Dinesh Kumar Edala - IT Technology Senior Consultant - Mindcraft software pvt ltd

Summary

Results-driven Integration Developer with 5 years of experience in API Management using IBM API Connect and IBM DataPower Gateway. Skilled in designing, developing, and securing REST/SOAP APIs, implementing OAuth2 and JWT authentication, and managing the full API lifecycle. Proven ability to optimize API performance, troubleshoot production issues, and deliver scalable integration solutions in Agile environments.

Overview

7

years of professional experience

5

years of post-secondary education

Work History

IT Technology Senior Consultant

Mindcraft software pvt ltd

Mumbai

10.2021 - Current

Designed, developed, and deployed REST and SOAP APIs using IBM API Connect, enabling seamless integration across multiple enterprise systems.
Managed end-to-end API lifecycle including design, development, testing, publishing, versioning, and retirement.
Implemented robust API security using OAuth 2.0, JWT, Mutual TLS, and API key authentication to safeguard sensitive data.
Configured and developed API assemblies with policies such as Invoke, Rate Limiting, CORS, Validate, and Logging.
Integrated backend services and performed data transformation using GatewayScript and XSLT.
Worked extensively with IBM DataPower Gateway for API execution, routing, protocol transformation, and security enforcement.
Developed and maintained Multi-Protocol Gateways (MPGW) and Web Service Proxies (WSP) for secure service exposure.
Configured SSL profiles, certificates, and encryption mechanisms for secure communication.
Troubleshot and resolved production issues by analyzing DataPower logs and improving API reliability.
Designed OpenAPI (Swagger) specifications and published APIs to Developer Portal for internal and external consumers.
Performed API testing using Postman and SoapUI, ensuring high-quality and error-free deployments.
Implemented rate limiting and caching strategies to improve API performance and reduce backend load.
Monitored API usage, performance, and errors using analytics tools and optimized APIs for better response times.
Automated API deployment using CI/CD pipelines with Git and Jenkins, reducing manual effort and deployment time.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including frontend, backend, and DevOps to deliver scalable API solutions.
Supported production environments by handling incidents, performing root cause analysis, and implementing fixes.
Improved API response time by 30–40% through optimized gateway policies and caching.
Reduced production incidents by 25% through proactive monitoring and logging enhancements.

Payment Operations Specialist

Mohan spintex india limited

Vijayawada

03.2019 - 03.2020

Processed payment transactions efficiently using internal financial systems.
Coordinated with vendors to resolve payment discrepancies and issues.
Maintained accurate records of payment activities and reconciliations.
Conducted audits of payment processes to ensure compliance standards.

Education

MBA - Banking And Finance

Community Institute of Management Studies

Bangalore, India

05.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Statistics

Acharya Nagarjuna University

Guntur

04.2012 - 03.2015

Master Minds

Guntur

Skills

IBM API Connect (v5 / v10)
IBM DataPower Gateway (MPGW, WSP, API Gateway)
API Lifecycle Management (Design, Develop, Publish, Versioning)
REST & SOAP Web Services
OpenAPI (Swagger) Specification
XML, JSON, XSLT, XPath
GatewayScript (JavaScript)
OAuth 20, JWT, Mutual TLS (mTLS), API Key Authentication

SSL/TLS, Encryption & Decryption
API Security Policies & Threat Protection
Rate Limiting, Caching & Performance Optimization
API Testing (Postman, SoapUI)
Logging & Debugging (API Connect, DataPower)
Git (Version Control), Jenkins (CI/CD Pipelines)
Docker (Basic Exposure)
Agile / Scrum Methodology

Languages

English

Upper Intermediate (B2)

B2

Hindi