Solution Architecture

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Solution Architect

QUALIFICATION

●Strategic, focused, and business-oriented TOGAF 9.1 certified architect with 22+ years of experience in IT Consultancy

●Provided strategic technology roadmap, technical vision, Infrastructure Solution Design Strategy, project costing, and defined IT standards in conjunction with technical leadership for enterprise architecture systems and platforms.

●Expert in Enterprise Architecture, Application and Data Architecture, network system integration methods, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), data modeling, solution design, and system analysis.

●Experienced in designing technical architectures for enterprises, products, and services, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, TOGAF methodologies, and business process management principles.

●Designed and implemented current-state and target-state architectures across business, data, and technology domains.

●Extensively involved in all stages of system development life cycle (SDLC) for many programs, including project and resource management, requirements gathering and analysis, architecture, design, development, and performance tuning.

●Certified Scrum Master delivering value with agility.

●Prepared data migration pipelines and data integration techniques

●Experienced in developing and implementing web solutions using the latest tech stack from front-end and back-end.

●Expert in design methodologies, design patterns, and service-oriented architecture

●Comfortable managing large cross-functional technical teams with the strong ability to define, influence, and impact the technical direction.

●Equally, proficient in discussing application design with developers and presenting architecture blueprints to an executive team.

●Successful background working with stakeholders to define enterprise architecture framework and develop blueprints to align strategy, processes, and IT assets with business goals.

●Possess strong communication skills, solid presentation capabilities, ability to communicate in a non-technical manner, and the business technical experience to quickly evaluate the technical implications.

SPECIALTIES

Business and IT Alignment with Enterprise Architecture, Innovation, Transformative IT and Modernization Technologies including Cloud Computing, SOA, Web Services, Web 2.0, REST API, Cyber Security and Risk Management, Project/Program Management, Web API management, System Design and Software Development, Agile development methodologies[SCRUM]

CERTIFICATIONS

●TOGAF 9 Certified

●Scrum Master Certified (SMC)

●Certified ITIL Foundation Practitioner

●Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Web Applications

oMicrosoft Certified Professional (Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications)

oMicrosoft Certified Professional (Developing Windows Azure and Web Services)

oMicrosoft Specialist (Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Solution Architect Jan 2023

Pratt & Whitney(P&WC) https://www.prattwhitney.com/

●Developed architecture artifacts such as Architecture Blueprints, Architecture Decisions, and Application Roadmaps, adhering to P&WC best practices, and reviewed them with Enterprise Architects, Lead Architects, Business Architects, and key program stakeholders.

●Defined end-to-end technical solutions for customer and advisor-facing digital channels, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture strategies, current-state environments, and constraints.

●Designed solution architecture for large-scale integration projects, ensuring seamless system interoperability.

●Led data migration initiatives from SAP to Databricks, developing data pipelines to integrate data from multiple sources into Databricks.

●Built data migration pipelines for transferring data from Databricks to other client systems.

●Presented solutions to stakeholders and certification boards, including the Architecture Review Board, to gain approval and alignment.

●Collaborated with internal client teams and stakeholders to define project scope, conduct impact analysis, and ensure alignment with existing business operations.

●Participated in Architectural Review Board meetings to evaluate the feasibility and viability of proposed solutions.

●Designed data management solutions on hybrid/multi-cloud platforms, creating integration architecture for data and analytics to meet business objectives.

●Worked with Data Architecture, Security Architecture, Infrastructure SMEs, and project teams to ensure architectural alignment with P&WC standards, policies, priorities, and best practices.

●Acted as the lead technical authority, collaborating with business and technology partners to translate features and requirements into detailed technical designs for programs and projects.

●Analyzed solution viability in terms of product timelines, budget, and quality constraints.

●Developed, hosted, and managed SaaS-based applications, ensuring scalability and performance.

●Implemented data integration solutions using toolkits such as Talend, SSIS, AWS Glue, and other integration services based on project needs.

