Sonal Chalke
Domain Architect
Frankfurt Am Main
Summary
Solution Architect with 15+ years in IT and 5+ years in domain driven architecture, delivering secure, scalable, and regulatory-compliant banking solutions. Specialized in Wealth Management, Private Banking, Microsoft Azure, Domain-Driven Design, and architecture governance in highly regulated environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Domain Architect / Technical Lead
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
07.2020 - Current
- Lead domain and cloud architecture for Wealth Management and Private Banking platforms, aligning business goals with regulatory and enterprise architecture standards.
- Design end-to-end solution architectures, producing High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) for complex, cloud-native banking systems.
- Own architecture governance for the Germany landscape, ensuring compliance with TOGAF, ArchiMate, security controls, and ABN AMRO’s global architecture framework.
- Drive application modernization, system rationalization, and target-state architecture across the full SDLC.
- Spearheading IT integration during ABN AMRO’s acquisition of HAL Bank Germany, enabling application integration, data alignment, and operational continuity.
- Designed regulation-heavy solutions for CESOP reporting, SEPA Instant Payments, Foreign Tax Reclaims, Withholding Tax Exemptions, International Trade Finance and cross-border banking initiatives.
- Designed Azure based solutions for Private Equity business application DC Fonds , BAFin Reporting, Federated Data Governance Model.
- Work extensively with Objectway Banking Suite (OBS), covering Trading, Securities Operations, Market Data, integrations, and platform enhancements.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, security teams, and delivery squads to translate requirements into actionable architecture roadmaps.
- Support ITSM processes, production readiness, and architectural reviews in a regulated financial environment.
- Client: ABN AMRO N.V.
- Client Name : Merill Lynch|Backend Developer (Banking Domain)
- Full-time
Oracle Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Requirements to Delivery:
Managed the full lifecycle of functional requirements for the "Award Choice" equity compensation platform, ensuring business rules were accurately reflected in the technical implementation. - Data Analysis:
Utilized advanced SQL to perform deep-dive data validation and analysis, resolving complex calculation discrepancies for executive stock option management. - Process Improvement:
Optimized backend logic and reporting workflows,reducing data processing time by 20% and improving system availability for corporate clients. - Ensured smooth application deployment by effectively managing version control systems and coordinating with system administrators during release cycles.
Senior Consultant
Capgemini India Private Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2019
- System Analysis: Collaborated with product owners to analyze business logic for the GE Corporate domain, translating functional specifications into technical database designs.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting services and effective problem-solving strategies.
- Developed innovative strategies to address complex business challenges, resulting in increased profitability for clients.
- Process Improvement: Streamlined SQL queries and PL/SQL procedures, resulting in faster data processing and improved system stability during high-volume transaction periods.
- Capgemini India Pvt Ltd (Client Name : GE Corporate)|Senior Consultant
- Full-time
Technical Associate – Application Support
Tech Mahindra Private Ltd
10.2010 - 12.2012
- Application Support: Provided critical support for British Telecom’s Open Reach FLOW product, handling incident management and ensuring service availability.
- Error Analysis: Analyzed production errors and coordinated fixes with development teams, ensuring rapid resolution of customer-impacting issues.
- Tech Mahindra Pvt Ltd (Client Name: British Telecom OpenReach|Technical Associate – Application Support
- Full-time
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication
University of Mumbai
05.2010
Skills
Architecture & Cloud: Application Modernization, ArchiMate, Architecture Governance, Design Thinking Cloud Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Microsoft Azure, TOGAF
Banking & Regulatory: CESOP, Cross-Border Banking, Private Banking, Regulatory Reporting, SEPA Instant Payments, Tax Reporting, Wealth Management
Technical: Data Modeling, HLD/LLD, Integration, ITSM, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, SDLC, Unix Shell Scripting
Tools: Archi, Azure Devops, Azure Services, Service Now, Sparx Enterprise Architect
Certification
AZ-305 Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Timeline
AZ-305 Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
10-2025
AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate
10-2025
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
11-2020
Domain Architect / Technical Lead
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
07.2020 - Current
Oracle Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
02.2019 - 12.2019
Senior Consultant
Capgemini India Private Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2019
Technical Associate – Application Support
Tech Mahindra Private Ltd
10.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication
University of Mumbai