Headline

Engineering Leader | Solutions Architect | SaaS Integrations | Data Engineering and Platforms | Fin-Tech Engineering and Tooling | ERP Cloud | Order to Cash | Supply Chain Management | Financial Accounting Hub | Dev Ops

About

With a distinguished 20-year career as a Lead Software Architect, I have cultivated expertise in the domains of software development, project implementation, and team management, with a specialized focus on the Fintech Sector, Data Engineering, and Enterprise Cloud Systems. I take pride in a demonstrable track record, consistently delivering million-dollar enterprise-level projects with precision and an unwavering commitment to high quality and performance. My leadership purview extends to the comprehensive management of cross-functional global teams, guiding projects seamlessly from their inception to the production phase. Specializing in the intricate design of software architecture for multi-tiered applications, I have distinguished myself through the implementation of innovative ideas, strategically employing automation to significantly enhance productivity within business teams. My adept project management skills span a diverse array of domains, encompassing integration of SaaS applications for ERP systems, fin-tech engineering, data engineering and warehouse platforms, enterprise cloud applications for receivables, payables and procurement teams, dashboards for financial reporting, and various customer facing applications and processes. Proficient in overseeing data integration pipelines across multiple Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, I have contributed to the seamless alignment of technological infrastructures. Throughout my career, I have played a pivotal role in multifaceted organizational endeavors, including legal entity restructuring, asset rebranding, core strength realignment, and engaging in substantive discussions with accounting firms during mergers and acquisitions. As a leader in managing engineering teams during high-value upgrade projects, I spearheaded the establishment of the first-ever Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline for ERP applications, meticulously ensuring adherence to SOX compliance and controls. Within the framework of a zero-trust ecosystem, I actively collaborate across application development, network security, and IT systems, conceptualizing initiatives that streamline processes. This includes the successful realization of time-saving and cost-effective Robotic Process Automation (RPA) projects for partner teams. My professional journey is marked by a dedication to driving transformative change and contributing to the success of complex and dynamic organizational landscapes.

Location

San Francisco Bay Area

Work experience

Solutions Architect at Stripe, Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos, San Francisco, California, United States, Creating software products to support Stripe's finance team, aiding the business team in financial analytics, insights, planning, and forecasting, as well as business intelligence. Architecting and sustaining extensive services, data pipelines, and engineering tooling across SaaS applications and systems. The primary focus lies in project implementation for Stripe's critical business domains, notably Finance and Strategy. Establishing engineering controls throughout data pipelines to ensure an exceedingly high level of accuracy for all financial transactions, amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars collectively. Constructing robust data pipelines that connect various source applications to a single-source-of-truth financial data warehouse. This guarantees stakeholders have access to the most accurate and reliable information. Operating in a collaborative environment, actively engaging with diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts to address complex challenges and contribute to the overall success of the Financial Engineering team's objectives.

Principal Software Engineer at Yahoo, Oct 2011 - Sep 2022 · 11 yrs, Sunnyvale, CA, Working for Yahoo's Finance Engineering team, I was responsible to manage and support Oracle Apps e-business suite modules. - Developed projects for the enterprise data warehouse team. - Created dashboards for financial reporting, Implemented projects for procurement and purchasing teams. - Managed data integration pipelines for various SaaS applications as well as internal tools. - Architected a robust data sync system between Oracle ERP and Microstrategy. - Collaborated with accounting team for implementing and onboarding new entities into the ERP domain. - Led the engineering team during high value R12 upgrade project. - Played a crucial role in building APIs within a zero-trust ecosystem. - Conceptualized and implemented time-saving and cost-effective Robotic Process Automation (RPA) projects. - Hands-on experience in developing RestFul APIs using Oracle SOA, Java, and Python frameworks. - Developed APIs to support fuzzy search logic on the Elastic stack for enhanced user experience. - Designed and developed custom Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes to integrate with vendors, addressing their system limitations.

Senior Applications Engineer at Oracle, Jan 2007 - Jun 2011 · 4 yrs 6 mos, I have been associated with the engineering team for Oracle E-Business Suite products Accounts Receivables Module. Oracle Apps E-Business Suite financial product is being used by more than 20,000 customers worldwide. My work primarily involves development and enhancement of code for Accounts Receivables (AR) and Financial Accounting Hub (FAH) module of the product.

Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments, Apr 2006 - Jan 2007 · 10 mos, Defined Benefits Implementation Engineer. Project: Cabot Oil Gas and Bimbo Bakeries Worked as Software Engineer from April 2006 till Jan 2007. My work responsibilities included Data Mining and Calc Cert for Defined Benefit projects. Job work involves the Implementation of the Defined Benefits product for U.S.A. customers. Defined Benefits implemented for few clients are Bimbo Bakeries and Cabot Oil Gas Corporation.

Oracle Developer at UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited (UTIITSL), Jun 2005 - Apr 2006 · 11 mos, I was associated with development of batch programs in PL/SQL; individually handled Mfund module and was associated with daily unit capital movement, accounting balance, funding differences, cheque printing batch, RUD registration and re-despatch, recovery marking and receipt, agent commission and income distribution for bonds.

Education

Machine Learning, UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

Master of Science - MS, Computer Science, Northwestern Polytechnic University