Abdelkarim G.
About Abdelkarim G.
Abdelkarim G. is an experienced Middleware and DevOps engineer currently working at HSBC in Paris, specializing in integration platforms. He has a strong background in WebSphere and Java/JEE infrastructure, with previous roles at notable companies such as BNP Paribas and COFELY GDF-SUEZ.
Work at HSBC
Abdelkarim G. currently holds the position of Ingénieur Middleware/DevOps: Integration Platform at HSBC since 2018. His role involves designing the CI/CD DevOps pipeline for deploying Mulesoft APIs on both on-premise runtimes and Mulesoft Cloudhub. He is responsible for the automated management of client/server certificates and provides Level 3 support. His oversight includes production activities such as incident management, change management, and handling JIRA tickets. Prior to this role, he worked at HSBC Global Banking and Markets as an Ingénieur Middleware Expert WAS from 2012 to 2016.
Previous Experience in Banking and Finance
Before joining HSBC, Abdelkarim G. worked at BNP Paribas Assurance as a Senior Technical Expert in Websphere and Java/JEE infrastructure from 2009 to 2011. He also held a position at AXA Banque as a Websphere Administrator for six months in 2009. His experience in the banking sector includes significant roles that contributed to the infrastructure and technical support of various banking applications.
Consulting and Technical Expertise
Abdelkarim G. has extensive consulting experience, having worked as a Consultant SOA/EAI - Expert infrastructure WebSphere at COFELY GDF-SUEZ for five months in 2011. He also served as a technical consultant at EDELIA, a subsidiary of Groupe EDF, for five months in the same year. His responsibilities included the installation and administration of infrastructure products such as WebSphere Application Server (WAS), Mulesoft ESB, and other critical systems.
Education and Expertise
Abdelkarim G. studied at Université d'Évry, where he earned a Master’s degree in Informatique - MIAGE from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in information technology, which he has applied throughout his career in middleware engineering and DevOps practices.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his current role, Abdelkarim G. has designed the architecture for a new infrastructure and implemented a proof of concept with containerized Mulesoft ESB on Docker Kubernetes. He has been involved in overseeing production activities, including incident management and change management, ensuring the smooth operation of technical systems.