Shakir Syed Mohammed
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced Cloud Architect with nearly 20 years of global expertise, seeking a technical leadership position. Skilled in end-to-end project delivery, including solution architecture, team leadership, best practice establishment, and project execution. Proficient in designing and implementing scalable IT solutions, with expertise in cloud architecture, system integration, and software development. Committed to collaborating with teams to achieve objectives and adaptable to evolving project requirements. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and clear communication abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EA/Solution Architect & Delivery Lead
Silbury (Branch of Silbury Deutschland GmbH)
04.2012 - Current
- Lead solution design & integration for our international clients in Europe and North America, define architectural blueprints, conduct feasibility analyses, and ensure smooth legacy-to-modern transitions.
- Design and implement end-to-end DevOps pipelines (GitHub Flow, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), leveraging Terraform to provision and automate Dev/Test/Prod environments on Azure & AWS.
- Designed a robust microservices architecture using domain‑driven design, containerized as Kubernetes pods on AKS, with asynchronous, high‑throughput event streaming via Apache Kafka.
- Provisioned and managed Azure infrastructure (AKS clusters, virtual networks, identity, storage) entirely with Terraform modules.
- Led DevOps transformation: built end‑to‑end CI/CD and automated test pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to accelerate releases across dev/test/prod.
- Defined cloud reference architectures for scalability, security, and observability—leveraging Azure PaaS (App Services, SQL, Service Bus) and integrated monitoring with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
- Delivered new web applications, workflow engines, and security subsystems; orchestrated 30+ stakeholder alignment, resource planning, and risk mitigation to hit 100% on‑time, within‑budget delivery.
- Drive delivery management: lifecycle planning, resource & budget control, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communications for on-time, on-budget outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce reference architectures, advise on technology choices, and guarantee long-term sustainability.
- Support both Agile and Waterfall projects, participate in project boards, draft architectural inputs, and resolve integration or scalability challenges.
- Evaluate and recommend performance, security, and cost-optimization frameworks; maintain a toolkit of endorsed standards and conduct benchmark reviews.
- Ensure data integration, system interoperability, and data quality to empower automation, analytics, and BI initiatives.
- Guide enhancements, integrations, and upgrades; sit on Change Advisory Boards and document impacts against governance standards.
- Promote EA thinking & innovation: draft policies, reference architectures, reusable components, and lead knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Conduct architecture reviews, identify technical debt, and propose remediation or redesign plans.
- Provide advisory services through technical briefs, expert presentations, and stakeholder training.
Sr Architect
Client: Ontario Pension Board
04.2019 - 03.2025
- Cloud & Enterprise Architect – Delivery Lead for a large‑scale pension modernization program:
- Led architectural design projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications and industry standards.
- Architected microservices‑based platformson Azure—designing domain‑driven services deployed to AKS via Terraform modules.
- Led DevOps adoption: built end-to‑end CI/CD and test‑automation pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), automated environment provisioning and releases.
- Defined cloud reference architectures for scalability, reliability, and security—implemented networking, identity, and observability using Azure PaaS and IaC.
- Delivered new web applications, workflow engines, and security systems; managed resources, mitigated risks, and aligned 30+ stakeholders to achieve 100% on‑time, within‑budget delivery.
- Developed innovative design solutions that enhanced functionality and aesthetic value of structures.
Client: OPB, Bajaj FinServ, International Labor Or
Silbury
04.2012 - Current
- At the International Labour Organization, I planned, organised, directed and controlled the end-to-end IT strategy and operations for the Skills for Employment portal, ensuring its infrastructure fully supports ILO’s objectives. I analysed stakeholder requirements and specify the optimal technology stack—from data model and database design through front-end frameworks—to meet those needs. I then formulated and drove governance models and rollout plans that align with organizational priorities. I oversaw infrastructure provisioning, platform configuration and end-user training. I coordinated cross-functional teams to balance system development, maintenance and support—setting priorities, SLAs and release schedules for on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions and enhancements.
- Bajaj HomeLoans (2018 –2019): Architected cloud-native finance applications; implemented microservices-based solutions & end-to-end DevOps (Terraform, Azure DevOps); automated multi-environment provisioning and defined enterprise architecture standards.
Software Developer
Mahindra Satyam
05.2008 - 04.2012
- Went onsite to Geneva to Consult and Develop Applications for International Labor Organization (ILO), Geneva: designed and implemented a comprehensive CMS to streamline archival workflows and data access.
- Built websites and training portals using JS, Java, CSS, HTML; managed system integration, lifecycles, roles, and security policies.
- Authored technical design documentation, led architecture reviews, and facilitated stakeholder workshops.
Documentum Developer
BPM Labs
08.2006 - 03.2008
- Developed Web applications using Documentum - Content Mangement Solution - for a US pharmaceutical client; automated workflows and improved process visibility.
- Building Web pages and backend logic.
- Customized lifecycles, roles, and ACLs; resolved critical issues to maintain system stability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on requirements gathering, solution design, and deployment planning.
Education
M.S. - Computer Science
New Mexico State University
New Mexico, USA01.2006
B.E. - Computer Engineering
Osmania University
Hyderabad, TS01.2004
Skills
- Cloud and Enterprise Architecture
- Solution Design
- Delivery Management
- Program & Project Governance
- Stakeholder Alignment
- Agile & Waterfall
- TOGAF ADM
- Cloud Architecture Design
- DevOps (GitHub Flow, CI/CD Pipelines)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Multi-Environment Provisioning
- Data Integration & Governance
- Risk Mitigation
- Budget & Resource Planning
- Performance Optimization
- Technical Leadership
- Change Management
- Service Delivery
- KPI & SLA Management
- Architecture Review Boards
- AI/ML
- RAG
- Enterprise architecture design
- Performance optimization
- Security and compliance
- Stakeholder communication
Certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Trained in Enterprise Architecture - TOGAF ADM Levels 1 & 2
- Trained in PMP – Project Management Professional (35 PDUs)
Timeline
Sr Architect
Client: Ontario Pension Board
04.2019 - 03.2025
EA/Solution Architect & Delivery Lead
Silbury (Branch of Silbury Deutschland GmbH)
04.2012 - Current
Client: OPB, Bajaj FinServ, International Labor Or
Silbury
04.2012 - Current
Software Developer
Mahindra Satyam
05.2008 - 04.2012
Documentum Developer
BPM Labs
08.2006 - 03.2008
M.S. - Computer Science
New Mexico State University
B.E. - Computer Engineering
Osmania University
Awards
- NMBBA 1’st Place Poster Competition, Certificate of Excellence during 5th Annual IN-INBRE Symposium – New Mexico IDEA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence,
- BRAVO award Recognized for outstanding performance and commitment to Mahindra Satyam's core values, demonstrating strong resilience and the ability to overcome challenges, significantly contributing to organizational success.,
- Personal Recommendation Identified a critical error in an algorithm in Professor’s research in Texas, USA in CSE6392 Network Processor Architecture subject, leading to its revision. Earned an A grade and received a strong recommendation for further studies from Professor at Computer Science and Engineering Department University of Texas at Arlington, USA
Section name
- Tools: Archi, Azure DevOps, Terraform, GitHub, Atlassian Suite
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