●Architected the migration of CRM Dynamics 365 from on-premises to Azure Cloud SaaS D365.

●Leveraged various cloud services based on project requirements, including KeyVault, Azure Monitor, AWS OpenSearch, Azure Functions, Azure AD, Redshift, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch.

Solution Architect June 2021-Jan 2023

Equitable Bank (EQB) https://www.eqbank.ca/

●Led architecture grooming sessions to present solutions to the technical team, ensuring alignment on milestones and deliverables.

●Facilitated both small and large group meetings for reviewing technical architecture, decision-making, and problem-solving.

●Designed data management solutions on hybrid/multi-cloud platforms, integrating architecture for data and analytics to align with business goals.

●Collaborated with Data Architecture, Security Architecture, Infrastructure SMEs, and project teams to ensure architectural alignment with Concentra Bank’s standards, policies, and best practices.

●Established and maintained effective partnerships with offshore teams for digital channel development.

●Architected digital channel applications across Web, iOS, and Android platforms.

●Partnered with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs, acting as the lead technical authority on projects.

●Defined end-to-end technical solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture strategies, considering constraints for customer and advisor-facing digital channels, while analyzing solution viability to meet timelines, budget, and quality standards. Presented solutions to stakeholders and architecture review boards as necessary.

●Leveraged cloud services across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models.

●Utilized Datadog and Azure for performance and event monitoring.

Solution Architect June 2020-June 2021

CBC https://www.cbc.ca/

●Document technical requirements and design technical solutions utilizing enterprise architecture standards and principles.

●Designed and implemented architectural (functional and technical) design documentation.

● Involved in analysis sessions with business clients and technical design sessions with other developers to determine information needs, screen layouts, processing rules, procedures, and decision flows.

●Planned and modeled the integration of all components of the system including their interfaces and operational environment.

●Identified future business and architectural requirements against the current enterprise architecture to implement and support the deployment of our cloud platforms.

●Developed the OAuth flows for the enterprise to secure the applications and enable the access of customers on all the applications.

●Configured Azure Active Directory B2C as an identity provider in the implementation of the solutions.

●Designed the custom policies to control the behavior of Azure AD B2C supporting the OAuth flows for the CIAM processes.

●Implemented the Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solution.

●Created POC (proof of concept) for different implementation scenarios for authentication and authorization.

●Monitored the development of libraries in (C# .net core/ .net framework) to be used by the partnered applications to authenticate and authorize the access requests.

●Managed git repositories for code version control. Prepared CICD pipeline in Azure DevOps for smooth deployment of code into different environments.

Solution Architect Jan 2019-Jun 2020

Bond Brand Loyalty https://www.bondbrandloyalty.com/

●Conducted architecture grooming sessions to showcase solutions to technical team members and discuss and get commitment about the milestones and deliverables.

●Help in setting the technical direction, principles, and guidelines, evaluating new tools, enhancing technical solutions, and providing architectural leadership in different software development domains.

●Work with internal client teams and different stakeholders to identify and develop the scope of work required for projects and conduct impact analysis on existing business activities.

●Designed a reward and customer loyalty program for a fuel corporation.

●Architected the SOA based solution implementing microservices to keep the system de-coupled.

●Collaborated with stakeholders and ensured architecture alignment with the expectation and acceptance.

●Developed the contracts between different business partners involved in complete solutions.

●Performed feasibility study in identifying the necessary technologies to fit in the solution.

●Analyzed the performance milestones and took the necessary actions to achieve the performance satisfaction.

●Build and maintain System Operation Manuals outlining known issues/fixes, monitoring, and troubleshooting steps.

●Document all technical requirements and design technical solutions utilizing enterprise architecture standards and principles.

Application Architect June 2014-Dec 2018

Enprecis http://www.enprecis.com/

(Enprecis is a software development company having its products in the area of customer experience management and analytical reporting in the field of automobile.)

●Document all technical requirements and design technical solutions utilizing enterprise architecture standards and principles.

