Strategic Hands on Solution Architect aiming to leverage skills for process analysis , technology and business solution development illustrated over 19+ years of industry success. Extensive experience in Legacy migration, data engineering, re-engineering systems for operation gains. Excellent communication skills and extensive experience working with clients and partners. 12+ years of Experience in Hospitality domain and some experience with Banking and Telecom.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Application Architect
Discover Financial Services, DFS
07.2023 - Current
Spearheaded the development of a Playwright testing framework by leveraging AI-assisted test generation (Claude Code), reducing script-writing time by 50%
Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for optimization, driving enhancements in application efficiency.
Implemented a Proof of Concept to integrate FTL(free marker template) and react js, setting up a path for phased rollout of complex FTL application to migrate to react tech stack. https://github.com/hetalbhatia/ftlexample
Embedding a culture on the importance of Non functional requirements
Initiated a culture to review the Application design with NFR's with all stake holders (Technology and Business) that immensely helped leadership team to get insights on decisions and agreements
Guided and influenced existing partners on recommended upgrades and enhancements to integrated solutions.
Principal Enterprise Architect
Sabre
01.2022 - 05.2023
Designed solutions for modern and legacy applications.
Defined SLA's and volumetrics for the new application/services.
POC on Google's BigQuery for Application Audit History
Cloud cost optimization - Splunk Cloud reducing the daily usage by ~300GB
Solution Architect
Capgemini/ Walt Disney Attraction Technology
04.2011 - 09.2021
Lead ~40M $ portfolio end to end architecture and detailed design for Disney's Resort Recommendation and Resort Inventory Management System with 50+ interfaces and integration points including products like Revenue Optimization engines.
Led a team of 10 architects , guiding and reviewing artifacts
Architected the most critical strategic projects for Disney Dynamic Pricing, Dynamic Product Bundling .
Architected Disney's Inventory Management System ground up
Automated the Offer configuration system to help reduce initial load by business users
Worked with Disney's architecture leadership to create the target architecture and communicated the vision to all stakeholders
Worked with customers or prospective customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
Managed and delivered advanced customization and configuration for Tour Operators Vendor solutions.
Managed project scope, schedule, status and documentation.
Managed project planning, resource allocation, scope, schedule, status and documentation.
Worked closely with product teams to define and prioritize partner feature requests
Created and implemented innovative business solutions to support corporate objectives.
Migrated numerous legacy systems to newer technologies, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency of computing tasks.
Created multi-site system architecture plans to reduce redundancy across entire organization.
Lead various RFI/RFP's to evaluate the best product for marketplace implementation.
System Analyst
Atos Origin India
05.2010 - 04.2011
Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
Documented procedures and business processes and shared information with appropriate stakeholders.
Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
Applied knowledge of application components in conjunction with query tools to achieve business objectives.
Title Application Developer
JPMorgan Chase
09.2009 - 05.2010
Development and module testing of enhancements to Continuous Linked Settlement(CLS) business process and workflow.
Participated in design and planning exercises for future software rollouts.
Resolved system test and validation problems to provide normal program functioning.
Provided code maintenance and system upgrades to maximize performance.
Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services
11.2005 - 09.2009
Implemented a Proof of Concept to integrate FTL(free marker template) and react js, setting up a path for phased rollout of complex FTL application to migrate to react tech stack. https://github.com/hetalbhatia/ftlexample
Embedding a culture on the importance of Non functional requirements
Initiated a culture to review the Application design with NFR's with all stake holders (Technology and Business) that immensely helped leadership team to get insights on decisions and agreements
Guided and influenced existing partners on recommended upgrades and enhancements to integrated solutions.