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• ARCHITECTURE, STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE • TECHNICAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT & DELIVERY

Experience in architecting both on-prem solutions and cloud native solutions on multi-cloud Computing platform (Microsoft Azure/AWS), and providing recommendations on products, services, and patterns as well as technical guidance in the use of these products, services and patterns. Experience implementing Cloud native solutions using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)

Experience in migrating existing solutions towards future state Microsoft Azure/AWS cloud computing solutions including implementing and migrating datacenters workloads towards Azure, Server/Datacenter virtualization, Storage, Information Security, Network, virtual networking, firewalls, virtual servers, tiered application environments, security information and event management (SIEM) and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) etc.

Strong integration and DevSecOps experience including architecting Centralized API gateway solution for all internal and external services along with relevant security patterns such as Client Id, Secret Key, access Tokens request and validation.

Implemented security and reliability architecture using design patterns such as Access Tokens, OAuth, Microservice, API Gateway, Service Templates, External App configuration, circuit breaker, observability patterns

Hands-on experience with Identity Access Management (IAM), SP & IdP initiated SSO, MFA, PKI, Security groups, policy management, TLS, encryption, penetration testing, non-functional testing, server hardening, certificate issuance, ip whitelisting, Azure vault, AWS KMS, TDE, data at rest, data in transit, SSH /VPN, application vulnerability scan, Threat Risk Assessment (TRA), PIA etc. Strong knowledge of

Experience in architecting large-scale high-volume applications for Business to Consumer (B2C), Business to Business (B2B), Government to Consumer (G2C), and Government to Business (G2B) applications with Responsive Design, re-platforming initiatives, and complex application integrations.

Diverse experience in managing cross functional teams and leading complex technical programs with large budgets (Up to $90+ Million) and geographically distributed teams (50 + resources). Exceptional skills in various project management methodologies like scrum, agile and waterfall.

Proven track of delivering strategic programs, governance, and enterprise frameworks (Application, Data, Integration, Security), processes, security architecture, technology solutions and IT controls at the enterprise level.

Experience in creating reference architecture for AI, Digital transformation Platform (DXP), EAI, BI & Analytics. Lead & managed enterprise programs (Cloud Computing, EAI, Micro services, SOA, CRM, ERP, Meta data, reference data, MDM, Structured & unstructured data, BI & Analytic) and setup the enterprise processes, procedures & metrics framework.

Experience in evaluating technologies and tools from ROI perspective and easy integration with organization’s investment and existing technology stack. ToGAF certified practitioner with experience in delivering IT programs in the context of business and directly enabling business transformation. Expertise in implementing enterprise solutions using custom/ COTS approaches based on feasibility studies for build vs buy. Worked as a trusted advisor for senior business, IT executives and lead enterprise information strategies, road maps and IT initiatives.

Skills in working with enterprise process re-engineering team and translating enterprise business requirements into enterprise Conceptual, Logical and physical artefact and models

Experience in leading enterprise data warehouse and Business Intelligence initiatives for various organizations from both business and technology perspective that includes enterprise data architecture and modeling. Experience includes data categorization, data manipulation, data trending, data collection and benchmarking. Extensive experience in enterprise data integration from diverse sources such as DB platforms, XML files and legacy systems. Experience in Enterprise Data modeling using techniques such as Top down, Bottom-up & Hybrid approaches.

Ability to translate data into insightful and actionable information for all levels of management including senior executive and c-level staff. Aptitude for articulating complex, analytical findings into concise presentations, reports, and interactive dashboards.

IT & Cyber Security

IT Strategy & Governance

Technical Portfolio & Program Management

Data Governance & Stewardship

ITIL, DevOps & IT agility

Business Continuity

Enterprise & Solution Architecture

Business& Digital Transformation

Software Product Development

Cloud Computing & Enterprise mobility

Identity & Access Management

Customer & Vendor Relationship Management

CORE COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Azure Cloud Certification Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

AWS Security Specialty Certification AWS Certification – In Progress

TOGAF Open Group Architecture Framework Certified Practitioner

PMP Project Management Professional Certification

ITIL Certification Foundation Certification in IT Service Management

CMMI Introduction Software Engineering Institute

SUN Certified Enterprise Architect for J2EE SUN Certification

Oracle Certified Professional Oracle Certification

SUN Certified Java Programmer SUN Certification

CAST Highlight (Application Portfolio Rationalization) CAST Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HV–Digital Transformation/Modernization Practice Leadership – Architecture, Strategy & Governance -Oct 2022 -ToDate

As a Senior digital transformation leader and architect, responsible for managing diverse business and technology architecture programs. Managed digital transformation and architecture solutions ranging from Cloud Native Application Development, Data, Cloud & AI along with security best practices.

Scanned enterprise code repos and prepared a report using an accelerator to evaluate Software resiliency, software agility, software elegance, security vulnerabilities, license compliance, open-source risks etc.

Implemented security and reliability architecture using design patterns such as Client Id, Secret Key, Access Tokens, OAuth, SSO, MFA, Microservice, API Gateway, Service Templates, External App configuration, circuit breaker, observability patterns, encryption, key vault, TDE, data at rest, data in transit.

Prepared enterprise API catalog to define baseline enterprise API repository and performed mapping of core services to the Business Capability in Master reference architecture.

Cloud solution proposal for a divesture of a large entertainment/media company and proposed solution for both the new and existing entity to create new Cloud Landing Zones for each of these entities.

Participated in creating Reference Architecture for Enterprise Gen AI. Created AI based solutions using Power Apps, React.JS, LangChain, LangKit, Azure OpenAI for Talent Acquisition and Resource Management Group.

Architected Enterprise billing and Data warehouse solution to achieve business capabilities aligned with long term roadmap. Defined logical and physical solution architecture and reviewed with client architects and executives. Lead a 20+ technology team to implement the technical solution using Agile methodology fully aligned with DevSecOps best practices. Defined CI/CD pipeline and aligned the code release strategy with the client existing deployment and security strategy.

Dyno –Program Architect/Consultant - Apr 2022 -Sep 2022

As a program architect, responsible for the business and technology architecture program to transition out of support on prem solutions, Operating System, and Infrastructure to the supported solution both on-prem & cloud aligned with enterprise security.

Interacted with technology and business stakeholders to understand the currently out of support solutions. Conducted JAD sessions and performed option analysis based on the interim transition and long-term architecture alignment and overall security architecture.

Presented solutions to Architecture review board and get the formal approval from all the stakeholders.

OSC – Ontario Securities Commission - Canadian Securities – Senior Managing Consultant Aug 2021 – Mar 2022

Responsible for technical Architecture, Strategy and Governance of a Business and technology transformation multi-year program for the core Canadian National securities registration platform used by Canadian National as well as all 13 Canadian Jurisdictions (i.e. all provincial securities commissions) to register and manage Securities within Canada. Solution was implemented using Catalyst registry platform.

Designed and implemented enterprise solution using patterns such as Centralized API Gateway, Web/Restful Services, Managed File transfer and asynchronous messaging with security best practices (IAM, Certificates, IP whitelisting, Server Hardening, code scans etc.) to share information with various external parties/systems/customers to support both real time and on-demand data access.

Worked with Enterprise security to plan and execute TRA, PIA, Penetration testing, and ensure that solution meets IAM best practices and enterprise security requirements.

Lead, manage and guide vendor technical teams to ensure Scalability, Reliability, and enterprise security. Setup and lead Technology Governance and architecture review forum to present technical solutions and have consensus and collaboration between various business/technical pillars, Jurisdictional/Provincial partners and vendors. Worked with Enterprise Architecture to align solutions with EA cloud road map.

Worked with product vendors to implement High availability through multizone Kubernetes solutions.

Architected solution for Data conversion, encryption (data in motion, data at rest), migration from legacy systems to the single consolidated future system and meet data retention regulatory requirements.

Ontario Provincial Service (OPS) - MGCS – Government Services Integration Cluster – Senior Architect/Consultant Jan 2021 – Jul 2021

Worked on a Business transformation initiative for a provincial Digital Procurement system and the business capability model for this initiative.

Responsible for evaluating various provincial applications created in response to Covid19 pandemic and how to rationalize those core capabilities into a consolidated Azure cloud-based solution.

Architected solution for automating redundant back-office tasks using RPA.

Worker Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) – Senior Architect/Consultant October 2017 – Jan 2021

Responsible for architecture, governance, security, and risk management for the enterprise transformation

Lead and managed information architecture engagement for a $90+ million enterprise business transformation program. Transformation involves customization of Guidewire technology stack (Policy Center, Claim Center, Billing Center, Contact Manager, REP, DataHub/Infocenter).

Architected solution for integrating Enterprise Peoplesoft solution with various third-party SAAS solutions (such as Willis Towers Watson, ADP & Manulife) responsible for providing Pension, payroll & Employee Benefits using synchronous/asynchronous communications such as Messaging, Restful APIs, Webservices, MSFT using IBM ESB (IBM API Connect- ACE) and other relevant mechanisms.

Implemented IAM capability using Azure Identity Access Management (IAM) for internal and external customers and also implemented Service Provider (SP) & Identity Provider (IdP) initiated SSO login for various solutions.

Transitioned existing solution towards future state Microsoft Azure cloud computing solutions including migrating datacenters workloads, Server/Datacenter virtualization, Storage, Information Security, Network, virtual networking, firewalls, virtual servers, tiered application environments, endpoint protection and monitoring, security information and event management (SIEM) and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) etc.

Responsible for end-end data from business applications to Data warehousing & Analytics such as Integration and ingestion of Ontario Workers Electronic Medical records data (compliant with HL7 specification & PHIPA standards) with providers, participants, and 3rd party providers such as TELUS health, Mitchell and eCeptionist etc.

Guided in using containerization tool like Docker and Orchestration tool like Kubernetes.

Prepared architecture artefacts for solution architecture, privacy and security architecture, and successfully conducted TRA (Threat Risk Assessment) and PIA (Privacy Information assessment). Presented and got approval for the artefacts from Architecture governance groups (ARC & ADA).

Ontario Provincial Service (OPS) – Community Services Cluster Senior Architect/Consultant Oct 2013 – Oct 2017

Lead architecture for an enterprise digital transformation program for Case and Grants management for the Government of Ontario. Architected enterprise solution using JavaEE, Rest API, AODA compliance and DevSecOps best practices.

Architected Enterprise Application integration solution to integrate Adobe AEM with IBM Curam based EOIS CaMS solutions, Oracle Siebel based OPS transfer payment solution, EOIS Reporting, and OPS enterprise security frameworks such as PKI, ONe-key.

Implements conceptual, logical and physical solution architecture, privacy and security architecture, and successfully conducted TRA (Threat Risk Assessment) and PIA (Privacy Information assessment) for the provincial initiatives.

Implemented analytic solutions using multi-source business dashboards, trending/predictive reports and adhoc on-demand reporting capability to assist business to identify which public service programs are working effectively and provided critical business information at all levels including local offices, regions, and provincial level.

Introduced processes to ensure data quality, data integration, data stewardship and participated in Governance reviews.

Created canonical model for Information life cycle management for Transfer Payments and 3rd party Service Providers

TD Insurance Enterprise Architect/Consultant Aug 2013 – Oct 2013

Participated in preparing TD shared services blue print and reference architecture for Insurance domain covering solution, information/data, infrastructure, and security domains.

Reviewed and modified some existing artefacts according to new business requirements.

MTS AllStream (formerly AT&T) Senior Manager / Enterprise Architect Sep 2012 – August 2013

Research in Motion (Blackberry) Enterprise Solution Architect Sep 2008 – August 2012

First Canadian Title Insurance DB Architect/Admin Jun 2006 – Sep 2008

HCL Technologies, USA Technical Manager/Principal Architect Mar 2004 – May 2006

CLIENTS: WK FINANCIAL SERVICES- CCH WALL STREET, NEW YORK, USA

OVID TECHNOLOGIES- WK HEALTH, New York, USA

Other Clients, USA Consultant - Architecture & Delivery Lead Oct 2000 – Mar 2004

CLIENTS: Standard Chartered Bank, Hong Kong

First Source, California, USA

First American Insurance, California, USA

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration - Eastern University, NM, USA

