Aksh Gaikwad

Around 5 years of experience on components of APIGEE Environment like APIGEE X, APIGEE Edge, and APIGEE developer portal. Exposure to complete SDLC starting from requirements gathering and performed object-oriented analysis and design. Design, implement, and manage API proxies using Apigee X to enable secure, scalable, and efficient communication between different applications and systems.

Configure and customize the Apigee API gateway to enforce authentication, authorization, and other security policies for API access. Develop and maintain APIs using Apigee, including designing API specifications, creating API proxies, and implementing API logic and transformations.

Senior Apigee Developer - IBM - Pune

(2021-05 - 2024-01)

• Interact with Client to understand existing system and expectation and propose recommendations
• Developing proxies using different policies Traffic control policy, Assign message policy, Verify API key policy
• Involved in requirements gathering, customer interaction, prototyping and validation.
• Developed APIGEE simulator for performance testing of apigee proxies Creating Custom Attributes, Swagger Review and Designing API proxies
• Worked on creating APP's and Product for clients
• Monitored ongoing operation of assigned programs and responded to problems by diagnosing and correcting logic and coding errors
• Provide critical support to current order management systems being used as and when required
• Implemented Apigee proxies and OAuth authentication to secure APIs, ensuring data integrity and access control.
• Developed global utilities including a global ID generator, OAuth flows, and security flows to enhance efficiency and maintainability.
• Designed and architected API proxies, ensuring seamless end-to-end flow from UI to backend systems, optimizing performance and scalability.
• Created JWT tokens for enhanced security measures, ensuring secure communication between clients and APIs.
• Successfully migrated from Apigee Edge to Apigee X, leveraging new features and functionalities to enhance API management capabilities.
• Implemented CICD pipelines using Jenkins for automated deployments, streamlining the development process and ensuring consistency.
• Utilized VS Code for local development, improving productivity and code quality through efficient tooling and debugging capabilities.
• Implemented advanced Apigee features such as flow callouts, service callouts, and cache policies to optimize API performance and reliability.

Apigee Developer - IBM

(2018-01 - 2021-03)

• Documented APIs using Swagger YAML/JSON and onboarded them into the production developer portal, facilitating seamless integration and consumption by developers.
• Managed backups and disaster recovery processes, ensuring data integrity and availability across different developer portal environments. Implemented various traffic management and caching policies such as Quota Policy, Spike Arrest Policy, ResponseCache, and PopulateCache to optimize API performance and scalability.
• Developed API proxies using Apigee API Management platform, integrating policies like Assign Message, Extract Message, Raise Fault, and Service Callout to enhance functionality and reliability.
• Validated Swagger definitions to ensure API documentation accuracy and consistency.
• Contributed to the consumer provisioning process, facilitating secure access to APIs for authorized consumers.
• Designed, developed, and deployed API proxies using Jenkins CI/CD pipelines on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring streamlined deployment processes.
• Possessed knowledge of XSLT policies and JavaScript policies for advanced customization and functionality.
• Implemented OAuth 2.0 security mechanisms for API authentication and authorization on the Apigee Edge platform.
• Provided architectural guidance to external business teams on Apigee API management best practices and solutions.
• Presented innovative ideas and solutions in a dynamic environment, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provided accurate estimates for user stories and completed development within specified timeframes, ensuring project milestones were achieved effectively.

Masters - Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management - Lindsey Wilson College (2024-03)