Shakeel Shakkkeer
Manager - Software Development | Solution Architect | Full Stack | Cloud | Agile | Cross-Platform Integration
Dubai
Summary
Accomplished Solution Architect with 17 years of deep technology experience across a broad set of industries. Has a talent for leading and motivating teams to successfully transform business problems to end to end solutions with pragmatic focus. Has been aided by excellent interpersonal skills and skillful communication at various levels of the business where am able to adapt to the appropriate technical or business language, mediating between groups as needed. Responsible for ensuring technology choices and architecture decisions are primarily made to enhance the customer ability to disrupt their industries.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager - Software Development
GEMS Education
Dubai
02.2020 - Current
- Played the role of the main Solution Architecture for the in-house developed system named Phoenix- an integrated all-in-one school management system bringing together educational elements (Academic, Curriculum management, Co-curricular activities etc.) and school operational elements (HR, Finance, Transport, Real Estate & Leasing Management, Contracts Management etc.) under a single umbrella.
- Executive Level collaboration and Management - closely collaborate with teams across the organization including other architects, product managers, and business partners to successfully bridge different parts of the business and IT organization to achieve successful results.
- Provide subject matter expertise of various complexity based on an in-depth understanding of the existing system, processes and functional business requirements.
- Lead cloud migration projects (Azure) that involved Lift & Shift of legacy application and also modernization using cloud native architectures
- Lead a team of software engineers (onsite & offshore) in implementing high quality services including design, development, and deployment of new business functionality. Developed strategy & framework for allocating resources effectively in line with the vision, in a way that motivates and inspires team members.
- Drafted change management policies to streamline introductions of new software and systems.
Assistant Manager - Software Development
GEMS Education
Dubai
06.2011 - 02.2020
- Design & develop solutions for seamlessly Integrating third party applications like Microsoft Dynamics AX, Salesforce, Power BI, Tagetik consolidation tool & Mobile apps (developed using OutSystems Low code platform) with in house software applications utilizing Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) in Microsoft .NET platform / XML
- Designed company-wide backup and data retention policies, monitoring ongoing efforts to prevent data loss.
- Communicated with third party providers and business channel partners to maintain strong commercial alliances.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
Systems Executive
Bluechip Computers
Dubai
05.2007 - 06.2011
- Implementing the ERP at various clients.
- Responsible for handling Inventory & Contracting module including customization, support & providing complex MIS reports based on clients request.
- Responsible for Development & maintenance of Finance & Administration module.
- Implementation at client's site, training and support.
- Responsible for Systems Study, Development & Implementation. Support on day-to-day basis.
- Database Management including Index Tuning, Backups, Security and monitoring performance.
Software Developer
Information Kerala Mission
Dubai
06.2005 - 03.2007
- Developing & Implementing the Package at various Local self government organizations.
- Understanding the business process and suggesting system integration at each Stage.
- Ensuring the smooth flow of work across all the offices & providing necessary support as and when required.
Education
Advanced Management Program - Information Technology
Indian Institute Of Management
Kozhikode, India 07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
P.A College Of Engineering
Mangalore, India 08.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
Technical Architecture
undefinedIndustry Experience
- Education
- Transport
- Government Services
- Real Estate
- Tourism
- Loyalty Program
Trainings Attended
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Developing Solutions For Microsoft Azure (AZ-204 )
- Designing & Implementing An Azure AI Solution (AI-100 )
- Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services, Integration Services & Reporting Services
Timeline
Advanced Management Program - Information Technology
Indian Institute Of Management
07.2022 - Current
Manager - Software Development
GEMS Education
02.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager - Software Development
GEMS Education
06.2011 - 02.2020
Systems Executive
Bluechip Computers
05.2007 - 06.2011
Software Developer
Information Kerala Mission
06.2005 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
P.A College Of Engineering
08.2001 - 06.2005
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