Muhammad Mazhar Khan

Summary

• With over 15 years of experience in software development, I possess a strong foundation in Object-
Oriented Analysis and Design principles, coupled with a proven track record of developing scalable
enterprise applications using Agile methodologies.

• For the past 6+ years, I have specialized in the financial industry as an Integration Architect, delivering
enterprise-level solutions to prestigious financial institutions, including United Bank Limited, Faysal
Islamic Bank, and Bank Islami.

• My expertise includes hands-on experience in integrating heterogeneous systems that communicate

over diverse protocols and adhere to industry-standard messaging formats like ISO-8583, pivotal for
financial transaction processing.

• Beyond technical proficiency, I have excelled in leading and managing teams of 8-10 developers,
ensuring seamless collaboration across teams and maintaining high-quality, timely deliverables. I have
also contributed to process optimization, code quality assurance, and knowledge sharing within the
teams I manage.

• I am adept at leveraging cutting-edge tools and technologies such as IBM Integration Bus (IIB), IBM App
Connect Enterprise (ACE), and IBM MQ to design and implement robust integration solutions in complex
environments. My focus has been on optimizing middleware platforms for performance, scalability, and
security, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and client requirements.

• Committed to continuous learning, I actively explore emerging technologies and methodologies to

enhance my skill set and stay abreast of the latest trends in the software industry. This dedication
enables me to deliver innovative and effective solutions tailored to evolving business needs.
Technologies & Skill

Languages/Tools/Technologies:
IBM App Connect, IBM Integration Bus, IBM Websphere MQ,Core Java,SOAP, REST, SOA

Database:
Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase

Certification:
IBM Certified Solution Developer - App Connect Enterprise V11

Training:
IBM MQ Developer Essentials,IBM Big Data Foundation Level 1, Oracle Certified Associate Developer

Professional Experience:

Systems Limited
Managing Consultant – Middleware
Jul 2023 – Current

Client: Central Bank of UAE

Responsibilities:

• Middleware Platform Improvement

• Focused on continuous improvement of the middleware platform, addressing key aspects such as
performance optimization, scalability, and enhanced security.
• Conducted detailed analysis to identify and resolve bottlenecks in middleware operations, implementing
innovative solutions to improve system efficiency.
• Ensured compliance with security best practices, including data encryption and secure messaging, to
strengthen the platform's resilience against vulnerabilities.

Integration Solutions Development

• Designed, developed, and implemented integration solutions using IBM Integration Bus (IIB), IBM App
Connect Enterprise (IBM ACE), and IBM MQ WebSphere (MQ), typically in complex AIX and Linux
environments.
• Adhered to best practices and recommended architecture patterns for each tool, ensuring that
integration solutions were robust, scalable, and aligned with client requirements.
Stakeholder Communication and Support

• Acted as a key point of contact between technical teams and client stakeholders, providing updates,
addressing concerns, and ensuring transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conducted workshops and training sessions for client teams to ensure effective knowledge transfer and
smooth handover of solutions.
• Offered ongoing support and troubleshooting for production systems, ensuring minimal downtime and
rapid resolution of issues.

Tech Vista UAE (Subsidiary of Systems Limited)

Principal Consultant – Middleware
Jan 2023 – Jun 2023

Client: ABU DHABI ISLAMIC BANK (ADIB) - On Site

Responsibilities:

• Collaboration with Business Analysts: As a Senior Integration Consultant, work closely with business
analysts to understand client requirements. ensuring that these requirements are accurately
documented. This documentation process includes creating and updating various documents like
Systems High-Level Document (HLD), Low-Level Document (LLD), Integration Specification Document
(ISD), and Impact Analysis Document (IAS). Tools like Confluence , JIRA used for documentation and for
agile methodology purposes.

• Version Control and CI/CD Automation: Utilize GitLab for version control and collaboration, and Jenkins
for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) automation. To streamline and efficiently
deliver source code. Make sure to promote code quality, reduce manual efforts, and enhance the overall
software development process.

• Middleware Platform Improvement: Focusing on aspects such as performance, scalability, and security.
Make sure identify bottlenecks in the middleware processes and work on optimizing them.
Implementing security measures is also part of my role to enhance the overall effectiveness of the
middleware platform.

• Integration Solutions Development: Responsible for designing and developing integration solutions
while using IBM Integration Bus (IIB), IBM App Connect Enterprize (IBM ACE), and IBM MQ WebSphere
(MQ), typically in an AIX environment. To implement integration solutions that adhere to best practices
and recommended architecture patterns for each tool. Ensures the successful implementation of
integration solutions that meet client requirements.
Systems Limited
Principal Consultant – Middleware
Sep 2021 – Dec 2022

Responsibilities:

• Working in the capacity of Integration Architecture; designing and developing solutions based on client
requirements.
• Directly working with business analysts so that client requirements are well understood and properly
documented.
• Ensure all compliance and follow SDLC process for all projects.
• Support to manage middleware governance including system documentation.
• Work with different stake holders during execution of projects to ensure timely and quality deliver.
• Contribute towards enhancing middleware platform in terms of performance, scalability and security.
• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Faysal Islamic Bank

Resident Vice President - Middleware
April 2021 – Aug 2022
Responsibilities:

• Leading team of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Implementation using IBM Middleware / Web
Sphere Tools/Technologies.
• IBM Integration Bus V10 source code migration to IBM App Connect Enterprise V11.
• SOA HA Environment Implementation.
• Design, develop application/services and system integration.
• Support, maintain trouble shoot and resolve the issues in the domain of Middle-ware. hours

IBM
Senior Application Developer- Middleware
Mar 2017 – Apr 2021
Responsibilities:
• Developed Message Flows to process Leads received from various sources using IBM Integration Bus
(IIB) and WebSphere MQ (WMQ).
• Created the Message Sets, Message definitions to encapsulate the business logic using ESQL to interface
with various systems. Business Logic includes Data Transformation from XML Schema and WSDL.
• Closely working with QA, Business and Architect to solve various Defects in quick and fast to meet
deadlines.
• Integrate with Core banking systems (CBS), Remittance System and Account Opening Systems.
• Integrate with payment switch IRIS integrate the services in GDCI format including Titile Fetch, Fund
Transfer, Interbank fund transfer and utility bill payments.
• Created MQ infrastructure designs and worked with MQ team for implementing designs.
• Worked on supporting Production Releases.
Tree House
Solution Integration Consultant -
Jul 2017 – Feb 2018

Responsibilities:

• Worked as an system integrator, responsible to make sure to graceful integration among the system
including, billing , payroll , SAP CRM and third party plugins.
• Implementation of SharePoint-based workflows (Nintex) for Business Process Modeling and graceful
handshaking among the heterogeneous Systems.
• Design, Develop and deployed the Web service using .net platform and consume web service using
ASP.net and via Oracle supplied packages / Oracle APIs.

Education
MS Software Engineering
Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan