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Senthil Desikan 614-***-**** ***********@*****.*** linkedin/senthildesikan

Sr. Enterprise Architect

Experienced Senior Architect with 20+ years of track record in the IT industry, demonstrating leadership in designing and delivering complex system architectures for enterprise IT systems, specializing in application modernization and scalable solutions. Skilled in implementing cutting-edge technologies, such as Events based microservices architecture, API integration for cross-selling, and observability practices at program level. Adept in managing multi-project, multi-vendor, cross-functional, and onsite-offshore collaborations to foster a culture of excellence and deliver innovative architectural solutions.

Areas of Expertise

Enterprise Architecture Legacy application modernization Cloud Native Architecture Microservices Architecture Digital Transformation Data Analytics and Integration Solution Architecture Observability Practices Technical Leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications

TOGAF v10 Certified Enterprise Architect

Successfully Completed Microsoft AI challenge (PowerApps platform), August 2023

Professional Achievements

CVS Omnicare – Legacy to Cloud modernization, built high performance dashboard application processing 5 million transactions across 80+ sites across US, reducing data latency by 45%, real time monitoring and data analytics.

Nationwide Financial– Directed a financially complex merger and legacy modernization of retirement platform systems in AWS cloud, achieving 35% improvement in system performance and reducing infrastructure costs by 40%, yielding an estimated $1.2M annual savings.

Walmart Enterprise Integration: POS device integration with Payment Systems for Order fulfillment. Conducted a comprehensive Enterprise Integration Architecture Assessment (SOA) for Walmart’s retail operations, identifying and eliminating redundant integration platforms.

Liberty Mutual Insurance – payment integration system migration from vendor platform to in-house solution reduced cost by 30% for each payment request.

Professional Experience

JP Morgan Chase Columbus, OH January 2024 – present

Sr Architect

Working on cloud modernization journey for the Cash and Check business area to modernize complex legacy applications into AWS.

Executed a cloud migration strategy that reduced deployment times by 60%, improved scalability, and cut operational costs by ~$1.2M annually.

Designed and implemented Data Lake strategy, leading to 30% faster analytics and 20% improved data accessibility, shifting from centralized Datawarehouse model to better accessibility.

Transitioned Cash Manager J2EE application to AWS, eliminating vendor dependency and reducing licensing costs by $500K/year.

Developed and executed a comprehensive cloud adoption strategy for the Cash area product applications, incremental modernization approaches to transition to AWS.

Led the implementation of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) for the Cash Reconciliation domain guiding the Microservices development and also to share data efficiently between dependent products.

Conducted vendor evaluations and defined the target state architecture for managing hardware at the Cash vault, enabling high-volume order and deposit processing integration with the Core Cash platform.

Introduced AI-ML Model for Cash level maintenance forecast at Branch, Optimum Service Schedule by Vendors, ATM Cash replenishment suggestions.

Collaborated closely with system architects / business across dependent systems to ensure consensus on target state architecture and the definition of aligned solutions.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Columbus, OH September 2019 – December 2023

Solutions Architect

Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration with Portfolio Architects and Product Owners to define and execute architecture strategy, solution design, and critical decision-making processes. Led Proof of Concepts and comprehensive walkthroughs to validate application designs and ensure quality deliverables. Drove modernization initiatives by transitioning legacy systems and mainframe DB2 databases to AWS, enhancing scalability, performance, and operational agility. Designed scalable APIs and unified business rules platforms to streamline processes and optimize cross-selling opportunities. Led UI/UX modernization initiatives using modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular) to enhance user experience across policy management and claims portals; improved usability and reduced quote/bind processing time by 30%.

GCOM Software October 2017 - September 2019

Solution Architect - Client: CVS Health (Omnicare), Cincinnatti, OH

Lead Architect for an IT merger program, modernizing legacy systems into cloud-native applications on the Pivotal Cloud platform and developing high-performance web apps and microservices APIs for Pharma operations. Deployed at 80+ sites of high performing web application successfully. Collaborated with business teams to define target state architecture and technical requirements, implementing comprehensive business, data, application, and technology architecture for modernized backend systems. Led POCs, mentored team members, and established observability, security, and performance standards while collaborating with SMEs and the Architecture Board for optimal solution delivery.

Company

Dates

Role

Mastech Digital

Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

Technical Consultant

Careworks Tech

Nov 2015–Mar 2017

Software Architect

GCOM Software

Sep 2014- Nov 2015

Consultant

Wipro Technologies

Jul 2010 - Aug 2014

Enterprise Architect

UST Global Inc

Mar 2009- May2010

SOA/Java Technical Lead

Covey Software

Mar 2008 - Dec 2008

Developer

Applied Materials

Jul 2004 - Mar 2008

Sr. Software Engineer

Education: Master of Science (MS) in Computer Applications, Madurai Kamaraj University, India.

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