delivering technology

Slava Voloshin

905-***-**** ******@*****.***

Summary:

A highly qualified IT Professional with extensive leadership experience delivering technology solutions / IT strategies in support of management and senior executives’ business requirements. An analytical problem solver, my competencies include assisting in defining and developing business strategies, outlining the relationship / flows of systems / data and implementing technology solutions. A skilled technology expert, I have a strong understanding of application analysis, design concepts, architecting and designing solutions, virtualization, cloud computing, integration, and security risks, with exceptional skills in implementing Service Oriented Architecture solutions ’SOA’, Identity and Access Management, Master Data Management and J2EE / Java Implementation.

Certification:A+ (Foundation level of proves in areas such as installation/maintenance/networking/security)MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional in Windows 2000)MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator in Windows 2003)CCA (Citrix Certified Administrator in Metaframe Presentation Server 3.0)CCNA (CISCO Certified Network Associate)TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework 8.1)

Key Strengths:Total commitment to ‘100% customer satisfaction’.Strong analytical and problem solving skills.Exceptional mechanical aptitude.Easily multi-tasks projects without losing focus.Strong interpersonal and communications skills.Performs equally well autonomously or within a team environment.An excellent supervisor / trainer / coach.Highly organized, methodical, accurate and detail oriented.Adaptable with highly transferable technical skills.

Key Competencies:

Diagnostics / Analysis

Resourceful / Diligent

Documentation / Manuals Research / Design / Build

Technical skills:

HW: IBM Px, IBM Blade series (rack/chassis/standalone), zOS, IBM DataPower appliances, HP DL/Blade series; SUN spark; DELL Power Edge Servers.

OS: IBM AIX 5-7, SUN Solaris 7-10, Linux (SuSe/RedHat), Windows 2000-2008; Nowell NetWare 3x, MAC OS, OS2

DB: DB2, Oracle 9-11, SQL 2000-2008, MySQL, Sybase 4x.

Storage: EMC frames with (PPRC/GeoSpan replication), IBM ESS Shark with (Flush Copy replication), Hitachi SAN with (TrueCopy replication), NAS (NetApp filers); HP DAS

Network: Cisco, switches/local directors and balancing, NAT, NTP, IP services, LAN/WAN, QoS

Security: Checkpoint firewall, Active Directory Authentication/Authorization, LDAP, SAML

Middleware: WebLogic 7-11, WebSphere 5-7, Jboss 5x, IIS 5-7, Apache TomCat 6x, IHS, Iplanet

Virtualization: VMWare, AIX VIO/DIO, Oracle VM, Storage Virtualization (SVC), Backup Virtualization, MS Virtual Server

Monitoring/Backup: Tivoli Monitoring, SCOM/MOM, OpenView, Autosys, Tidal, MRTG, CA7, Veritas Backup, TSM backup, LiteSpeed, Retrospect.

Enterprise Services: ESB, File Transfer, SOA infrastructure, SOAP, WINS, DNS, DHCP, Filenet, Xtera, FeedHub.

Financial APPs: PEGA, Thnderhead, Raptors, Belzberg, Fatca, Portfolio PLUS, Risk Management (VAR/RVR), CIF, Credit Bureaus

Integration: SOA, ESB, EAI, SOAP, WMB, BIZTALK

Languages: Visual Basic, HTTP, .NET, Cobol, IBM Assembler

Frameworks: TOGAF, CBS, PMLC/SDLC

Professional Experience:

Toronto Dominion Bank 2011-Current

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with more than 85,000 employees in offices around the world, The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD). TD offers a full range of financial products and services to approximately 22 million customers worldwide through four key business lines:

Infrastructure Architect

Provide Infrastructure Solutions based on TD’s regulations and standards including currency, security and supported systems, provide guidelines to Project Team and consult delivery teams till implementation and sign off.

Key ContributionsTranslate business requirements (NFR) into systems qualities and repeatable design strategies and patterns, such as adaptability, scalability, availability, and reusabilityMake recommendations on hardware and software selection base on sizing and capacity planningProvide domain specific architecture guidance to business and technical teams, as well as subject matter expertise for strategy and standards development. Apply the appropriate architectural governance processes and deliver the necessary artifacts. Develop solutions based on approved and/or supported TD systems and/or InfrastructureWork on RFP processes, drive IT architecture and technology assessment of vendors / vendor’s recommendation.Design and execute Proof-Of-Concept for critical enterprise capabilities, as well as building business cases with costs, benefits and efficiency measuresDevelop architecture artifacts as defined by SDLC, PMLC, TOGAF frameworks as well as governance processesDesign of distributed, multi-tier applications using open industry standards with focus on delivery through web-based technologiesWork with Business Architecture, Security Architecture and Infrastructure SMEs to ensure that all aspects of the solution architecture are defined and elaborated. Develop, maintain, and publish architecture-related strategies, policies, standards, plans and guidelinesResolve business rules, information and application definition conflicts, involving shared services, applications and/or infrastructureDevelop overall IT Governance strategy integration into the corporate governance structure and program management strategyCreate Multi-Tenant Architecture utilizing System Architect methodology under TOGAF framework within (SOA) environment. Collaborate with key stakeholders and internal team to define enterprise architecture principles, standards, guidelines and blueprints.Performed design reviews across company and collected enterprise architecture performance metrics to assure continuous improvementCreated Logical application design Document, Physical Application Design Document,, Supplementary Requirements Document, and Application Deployment DocumentIdentified and defined common, reusable infrastructure and business capabilities that can be used by multiple TD,s projects

CIBC: Canadian Imperial Bank 2006-2011

CIBC is a leading Canadian-based financial institution with a market capitalization of $30.1 billion and a Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.7%. CIBC provides a full range of financial products and services to 11 million clients, more than 42,000 employees dedicated to helping clients achieve what matters to them, delivering consistent and sustainable earnings for shareholders.

