I’m a seasoned IT leader with a career that’s been shaped by a mix of technical expertise, cultural adaptability, and entrepreneurial spirit. My journey started in systems engineering and application programming, where I built a solid foundation in understanding the technical underpinnings of today’s IT environments. Working as a business analyst early on helped me bridge the divide between technology and business, translating complex requirements into actionable solutions that drive results.

As I moved into leadership roles, I had the opportunity to lead diverse teams, bringing together people with different backgrounds and skill sets to foster collaboration and innovation. Living and working in 14 countries has given me a unique perspective on leadership, and I’ve learned to appreciate the value of different viewpoints and problem-solving approaches. This global experience has also been invaluable in shaping my expertise in data strategy and governance—areas where cultural awareness is critical.

I’ve always been entrepreneurial at heart, and I pride myself on being able to wear multiple hats. Whether leading a practice area, consulting, or stepping in as a utility player, I thrive on staying at the forefront of industry developments and embracing new challenges. Specializing in data strategy and governance has allowed me to guide organizations through the complexities of managing their data in today’s digital world. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on adaptability, technical mastery, and a strategic vision to navigate the evolving landscape of IT.

Biography

  • With years of progressive responsibility, I am a Senior Technology Executive known for leading digital transformations and driving strategic initiatives across industries. I specialize in Data Strategy, Data Governance, and Business Development, with the proven ability to align technology solutions with strategic goals to deliver measurable business outcomes. I excel in managing global teams, fostering collaboration between business and IT, and navigating complex systems to optimize performance.

    • Enterprise Architecture: 20+ years designing and implementing enterprise architecture solutions across Financial Services, Insurance, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, and Healthcare sectors. TOGAF 9 certified with expertise in Data Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, and Integration Architecture, leveraging IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS technologies.

    • Data Governance & Management: Expert in defining and operationalizing data governance frameworks, Master Data Management (MDM), and data quality initiatives. Skilled in implementing solutions that enhance data integrity and compliance while supporting data-driven decision-making.

    • Digital Transformation: Led large-scale transformation programs, decommissioning legacy systems, deploying Big Data and AI-driven architectures, and improving business agility, scalability, and analytics capabilities.

    • Business Development: 20+ years of experience leading business development efforts, including proposal writing, responding to RFPs and RFIs, and conducting POCs. Proven ability to build business cases and align technology investments with strategic goals.

    • Client & Engagement Management: Extensive consulting experience managing C-level relationships and overseeing multi-million-dollar projects. Successful in delivering high-value, high-impact initiatives on time and within budget, with managed risk.

    • Leadership & People Development: 15+ years of experience building, managing, and mentoring global teams, fostering collaboration between business and IT stakeholders to achieve operational goals.

  • Trusted Advisor, US Head of Data Management

    • Key Contributions: Collaborate with Hi-tech, Finance, Healthcare, and Retail clients to define business cases and transformation strategies. Responsible for decommissioning legacy systems, deploying Big Data architectures, and implementing advanced analytics capabilities to drive business agility.

    • Select Clients & Projects:

      • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association: Led comprehensive Data Governance and MDM initiatives, improving data integrity, streamlining data management, and optimizing vendor/product selection.

      • PepsiCo: Led the modernization of legacy systems, transitioning from Teradata to PySpark using Generative AI, enhancing data analytics capabilities and operational efficiency.

      • NYSE: Developed AI governance frameworks to ensure operational compliance and oversight for high-frequency financial transactions.

    • Technical Skills: Ataccama One, Alation, Collibra, Informatica MDM, Semarchy xDM, Reltio, Aperture, Profisee, StiboSystems, Talend, Riiversand, Dell Boomi, Python, GenAI

    • Soft Skills: 

      • Strategic Thinking: Required to develop and drive business cases for large-scale transformations. 

      • Leadership & Team Collaboration: Leading cross-functional teams to execute transformation programs. 

      • Stakeholder Communication: Engaging with C-level executives and stakeholders to align goals and expectations. 

      • Conflict Resolution: Navigating complex organizational politics and resolving competing interests to achieve project success.

  • Vice President of Enterprise Architecture

    • Key Contributions: Directed enterprise IT architecture, managing a team of 12 to define business cases, integrate complex systems, and execute data migration strategies. Negotiated significant savings in software and infrastructure costs while improving project delivery quality.

    • Select Clients & Projects:

      • Arbella Insurance: Integrated 14 heterogeneous systems into a green-field Hadoop platform, delivering real-time analytics within 3 months.

        Negotiated a 60% reduction in software and infrastructure costs, saving over $5M.

      • Information Services: Developed new service offerings and capabilities. P&L responsibility.

    • Technical Skills: Agile/SAFe, Zachman, AWS, Cloudera Hadoop, DB/2, Oracle, SQLServer, GoldenGate CDC, Talend, RabbitMQ, IBM WPS, CMMI, TOGAF

    • Soft Skills: 

      • Negotiation: Required to secure cost savings and manage vendor relationships. 

      • Creative Problem Solving: Overcame technical integration challenges in the Hadoop platform implementation. 

      • Leadership & Decision-Making: Guided teams in strategic decision-making and architectural direction. 

      • Active Listening: Engaged with client needs and translated them into technical solutions.

  • Enterprise Architect, IT Strategy, Principal

    • Key Contributions: Consulted with global enterprises, developing data governance frameworks and enterprise architecture strategies. Responsible for managing data migrations, developing business cases, and executing large-scale transformations.

    • Key Clients & Projects:

      • Datum LLC: Managed the migration and decommissioning of 450 global systems, reducing time-to-value by 300% and improving data ingestion reusability by 80%.

      • Utopia Global Inc.: Directed the deployment of SAP EIM solutions on AWS, significantly improving operational management.

    • Technical Skills: CA/Erwin, Clarity PPM, EMC, SAP BODS, SAP BODI, SAP MDG, SAP BI, SAP Lumera, SAP Suite on HANA, SLT, SLES, OBIEE, vmWare, WebSphere Message Broker, Hadoop/HDFS, Hive, HBASE, Sqoop, CMMI, TOGAF, ZACHMAN, SAP Information Steward, SAP Data Services, SAP ECC6, SAP BW, SAP ILM, HortonWorks Hadoop, Flume, Pig, R, COBiT/NIST, ER/Studio Data Architect XE5, ER/Studio Software Architect, SAP HANA, TIBCO ESB, SAP XI, SAP ILM, SAP MDM, Tableau, Sybase IQ, Sybase ASE, Sybase Unwired Platform

    • Soft Skills: 

      • Client Relationship Management: Acted as a trusted advisor, aligning technology strategies with client goals. 

      • Strategic Planning: Developed long-term strategic roadmaps for complex data and IT systems. 

      • Analytical Thinking: Required to solve intricate data architecture and migration challenges. 

      • Mentorship: Guided and mentored internal teams, promoting skills developmen

    ROKIT

    Founder & CEO

    • Key Contributions: Founded and led an AI/ML-driven software company focused on automated call center solutions. Successfully bootstrapped the company to profitability within three months and led its acquisition after seventeen months.

    • Technical Skills: Twillio, IBM Watson, Python

    • Soft Skills: 

      • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Drove the creation of a successful business from the ground up. 

      • Innovation: Spearheaded the development of AI/ML solutions to disrupt traditional call center operations. 

      • Resilience: Demonstrated perseverance and adaptability through the challenges of building a startup. 

      • Risk Management: Managed financial, operational, and technical risks to ensure profitability and eventual acquisition.

  • Enterprise Architect, Data Architect, Trusted Advisor, Practice Leader, Distinguished Engineer

    • Key Contributions: Provided architectural leadership for high-value projects within IBM’s National Architecture Center of Excellence. Managed engagements with TCVs greater than $50M, focusing on data governance, systems integration, and enterprise data management.

