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Jeffrey I S Dare
Senior Software Architect
Bengaluru
Summary
Enterprise Software Architect with 17+ years of experience building and scaling distributed, high-performance systems for complex, business-critical applications. Specializes in designing enterprise-grade architectures, defining API and integration strategies, and implementing event-driven systems that support high-volume transactional workloads.
Proven track record in leading large-scale architecture initiatives, including cloud-native transformations and multi-system integrations across AWS and Azure environments. Deep expertise in ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance in production environments serving real-world enterprise customers.
Currently architecting LLM-driven document processing solutions using MCP (Model Context Protocol), enabling intelligent redaction and secure automation of sensitive data workflows. Combines modern AI capabilities with robust system design to deliver next-generation enterprise solutions.
Strong technical leader known for setting architectural direction, mentoring engineering teams, and driving engineering excellence while aligning technology solutions with strategic business outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Software Architect
IBM India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2021 - Current
- Define and drive enterprise architecture strategy for large-scale, business-critical platforms, partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align technology direction with long-term scalability, performance, and organizational goals.
- Lead the architecture and design of distributed, enterprise-grade systems, defining application tiers, API contracts, and integration patterns to enable scalable, high-performance solutions across complex, multi-system environments.
- Key architect and contributor to Daeja ViewONE, a core component of the Digital Business Automation portfolio, delivering enhancements in performance, reliability, and extensibility for high-volume enterprise deployments.
- Spearheading the design and implementation of the Modern Content Platform (MCP), transforming legacy content processing into a cloud-native, scalable, and extensible platform that supports modern enterprise workflows and integrations.
- Architecting intelligent document processing capabilities using LLM-powered services, including automated redaction solutions via MCP (Model Context Protocol), enabling secure, context-aware handling of sensitive data across enterprise systems.
- Designing and enabling multi-tenant SaaS architectures, ensuring tenant isolation, scalability, and efficient resource utilization across diverse customer environments.
- Driving cloud transformation initiatives across AWS and Microsoft Azure, adopting cloud-native and event-driven architecture patterns to modernize legacy systems and improve system resilience and scalability.
- Leading delivery of high-impact platform enhancements, optimizing system throughput, reliability, and user experience in production environments handling real-world enterprise workloads.
- Serve as a technical escalation point for complex production issues, resolving critical challenges for enterprise clients such as GEICO and UnitedHealth Group, ensuring minimal downtime, and high system reliability.
- Establish and enforce engineering standards and best practices, including performance optimization, distributed system design, and architectural governance, while mentoring teams to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.
Software Architect
IBM India Private Limited
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Worked with Watson Assistant Solutions and with hospitality domain on smart speakers
- Worked on remotely controlling devices, creating service requests, create reservations.
- Worked with clients - Digivalet for the Watson Assistant with smart speakers
- Supported software integration and implemented maintenance enhancements to bolster product development cycle.
- Designed and architected the several components for the multi-tenanted cloud offering for Internet of Things platform in IBM cloud.
- Worked on the device clients and SDKs for the Watson IoT Platform, worked extensively with external developers
- Worked on the integration with external services for TRIRIGA Building Insights
- Worked with EY, FPL and PSEG clients on their implementation of TRIRIGA Building Insights and helped them in their architecture and design.
Offering Manager (Part Time)
IBM India Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Helped the Offering team with the design and architecture for the product
- Designed the End-to-End Sensor onboarding for TRIRIGA Building Insights after gathering all the requirements from Clients on sensors
- Defined the release requirements and scoped in the stories depending on customer needs
Staff Software Engineer
IBM India
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Development of Watson Internet of Things Platform - cloud service on IBM cloud for IoT
- Targeting communication between devices and also applications to manage, monitor and process events from devices
- Wrote Client SDKs on Java, Node.js. Device drivers and SDKs on Raspberry Pi, Intel Galileo, Intel Edison, ARM MBed
- Wrote packages for Node-RED - a tool for programming
- Internet of Things for Automotive - Development of Connected Car
- Built PoC and PoT and presented many customer demos
- Maruthi Suzuki Connected Car
- Unilevel India, connected water purifier
Software Engineer
IBM India
07.2009 - 12.2013
- Software Product development of IBM Castiron and Websphere Adapters
- Worked with connectors to Enterprise Applications
- Designed and developed connector for Enterprise Content Management
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Information Technology
University Visvesvaraya College Of Engineering
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY 09.2005 - 07.2009
Skills
Internet of Things
Agile methodologies mastery
Architecture & System Design
Integration & Data Systems
Accomplishments
- Coordinated and completely Ran the AI for CBSE, an initiative by IBM for all the CBSE Schools across India
- Ran a AI Hackathon for school students and mentored the students
- Ran a Successful AI-a-thon both in AI Application Business Unit and India Software Lab.
Certification
IBM Certified Application Developer - Cloud Platform
Interests
Conduct and organise Hackathons
Timeline
Senior Software Architect
IBM India Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - Current
Offering Manager (Part Time)
IBM India Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 09.2020
IBM Certified Solution Architect - Watson Internet of Things
02-2020
Software Architect
IBM India Private Limited
01.2018 - 02.2021
IBM Certified Application Developer - Cloud Platform
09-2016
IBM ISL Star award
11-2015
Staff Software Engineer
IBM India
01.2014 - 12.2017
Software Engineer
IBM India
07.2009 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Information Technology
University Visvesvaraya College Of Engineering
09.2005 - 07.2009