Rasheed Mohammad Abdul

Freelance Programme Manager | Java Architect | Digital Transformation Consultant

Results-driven Freelance Programme Manager with over 25 years of IT experience and a proven track record in leading large-scale digital transformation programs. IIM Indore alumnus with strong expertise in Java architecture, enterprise application development, and programme delivery across global technology teams.

• Expertise in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance enterprise systems using Java 8|17, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices, RESTful APIs, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in integrating AI and Machine Learning solutions (TensorFlow, PyTorch) into enterprise platforms to drive intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Skilled in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and architectural patterns such as event-driven design, domain-driven design (DDD), and API-first strategy.
• Strong experience in cloud platforms including AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Experienced in both monolithic and microservices-based application development using Spring frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing distributed teams and delivering complex digital programs across diverse industries.
• Onsite experience across the UK, USA, Canada, and the Middle East, enabling effective stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural program execution.
• Delivered impactful solutions for clients including Voxware, GE, ICICI Prudential, Citibank Canada, WellPoint, Alissa Group, Cooper Industries, Tellabs, Hanover, Everything Everywhere UK, ACCA, CEVA Logistics, Spencer’s Online, Lauramac, Bell Canada, and Yellow Pages Canada.

• HealthCare
• Financials
• Manufacturing
• Banking
• Insurance
• Telecom
• Logistics
• E-commerce

• Freelance Programme Manager | Java 17, Microservices, Digital Transformation, 04/01/25, Present
• Java/Kafka Architect (Technical Program Manager), SIDGS (Digisol), 01/01/24, 03/21/25
• Architect / Associate Consultant, CGI, 02/01/21, 01/01/24
• Tech Lead / Architect, Solugenix India Pvt. Ltd., 11/01/19, 06/01/20
• Senior Technology Lead, WinWire Technologies, 12/01/18, 10/01/19
• Senior System Analyst, NTT DATA, Hyderabad, 04/01/11, 11/01/18
• Associate Consultant, UST Global, Trivandrum, Kerala, 05/01/09, 04/01/11
• Consultant, Polaris Software Lab, Hyderabad, 01/01/07, 05/01/09
• Software Engineer III, BCGI, Hyderabad, 04/01/06, 01/01/07
• Senior Software Engineer, Paradigm Infotech, Hyderabad, 06/01/00, 03/01/06

• Kafka Implementation for ICICI Bank Federation Platform, 01/01/24, 03/21/25, Implemented a 3D Model (Design, Develop, Deploy) for Kafka across various use cases, including Insta Alert, Customer 3L Statement, CIB Bulk Payment, and DEH (Data Exchange Hub). The solution was designed, developed, and deployed in UAT, handling both internal and external source and destination systems.
• Fx360-Suite, 11/01/22, 01/01/24, The Treasury application empowers CGI’s FXSuite360 which is a complete integrated front-to-back foreign exchange solution for financial institutions.
• Yellow Pages Canada, 03/01/22, 11/01/22, Yellow Pages is a Canadian digital and print media company offering businesses comprehensive media solutions to meet their key marketing objectives.
• Bell Business Market, 02/01/21, 02/01/22, Worked as an Architect various application of Bell Business Market.
• SSB-Self Service Billing, To provide a comprehensive view of the CGI solution and estimate for proposed SSC project by Bell.
• Bell TV Warranty upgrade Migration, Involved in solutioning of Bell TV Warranty upgrade Migration.
• Lauramac Platform – The Capital Market - Technology, http://lauramac.com, 11/01/19, 06/01/20, The Lauramac Platform capital market technology application is designed for Correspondent buyers of whole loans or MSRs.
• Spencer’s Gift – ECommerce, https://spencersonline.com, 12/01/18, 11/01/19, Spencer's Spirit Holdings, Inc. wishes to implement a flexible and configurable order management platform.
• Build Portal, http://www.cevalogistics.com, 12/01/17, 11/01/18, Build Portal is an internal portal of CEVA network.
• ACCA – Exam System, http://www.accaglobal.com, 12/01/14, 11/01/17, ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants.
• EE-My account, http://www.ee.co.uk, 11/01/13, 12/01/14, The My account of EE application consisting of pay and go, pay monthly, small business related account.
• Tellabs Legacy Support-Development, http://www.tellabs.com, 01/01/13, 11/01/13, Tellabs Legacy Support application consisting of multiple cross functional application.
• Bidding System Development, http://www.bestrentacar.com.sa/, 04/01/11, 01/01/13, The current Bidding System Application existing in Kerridge platform.
• Hadoop- Map/Reduce Discount Optimization use case, http://www.genshare.come, 04/01/10, 04/01/11, Hadoop is an open-source project consisting of multiple utilities for reliable, scalable, and distributed computing.
• EPDS (Enterprise Provider Database System), http://www.wellpoint.com/, 05/01/09, 04/01/10, Enterprise Provider Database System is a consolidation & replacement project for several existing applications.
• URMS-Support, http://www.iciciprulife.com, 01/01/09, 04/01/09, Underwriting Rules Management System will allow entering, modifying and retrieving data pertaining to a client.

• Certification of Delivery Excellence, 2013, NTT DATA
• APPLAUD Partnership and Quality Award, 2021, CME BU, CGI

• Chief Digital Transformation Officer Programme (Online), Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, 2024-2025
• Post Graduate in Management Information Systems and Computer Applications, Osmania University College of Commerce and Business Management, Osmania University, 05/2000
• B.Sc (Electronics), Osmania University, 04/1997