Sooraj Plachingat Babu
Enterprise / Solution Architect
Bengaluru
Summary
Innovative and strategic IT Architect with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and secure system design across finance and telecom domains. Adept at aligning IT strategies with business objectives, driving technology roadmaps, and delivering compliant, scalable, and future-ready solutions through collaboration with global teams. Passionate about leading high-impact initiatives that drive innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term technology modernization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Solution Architect – Digital Transformation
CGI
Bengaluru
04.2024 - Current
- Spearheading digital transformation for the captive finance vertical by defining and implementing scalable enterprise and solution architectures aligned with business and regulatory objectives.
- Collaborate with global architecture councils and product teams to craft TOGAF-aligned architectures, AS-IS/TO-BE capability models, and secure frameworks compliant with RBI and GDPR standards.
- Led the evaluation and integration of SaaS solutions, Azure-native technologies, and DevOps practices to drive agility and compliance.
- Drive stakeholder alignment, non-functional requirement governance, and technology roadmap planning to ensure long-term scalability and innovation.
- Drive automation to increase operational efficiency, reducing TAT and improved customer experience.
- Initiating Azure Foundry and Python/AI/ML enabled solutions for NBFC.
Senior Solution Architect | Technical Prime
CGI
Bengaluru
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Reduced truck rolls by 50% by driving innovations in field service technician workflows.
- Led cross-functional teams with product owners, analysts, and developers to design and deliver customer-centric features.
- Oversaw technical feasibility, code quality, and delivery schedules aligned with business goals.
Associate Consultant – Application Security & Compliance
CGI
Bengaluru
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented CVV fraud detection logic within core applications, reducing downstream calls by 70% and enhancing payment security.
- Engaged in technical discussions with global payment networks (Visa/MasterCard) to implement stored credential logic in compliance with updated frameworks.
Lead Solution Architect – Payments Migration
CGI
Montreal
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Led the design and upgrade of the EDX system to BizLink and SecureLink, ensuring PCI-DSS compliance.
- Coordinated multi-vendor and stakeholder collaboration across continents to execute a seamless migration.
Lead Analyst – PCI Compliance and Performance Optimization
CGI
Bengaluru
08.2013 - 01.2018
- Achieved PCI DSS compliance for payment apps spanning 60+ BSS systems handling over 1 million requests/hour.
- Conducted periodic performance reviews and architecture improvements based on system analytics.
Senior Software Engineer (SSE)
CGI
Bengaluru
04.2009 - 08.2013
- Managed production support for high-traffic telecom shopping systems.
- Used RCA, trend analysis, and automation to reduce incident volumes and improve SLA compliance.
Software Engineer / Associate Software Engineer
Tech Mahindra
Hyderabad
02.2006 - 03.2009
- Built web applications using Java, JSP, Hibernate, and SQL.
- Participated in full SDLC across modules in the insurance domain and created multiple automation POCs.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Anna University
Skills
- Enterprise & Solution Architecture
- TOGAF
- Archimate
- Business Capability Modeling
- AS-IS/TO-BE Analysis
- Architecture Governance
- Azure
- AWS
- Technology Strategy
- IT Strategy
- Technology Roadmap Planning
- IT Portfolio Oversight
- Digital Transformation
- AI
- Azure AI Foundry
- Python programming
- M365
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Microsoft Azure Cloud
- IAM
- Data Lake
- DevOps
- ADF
- OpenShift
- Unix
- Software & Tools
- ReactJS
- Kafka
- Java/JEE
- REST APIs
- SaaS Evaluations
- DevSecOps
- Compliance & Risk Management
- PCI DSS
- GDPR
- RBI Regulations
- Cybersecurity
- OWASP
- CVE
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Methodologies & Delivery
- Agile Development
- SAFe Agile
- Proposals
- Estimations
- Non-Functional Requirements
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Strategic Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Vendor Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Domain Expertise
- Financial Services
- Loan
- Lease
- Collection
- Insurance
- Telecom
- Ordering
- Shopping
- Service Assurance
- Innovation & Emerging Tech
- Innovation Strategy
- Tech Modernization
- Evaluating Emerging Technologies
Websites
Certification
- AZ 900 - Microsoft - Azure Cloud Fundamentals
- AI 901 - Microsoft - Azure AI Fundamentals
- TOGAF 9.1 Certified, The Open Group
- SAFe 5 Certified Practitioner, Scaled Agile
- IBM Certified Web Service Developer, IBM
High Value Client Engagements
- CIGNA, USA, Health Insurance
- BELL CANADA, Canada, Telecom and Payments
- Volvo Financial Services, India, Non-Banking Financial services
Core Skills Expertise
- Enterprise & Solution Architecture: TOGAF, Archimate, Business Capability Modeling, AS-IS/TO-BE Analysis, Architecture Governance, Azure, AWS
- Technology Strategy & Roadmaps: IT Strategy, Technology Roadmap Planning, IT Portfolio Oversight, Digital Transformation
- AI: Azure AI Foundry, Python programming, M365 (Microsoft)
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure Cloud (IAM, Data Lake, DevOps, ADF), OpenShift, Unix
- Software & Tools: ReactJS, Kafka, Java/JEE, REST APIs, SaaS Evaluations, DevSecOps
- Compliance & Risk Management: PCI DSS, GDPR, RBI Regulations, Cybersecurity (OWASP, CVE), Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Methodologies & Delivery: Agile Development, SAFe Agile, Proposals, Estimations, Non-Functional Requirements
- Leadership & Collaboration: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Vendor Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Domain Expertise: Financial Services (Loan, Lease, Collection, Insurance), Telecom (Ordering, Shopping, Service Assurance)
- Innovation & Emerging Tech: Innovation Strategy, Tech Modernization, Evaluating Emerging Technologies
Timeline
Principal Solution Architect – Digital Transformation
CGI
04.2024 - Current
Senior Solution Architect | Technical Prime
CGI
06.2022 - 04.2024
Associate Consultant – Application Security & Compliance
CGI
12.2019 - 06.2020
Lead Solution Architect – Payments Migration
CGI
02.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Analyst – PCI Compliance and Performance Optimization
CGI
08.2013 - 01.2018
Senior Software Engineer (SSE)
CGI
04.2009 - 08.2013
Software Engineer / Associate Software Engineer
Tech Mahindra
02.2006 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Anna University