Solutions Architect Technical Lead

ABDUR RAHMAN

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SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT / TECHNICAL LEAD

SUMMARY

Highly experienced and results-oriented Solutions Architect with over 15 years of relevant technology experience supporting enterprise organizations, including significant experience in the retail and consumer-facing sectors (Walmart, Starbucks, T-Mobile, FedEx, McDonalds). Proven expertise in designing, developing, and implementing large-scale, highly available solutions on cloud platforms.

Extensive experience (3+ years) with open source search engines such as Elasticsearch and Solr, used in enterprise applications.

Deep background (3+ years) in web development, relational/NoSQL database management (MongoDB, Cassandra, Oracle, SQL Server, Elasticsearch), design for high availability, and CI/CD practices.

Hands-on expertise in backend development using Java, Python (for test automation), and Spring Boot.

Proficient in cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP, with specific experience in AWS Lambda, Terraform, and managing AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, Beanstalk, AppSync).

Skilled in using monitoring tools like Dynatrace (APM) and managing DevOps pipelines (CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, JIRA).

Experienced in solution architecture design, technical leadership, collaborating with product management, senior-level problem-solving, and supporting 24x7 production systems with root cause analysis and recovery planning.

Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, effectively interacting with technical teams, product owners, and business stakeholders.

SKILLS

Software Development: Agile Process, Scrum, DevOps, Dependency Injection, CI/CD, Pega

Cloud & DevOps Tools: AWS, AWS Lambda, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Jenkins, CI/CD Pipelines, Git, Splunk (Exposure/Understanding), APM Tools (Dynatrace), JIRA, VersionOne, Rally, Maven, Gradle

Web Services: SOAP, WSDL, REST, Microservices

Backend Languages & Frameworks: Java (Core Java, Java 11), Spring Framework (2.0 - 6.0), Spring Boot, Spring Web Services, Spring MVC, Spring Data/Security, Spring AOP, Python (Test Automation)

Frontend & UI: Node.JS, React.js, Angular, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, GraphQL

Data Technology: MongoDB, Cassandra, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Hive, S3, Redshift, Neo4j, TitanDB, Solr, Oracle, SQL Server, Relational Databases, NoSQL Databases, Lucene (underlying Elasticsearch/Solr)

Operating Systems & Other: Linux/UNIX, XML, SQL, PERL, Shell Scripting, Distributed Computing, Networking, OO Programming, Appian BPM, SAP (Integration)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Infosys/Verizon Jan '22 – Dec ‘24

Java Architect/Lead Developer

Led architecture design and development for high-volume Java 11 Microservices utilized across enterprise systems, leveraging Spring Boot.

Deployed scalable and resilient Java Spring Microservices on GCP Cloud and managed GCP infrastructure using Terraform.

Collaborated closely with client stakeholders to gather requirements and present technical solution options, including demonstrations.

Contributed to overall product roadmap planning, requirements definition, and feature prioritization.

Utilized AWS services including S3, AWS RDS (Oracle), AWS IAM, AWS Lambda, and AppSync for cloud migration and integration initiatives.

Managed project workflows and issues using JIRA.

Infosys/Walmart Dec '20 – Jan '22

Java Architect/Lead Developer

Served as Lead Architect for the development of Java 11 Microservices supporting Walmart's enterprise applications, deployed on Azure Cloud.

Designed and implemented AWS infrastructure using Terraform, contributing to automated deployments.

Developed and deployed web applications using Spring Boot and GraphQL.

Acted as Scrum Master for the BackEnd team, leading Agile ceremonies and removing impediments.

Utilized AWS EC2 instances for application hosting.

Enhanced existing applications using AngularJS and implemented role-based navigation menus.

Managed project issues and user stories in JIRA.

Infosys/Starbucks June '20 – Nov '20

Java Lead Developer

Led development efforts for Java 11 applications integrating with Kafka and Cassandra at Starbucks.

Utilized Dynatrace for comprehensive application performance monitoring and analysis.

Supported application deployment using the AWS cloud model.

Developed and deployed web applications with Spring Boot, Spark, Restful WS API, and Cassandra.

Managed project workflows and issues using JIRA.

Infosys/Wells Fargo Jan ’20 – June ‘20

Java Lead Developer

Led development for Java applications on Azure integrating with Kafka and Cassandra for enterprise financial services.

Managed and enhanced React based applications and built UI components using Angular, AJAX, jQuery, and AngularJS to improve customer experience.

Utilized Dynatrace for performance monitoring.

Improved team velocity by incorporating capacity planning into sprint planning sessions.

Managed product backlogs and priorities using various techniques.

Infosys/Charles Schwab Feb ’19 – Dec ‘19

Technical Java Cloud Architect

Served as Technical Cloud Architect, leading efforts for cloud migration from Azure to AWS EC2.

Configured AWS EC2 instances and managed access control and security using AWS IAM.