    • Select Clients & Projects:

      • AT&T (Project Lightspeed): Delivered the core architecture for U-Verse, a multi-billion-dollar initiative expanding high-speed internet, phone, and television services across the U.S.

      • PepsiCo International: Managed the global design, implementation and configuration of a global MDM and Data Governance initiative, significantly improving data consistency and decision-making processes.

      • State Farm: Designed a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) for the Banking Line of Business, enhancing scalability and flexibility in their operations, while introducing State Farm to a new architectural style.

    • Technical Skills: TOGAF, DODAF, Agile/SAFe, COBiT/NIST, CMMI, IBM GSMethod, Zachman, Waterfall, COBOL2, ISPF Dialog Manager, JCL, JES3, Java, PL/1, QMF, REXX, SQL, TELON, XML, IMS/DB, VSAM, ISAM, DB/2, DB/2 UDB, MySQL, Oracle, SQLServer, TIBCO ESB, WebSphere MQ Series, ER/Studio, IBM Information Server, IBM MDM PIM, IBM Rational Architect, IBM WPS, IBM WAS, IBM WBI, JD Edwards, SAP ERP ECC6, Oracle Data Integration (ODI), Oracle Enterprise Manager, TIBCO ESB, SOA

    • Soft Skills: 

      • Client Collaboration: Worked closely with clients to understand business needs and provide tailored architectural solutions. 

      • Leadership & Influence: Led multi-disciplinary teams across large-scale projects, providing strategic direction. 

      • Problem-Solving: Resolved complex data governance and integration challenges. 

      • Critical Thinking: Provided innovative, forward-thinking solutions to long-standing infrastructure problems.

  • Enterprise Architect, Data Architect, Integration Architect

    • Key Contributions: Lead Architect responsible for overseeing the integration of DB/2 and conversion of IMS applications to DB/2 across APAC regions. Delivered strategic projects for financial and petroleum clients, saving millions through predictive analytics and improved data quality.

    • Select Clients & Projects:

      • National Mutual (Australia): Developed a pre-analytics solution that accurately predicted the Australian recession in 1990, saving the company over AU$1 billion.

      • King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) (Saudi Arabia): Managed data quality assurance initiatives for large-scale oil exploration projects, ensuring data integrity.

    • Technical Skills: TOGAF, DODAF, IBM GSMethod, Zachman, Waterfall, COBOL2, ISPF Dialog Manager, JCL, JES3, Java, PL/1, QMF, REXX, SQL, TELON, XML, IMS/DB, VSAM, ISAM, DB/2, MySQL, Oracle, SQLServer, TIBCO ESB, JD Edwards, SAP ERP/ECC6

    • Soft Skills: 

      • Analytical Thinking: Required to develop complex predictive analytics models. 

      • Client Relationship Building: Built trust and credibility with clients through successful project delivery. 

      • Adaptability: Worked across different regions and industries, adapting solutions to specific needs. Successfully navigated a world of uncertainty.

      • Collaboration: Coordinated with global teams to implement high-stakes, multi-region projects.

  • System Engineer, Data Architect, Integration Architect

    • Key Contributions: Pioneered innovations in DB/2 RDBMS, developing compression, indexing, and storage algorithms. These innovations led to several international patents and the global adoption of DB/2 as an enterprise-standard data store.

    • Select Clients & Projects:

      • Galileo Flight Reservation System (KLM, Alitalia, BA): Designed and developed the real-time reservation system used by leading European airlines, revolutionizing the booking process.

      • Peugeot: Served as Data Architect for the vehicle telematics project, laying the foundation for connected vehicle technologies.

    • Technical Skills: Anderson Method/1, IBM GSMethod, Waterfall, APL, Assembler, COBOL2, ISPF Dialog Manager, JCL, JES3, Java, PL/1, QMF, REXX, SQL, IMS/DB, VSAM, ISAM, DB/2, MySQL, Oracle, SQLServer, TIBCO ESB

    • Soft Skills: 

      • Innovation: Created patented data storage and compression solutions that optimized system performance. 

      • Problem-Solving: Developed solutions to handle complex airline reservation and automotive telematics data. 

      • Critical Thinking: Played a key role in developing scalable, efficient data architectures. 

      • Collaboration: Worked with cross-industry teams and multiple stakeholder companies to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

    • Jesus College, Cambridge University, Masters in Mechanical Engineering

    • Kellogg School of Management, MBA Finance & Marketing

    • Microsoft CoPilot Partner Bootcamp

    • Ataccama value Added Reseller

    • Partner SAP HANA Architect

    • TOGAF Chief Enterprise Architect

    • IBM Master Inventor

    • IBM Quality Assurance Consultant

    • IBM Senior Enterprise Architect

    • IBM Senior Consultant

    • AI to Z- A Beginner’s Journey through the World of Generative AI (ISBN: 979-8339880721)

    • Navigating the AI Governance Landscape: Strategies for CTOs and CIOs

    • 130+ International Patents

    • Utopia "Stellar" Award, 2012

    • IBM 100% Club, 2002-2010

    • Member of International Association for Information and Data Quality (IAIDQ)

    • Member of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

    • IBM Academy of Technology

    • Member of the advisory board for USC Riverside

Sample Projects

  • Enterprise Data Governance Framework for a Financial Institution

    Scope: Executed a DG Maturity Assessment. Designed a comprehensive Data Governance Framework for a leading financial services company.

    Key Contributions: Bridged business and IT requirements by establishing data quality and integration policies that aligned with strategic business goals. Collaborated with executive stakeholders to ensure alignment, translating technical requirements into impactful business language.

    Outcome: Improved data accuracy and consistency, which led to enhanced decision-making capabilities and significant cost reductions in data processing.

  • AI Governance Maturity Assessment for a Leading Financial Services Firm

    Scope: Conducted a comprehensive AI Governance Maturity Assessment for a financial services organization to evaluate their readiness for AI adoption and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

    Key Contributions: Led workshops with business and technical teams to gather requirements and understand the organization’s current AI governance practices. Assessed the organization’s AI capabilities using a maturity model, identifying gaps in risk management, data quality, ethical guidelines, and accountability structures. Performed a side-by-side analysis of existing governance frameworks versus industry best practices. Developed a cost-benefit analysis for recommended improvements and created a roadmap for advancing AI governance maturity.

    Outcome: Provided strategic recommendations that significantly enhanced the organization’s AI governance, positioning them to manage AI risks effectively and support responsible AI deployment. The assessment led to the establishment of new AI governance policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and improved decision-making across AI initiatives.

  • Vendor and Platform Selection for a Healthcare Payor

    Scope: Led the software package selection process for the implementation and configuration of an enterprise MDM platform.

    Key Contributions: Conducted a thorough analysis of potential solutions, including performance, scalability, and cost considerations. Created a decision matrix and presented findings to the executive team. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate long-term strategic fit.

    Outcome: recommended and supported the implementation of a modern, scalable solution, improving data accessibility and reducing infrastructure costs.

  • Creation of a Comprehensive Data Strategy Roadmap

    Scope: Developed a strategic data roadmap to align with the firm’s long-term business objectives and regulatory requirements.

    Key Contributions: Assessed current data management capabilities and identified key gaps impacting data quality, integration, and governance. Created a multi-phase implementation strategy that prioritized high-impact initiatives such as data consolidation, AI-driven analytics, and enhanced data governance. Provided a cost-benefit analysis to justify investments and designed a governance model to oversee execution.

    Outcome: Enabled the organization to maximize the value of their data assets while ensuring compliance and supporting business growth.

  • Development of a Digital Transformation Strategy

    Scope: Advised a healthcare provider on leveraging technology to transform operations and improve patient care.

