Samar Ali

Middleware Engineer at Systems Limited

• Pakistan
• My current job since September 2022

Certified WSO2 Developer | 1.5+ Years Transforming Businesses with Middleware

As a seasoned middleware engineer with 1.5+ years of experience, I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge middleware technologies to bridge disparate systems, streamline data exchange, and drive digital transformation initiatives. My expertise lies in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise middleware solutions, spanning a wide range of technologies, including:

WSO2 Enterprise Integrator (EI)
WSO2 Message Broker (MI)
APIc, a comprehensive API management platform
Software AG webMethods Integration Server
IBM ACE/API Connect
My cloud-based middleware expertise extends to AWS, Azure, and GCP, enabling me to seamlessly integrate middleware solutions within cloud environments. A certified WSO2 Developer, I am proficient in developing and maintaining middleware solutions that align with business requirements and enhance organizational efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have played a pivotal role in numerous projects, including:

RAAST Migration to WSO2 (Jan 2023 - Present)

Migrated RASST Payment Gateway using Wso2 Enterprise Integrator & MQ (JazzCash)Integration from IBM microservices.
Designed complete architecture for JazzCash from scratch, including DB connectivity, logging, caching, and reporting.
Exposed services using Wso2 APIM.
Responsibilities included requirement gathering, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Implementing a cloud-based API management solution using APIc to expose internal services and facilitate secure access to external partners.

Designing and integrating a real-time data streaming pipeline using WSO2 MI to enable real-time analytics and decision-making.

Developing a middleware solution using Software AG webMethods Integration Server to connect legacy systems with modern cloud applications.

Migrating a monolithic on-premises middleware system to a cloud-based solution using IBM ACE/API Connect, resulting in improved scalability and cost savings.

In addition to my technical expertise, I possess strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, enabling me to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and tackle complex technical challenges. I am passionate about staying abreast of emerging middleware technologies and trends, ensuring that my skills remain relevant and aligned with the ever-evolving technological landscape.