Mohammed Mustaqeem Asifulla

• Currently working with DWP as Solution Architect supporting Digital integration layer of DWP, involved in producing Architectural Design on a Page for all requests that requires onboarding to DWP integration layer as well as integration solutions
• Responsible to work with various stakeholders to understand business requirement and to break down into more technical requirements and also to create High Level and Low Level Design
• Working with various stakeholders/PDUs to understand requirements and to create/implement required integration solution in between systems/applications
• Responsible for draft design and work on getting necessary security approval and DDA approval for new solutions or design
• Responsible for governance of APIs, Design Principles and also responsible to carryout Data Protection and Impact assessment
• Responsible for automating process of manually feeding of data into No.10 dashboard by collaborating with various contributing applications.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
• Worked with clients post-implementation on user testing, debugging, support and maintenance
• Presented roadmap and technology infrastructure to customers, demonstrating deep familiarity with APIs, platform infrastructure, security and integration capabilities

· Role & Responsibilities:
As a Senior Solutions Architect at JLR, my primary focus was on leading the migration of JLR's infrastructure from AWS to their internal Google Cloud Platform. My responsibilities encompassed a range of activities critical to the success of this transition.

· Migration and Connectivity Solutions:
I played a pivotal role in designing architectural solutions for various migration tasks, notably establishing seamless connectivity between AWS and GCP. This included devising strategies to route traffic between these cloud platforms without disrupting live operations.

· SSL Connection Setup:
I was instrumental in implementing SSL connections between applications, ensuring secure and reliable communication during the transition phase.

· Addressing Cloud Platform Challenges:
My extensive experience with both GCP and AWS enabled me to effectively resolve a variety of challenges encountered on APIGEE and GCP cloud platforms.

· Bridging Gaps Between Teams:
A significant part of my role involved working closely with application and development teams, providing expert guidance to facilitate the migration of existing applications from AWS to GCP.

· System Integration and Optimization:
I successfully established and maintained robust links between various systems, constantly evaluating and optimizing these connections to enhance compatibility and functionality.

· Solution Design and Modification:
My expertise allowed me to design innovative solutions to overcome existing system challenges and modify current systems to improve workflows and address evolving needs.

· Research and Technological Integration:
I conducted comprehensive research into the technology requirements of different systems, exploring potential technological integrations to boost overall performance.

· Decommissioning and Platform Resizing:
I was also actively involved in decommissioning activities, adeptly resizing the platform using AWS cloud solutions while ensuring the ongoing migration to GCP was unaffected.

· EU Exit Program Involvement:Actively engaged in HMRC's EU Exit program, focusing primarily on API design, high-level design creation and updates, and formulating API specifications along with other related artifacts.

· Solution Design & Development:Gathered requirements and developed proof of concept (POC) and solution designs, including high-level designs (HLDs) and API specifications tailored to the integration layer.

· Client Interactions:Presented and proposed designs to clients, ensuring alignment with their requirements and securing approval from various stakeholders.

· Technical Solution Development:Leveraged various integration tools and technologies to develop tactical and strategic design options, fulfilling technical solution requirements.

· Integration Framework Innovation:Continuously improved and innovated the integration framework, introducing new functionalities not limited to specific services or clients.

· Troubleshooting & Communication:Addressed issues across Development, SIT, NFT, and Production environments and effectively communicated technical solutions to clients.

· Project Leadership:Led project teams or independently implemented solutions, delivering new and complex high-quality solutions tailored to varying business needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensured effective communication among business analysts, project managers, and development teams, identifying inefficiencies and recommending functional or behavioral changes for optimization.

· NEMDC Project Contribution:Worked on the NEMDC project, focusing on implementing and designing security gateways for incoming requests through the Integration layer, contributing to the SO Chase program for online savings account creation.

· Database Management:Handled various types of databases, overseeing their configuration, installation, and upgrades.

· Process Definition & Best Practices: Defined enterprise processes and best practices, tailoring these for specific application needs.

· System Management & Optimization: Managed and monitored installed systems to ensure the highest level of availability, identifying and addressing potential performance bottlenecks.

· Technical Solution Crafting:Utilized IBM WebSphere DataPower to develop tactical and strategic design options and complex solutions.

· Middleware Design & Integration:Created middleware design patterns using APIGEE and DataPower appliances, building an Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) platform for a comprehensive SOA-based architecture.

· Framework Innovation:Innovated the DataPower framework continuously, developing new functionalities that extend beyond specific client or service needs.

· Team Leadership & Solution Delivery: Oversaw the development and maintenance of organizational computer systems and intranets, leading project teams to deliver new, complex, and high-quality solutions to clients.

· System Analysis & Integration: Collaborated with team members to analyze client requirements and create application systems. Adapted to various languages and technologies to meet diverse project needs.

· Database & Web Form Development: Developed databases, data entry systems, and web forms for various applications.

· Prototyping & Integration: Rapidly prototyped new data processing capabilities to ensure integration feasibility with existing systems.

· EAI and SOA/ESB Solutions: Utilized IBM DataPower and other IBM ESB products to develop complex Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)/Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) solutions.

· Design & Client Interaction: Created and proposed designs based on client requirements, ensuring client approval and satisfaction.

· Middleware Design Patterns: Developed middleware design patterns using DataPower appliances to build a comprehensive SOA-based architecture.

· Continuous Improvement: Innovated the DataPower framework by implementing new functionalities not limited to specific services or clients.

· DataPower Web Services Development: Developed DataPower web services in non-standard environments, integrating with legacy systems and multiple parallel systems.

· Performance Troubleshooting: Addressed performance issues by identifying resource bottlenecks such as CPU, memory, and IO.

· Technical Reporting & Coordination: Drafted comprehensive technical reports to document system bugs and design flaws and coordinated technical requirements with internal and external stakeholders.

· SOA Data Power Migration Project: Worked on a project aimed at providing high-impact middleware solutions to enhance business delivery in terms of speed, innovation, reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

· Integration Architecture Development: Developed integration architecture using hub and spoke model to connect various business units like CAS, GNA, SDP, VR, AR, and CRPS.

· End-to-End Testing: Coordinated comprehensive testing with multiple AMEX vendors, ensuring system integrity and performance.

· Middleware Tool Proficiency: Proficient in using tools like IBM WebSphere DataPower, XSLT, XML, SOAP, Service Registry and Repository, Message Queue, Message Broker, and Transformation Extender.

· Design & Testing: Created low-level design documents for DataPower components, developed web service proxies and multi-protocol gateways, and performed unit and DIT testing using SOA Test and SOAPUI tools.

· Quality Assurance: Managed test case creation in HP Quality Centre, ensuring all results met project standards and obtaining client approval.

· Deployment & Production: Expert in using Jenkins for package building and deployment, successfully moving over 10 projects to production without defects.

· System Performance Optimization: Identified and resolved bugs, risks, and anomalies, implementing solutions to enhance overall system performance and functionality.