

• Directed the strategic migration of TAS/PCF applications to OpenShift-based data centers as the Tech Lead SPOC for ULMS.
• Architected critical business initiatives, including Credit Line Strategies, Credit Card Customer Inquiry, and Small Business Cards foundation.
• Standardized CaaS architecture and API specifications to drive consistency, scalability, and engineering alignment across the enterprise.
• Championed GenAI-powered developer solutions One-Click Cloud Deployment via VS Code.
• Delivered multiple OpenShift PoCs and high-impact tools, such as the NFR Evidence Capture Utility and a performance automation framework, to accelerate delivery excellence.
• Developed a scalable performance automation tool within the Dev Shell environment, integrating OpenAPI Generator, JMeter, and BlazeMeter to boost QA productivity.
• Created comprehensive Engineering Arch Specs, including Target State Architecture, Sequence, Flow, and Resiliency diagrams complemented by OAS Specifications.
• Orchestrated Mind Map and Data Lineage modelling for Manage CLM capabilities using Erwin DI, coordinating across multiple technical teams.
• Leveraged Cloud Design Patterns and configuration-driven approaches alongside BPPA and BIAN models for robust solution development.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including APIGEE, Façade, and RISE, to overcome technical challenges and reach collective goals.
• Formulated and led the migration strategy for transitioning legacy systems to the CaaS platform.
• Developed C3MR-Utilities as a reusable component for use across multiple products and applications.
• Acted as a Product Owner and Business Analyst to build the backlog for technology-specific epics, stories, and tasks.
• Build the foundation for CaaS Manage to make target state
• Developing and managing product roadmaps in alignment with product line or customer journey.
• Seamless integration with enterprise tools and environmental standards such as Sonar, Blackduck, Threadfix, Checkmarx, and Truffle hog scans.
• Adhere to secure SDLC by creating SD Elements, DSOP events, ASC/FCR approvals and completing release activities.
• Mentoring and guiding team with hands on help, code commits, conducting code reviews, identify areas for improvement, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning and enforce coding standards to ensure the highest level of software craftsmanship and high-quality deliverables
• Own and Manage Development, Support, Build/Release & Change management for C3MR.
• Demonstrated my competence by taking full ownership in delivering a fix for the DAY ZERO log4j vulnerability.
• Took complete responsibility for critical resiliency initiatives along with real time alerts and caching credit card product attribute data within CCBS which later served as a template.
• Led the development of changes related to COVID-19 (bank response to support community) and ensured their production release within a week.
• Furthermore, showcased my proficiency by taking ownership of the Real Time Cards Payment (RTCP), NPD, and CCR projects.
• I played offshore leadership role with complete ownership of CCBS and CISN apps by their managing end to end delivery.
• Worked and supported 200+ web service APIs within PVSI Credit Card Business Services.
• Single-handed worked on CCBS core projects like Dillard’s Tokenization, Sparrow.
• Design and worked on Resiliency items and performance tuning efforts in order to make CCBS application robust and fault tolerance.
• Clear understanding on enterprise software compliance including Enterprise Jenkins, Enterprise Artifactory, UDeploy, SD Elements, Fortify Integration JIRA, and Confluence etc.
• Coordinate Business, QA and Infra partners throughout release cycle.
• Successfully delivered initiatives related to improvement of services.
• Streamlined production support day activities by creating validation plan for across application i.e. CCBS, ODS, REWARDS, CAB, PAD.
• Automated entire process of building and deploying all project components (LAWS, CHEWIE, LHEIA, YODA).
• Published 4 IDEAs for maven automation, decoupling of project components with an estimated saving of nearly $35,000.
• Furthermore, I proactively expanded my skill set by learning and implementing new tools and technologies such as AppDynamics, SONAR, FORTIFY, Junit, and Mockito in the project.
• Design, development, testing, troubleshooting and debugging of the applications.
• Worked on E2E development life cycle (design, develop, deploy, optimize and enhance) of Home Equity and Servicing applications.
• Understanding the business of the project and thus easing the implementation of enhancements or defects.
• Working with team to improve the project performance.
• Analyze the business in the application and providing solution for technical consistency. Lead E2E delivery for Fortify, SD Elements for 18 Project components.
• Proposed & Implemented 100% Code and Test Coverage for all HEQ components.
• SONAR implementation on 18 project components with code coverage and test coverage of 100%.
Key projects including the Mobile Insurance Platform for Milvik in Sweden,
National Gateway Infrastructure for the Government of Bahrain, and Mobile Number Portability for TIGO in Tanzania
• Spearheaded the National Gateway Infrastructure (NGI) for the Government of Bahrain, effectively bridging offshore development teams with high-level ministerial stakeholders.
• Led full SDLC for global projects, converting high-level business requirements into robust technical designs and database architectures spanning Tanzania, Sweden, and Bahrain.
• Designed and deployed complex integration solutions across diverse technology stacks, including IBM WebSphere (WPS/WID).
• Served as primary technical liaison (WPS/WID) for international clients and country managers, delivering architectural solutions to address critical business challenges and KPIs.
• Optimized system stability via rigorous SIT/E2E testing and performance tuning, guaranteeing high availability for high-traffic, consumer-facing applications.
Technical Leadership
Delivery Management
Software Development
Product Development
Risk Management Framework
Identity Fraud Solutions
Device Fraud Solutions
Vulnerabilities Mitigation
External Threats Mitigation
Governance Process
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Team Spirit
Technology integration
Strategic planning
Team Management
End-to-End Planning
Execution
Client Interaction
Requirement Gathering
Application Support
Architecture
Event-based Architecture
Scalable Architecture
Microservices
Web services
Sonar
Blackduck
Postman
Jmeter
GitHub / Actions
Open Shift
Kubernetes
IBM WID, BAM
Jira
Maven
Gradle
Jenkins
UDeploy
Harness
Engineering Leader & Architect | 16+ Years of Scalable Product Innovation High-impact Principal Engineer with over 16 years of experience driving the design and architecture of mission-critical, consumer-facing applications. Expert at translating complex organizational visions into executable technical strategies that fuel growth. With a deep footprint in Credit Card, Consumer Lending, and Home Equity, alongside diverse experience in Insurance, Government, and Telecom, I specialize in reinventing engineering processes to achieve technical excellence and operational scale. A forward-thinking innovator dedicated to leveraging emerging technologies—including Agentic and Generative AI—to build resilient software solutions for top-tier organizations.