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Certification
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Muhammad Mansoor Sheik

Muhammad Mansoor Sheik

Munich

Summary

Adept System Architect with a proven track record at Allianz Technology, specializing in enterprise architecture design and leading high-caliber teams. Excelled in ensuring software compliance with EU regulations, leveraging skills in DevOps, and application integration. A strong foundation in cryptography and distributed systems. Completed multiple personal projects building DApps on Ethereum and contributed to open-source blockchain protocols. Eager to apply my 16 years of technical expertise to drive innovation in the crypto space.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4

Certifications

Work History

System Architect

Allianz Technology
07.2022 - Current
  • System Architect for multiple products, and Product Owner in agile delivery model
  • Mentored and lead a team of Lead Architects
  • Laid down and owned Architecture for Multiple applications together with Enterprize Architects.
  • Well versed in software Architecture spanning multiple technologies from front-end to back-end systems, servers and databases.
  • Ensured Software delivery and applications are compliant to European Union regulation DORA and German Financial authority BAFIN

Lead System Architect

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
10.2017 - 06.2022
  • Lead System Architect for many Underwriting and Claims related Projects.
  • End-to-End design and architecture of applications
  • Developing Org level DevOps for Pega with Openshift, Kubernetes, Jenkins and Nexus
  • Running the Pega Centre of Excellence, building organization level Frameworks & coordinating with Architects for its utilization
  • Integrations with Microsoft Azure, Pega, Salesforce, Thunderhead, Filenet, Insbridge, Global Genius, Risk Management Services, Geotracking, location and address scrubbing services and others
  • Prior to COE: Technical delivery of Project from Design, Development to Production

Pega Lead System Architect

Infosys (Freelance Contract)
02.2016 - 09.2017
  • Design and Develop Underwriting applications on Pega platform
  • Technical Ownership of major Modules of applications and Integrations
  • Enhance system performance
  • Established best practices for coding standards and increasing overall code quality.

Pega Lead System Architect

Mphasis
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Lead System Architect for Projects
  • Application Design and Architecture in Banking, Insurance and Telecom domains
  • Co-ordination with Client Enterprize architects to align projects in existing client IT landscape
  • Develop RFP proposals for winning clients & Maintain a Pega Centre of Excellence within the company

Technical Lead, Consultant

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
08.2009 - 09.2012
  • Led a team of developers to successfully deliver high-quality software projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Develop major modules & integration in Java, SQL & Pega
  • Coordinated with cross-department teams QA, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
  • Enhanced system performance with code reviews, debugging, and optimization techniques.
  • Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.

Technical Support Representative

HP
Bangalore, India
01.2009 - 06.2009

Provided complete diagnosis and hardware support for Laptops, Notebooks, mini’s, netbooks and tablet PC’s.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

R.V College of Engineering, Bangalore
Bangalore, India
02.2009

Skills

  • Enterprise Architecture Design
  • DevOps Principles and Practices
  • Application Integration Strategies
  • High Availability Design
  • Data Modeling Techniques
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Performance optimization techniques
  • Security and Compliance Standards
  • Proficient in Pega, C, C, Java, Javascript, Python, SQL, XML, XHTML

Accomplishments

Besides software architecture, I have spearheaded major programs and lead large technical teams of sizes 50+ towards project delivery. Owned up end to end software delivery and overseen software shifts and upgrades.

Certification

  • Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) in Pega issued by PegaSystems Inc
  • Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) issued by PegaSystems Inc
  • Certified System Architect (CSA) issued by PegaSystems
  • Cognizant Certified Programmer in Oracle

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Urdu
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

System Architect

Allianz Technology
07.2022 - Current

Lead System Architect

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
10.2017 - 06.2022

Pega Lead System Architect

Infosys (Freelance Contract)
02.2016 - 09.2017

Pega Lead System Architect

Mphasis
02.2015 - 02.2016

Technical Lead, Consultant

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
08.2009 - 09.2012

Technical Support Representative

HP
01.2009 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

R.V College of Engineering, Bangalore
Muhammad Mansoor Sheik