Bachelor of Computer Science - National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences

DOMAINS, TECHNOLOGIES, PROCESSES & METHODOLOGIES

Application Domain

Grants & Case Management, Telecommunication, Royalty payments, Customer Billing, Customer Churn, Revenue forecasting, Securities, Govt. Bonds, Internet Banking, Consumer Banking, Call Center, MIS, Treasury Money Market, Content Management, Insurance (Worker Safety, Health, Life, Property & casualty, Title), Escrow, Credit Adjudication, Supply Chain, HR Benefit System, Data warehousing, Business intelligence, Business Process Management, Securities Registry system

Technologies

Microsoft Azure (Azure Open AI, Azure Identity and Access Management, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Key Vault, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor/ Log Analytics / Application Insights, Azure Cloud Infrastructure, Azure ADLS Gen 2,Azure Event Hub, Azure Data Factory, Azure Arc, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender), Langchain, LangKit, Hugging faces, Low code development platform, Power Platform (PowerApps, Flow, Forms, Power automate), Microsoft Dynamics, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365 platform, Office 365, GraphAPI, multi factor authentication, Sharepoint, Guidewire (Policy Center, Claim Center, Billing Center, Reporting Extension Pack-REP, Data Hub/Info Center, Claims Portal), GW GOSU, JAVA, JEE, DBMS, .NET, UML, XML, C4 Model, SOAP, JSON, REST, Web Service, JPA, Struts 2, Hibernate, Spring, Spring boot, Teradata, Exadata, HP Neoview, Oracle, SQL Server, MS Access, DB2, Endeca, Hadoop, Mainframe, Rightfax, MS Visio, MSMQ, IIS, SAP ECC, Broad Vision One-One, Oracle BPM, XML Spy, IBM WebSphere, Infosphere, IBM MSMQ, IBM ESB, APM API Connect – ACE, WebLogic, Documentum, MSMQ, Rational Rose, TibCo, Tibco Mashery API, Tibco BW (Business Works), Catalyst, Infranet, SiteMinder, VMWare, Curam, Docker, JIRA, Confluence, Open API, Swagger, Kubernetes, React, NodeJS, Angular V8,9,10, AWS, VMWare Tanzu, Terraform, CAST, SonarQube, Splunk, DataDog

Database & BI Tools

Azure SQL DB, Azure SQL-Data Warehouse, Power BI, Oracle, IBM Information Warehouse, Teradata, Exadata, HP Neoview, SQL Server, MS Access, DB2, Endeca, CosmosDB, NoSQL, Apache Hadoop (Map reduce, Yarn, Pig, Hive, Oozie, Sqoop, Kafka, Storm, Spark, Zookeeper, HBase, Cassandra, Flume, Mahout, Lucene), Cognos Suite (Data Manager, Frame work Manager, Analysis Studio, Report Studio), Informatica, SAP BW, Business Objects Suite (BOBJ Universe, Crystal Report, Web Intelligence),QlikView, Tableau, MSIS, MSRS, MSAS, Jasper, Oracle (Designer, Developer & Discoverer)

Processes & Methodologies

RUP, Design Patterns, SOA, MDM, EIM, MicroServices. Cloud native Twelve factor application, Domain Driven Design, Low Code Development

Project Management

Scrum, Agile, Waterfall

Modeling Tools

Power Designer, IBM Rational System Architect, MS Visio, Designer 2000, Erwin, Enterprise Architect, Lucid,C4-PlantUML

IAM, Encryption & Security

PKI Encryption, Crypto Server, Azure Active Directory (AAD), Microsoft AD, Azure AD, AWS IAM, Okta, Oracle Identity Manager, Oracle Access Manager, Oracle Identity Federation, CA Single Sign On (SiteMinder), SailPoint, WS-Federation, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, PowerShell, ADFS

EA Framework

TOGAF, Zachman

Source Control

Perforce, PVCS, Visual Source Safe, CVS, GIT, Bit Bucket

PROFESSIONAL AFFILATIONS

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Association of Enterprise Architect (AEA)

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