Implemented serverless functions using AWS Lambda and performed data querying with AWS Athena.

Designed and built enterprise web applications using Spring Boot and Micro Services.

Resolved complex infrastructure issues by collaborating across technical and business teams.

Participated in requirements gathering, solution demonstrations, and product ownership activities.

Utilized Version One for issue tracking and project management.

TechM/T-Mobile, Redmond, WA Nov ’18 – Jan’19 (Contract)

Technical Lead

Developed automation techniques for SAP projects and assisted in SAP implementation integrating with Cassandra at T-Mobile.

Provided technical assistance for staging and testing environment setup, supporting CI/CD readiness.

Collaborated closely with the Product Owner on sprint planning and backlog grooming.

Configured AWS IAM Roles and permissions for fine-grained access control and security.

Supported technical documentation and testing of user interfaces and application functionality.

Wipro/FedEx, Collierville, TN Feb ’18 – Nov’ 18

Java Technical Lead Architect

Served as Technical Lead Architect, leading architecture and development for highly available applications supporting FedEx digital touchpoints, operating 24x7.

Managed applications running on AWS leveraging React.js and MongoDB backed CMS.

Contributed hands-on coding to the codebase and mentored developers, testers, and BAs on development environments and frameworks.

Directed DevOps processes for Continuous Integration (CI) and improved application efficiency through design modifications.

Supported application development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Angular and NodeJS.

Contributed to technical documentation and supported testing activities.

Onamika Tech, LLC, WA July ’17 – Jan ’18

Java Lead Architect

Led the design and implementation of applications for clients using React.JS and CMS, leveraging AWS for scalable storage solutions (S3).

Developed reusable UI components using Angular 6.

Provided technical assistance for integration of Appian systems with external systems like SAP, acting as a subject matter expert.

Configured AWS CloudWatch for monitoring application metrics and used Swagger for API documentation.

Contributed to the development of analytical and computational methods for problem solutions.

HCL America/Clients: T-Mobile, Inc/McDonalds, IL/Cooper Tire, OH Nov ‘14 – July ‘17

Onsite Java Dev Lead

Led development teams supporting applications for large enterprise clients including T-Mobile, McDonalds, and Cooper Tire.

Architected and implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.

Provided senior escalation support for complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolution.

Ensured timely recovery from outages, performed root cause analysis, and implemented preventative measures for highly available services operating 24x7.

Supported business recovery planning and activities to ensure continuity.

Managed AWS IAM Access Keys and deployed applications on AWS Beanstalk.

Collaborated closely with Product Owners and business representatives to gather requirements, define solutions, and deliver cost-effective, scalable applications.

Utilized Jenkins for automation within the CI/CD process.

Managed project tracking and workflows using JIRA, Rally, and PPM.

Provided knowledge transfer for numerous in-house applications during transition.

Created BPM workflows in Appian and implemented Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) using SOAP/WSDL web services.

AT&T, WA June’14-Nov’14

Senior Agile Program Manager (Contract)

Managed concurrent, high-complexity Java/J2EE Agile projects supporting AT&T's enterprise systems.

Directed project teams, managed project lifecycle, and conducted code reviews.

Involved in requirement gathering meetings and supported SOA Web Services development.

Utilized MS Project, JIRA, and VersionOne for project management.

Phacil, Inc, WA March’12 – May’14

Deputy PM/Java Project Lead/ ScrumMaster

Served as Deputy PM and Java Project Lead for US Navy Training Application System Development.

Coached teams on Agile, Lean, Kanban, and Scrum practices (approx. 50 people).

Acted as Scrum Master, conducted Scrum meetings, and managed projects using Rally and VersionOne.

Developed SPAs using Angular and React js, and created/consumed RESTful web services.

Experienced in requirements analysis, design, documentation, QA, configuration, and production support.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement successful solutions.

Boeing, Inc., WA Nov’07 – Dec ‘11

Enterprise Project Lead/ScrumMaster

Managed multiple enterprise mobile and web applications for Boeing, focusing on parts inventory and supply chain, compatible with various mobile devices.

Led Agile teams as Project Lead/ScrumMaster, conducting code reviews and Scrum meetings.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement successful solutions and support existing applications.

Contributed to code optimization and provided production support, troubleshooting and fixing issues.

Leveraged AWS in project architecture.

Developed web applications using Java, JavaScript, jQuery, WebLogic Portal, .NET, C#, Spring framework, and created e-commerce solutions.

Boeing, Inc., WA June ’07–Nov’07

Technical Project Mgr (Contract)

Managed Java Portal and Portlets applications for over 50 Value Stream Teams at Boeing.

Participated in System Requirement Specification meetings for various airlines.

Created and maintained project schedules and facilitated technical reviews.

EDUCATION

Masters’ Work, Cybersecurity and Info Assurance, WGU, Salt Lake City, UT

BS, Computer Science, City College of the City University of New York, NY

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