    Key Contributions: Conducted a strategic assessment of existing processes and identified opportunities for automation and digital engagement. Created a detailed implementation roadmap that included the integration of AI for predictive analytics and improved patient outcomes. Provided recommendations for managing change and training staff on new technologies.

    Outcome: Positioned the organization for sustainable growth by enhancing operational efficiency and delivering a better patient experience.

  • Formulation of a Strategic Growth and Expansion Plan

    Scope: Developed a strategic growth plan focused on increasing market share and enhancing customer experience.

    Key Contributions: Analyzed market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to identify new revenue opportunities. Crafted a strategy that included omnichannel retailing, personalized marketing, and partnerships for geographic expansion. Provided detailed financial modeling to evaluate the potential ROI of each growth initiative.

    Outcome: The plan led to a significant increase in market share and optimized the company’s investment in growth opportunities.

  • Design of an Operational Efficiency Improvement Strategy

    Scope: Created a strategic plan to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs across the organization.

    Key Contributions: Conducted a comprehensive review of processes and identified inefficiencies impacting service delivery. Recommended the use of automation, process reengineering, and strategic sourcing to optimize operations. Provided a phased implementation plan with clear KPIs and cost savings targets.

    Outcome: The strategy resulted in streamlined operations, reduced operating costs, and improved service quality for customers.

  • Development and Implementation of an Enterprise Data Governance Framework

    Scope: Designed and implemented a comprehensive Data Governance Framework to improve data quality, consistency, and compliance across multiple business units.

    Key Contributions: Conducted an assessment of existing data governance practices, identified gaps, and developed policies and standards for data management. Established a Data Governance Council and implemented a data stewardship program to ensure ongoing governance. Deployed a data catalog to enhance data discoverability and lineage tracking.

    Outcome: Improved data quality and compliance, reduced regulatory risk, and empowered business users to make data-driven decisions.

  • Data Quality and Standardization Program

    Scope: Led a data quality improvement initiative to enhance the accuracy and reliability of patient and clinical data.

    Key Contributions: Defined data quality metrics, implemented data profiling and monitoring tools, and established data cleansing processes. Worked with stakeholders to standardize data definitions and create a data dictionary for consistent usage. Developed a data quality dashboard to track and report on improvements.

    Outcome: Enhanced data quality and trust in clinical decision-making, supporting better patient outcomes and efficient regulatory reporting.

  • Design and Implementation of an MDM Strategy

    Scope: Developed an MDM strategy to centralize and manage product, customer, and supplier data across the organization.

    Key Contributions: Created a governance model for MDM, identified and prioritized master data domains, and selected an MDM tool. Defined data ownership roles and responsibilities, and developed a data integration plan to ensure seamless data flow between systems.

    Outcome: Reduced data duplication, improved customer insights, and enabled better inventory management, leading to increased operational efficiency.

  • Data Governance for Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

    Scope: Implemented data governance policies to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

    Key Contributions: Conducted data mapping exercises to understand data flows and identify high-risk data assets. Developed data privacy policies, implemented data access controls, and conducted training sessions for data handlers. Established audit processes to regularly review compliance and data protection measures.

    Outcome: Achieved full regulatory compliance, reducing the risk of fines and enhancing customer trust in data handling practices.

  • Data Governance Maturity Assessment and Roadmap for a Telecom Company

    Scope: Performed a Data Governance Maturity Assessment to evaluate the telecom company’s current state and create a roadmap for improvement.

    Key Contributions: Assessed the maturity of data governance practices using a structured framework, identified gaps, and provided a detailed roadmap with prioritized initiatives. Focused on data stewardship, data quality management, and policy enforcement.

    Outcome: The telecom company gained a clear understanding of its data governance maturity level and a strategic plan to elevate its governance practices, supporting data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.

  • Enterprise Data Governance Framework for a Financial Institution

    Scope: Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive Data Governance Framework for a leading financial services company.

