Solution Architect resume examples

• Led IT modernization efforts to transform legacy mainframe systems and in-house developed applications to state-of-the-art systems and cloud-based solutions.
• Managed a team of over 25 resources including Project Managers to implement enterprise systems.  
• Led teams that Conceptualized and gathered requirements and business process improvement sessions with different business groups (Budgeting, Procurement, Disbursement, Customer Service) to develop RFI and RFP documents. This led to identifying systems and implementation partners.  Evaluated COTS solutions and cloud architectures, implementation vendors and provide technical and managerial input during contract negotiations.
• Led the implementation of Oracle Work and Asset Management (WAM), for Vertical Assets, Linear Assets, Inventory, Fleet and Building and Grounds to replace legacy, mainframe-based system.
• Directed project implementation included Oracle WAM, Oracle Mobile Workforce Management (MWM), Riva Modeling, Esri and GeoNexus products to define and implement WSSC's Total Enterprise Asset Management System (TEAMS).
• Established a rolling implementation schedule to better support product adoption. Implemented Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE) for advanced analytics and integrate business intelligence with Business Operations.
• Conceptualized and drove implementation of mobile application for TEAMS to provide “Store-and-forward” capability and enhanced communication for field technicians.  
• Led a successful evaluation of the proposed product for Oracle Customer Care and Billing to replace legacy CIS system and conceptualized Proof of Concept with core configurations, rate calculations and interface and architecture definition.
• Managed the implementations for Oracle R12 (Advanced Procurement, AP, FA, INV, iSupplier, Contracts) and Hyperion Enterprise Financial Planning Suite. Led the teams for Requirements, Business Process Re-engineering, Analysis, Design and Implementation of Enterprise Solutions which included Technology and Application architecture across configurations, RICE (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, and Enhancements) and infrastructure components.
• Adopted a hybrid AIM/Agile approach to address dynamic business requirements and still meet aggressive project schedules leading to improved business satisfaction.
• Developed Statement of Work (SOW) to procure IT systems and services. Streamlined IT Procurement processes for license and vendor service acquisition to reduce overall costs by 15%. 
• Provided regular milestone updates to the CIO, various Business Unit executive management, and other key stakeholders. 
• Provided direction and solutions to the Business and IT teams towards achieving key organizational objectives including 25% reduction in cycle time for complex procurement solicitations, 80% improvement in Supplier data quality, improved supplier satisfaction with integrated systems and processes, streamlined managing procurement contracts, 60% reduction in late invoice payments.  
• Pioneered WSSC's architecture model to extensively leverage various engineered systems like Oracle Exadata, Exalytics, and Exalogic systems. This allowed for a simplified and standardized IT architecture needed to cut costs, streamline and modernize business operations, increase agility, and provide better customer service. 

• Led multiple Product improvement initiatives including Manager Self Service functionality on Mobile devices, redesign of the Employee Self Service (ESS) using GWT and third-party integration with Suitcase, Meridian LMS, Kenexa, Brassring, NeoGov.
• Led concept and prototyping for Advantage HRM 360, cloud-based HRM solution for small to medium-sized agencies.
• Managed a cross-discipline team of over 15 members for Advantage HRM 3.10. Created work breakdown structures and prepared detailed project plans and documents.
• Established and directed implementation of project procedures and guidelines for CMMI compliance.
• Created project performance metrics to report against schedules, scope, resources and budget.
• Implemented various developments and testing procedures that helped reduce delivery time by 18%.
• Built ‘Level of Effort' estimates, resource allocation plans and resource smoothing. Planned regressive QA testing of release software across multiple supported platforms and 3rd party products.
• Managed the conversion of ST Scripts to Automated Scripts reducing the defect retest time by 20%.
• Experience creating and managing multi-dimensional project work plans with an adaptive resourcing model to deliver to a varied priority delivery model.
• Led the effort to redesign Employee Self Service (ESS) application to develop a portal-like framework using Google Web Toolkit. Utilized Scrum software development methodology for the redesign effort.
• Managed the development of a Mobile app using PhoneGap and jQuery Mobile to provide Manager Self Service (MSS) application functionality on mobile devices.
• Involved with all the aspects of mobile application including framework evaluation, user group meetings, UI design.
• Set the technology direction, strategy for the product and planning contents for each release. Supported Sales, Delivery, and Marketing organizations to define and promote the product.
• Developed business cases for future product expansion in conjunction with other ERP Product Managers. Worked with clients, prospects, industry analysts, and industry associations to define, promote and sell the product.

• Led the largest ever Advantage HRM implementation (35+ million value) throughout its lifecycle at the LA County (LAC). Managed ERP implementations at Iowa State, Orange County, Pima County, and CMIPS implementation for the State of California.
• Managed a team of over 20 developers, BAs, development leads, DBAs, and CMs located across multiple time zones.
• Instrumental in setting up Centers of Excellence in Mumbai, India, and Bangalore, India for global delivery. This led to cost reductions of 10-25% and enhanced support and delivery for clients.
• Provided ongoing project analysis, mitigated “scope creep,” communicated project status, and identified and resolved project issues and constraints.
• Developed code versioning model utilizing IBM Clearcase to allow for iterative development of baseline and custom software for large and complex projects to shorten the release cycle.

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• Led development team to develop Databridge 3x developed on Open Source stack for data exchange, update and sharing of information between Infor EAM (formerly DataStream 7i) and other ERP systems.
• Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch DataBridge 3x on time and within budget.

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• Designed and developed Employee Self Service (ESS) application. Created innovative and intuitive product features for easy user interaction.
• Coached and mentored 4 new staff members, including conducting performance reviews.
  

• Drove continual improvement to system architecture by refactoring old legacy code.
• Collaborated with product and engineering team members to define and develop new product concepts.
• Coordinated with QA testers for end-to-end unit testing and post-production testing.
• Managed the road map for product design and development.
• Supervised the work of 20 other software engineers.
• Created proof-of-concept prototype applications for demonstration and evaluation purposes.
• Instrumented and modified unit and integration tests to improve software quality and reliability.
• Built decoupled and service-oriented middleware software and platforms using JSF and JSP.
• Designed financial software to facilitate treasury operations.
• Recommended and executed plans to improve development tools and processes.
  

• Designed and maintained network traffic monitoring system to support network administrators.
• Communicated with back-end servers to provide real-time updated information.
• Performed functional, non-functional, regression and performance tests.
• Coded user-customizable applications that converted raw data from design engine to easily understandable graphical formats.