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Rahaman Shaik

Enterprise Architect
Vleuten,UT

Summary

More than 15 years of experience in information technology with expertise in Enterprise solutions and data platforms. Also I pursue a very strong expertise in SAP as part of enterprise applications

Love technology, Thinking outside box and being creative are my superior skills. Using these skills in business process optimizations ( Via Business transformation Programs in areas of Finance, HR, Real estate, customer support, Marketing, Sustainability & ESG) and adding value to business through Information Technology ( Customer landscape optimizations and better data insights via data platforms ).


Areas of Interest : as a technology loving person I keep myself upgrading and practice ever developing technologies, architecture patterns, reference architectures . Below are the some of the skills and disciplines I possess/ practice in my professional career

Enterprise applications
Big data
Internet of Things
Mobility
Blockchain
Data mesh Architecture
Microservice Architecture
Platform Architecture
Layered Architecture
Domain driven design
Cloud Architecture
Event driven architecture
Modular/Composable architecture

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Enterprise Architect

IKEA
09.2021 - Current
  • Oversee, design and architect two of the biggest transformations in ERP for Finance and HR domains
  • Driving various digital engineering teams via Domain driven design approach as a key principle
  • Consistently driving and architecting data mesh reference architecture for democratizing data for internal and external use cases like compliance/standard reporting, performance management, analytics, data science and Machine Learning purposes
  • Leading API first and Event Driven architecture approach across engineering teams
  • Leading Privacy by Design in HR area
  • Designed and thoroughly implementing Platform layered architecture to achieve composable architecture in digital products/systems.
  • Digital Lead for Environmental,Social and Governance Transformation

  • Managed vendor relationships to negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Facilitated cross-functional workshops, aligning stakeholders on project goals and requirements.
  • Aligned IT strategy with business objectives through proactive engagement with organizational leaders and understanding core needs.
  • Established performance metrics to measure success of architectural implementations, utilizing analytics tools for data-driven decision making.
  • Mentored junior architects, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Identified means to reduce and control expenses by conducting cost, schedule and contract performance analysis and improving resource allocation.

Senior Technology Architect

ASICS
03.2016 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw disaster recovery planning efforts to ensure business continuity in the face of unexpected events or system failures.
  • Implemented scalable server architectures that enabled efficient expansion as organizational demands increased over time.
  • Standardized hardware and software configurations across the organization to reduce costs and simplify maintenance processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes and timely delivery of complex technology solutions.
  • Ensured robust network performance through careful monitoring, capacity planning, and bandwidth management activities.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption into the organization''s technology stack.
  • Drove standardization efforts for technology platforms, reducing complexity while improving overall maintainability across the organization.
  • Designed solutions for modern and legacy applications.
  • Worked effectively in Agile environments to maintain efficient project work.
  • Put together a strategic plan to keep solutions in line with company and industry standards.
  • Drafted conceptual and logical data models for high-level system planning tasks, optimizing each model to customers' needs and budgets.
  • Gathered, defined and refined requirements, led project design and oversaw implementation.
  • Established and secured enterprise-wide data analytics structures.
  • Incorporated cloud architecture into new facility planning, reducing need for on-site equipment and technical support personnel.
  • Prioritized simultaneous projects to perform effectively under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Enhanced collaboration between IT teams, establishing clear communication channels and documentation standards.
    Streamlined business processes by designing and deploying scalable enterprise solutions.
    Delivered successful enterprise-wide digital transformations, modernizing legacy systems for improved user experience.
    Improved application integration by creating robust APIs and microservices architecture.
  • Presented technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating clear communication between departments during critical projects.
  • Created custom reporting tools for management, providing valuable insights into IT operations and performance metrics.
  • Facilitated seamless integration of new acquisitions into existing technology infrastructure following company mergers or expansions.
  • Mentored junior team members in technical skills and industry knowledge, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Led migration efforts from legacy systems to modern platforms, minimizing disruption while maximizing benefits for users.
  • Reduced IT-related downtime for clients with proactive maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting strategies.
  • Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable contracts for hardware, software, and services procurement without sacrificing quality or reliability.
  • Developed network and system architecture according to business needs.
  • Championed automation initiatives that reduced manual tasks, freeing up resources for more strategic endeavors within the organization.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine project specifications and scope.
  • Provided technical leadership to team members during system design.
  • Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
  • Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
  • Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.

Various Positions as Consultant

KPMG, SAP,TCS
06.2009 - 02.2016

Performed various roles as a consultant in various countries handling small to large scale projects in various enterprises like Nestle, disney, KPMG, SAP, Warner Bros, Volvo, etc., like Data center migrations, Business Warehouse migrations, ERP implementations, Upgrades, etc., in various capacities and roles starting from SME's to Project lead to Team lead.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming

Vignan University
Andhra Pradesh,India
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Enterprise software /solutions like SAP,Micorsoft,Infor, Navision

  • Event driven archietcture

  • Platform architecture

  • Composable architecture

  • Micro service architetcure

  • Data Mesh reference architecture

  • Domain driven design approach

  • API first approach

  • Big data architecture

  • GCP

  • AWS

  • Azure

Timeline

Enterprise Architect

IKEA
09.2021 - Current

Senior Technology Architect

ASICS
03.2016 - 08.2021

Various Positions as Consultant

KPMG, SAP,TCS
06.2009 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming

Vignan University
04.2001 -
Rahaman ShaikEnterprise Architect