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MANISH SINGH RAWAT

MANISH SINGH RAWAT

Gurgaon

Summary

Dedicated IT professional with 5.2 years of industry experience, excelling in the management and optimization of diverse application server environments. Specialized in WebSphere Application Server, IHS, Jboss, JBCS, Apache HTTP, Tomcat, Microservices, and adept in the implementation of DevOps practices with proficiency in Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. Demonstrated expertise in Linux environments, including RHEL7, Ubuntu, and CentOS. Committed to delivering high-performance solutions, my career objectives are to continually contribute to complex IT landscapes, drive innovation, and achieve excellence in the dynamic field of IT infrastructure and DevOps.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Configuration Release Analyst II

FIS Inc.
Gurugram
06.2022 - Current
  • CI/CD Automation for Deployment: Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment processes for applications hosted on IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), JBoss, and microservices servers, ensuring efficient and consistent deployments
  • Automation Scripting for Middleware Patching: Developed CI/CD pipelines and created custom shell scripts to automate patching procedures for Middleware tools, including IBM WAS, JBoss, JBCS, and Java, streamlining patch management and reducing manual errors
  • CI/CD Automation for Certificate Renewals: Spearheaded the automation of certificate renewal processes on servers, aligning certificate updates with application usage patterns and enhancing security compliance
  • Infrastructure Management: Orchestrated the management of a complex infrastructure encompassing Development (Dev), Scrum, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), Production (Prod), and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments, comprising over 500 servers, ensuring seamless system operations
  • Collaborative Troubleshooting: Collaborated closely with support and development teams to troubleshoot and swiftly resolve issues during change windows, fostering cross-functional teamwork and effective issue resolution
  • Automation Strategy: Initiated and executed automation initiatives, continually identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency across Middleware operations, resulting in significant time and resource savings
  • Quarterly Middleware Patching: Regularly performed Middleware patching to uphold server security and align systems with the latest updates, maintaining a resilient and vulnerability-free infrastructure
  • Leadership and Team Management: Led critical change windows and releases, demonstrating strong leadership skills while effectively managing team members to ensure seamless project delivery and incident resolution
  • Knowledge Transfer (KT): Conducted Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions for new team members, facilitating smooth onboarding and knowledge sharing to maintain a skilled and efficient workforce
  • Technology Exploration: Maintained a proactive approach by continuously exploring and adopting emerging tools and technologies, such as Tableau, GKYC, Harness, Mendix, and others, to enhance Middleware capabilities and stay ahead of industry trends
  • Vulnerability Management: Reviewed vulnerabilities reported by the Enterprise Monitoring (EM) team and actively participated in their remediation efforts to uphold a secure and compliant infrastructure
  • Documentation and SOPs: Created comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and detailed documentation for Middleware configurations and troubleshooting, ensuring consistency and knowledge preservation
  • SSL Certificate Management: Managed SSL certificates and ensured their timely renewals, guaranteeing secure communications across the infrastructure.

Middleware Admin L2

Wipro Ltd.
New Delhi
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Monitored and ensured the uninterrupted operation of critical IBM MQ, IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), and IBM HTTP Server (IHS) services
  • Proactively managed queue depths, promptly connecting/disconnecting queues as required to maintain efficient message processing
  • Executed precise start/stop procedures for queue managers and listeners, aligning with operational needs
  • Proficiently troubleshooted and resolved Middleware and application incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance
  • Performed Middleware-related system activities on Linux operating systems, effectively addressing configuration and performance challenges
  • Collaborated seamlessly with application and database teams, providing expert technical support and swift issue resolution to maintain seamless operations
  • Executed routine application and system software maintenance activities, including updates and enhancements
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive daily server health checklists, sharing critical insights and recommendations with clients for proactive issue mitigation
  • Demonstrated a proactive approach by identifying and escalating challenging issues or requests to senior team members, leveraging opportunities for continuous learning and skill development
  • Monitored system logs meticulously, promptly detecting and resolving anomalies and issues even with limited documentation
  • Successfully handled diverse tasks, including creating data sources, verifying connectivity between applications and databases, generating and propagating plug-ins, conducting thread dump analysis, and overseeing application server management
  • Created shell scripts and configured cron jobs for automated log rotation, ensuring optimal server space health and efficient log management.

IBM Maximo Admin (Application Support)

Wipro Ltd.
Delhi
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Project Initialization and Implementation: Played a pivotal role in initiating projects and implementing them at client sites, demonstrating a knack for project setup and execution
  • Application Rollout: Successfully managed the rollout of applications at customer sites, ensuring seamless and error-free deployment, showcasing strong attention to detail and thoroughness
  • Client Acceptance: Demonstrated exceptional communication skills by taking sign-off acceptance from higher authorities of customers after presenting and showcasing various project verticals, highlighting the ability to build rapport with key stakeholders
  • End User Training: Conducted comprehensive end-user training sessions for new application modules, simplifying complex concepts and ensuring user proficiency, emphasizing excellent teaching and interpersonal skills
  • Application-Level Support: Provided responsive and reliable end-user support at the application level, resolving issues promptly and enhancing user satisfaction, showcasing a strong commitment to customer service.

Education

MBA IT&HR -

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
01.2023

BCA -

L.P.U
01.2021

Diploma in CSE -

Govt. Polytechnic Ambala City
01.2018

Skills

  • Middleware Technologies: IBM WebSphere Application Server, Apache Tomcat, JBoss, JBCS, IHS, Apache HTTP server, Microservices
  • Middleware Patch Management, Security, and Automation
  • DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Splunk
  • Scripting Languages: Shell, Python, YAML, Groovy
  • Linux and Windows Server Environments
  • Performance Tuning and Optimization
  • Documentation and SOP Creation
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Emerging Technologies: Tableau, GKYC, Harness, Mendix, Helm
  • SSL Certificate Management
  • Configuration and management

Languages

Fluent in both English and Hindi, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages. Proficient in facilitating clear and effective cross-cultural communication, supporting collaborative teamwork, and ensuring efficient client interactions in diverse linguistic environments.

Accomplishments

Kudos Award for successfully completing Jboss and JBCS patching automation

Certification

DevOps Institute Cert Prep: SRE Foundation (SRE)

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Configuration Release Analyst II

FIS Inc.
06.2022 - Current

Middleware Admin L2

Wipro Ltd.
01.2020 - 05.2022

IBM Maximo Admin (Application Support)

Wipro Ltd.
07.2018 - 01.2020

MBA IT&HR -

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University

BCA -

L.P.U

Diploma in CSE -

Govt. Polytechnic Ambala City
MANISH SINGH RAWAT