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Venkatesh Kathar

City Of Saint Peters,MO

Summary

Around 10+ years of versatile experience in analysis, design, development and implementation of software applications and in developing n-tier architecture based solutions with distributed components and internet/intranet applications. Expertise in designing and developing applications using J2EE technologies including Servlets, JSP, EJB, JMS, Struts, Hibernate, WebServices, XML, JNDI, JDBC, CVS, CSS, XML, XSLT, XPATH, XQuary, Java Beans Maven, HTML, Eclipse, WSAD, RAD and JavaScript (Angular, Jquery) ,JSON. Extensive experience in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including identification of business needs and constraints, collection of requirements, detailed design, implementation, testing, deployment and maintenance. IBM DataStage hands on coding experience. Experience working in Mainframe Technologies such as COBOL, CLCS, JCL VSAM, DB2. Expertise in deploying applications using Web and Application Servers like BEA WebLogic 8.1/9.2,IBM Websphere, Oracle 9, JBoss and Apache Tomcat on Windows and UNIX environments. Hands on experience with Object Oriented Design (OOD) and developing applications using UML. Expertise with Iterative development methodologies, designing Class diagrams, Sequence diagrams and Use case realization. Highly proficient in using frameworks like Struts, JSF, Hibernate and Design Patterns such as MVC, Session Façade, Front Controller, Data Access Object (DAO), Value Object, Singleton, Service Locator for executing multi-tier, highly scalable, component based, services driven Enterprise Java applications. Strong experience with Oracle database and programming languages SQL, PL/SQL and in developing Packages, Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers and Cursors. Used ANT, Maven and Gradle scripts for building and deploying the application in web/App servers Strong MySQL and MongoDB administration skills in Unix, Linux and Windows. Creative problem solver with the ability to rapidly analyze challenges, applying strategic thinking to tactical concerns with strong problem solving skills and a result oriented attitude. Excellent team Player with good Technical, Analytical and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge on selenium Web Driver with TestNG Framework Certifications: Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP)

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Java/J2EE Developer

Edward Jones
03.2019 - Current
  • Developed microservices using Spring Boot-based services interacting through a combination of REST and SOAP Web Services
  • Performed operations such as CRUD
  • Maintained and managed code using Maven, Ant and Gradle tools
  • Involving in Requirement Gathering and Design of the application
  • Analyzed data using tools like IBM Data Studio and used DB2 Connect for development
  • Developed user interfaces using JQuery, Ajax, JSP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Converted Many Front end screens using reactJS
  • Used Jira and QC for Defect tracking management
  • Automated build and deployment using Jenkins to reduce human error and speed up production process
  • Supporting all the timely releases of the application, deploying the application
  • Actively participated in code reviews and design discussions
  • Developed applications using event driven and Microservices architecture
  • Build and Deployed Applications on Development, Test, UAT
  • Perform various development activities for DevOps practices for the project, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, continuous testing, and continuous monitoring
  • Design continuous integration best practices for the development team using Docker, MKS, Electric Flow pipeline and Jenkins
  • Used MKS tool to work with production and test environments
  • Involved in UAT and helped business users to test the solution before implementation
  • Co-ordinate with co-leads to ensure delivery on time
  • Developed Client faced portfolio reports in PDF
  • Used SQL statements and procedures to fetch the data from the database
  • Configured and deployed the application on the weblogic server
  • Environment: Java 8,J2EE, Hibernate, SpringBoot, REST, Jquery, Bootstrap, ReactJS, Weblogic Server, Eclipse,Visual studio, JSP, EJB, XML, HTML, Git hub, CSS, JUnit, UNIX, DB2, PL/SQL, Data studio, MKS, Electric Flow, Jenkins, JIRA.

Sr. Java/J2EE Developer

State of Missouri
11.2017 - 03.2019
  • Direct client Interactions for requirement gathering, converting requirements into code
  • Creating project startup UI i.e.generic XHTML facelet templates
  • Generic JSF validators and converters, backing beans, Facescontext util methods etc
  • Developed user interfaces using JQuery, Ajax, JSP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Develop and integrate build system with TFS system
  • Supporting all timely releases of application, deploying application
  • Build and Deployed Applications on Development, Test, UAT
  • Communicating with team leader and manager on current status, success and bug fixing
  • Preparing unit test cases and system test specifications
  • Co-ordinate with co-leads to ensure delivery on time
  • Developed generalized report generating classes to generate reports in Excel and PDF
  • Used SQL statements and procedures to fetch data from database
  • Developed code to generate random list of secret word based on seed
  • Implemented email functionality for sending student registration and password reset emails using
  • JavaMail API
  • Developed student eligibility estimator tool to estimate student eligibility for various financial aid
  • Programs using JSF,EJB and JPA
  • Developed functionality for uploading documents and then saving these documents to database
  • Developed functionality for adding school choices and school transfer as per business rules
  • Developed reporting module for application using SSRS reports and Restful Web Services
  • Experimented with Java 8 lambda, Nashorn JavaScript engine
  • Configured and deployed application on the websphere server
  • Implemented JavaScript Framework (JQuery)
  • Environment: Java 8,J2EE, Jquery, Javascript, Bootstrap, WebSphere Application Server, RAD/Eclipse, JSF Faclets, EJB, JMS, XML, HTML, CVS, CSS, JUnit, SSRS Report, UNIX, DB2, PL/SQL, Data studio, QMF.

