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Simon John

Summary

  • 5+ years of experience in Apigee, specializing in API development, migration, and infrastructure management
  • Certified Cloud Architect with expertise in ApigeeX, Apigee Hybrid, and Apigee Edge/OPDK
  • Proficient in creating APIs from OpenAPI Specifications (OAS) and requirements
  • Skilled in Terraform for building ApigeeX infrastructure
  • Extensive experience in migrating APIs from Apigee Edge/OPDK, APIM, Boomi, and Layer 7 to ApigeeX
  • Developed custom tooling using Java, Python, and Grunt for Apigee migrations
  • Delivered Apigee training to teams, enhancing organizational API capabilities
  • Worked across multiple domains and clients in API modernization initiatives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apigee Analyst

Consulting Firm
01.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Google Partner for Apigee
  • Designed and developed APIs in Apigee Edge and ApigeeX using OpenAPI Specifications (OAS) and client requirements
  • Engineered custom migration tooling using Java, Python, and Grunt, automating migration processes and reducing manual effort for large-scale API migrations.
  • Utilized Terraform to build and manage ApigeeX infrastructure
  • Led API migration efforts from Apigee Edge/OPDK to ApigeeX and Hybrid environments including hundreds of proxies, developer apps, and API keys.
  • Delivered Apigee training workshops and onboarding sessions to internal teams and client organizations, accelerating adoption and operational readiness by 40%.
  • Supported the complete API lifecycle — from design and development to deployment, monitoring, and continuous optimization — ensuring APIs met performance and security benchmarks.
  • Created and maintained comprehensive documentation for APIs, infrastructure, and tooling for internal teams and clients.
  • Contributed to design reviews, enforced best practices, and drove process improvements, enhancing project delivery efficiency by 10% through standardized workflows.
  • Google Partner for Apigee

Client

AutoDesk
06.2023 - Current
  • Migration from Apigee Edge to ApigeeX
  • One of the largest migrations in terms of data volume.
  • Analyzed existing Apigee Edge/OPDK setups to identify gaps and dependencies
  • Developed migration strategies to bridge gaps in functionality and configurations
  • Migrated proxies, developer apps, API keys, and related data to ApigeeX/Hybrid
  • Ensured seamless transition with minimal downtime and validated post-migration performance
  • Built and utilized custom tools in Java and Python to automate extraction, transformation, and deployment in ApigeeX.
  • Currently leading the migration effort for another geo/region, expanding the success of the first deployment to a broader scope.

Client

Canam
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Migration of APIs from Layer 7 to ApigeeX
  • Analyzed Layer 7 API configurations and policies to plan migration
  • Mapped Layer 7 policies to ApigeeX equivalents; implemented custom solutions using scripts for unsupported features
  • Executed migration with rigorous testing to ensure functionality and performance
  • Delivered migrated APIs with improved management capabilities on ApigeeX

Clients

PWC, Rocket Lawyer, Radial
12.2022 - 03.2024
  • Migration from Apigee Edge/OPDK to ApigeeX .
  • Analyzed existing Apigee Edge/OPDK setups to identify gaps and dependencies
  • Developed migration strategies to bridge gaps in functionality and configurations
  • Migrated proxies, developer apps, API keys, and related data to ApigeeX/Hybrid
  • Ensured seamless transition with minimal downtime and validated post-migration performance

Clients

XPO, RXO
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Migration of APIs from Boomi to ApigeeX
  • Analyzed existing APIs in Boomi to document functionality and policy requirements
  • Mapped Boomi policies to Apigee out-of-the-box policies; developed custom scripts (JavaScript/Python) for complex functionalities lacking direct mappings
  • Worked closely with client teams to perform unit testing and validate API performance
  • Delivered fully functional APIs on ApigeeX with enhanced scalability

Client

JB-Hunt
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Migration of APIs from APIM to ApigeeX
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of existing APIs in APIM to understand policies and functionality
  • Mapped APIM policies to Apigee out-of-the-box policies; for unmapped policies, implemented functionality using a combination of Apigee policies and JavaScript/Python scripts
  • Created templates and migrated using custom tooling.
  • Validated migrated APIs through unit testing and collaboration with client teams
  • Ensured compliance with security and performance standards post-migration

Client

Live Person
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Creation of APIs in Apigee Edge using OAS and Functionality
  • Gathered and analyzed client requirements to design API specifications
  • Developed APIs in Apigee Edge based on OpenAPI Specifications (OAS) and custom functionality
  • Collaborated with client teams for unit testing, integration, and deployment
  • Ensured APIs met performance, security, and scalability requirements

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science

University of Madras
Chennai(India)

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Java, Python, JavaScript

Operating Systems

  • Linux, Windows

Scripting

  • Shell, Python

APIs

  • REST, SOAP, OpenAPI Specification (OAS)

Development Tools

  • VS Code, Postman, Git, Maven, Grunt

Application/Web Servers

  • Apigee Edge, ApigeeX, Apigee Hybrid

CI/CD

  • Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD,

Infrastructure as Code

  • Terraform

Databases

  • MySQL, Bigquery

Certification

  • Associate Cloud Engineer Certification (Google)
  • Professional Cloud Developer Certification (Google)
  • Professional Cloud Architect Certification (Google)

Personal Information

UK Citizen -No sponsorship required.

Timeline

Client

AutoDesk
06.2023 - Current

Client

Canam
03.2023 - 11.2023

Clients

PWC, Rocket Lawyer, Radial
12.2022 - 03.2024

Clients

XPO, RXO
08.2021 - 04.2023

Client

JB-Hunt
03.2021 - 11.2021

Client

Live Person
01.2021 - 04.2022

Apigee Analyst

Consulting Firm
01.2020 - Current

B.Tech - Computer Science

University of Madras

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