date arrives on which an employee is supposed to lose access to IBM systems
- Offboarding is informed of these events from two sources
- The Offboarding CBFE form sends a message with a date that someone is supposed to lose access
- The ODM batch process sends a message when it detects that someone is separated from IBM
- Project, You XE "About You" is a web application that allows IBM employees worldwide to access HR information about employees as stored in the ODM database
- It consists of a servlet and several java components, running inside a J2EE web container (Web Sphere)
- The ODM XE "ODM" database contains information extracted from the HR systems of individual IBM countries and also stores updates made to the data via About You and other applications
- The updated data is fed back to the HR systems
- The data that can be viewed and/or updated via About You is dependent both on the role and/or country of the user
- Project: Innovation Claims
Innovation group, CVS
- Used: Customer oriented scripting (Aurora scripting Language, Brief: Innovation is not only client for IBM and they are become as partners
- They build Claims 6.0 system as a Base version
- This System allows the user to handle the Claims for property and auto through FNOL and Back Office system
- During Claims for the Property and/or Auto generate the Claim number for the claim settlement
- (Diary, Notes functionality used)
- Page Design is the presentation mechanism in terms of how the individual pages are served and presented to the user
- There are a number of options available in current web technology to achieve this and include framesets, page layouts provided purely using CSS (and JavaScript) and a combination of the two using CSS and inline frames
- Project: Innovation
ALLSTATE Insurance
- Team Size: 10
- Technology used: Customer oriented scripting (Aurora scripting Language), IDS (Insurance Design Studio - IDE), XML, Java scripts, Web services, IBM – Huon Mainframe, DB2, VSS
- Brief: Innovation Policy is an insurance product developed by IBM and licensed to Innovation group
- It comprises of a user-friendly GUI which sits on top of the Insurance package IBM – Huon
- I was involved in the development/enhancement of the GUI for Allstate
- The GUI itself is developed using an IDE called the IDS (Insurance Design Studio – Licensed to Innovation group) and is available in thick-java client and web versions
- Some of the features include Client Management, Rating, Policy Administration, Document Production, Agency Management
- Project: Innovation Policy
Innovation group
- Team Size: 16
- Technology used: Customer oriented scripting (Aurora scripting Language), IDS (Insurance Design Studio - IDE), XML, Java scripts, Web services, IBM – Huon Mainframe, DB2, VSS
- Brief: Innovation Policy is an insurance product developed by IBM and licensed to Innovation group
- It comprises of a user-friendly GUI which sits on top of the Insurance package IBM – Huon
- I was involved in the development/enhancement of the GUI of the Base product for versions 1.4 and 1.5 for Innovation Group
Solutions Architect
Arab Company for Shared Services, Arab Bank
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Bagged appreciated as Good Tech Lead & Mentor for consistently rendering superior quality service for team member
- Key Responsibilities:
- Involved in collating and evaluating requirements for preparing API Design document & Security Spec for Apigee implementation using GCP
- Review security requirement which are required for external TPP & internal clients to onboarding the Api in align with OWASP implementation- – Oauth2.0, OpenID, JWE, JWS, JWT, HMAC
- Worked on setting up framework to simply the API development work and simplified structure to reuse the existing Api which improved cost effective manner
- Managed design and development of API Onboarding
- Involved in setting up Apigee Hybrid for Arab bank from end to end
- Expertise in infrastructure, API development, Microservice development, Stress testing, CICD Dev OPS, TLS Certificate
- Involved in PROD release, DR activity & Migration activity
- Integrate with API with external TPP & external vendor
- Fix the vulnerability issues which are executed from Penetration test
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert for Open Banking API’s
- Centralized logging using Big Query by integrating Apigee Edge/Apigee Hybrid
- PROD Alert configuration setup
- Extended Man hours to reach the project deliverables in short period in rapid manner which is improved growth to Arab Bank
- Involved in certifying the Api monitoring product – Traceable, Cequence
- Involved in developer portal development & setting up security for publicly available portal from end to end
- Mainly it is open for public to register – Please access & check my ability of development & security applied for portal
- Https://omnifymena.com/omnify-ui/
- POC using Python & GEN AI
Solutions Architect
WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
12.2014 - 06.2022
- Appreciated by partner in Townhall for api open banking solution implementation and smooth execution
- Appreciated by partner and customer many times for consistently rendering superior quality service and enhancing client satisfaction
- Bagged Long Service award
- Key Responsibilities:
- Involved in end-to-end management of assigned projects encompassing planning, implementation, monitoring and control using standard methodologies
- Prepare/ maintain detailed project plans and follow up with various support teams in ensuring compliance to project delivery schedules as well as SLA parameters
- Interact with clients/ client teams in efficiently managing risks, escalations, issues and conflicts as well as with other stakeholders based on project/ operational requirements
- Highlight project risks to client, business teams and other technical architects for implementing effective remedial measures
- Collaborate with client business teams in collating/ evaluating functional requirements and technical implementation
- Analyse business requirement and recommend best solutions to client including design, development & testing estimates from project perspective
- Works on API Onboarding for Open Banking; setting up IBM Datapower, API Connect & ADP in NAM, ASPAC, EMEA & LATAM
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert for Open Banking API’s
Senior Technology Specialist
WELLSFARGO INDIA SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Bagged Gold Coin and Best Team Award and appreciated as Good Team Lead & Mentor for consistently rendering superior quality service
- Key Responsibilities:
- Involved in collating and evaluating requirements for preparing HLD & LLD design for banking domain
- Managed design and development of ESB
- Rendered L2 & L3 application & production support for NAM region based on ITIL process
- Involved in Datapower Tech refresh
- Integrate with channel secure for access management SSO
- Assessed system health, conduced bug fixing and unit testing, stress load performance testing
- Conducted demonstrations and Service Wiki Updates
- COB Drill
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert for Open Banking API’s
Senior System Engineer
IBM INDIA PVT LTD
08.2006 - 08.2011
- Recipient of Bravo and Long Service Award during tenure with the organization for consistently rendering superior quality service
- Key Responsibilities:
- Functioned as TDA (Technical Design Authority) involved in developing dashboard for conducting policy flow check
- Involved in collating and evaluating requirements for preparing HLD & LLD design for insurance and HR domain
- Developed application using Waterfall & Agile model flow projects
- Rendered support to Global IBM internal HR application
- Highlighted critical technical issues to the senior management and other stakeholders for implementing effective remedial measures
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert for Open Banking API’s
- PROJECTS:
- Project: Apigee Edge API Gateway Installation, automation & api migrations
Timeline
Solutions Architect
Arab Company for Shared Services, Arab Bank
08.2022 - 10.2024
Solutions Architect
WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
12.2014 - 06.2022
Senior Technology Specialist
WELLSFARGO INDIA SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
09.2011 - 12.2014
Senior System Engineer
IBM INDIA PVT LTD
08.2006 - 08.2011
Citi Bank
CTI
Citi Bank, ICG
Wells Fargo
IBM
IBM, IBM US
Innovation group, CVS
ALLSTATE Insurance
Innovation group
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