Solutions Architect

Designed solutions following prescribed enterprise architecture processes and standards. Performed numerous project functions including business analysis, strategic planning and architecture design. Converted requirements into an architecture and design that becomes blueprint for the solution implementation.

Key ContributionsDelivered complete solution /proposal along with overall design and costing (including one time and on-going costs)Guided delivery/project team in the implementation of the proposed solution phase, provideed technical expertise / consulting to integration and conversion activities.Worked of improving and simplifying existing processes in order to reduce solution’s time to market and to improve customer experience.Participated in security assessments for new INTAKE / BUSINESS initiativesOutlined current and future vision enterprise architecture, including traceability from business and IT strategies to suggested technologiesCollaborated with key stakeholders and internal teams to define enterprise architecture principles, standards, guidelines and blueprints.Analyzed business and technology challenges, assess costs, and suggested solutions.Worked with business experts across BANK to translate key strategic objectives into actionable and governable roadmaps and designsManaged relationships with internal and external service providers and ensured that high levels of service are received and maintained.Designed and implemented PPRC/PEGA, Thunderbird, CIF, CLASS, Portfolio Plus, applications.Performed requirements definitions, system analysis and data architecture, lifecycle cost analysis, estimation and governance Architected service oriented architecture (SOA) providing common process and data exchange to other applications and/or systemsProvided guidance and architectural oversight during the selection, design, construction, and implementation of various technology and infrastructure including COTs products

Integration Architect

As Integration Architect, responsible for designing, orchestrating the development, and implementing a fully Integrated Systems Framework which is dynamic, extensible, high-performance and cross-platform compatible.

Key ContributionsIdentified the integration scope, created integration mapping document, coordinated and conducted integration design sessions Designed and integrated major systems components using (WLI) WebLogic Integration Server and SOA architecture through Web Services.Defined source control management standards and continuous integration (ESB; File Transfer; Web; App; DB)Developed Solution in Application foundation Architecture and Infrastructure foundation Architecture domains, provided all relevant system and technology artifacts Developed strategies for enterprise IT, infrastructure and operation aligned with enterprise business strategies, enterprise business priorities and business drivers for case development.Performed required analysis and project cost estimates for new application / system including SW, HW, ongoing supportDeveloped and created an Integrated Governance Framework for ITS Infrastructure and SOA application architecture

TMC (Trader Media Corporation) 2001-2005

Trader Corporation is a trusted Canadian Leader in print and online media, managing automotive consumer marketplaces and publications. The company’s primary online destinations include: autoTrader.ca; autoHEBDO.net; Autos.ca; BuySell.com

Tec. Architect:

Joined TMC as a Tec Architect, managed / designed full IT infrastructure including NETWORK, PHONES, SERVERS, DESKTOPS, STORAGE.

Key ContributionsDeveloped strategic and technology roadmaps specific to corporate goals, vision and business priorities.Defined and directed IT resources for research, evaluation, technical feasibility and proof-of-concept development of asset new technologies to fit developed architecturesProvided guidance in Security Enterprise tools and hardening of network servers as well as technical expertise for system architecture and feasibility for future designIdentified key solutions and addressed technical / business issues as Tec. ArchitectCreated future vision architecture to expedite delivery of new products and services to market while meeting company’s cost and risk reduction objectives

VICTORY: 1998-2000

Recruited to support internal network infrastructure along with windows NT4 domain. Supported external remote locations by visiting sites on a weekly basis.

System Administrator:

Key ContributionsSupported and managed all server build requests (Intel) Supported, troubleshooted Production, UAT and Development environments (HP/Compaq/IBM/) Performed PC set-up and network optimization Created and maintained user accounts and login scriptsProvided first-level support to both local and remote users

ALZHAR: 1996-1997

Supported windows-based platforms. Worked closely with management to define project goals, business plans and direction for the desktop platforms.

Desktop Support Administrator:

Key ContributionsAchieved highest client support ratings in the department and exceeded standards for trouble ticket turn around timesProvided internal customer support for various divisions of the company.Installed, configure and troubleshoot computer hardware, operating systems, network configurations and softwareEscalated issues to the department manager for help when necessaryCollected and document user’s requirementsAuthored user manuals and desktop standard

EDUCATION/ TRAINING

2007 Emotional Intelligence2004 Cisco Routers Installation and Operation2004 Citrix Metaframe Presentation Server 1999 CDI College1993 Selkohozyaistvennii

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