    Key Contributions: Bridged business and IT requirements by establishing data quality and integration policies that aligned with strategic business goals. Collaborated with executive stakeholders to ensure alignment, translating technical requirements into impactful business language.

    Outcome: Improved data accuracy and consistency, which led to enhanced decision-making capabilities and significant cost reductions in data processing.

  • Implementation of Data Lineage and Catalog Solutions for a Pharmaceutical Company

    Scope: Deployed a data lineage and catalog solution to improve data transparency and support research and regulatory reporting.

    Key Contributions: Worked with data owners to document data flows and create a comprehensive data catalog. Implemented tools to automate lineage tracking and provide visibility into data transformations across the data lifecycle. Trained users on how to leverage the data catalog for research and compliance purposes.

    Outcome: Enhanced data discoverability and traceability, reduced time spent on data validation, and improved the efficiency of regulatory audits and research activities.

  • Development and Launch of an AI-Driven Call Center Platform

    Scope: Managed the end-to-end development and launch of a new AI-based call center platform designed to provide automated, contextual responses to both voice calls and SMS messages for retail clients.

    Key Contributions: Conducted market research to identify customer needs, created a detailed product roadmap, and defined feature priorities. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and refine product features. Developed a go-to-market strategy, including pricing, marketing, and training plans.

    Outcome: Successfully launched the platform, achieving a 40% decrease in call drop rates, improved customer retention rates for early adopters and significant new revenue streams for the business.

  • Product Modernization for a Legacy Software Platform

    Scope: Led the modernization of a legacy software product to meet current market needs and enhance user experience.

    Key Contributions: Conducted a comprehensive assessment of the existing product, gathered user feedback, and identified key pain points. Developed a modernization plan, prioritizing enhancements like a new user interface, improved performance, and additional integrations. Managed sprints and ensured timely delivery of updates.

    Outcome: Revamped product increased user engagement by 40% and extended the product’s market life by an additional five years.

  • Creation of a New SaaS Product for Financial Planning

    Scope: Managed the development of a cloud-based financial planning tool targeting wealth management firms.

    Key Contributions: Defined product requirements and collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment with market demands. Created and executed a product roadmap, including MVP release, user feedback loops, and continuous improvements. Coordinated with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to ensure seamless product rollout.

    Outcome: Launched the SaaS product on time and within budget, securing initial contracts with three major financial firms and achieving strong early adoption.

  • Transition to Agile Product Management for a Software Company

    Scope: Led the transition from a traditional waterfall approach to Agile methodologies to improve product delivery and responsiveness to market needs.

    Key Contributions: Trained product and engineering teams on Agile principles, implemented Scrum practices, and established sprint planning and review processes. Created a product backlog and prioritized features based on user feedback and business value.

    Outcome: Reduced product development cycle times by 30% and improved team productivity and collaboration, leading to faster releases and better product-market fit.

  • Expansion of Product Line to New International Markets

    Scope: Managed the strategic expansion of an existing product line to new international markets, ensuring product-market fit and regulatory compliance.

    Key Contributions: Conducted market research to understand local consumer behavior and regulatory requirements. Adjusted product features and pricing strategies to cater to new markets. Developed a localization strategy, including translation and cultural adaptations, and coordinated with local marketing and sales teams.

    Outcome: Achieved successful product launches in three new countries, contributing to a 15% increase in global revenue and broadening the brand’s international presence.

  • Executive Reporting Strategy for Retail Organization

    Scope: Conducted a strategic evaluation of the organization’s reporting needs by engaging with business users to gather and document requirements.

    Key Contributions: Performed a detailed analysis of existing reporting systems, identified critical gaps and pain points, and proposed a streamlined reporting architecture. Created comprehensive business cases to justify new feature implementations.

    Outcome: Delivered a roadmap that enhanced executive reporting capabilities, providing greater visibility into key business metrics and facilitating more data-driven decisions.

