RANJITH PILLAI

Served as the Solution Architect and lead for CIBC Canada, RAC Mexico, Refinitive London, Meridian Credit Union Canada, and Goldman Sachs NYC.

• Enhanced customer satisfaction by collaborating closely with stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Streamlined business processes through the development and implementation of customized software applications tailored to client needs.
• Ensured data security and compliance by establishing robust information governance policies and procedures.
• Developed comprehensive documentation for solution design specifications, ensuring clear communication between stakeholders at all stages of project lifecycle.
• Managed end-to-end software development life-cycle, from initial requirements gathering to post-implementation support and maintenance.
• Delivered high-quality solutions on time and within budget through diligent adherence to project scope, timelines, and resource constraints.
• Conducted post-sale requirements gathering, analysis and documentation.
• Worked closely with product teams to define and prioritize partner feature requests.

• Closely worked with the enterprise architecture team and led the effort to move solutions from service oriented to follow micro services principles.
• Provided a roadmap for future migrations and acted as a liaison for various AWS services.
• Reduced system downtime through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of IT infrastructure.
• Leveraged cloud technologies to optimize costs, improve scalability, and facilitate seamless integration across platforms.
• Championed innovation by staying abreast of emerging technologies and incorporating relevant advancements into architectural designs..
• Facilitated seamless communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders by effectively translating complex concepts into understandable terms for all parties involved in projects.
• Provided technical leadership and mentoring for junior team members, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted skill development and career growth.
• Created and implemented innovative business solutions to support corporate objectives.

• Spearheaded the migration of legacy systems to modernized architecture, reducing operational expenses while increasing overall functionality.
• Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by collaborating closely with stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into technical solutions..
• Provided technical leadership and mentoring for junior team members, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted skill development and career growth..
• Presented roadmap and technology infrastructure to customers, demonstrating deep familiarity with APIs, platform infrastructure, security and integration capabilities.

• Designed and implemented SOA-based solutions for integrating Business to Business and Application to Application for AARP healthcare business
• Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders to promote a collaborative approach to integration projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Enhanced system reliability through the development of thorough documentation, providing a clear understanding of integration requirements and configurations for future reference.
• Facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions among team members about advancements in integration methodologies to maintain a cutting-edge understanding within the department.
• Managed stakeholder expectations through effective communication of project status updates, milestones, risks, and resource requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developed custom APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange between disparate systems, enhancing overall system functionality.
• Provided technical expertise to support teams during critical incident resolution efforts involving integrated systems.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive integration strategies that aligned with organizational goals.
• Streamlined communication between systems by creating seamless data interfaces, resulting in improved cross-functional collaboration.

• Designed, implemented, and supported various core applications for the GWMP platform
• Integrated enterprise scheduling system with the GWMP Platform.
• Enhanced platform efficiency by optimizing architectural designs and implementing best practices.
• Developed scalable solutions for seamless integration with existing systems, improving overall performance.
• Mentored junior team members in best practices for platform design and development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of third-party services while maintaining quality standards.

• Developed the Regulatory Affairs (RA) Business Information Portal for the RA department
• Responsible for content management using BEA Virtual Content Repository.

• Designed and developed web service plug-ins for the SSA Framework
• Provided complete web service solutions to SSA customers.

• Designed and developed web and application components using J2EE
• Integrated ERP data with J2EE Application.

• Developed the Bulk Liquid Information System for IMTT
• Designed, developed, and deployed web and application level components using J2EE.