●Build and maintain Solution Architecture Definition outlining Common Services, Portability, Capacity, Performance, Availability, and Scalability of different system components, utilizing industry architecture blueprints, standards, and principles.

●Architected a highly scalable and extendable microservice-based platform to provide loosely coupled solutions for VoiceHub

●Led the team to develop the API-based architecture.

●Developed and managed the Web APIs in the voice hub architecture.

●Selected the artifacts and the processes to be used in the company to meet the strategic goals.

●Developed architectural artifacts for major initiatives across the Enprecis line of business.

●Worked with the Enterprise Architect team to prepare a legacy systems migration roadmap.

●Created an Application Rationalization framework and led the initiative to identify the applications and technology roadmap for the best utilization of the budget.

●Conducted and participated in the architectural and design reviews to ensure compliance with the Enprecis strategy, standards, and overall end-state architecture. Performed feasibility study to introduce new technology.

●Work closely with technology and business partners to complete solution blueprints and Infrastructure Design Specifications.

Solution Architect Feb 2007- Apr 2014

Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited [PRAL] http://pral.com.pk/ Pakistan

(Company involved in the development of a wide array of tax and revenue-related solutions pertaining to Income Tax, Wealth Tax, General Sales Tax, Federal Excise, Customs, Capital Value Tax, and Property Tax)

●Created comprehensive enterprise and conceptual solution architecture, and designed integration solutions, while maintaining the vision of services provided from the vendor architectural perspective/recommendations.

● Responsible for the development and maintenance of the current and future state of business operating models

●Provided leadership and facilitation across technical domains in the design of a solution.

●Conducted research on emerging technology in support of development efforts and aligned with near-term IT strategies.

●Provided technical leadership to support and resolve coming-up issues.

●Validated the implementation of the solution architecture as planned from inception in the discovery phase to transition into production.

●Designed an Integrated Tax Management system based on SOA architecture, to integrate many distributed applications.

●Recommended business solutions that satisfied sponsor/stakeholder needs and continually explored and assessed value-added options for clients.

●Designed and monitored the development of a “Post Clearance Audit” for the revenue department. A workflow-based audit system that identified risky import transactions. Resulting in a 70% reduction in import processing.

● supervised project and delivery teams in the implementation of software solutions resolving the conflicts and infrastructure bottlenecks.

Senior Software Developer July 2002-Jan 2007

Digital Processing Systems [DPS] http://www.d-p-s.com/ Pakistan

(DPS is a software house providing IT solutions and outsourcing development resources for their customers. My team was also outsourced to a US client for its pharmacy-related business)

●Assisted business project managers and functional experts in analyzing and documenting current state and designing future state process flows.

●Developed the “Customer Support System”, to provide efficient, effective, and consistent assistance to customers and improve the productivity of the department.

●Implemented a pharmacy automation application “PrimeRx”, a fully integrated workflow system certified for Surescript protocol. Programmed Surescript protocol for PrimeRx.

●Developed the solution in .Net, using service-oriented architecture.

●Performed database development, system configuration, and performance monitoring and tuning, and managed the technical usage of systems worldwide to ensure consistency.

●Developed the “Prime Pocket Inventory Collector”, a pocket PC-based application to facilitate inventory-taking activities.

●Lead implementer in preparing qualifications for Surescript certification for our U.S.A client.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Enterprise: .Net, .Net Core, ASP.Net, MVC, WEB API, MSMQ

Integration: XML, SOAP, WSDL, WS, REST, JSON

Frameworks: Entity Framework, SSIS, SSRS

Front-End: JavaScript, jQuery, DOM, CSS, Angular, React, VUE, AJAX, Node.js, Typescript

Databases: MS SQL, Oracle, AS400, Document DB

Tools: TFS, Git, StarTeam SVN, NUnit, Selenium

Methodologies: SCRUM, Waterfall, Agile, Kanban

Cloud Technologies: Azure, AWS

EDUCATION

MSc. Computer Science Quaid-e-azam University 2002

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