  • Strategic Assessment of Reporting Tools for Healthcare Client

    Scope: Evaluated multiple reporting solutions for a healthcare client to support their strategic executive reporting needs.

    Key Contributions: Assessed the strengths and limitations of the existing reporting systems, mapped capabilities to business objectives, and performed a side-by-side feature comparison of potential new tools. Analyzed the cost/benefit of each option and provided a strategic recommendation to executives.

    Outcome: The client adopted a new reporting tool that optimized reporting efficiency and reduced operating costs by 20%.

  • Legacy System Modernization for a Fortune 500 Financial Institution

    Scope: The client’s COBOL-based core banking platform was outdated, expensive to maintain, and lacked scalability to support digital transformation initiatives.

    Key Contributions: Conducted a detailed system analysis to identify dependencies and critical business processes. Migrated core functionalities to a modern microservices-based architecture using a phased approach. Integrated the system with AWS cloud services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

    Outcome: Reduced operating costs by 40%. Enhanced scalability, supporting a 200% increase in digital transaction volumes. Improved customer experience with faster response times.

  • New List ItemDatabase Conversion for a Global Retailer

    Scope: The client sought to migrate their IMS database to a modern relational database (PostgreSQL) to enable advanced analytics and reduce licensing costs.

    Key Contributions: Designed a comprehensive migration roadmap, ensuring data quality and integrity. Automated data mapping and transformation processes using ETL tools. Implemented a real-time data replication solution to minimize downtime.

    Outcome: Achieved a 99.9% reduction in downtime during migration. Enabled advanced analytics capabilities, leading to better inventory management. Reduced database licensing costs by 60%.

  • Integration of Mainframe Systems with Cloud Services for a Healthcare Provider

    Scope: The client needed to integrate their mainframe-based patient records system with a modern cloud platform to support telemedicine initiatives.

    Key Contributions: Deployed middleware to enable API-based access to mainframe data. Implemented a hybrid cloud model, storing non-sensitive data in the cloud while retaining sensitive data on-premises. Used encryption protocols to ensure data security during transfer.

    Outcome: Enabled telemedicine services, increasing patient engagement by 30%. Reduced data retrieval times by 70%, improving operational efficiency. Maintained compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.

  • Disaster Recovery Strategy for a Regional Insurance Company

    Scope: The client lacked a robust disaster recovery system for their mainframe-based claims processing platform, risking data loss and downtime.

    Key Contributions: Implemented a geographically distributed backup solution using high-availability clusters. Developed an automated failover mechanism to minimize service disruption. Conducted regular disaster recovery drills to ensure readiness.

    Outcome: Achieved a 99.99% uptime guarantee. Reduced potential downtime costs by an estimated $5 million annually. Increased customer confidence with a robust disaster recovery framework.

  • Mainframe Decommissioning for a Global Airline

    Scope: The client aimed to decommission their legacy mainframe-based ticketing system and migrate it to a cloud-native solution without impacting ongoing operations.

    Key Contributions: Conducted a full inventory of applications and data to identify reusable components. Migrated applications to a containerized environment using Kubernetes. Retained critical historical data in a secure data lake for compliance purposes.

    Outcome: Reduced IT operating costs by 50%. Accelerated ticketing processes by 35%. Enhanced scalability to handle peak loads during holiday seasons.

  • Mainframe application Re-engineering for a Manufacturing Company

    Scope: The client required re-engineering of legacy mainframe-based production scheduling software to improve its adaptability and extend its lifespan.

    Key Contributions: Reverse-engineered the mainframe code to document business logic and dependencies. Rebuilt the application in a modular architecture using Java, with integration capabilities for third-party ERP systems. Implemented rigorous performance testing to ensure parity with legacy functionality.

    Outcome: Improved flexibility in adapting to new manufacturing processes. Reduced dependency on hard-to-find mainframe expertise. Enhanced system reliability, reducing downtime by 25%.