VINOD ABRAHAM
Solution Architect(Cloud) & Lead Developer
Dubai
Summary
With more than 14 years of experience, I am a highly skilled Cloud Solution Architect specializing in Azure and AWS. Additionally, I serve as a Lead Developer with proficiency in front-end, middleware, and backend technologies. My extensive background includes over 8 years of Agile Project Management and 5+ years of utilizing Azure DevOps for CI/CD processes. I bring expertise in Microsoft Power Platform, Azure Data Engineering, and possess a strong command of Machine Learning and Azure AI.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams, providing effective technical leadership, and achieving favorable project outcomes. I am well-versed in industry best practices, architectural frameworks, and stay attuned to emerging trends.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Solution Architect
Sourcing Solution Technologies (Client -Bahri)
11.2022 - Current
- I am responsible for developing solution prototypes and leading team of 8 + members, conducting code reviews. Microservices development across various technology stacks, including C# Web API and Spring Boot Microservices.
- System Design ,Product Development for Marine Industry (Angular, Web API/Azure Storage, JWT Authentication)
- Utilizing TOGAF architecture standards, I am involved in creation and execution of architectural patterns
- Frond End Development(React,Redux/Angular), Bootstrap
- Led development and implementation of comprehensive enterprise architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to analyze business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and design target architectures.
- Deployment of Microservices to Azure Kubernetes (CI/CD Pipelines) and using Redis Cache, Azure Storage, Notification Services, Event Bus, Logic Apps, Azure Functions AWS EC2
- Solution design and Implementation for API Based Replication
- Configured and provisioned micro-services and instances on both Azure and AWS/Azure Cloud Platform using Azure Container Instance and AWS ECS/Azure Containers
- Implement monitoring and logging solutions
- Managed project planning, resource allocation, scope, schedule, status and documentation.
Lead Developer and Solution Architect
Gulf Agency Company
07.2016 - 10.2022
- Lead Team , Code Reviews, Optimizations, System Design
- Gathering Requirements(Functional and Non functional requirements, estimations)
- Coordination With Enterprise Architect, Project Managers, Developers, QA, UX Designers and other stakeholders like Product Owners, Scrum masters, Business Analysts,
- Re Architected 6+ Legacy Applications and Reposted 4+ Applications to Cloud,Migration of 5+ on prem to cloud applications (web apps/databases)
- Design& Develop 10+ Microservice API's (SAGA Pattern), Integration with the Help of Rabbit MQ & Deployment to Azure Kubernetes, Reports Developing ( Power BI)
- REST APIs, API security, OAuth, SAML, OpenID, SSO, JWT
- Application Development (MS Dynamics Custom Development, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Asp.net MVC, C#, Web API, Bold Reports, SSRS Reports (Spring Boot, Java)
- Low Code/No Code development using Power Apps/Appian
- Conducted architecture reviews and provided guidance to ensure compliance with TOGAF framework.
Sr. Software Engineer- MH Alshaya
Dubai
06.2013 - 06.2016
- System Design , Technical Documentation , Coding(Java , C#)
- Warehouse Management System Development (JAVA)
Software Engineer- Stabilix Solutions
Trivandrum
03.2012 - 05.2013
- Product Development (Felix)- In house Developed Platform for Document Workflow Management /Security, Event Management which can be a base for customer based applications (Asp.Net MVC, C#,Java, Integration, SQL Server, Ajax)
Software Engineer- Triassic Solutions
Technopark
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Web Application Development (Asp.net, C#, SQL Server, HTML, XML, JavaScript) (Recycling Solutions) for a US Client
Software Engineer- Cochiken Info Systems
Technopark
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Web Application Development (Asp.Net, SQL Server, Ajax), WPF, Windows Forms for Various Clients in US
Education
Master's - computer applications
Don Bosco College - Kannur, Computer Applications
11.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
TOGAF, Archimate, Architecture & System Design (Scalability, Security, Maintainability)
React, Redux, Angular, HTML,CSSJava, Spring Boot,Maven,Android, Azure, AWS,GCP
Microservices, SOA, Event Driven ,Sparx Systems, MS Visio, UML,BPMN
Net Core,Kafka,Rabbit MQ,Azure Service Bus,Power Platform, Power BI
Azure IOT Hubs, Docker and Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, Event Hubs,MS Dynamics(CRM)
NGINX, Docker, Containers, Amazon S3,Lamda, EC2,SQS,SNS,DynamoDB
Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Load Balancers,Application Gateway
SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, ETL, NoSQL, CosmosDb, Amazon RDS, Oracle DB
Machine Learning , Open AI, Generative AI,Kubernetes Service (AKS), Service Fabric
Azure Monitor, Azure Migrate, Database Migration, Application Insights
Azure Stream Analytics,Azure Data Lake Storage,CDN, DDoS ,VPN Gateway
Azure Communication Services, Automation, Webhooks, IIS ,Tomcat
Azure DevOps,Azure Pipelines,Grafana,Visual Studio Code, Vs Studio, Github,TFS
Accomplishments
- Centralized VAT Calculation API (GCC VAT) for wide variety of Consumers and Helped the business to Save cost by reducing vat modules in each business application.
- Dynamic Forms Solution Design with the help of Angular forms for various dynamic requirements for the interview process of Bahri recruitment (Reduced Development effort by 60%)
Certification
Microsoft Certified Cloud Solution Architect
Timeline
Solution Architect
Sourcing Solution Technologies (Client -Bahri)
11.2022 - Current
Lead Developer and Solution Architect
Gulf Agency Company
07.2016 - 10.2022
Sr. Software Engineer- MH Alshaya
Dubai
06.2013 - 06.2016
Software Engineer- Stabilix Solutions
Trivandrum
03.2012 - 05.2013
Software Engineer- Triassic Solutions
Technopark
07.2011 - 02.2012
Software Engineer- Cochiken Info Systems
Technopark
03.2010 - 06.2011
Master's - computer applications
Don Bosco College - Kannur, Computer Applications
11.2006 - 05.2009