Java/J2EE Developer

State of Maryland
04.2017 - 11.2017
  • Involved in all stages of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of the project in agile methodology
  • Developed design and created business design document and technical design specification of case registration
  • Developed user interfaces using JQuery, Ajax, JSP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Maintained the code repository using Clear case for keeping codebase in sync with other phases of projects running simultaneously
  • Expertise in designing and development enterprise applications for J2EE platform using MVC, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, Web Services, Hibernate Developed database schema and SQL queries for querying database on SQL server
  • Resolved application problems, supported end-users, and managed the process reporting, diagnosing and troubleshooting
  • Configured and developed the application on the WebSphere server
  • Unit tested and documented website applications and code
  • Maintained and debugged applications
  • Experience in relational database environments, with experience in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL
  • Experience in writing the complex SQL queries using joins
  • Expertise in using IDE like Eclipse and RAD for debugging and using java coding standards from the beginning of development
  • Implementing IBM Datastudio for enterprise level monitoring of databases and to generate reports for edit in table, plan diagrams for sql scripts
  • Designed and documented REST/HTTP APIs, including JSON data formats and API versioning strategy
  • Responsible for Installing, configured and administered Splunk Enterprise on Linux and Windows servers
  • Writing Splunk Queries, Expertise in searching, monitoring, analyzing and visualizing Splunk logs
  • Experience in alert handling, standard availability and performance report generation
  • Experience in root cause analysis of post-production performance related issues through Splunk tool
  • Responsible for troubleshooting various indexing issues by analyzing splunk logs such as splunkd.log, metrics.log ingested as internal index
  • Involved in standardizing Splunk forwarder deployment, configuration and maintenance across UNIX and Windows platforms
  • Monitored the Splunk infrastructure for capacity planning, scalability, and optimization
  • Participated Daily Scrum meeting, sprint grooming/review and demo with management and other teams
  • Used SQL statements and procedures to fetch the data from the database
  • Created new views, added new columns to the existing view in the database using SQL
  • Environment: Java, WebSphere Application Server, RAD/Eclipse, WebSphere Process Server, SOAP, WSDL, RESTful, JSP, JMS, XML, UML, SVN, ANT, JUnit, Hibernate, UNIX, Oracle, PL/SQL,Splunk, IBM Data Studio, HP Quality Center and Toad.

Java/J2EE Developer

AT&T
03.2014 - 03.2017
  • Canopi - Mediation Layer
  • Responsibilities:
  • All the modules of the application are based on J2EE technologies, Hibernate, Spring and WebService frameworks
  • Integrated Spring Dependency Injection (IOC) among different layers of an application
  • Involved in various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases of the project which was modeled using Rational Unified Process (RUP)
  • Implemented Agile (SCRUM) methodology, involved in sprint planning
  • Experienced in developing SOA based solutions using Oracle Fusion Middleware SOA Suite 11g
  • Solid ability to work on Agile and SOA Project
  • Generated use case diagrams, class diagrams, and sequence diagrams using Rational Rose
  • Maintained the code repository using Clear case for keeping codebase in sync with other phases of projects running simultaneously
  • Developed user interface using JSP, JSP Tag libraries and Struts Tag Libraries to simplify the complexities of the application
  • Developed User Interface using HTML 5, Bootstrap, Jquery, CSS and JSP, AngularJS 1
  • Developed front end GUI for query page in End User module
  • Developed internal services using Java and Node.js
  • Configured Selenium Web Driver, TestNG, Maven tool and created selenium automation scripts in Java using TestNG
  • Used Jenkins to make continuous integration for Selenium automated
  • Performed devOps for linux and windows platforms
  • Installed Editable email notifications plugin in Jenkins for Selenium Automate Framework
  • Created action classes and session beans to process the requests from the user
  • Extensively worked with JDBC programs using Oracle, DB2 and MySQL databases and developed SQL and PL/SQL for Oracle to process the data
  • Worked with IReport and jasper Reports
  • Work closely with Application Teams to create new Splunk dashboards for Operation teams using advance XML and CSS
  • Created Shell Scripts to install Splunk Forwarders on all servers and configure with common configuration files such as Bootstrap scripts, Outputs.conf and Inputs.conf files
  • Installation and implementation of the Splunk App for Enterprise Security and documented best practices for the installation and performed knowledge transfer on the process
  • Worked with administrators to ensure Splunk is actively, accurately running, and monitoring on the current infrastructure implementation
  • Worked on properly creating/maintaining/updating necessary documentation for Splunk Apps, dashboards, upgrades and tracked issues
  • Enhanced the web services, Client and Server codes
  • Used SoapUI for testing the WebService response
  • Also involved in design and development of RESTFul Web Services using JAX-RS API
  • Experience in KSH and BASH shell scripting in both UNIX and LINUX platforms
  • Environment: Core Java, J2EE, Windows server, EJB, MDB, Web Services, Servlets, Spring Framework, JSP, MySQL, DB2, JDBC, JUnit, Struts, Oracle, Jasper, Splunk, IReport, Eclipse, XML, JavaScript, HTML5, RESTful, Log4J, WebLogic, Jenkins, PL/SQL, Selenium Web Driver, XMLspy, TestNG, AngularJS, NodeJS, Linux.

Java/J2EE Developer

Deliotte Consulting LLP, CARES
06.2013 - 02.2014
  • State of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Involved in the development of the project, which objective was to replace existing VB/COBOL BATCH architecture with Modern JAVA/CICS/Cobol/DB2
  • Participated in a full project life cycle including design, development and implementation of Mainframe applications
  • Analyzed the existing Cobal programs, Jobs, DB2 Database of the integrated Tax systems
  • Involved in Developing the Application using Struts MVC Framework by implementing Controller, Service classes
  • Involved in the development of JSPs and Servlets for different User Interfaces(UI)
  • Used AJAX for high intensive user operations
  • Designed and developed User Interface Using JSP, HTML and CSS
  • Used JDeveloper 11g to develop Java ADF BPM and SOA applications
  • Developed JavaBeans and mapping files for Hibernate Object Relation Mapping for data persistence & storage
  • Used Jenkins to Automate builds and deployments
  • Worked with servers like Tomcat and Web Sphere
  • Implemented the web services to access the order management applications at different geographical locations
  • Utilized JAXM to send the SOAP based messages to the service
  • Experience in developing java programs at the Application side
  • Developed Ruby/Python scripts to monitor health of Mongo databases and perform ad-hoc backups using Mongo dump and Mongo restore
  • Experience in design and developing Application leveraging MongoDB
  • Created proposal pdf Jasper reports using Itext and Jasper
  • Implemented JavaScript Framework (JQuery)
  • Generate reports using SQL server as per required information
  • Developed database schema and SQL queries for querying database on SQL Server
  • Developed GUI for query page in End User module
  • Resolve application problems, support end-users, and manage the processes of reporting, diagnosing, and troubleshooting
  • Build and manage relationship with business, development, change management, IT Operations, and project managers to resolve time critical issues and troubles.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Technology

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
2013

Bachelor of Science - Commerce

Avanthi Degree College
Hyderabad, India
06.2010

Skills

  • Technical Skills:
  • Languages:
  • Java, SQL, PL/SQL, NET
  • JEE & J2EE Technologies:
  • JSP, Servlets, JSTL, EJB, JDBC, JNDI, JMS, Kafka
  • XML Technologies: XML, XSD, DTD, JAXP (SAX, DOM), JAXB
  • Webservices: SOAP, WSDL, AXIS, JAX-RPC, JAX-WS
  • Web Technologies:
  • HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, JQuery, Ajax, Bootstrap,AngularJS, React JS, JSON
  • Applications Frameworks: Hibernate, Spring, Struts, SpringBoot
  • App/Web servers: WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, Tomcat
  • Databases: Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL Server and DB2
  • Tools: ANT, JUNIT, log4J, Maven, ETL, Jenkins/Hudson, Splunk
  • Configuration Management: CVS, Subversion, IBM ClearCase, TFS and Github
  • Database Tools: Toad, Sql Developer
  • Automation Tools: Selenium Web Driver
  • Automation Frameworks: TestNG and Junit
  • Operating systems: Windows 2003/ XP, UNIX, LINUX
  • Reporting: Business Object, Jasper
  • Environment:
  • Java16, J2EE, Struts12, JSP, Servlets, AJAX, Hibernate, Webservices, WDSL, SOAP Websphere, DB2, Oracle(SQL/PLSQL), COBAL, Jasper, Jenkins, Ant, MS SQL Server, Junit, Log4J, Eclipse IDE, UNIX/LINUX

Timeline

Sr. Java/J2EE Developer

Edward Jones
03.2019 - Current

Sr. Java/J2EE Developer

State of Missouri
11.2017 - 03.2019

Java/J2EE Developer

State of Maryland
04.2017 - 11.2017

Java/J2EE Developer

AT&T
03.2014 - 03.2017

Java/J2EE Developer

Deliotte Consulting LLP, CARES
06.2013 - 02.2014

Master of Science - Computer Technology

Eastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Commerce

Avanthi Degree College
Venkatesh Kathar