Vaquas Syed
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Senior Solutions Architect with 9+ years of experience designing secure, scalable cloud and data architectures for regulated, mission-critical enterprises. Specializes in building Azure-based platforms, advanced analytics ecosystems, and distributed data solutions using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, and medallion-layered architectures. Strong background in integration design, API frameworks, identity and access models, networking patterns, and zero-trust security. Experienced in cloud migrations, legacy re-platforming, microservices design, and hybrid data architectures that unify on-prem and cloud workloads. Known for translating complex requirements into clear architectural blueprints, leading discovery and technical workshops, guiding engineering teams, and delivering modernized, high-performing platforms that enhance operational efficiency and support enterprise-wide digital transformation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Solutions Architect Advisor III
Fiserv
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Designed and architected enterprise-scale cloud and data platforms by converting complex business and technical requirements into cohesive end-to-end architectures across ingestion, transformation, storage, security, integration, and analytics. Established modeling strategies, reusable integration patterns, API frameworks, and governance controls that enabled high-performance, scalable, and compliant data ecosystems.
- Led cross-functional collaboration with engineering, security, network, and product teams to drive discovery, validate requirements, design cloud-native architectures, and produce detailed implementation roadmaps. Partnered with sales, pre-sales, and executive leadership to shape solution strategy, develop technical proposals, complete capacity and cost modeling, and deliver architecture demonstrations supporting major enterprise initiatives.
- Directed multi-phase cloud modernization programs migrating legacy applications, data systems, and integration workloads into Azure. Architected Azure landing zones, enterprise orchestration frameworks, Azure SQL and Storage architectures, Databricks and Fabric compute layers, observability frameworks, and zero-trust security patterns—resulting in measurable improvements in performance, reliability, governance, and operational efficiency.
- Delivered cloud-native, data-driven capabilities for SaaS and enterprise platforms by applying distributed compute designs, event-driven integration models, metadata-driven pipelines, and standardized data architecture frameworks across Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, and Microsoft Fabric, enhancing platform scalability, resilience, and analytics adoption.
- Developed and governed enterprise data architecture patterns integrating SAP, SQL Server, Salesforce, IoT telemetry, and operational data sources. Applied advanced transformation logic, lineage tracking, and access governance to deliver high-quality, compliant datasets. Designed scalable ingestion and lakehouse frameworks using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Fabric pipelines to support medallion architecture, schema evolution, and governed analytics consumption.
- Provided technical leadership and architectural oversight to engineering teams by defining best practices, reviewing solution designs, enforcing secure deployment standards, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture patterns across all delivery teams.
- Architected cloud-based asset management and operational intelligence solutions integrating SAP PM, IoT telemetry, SQL platforms, and enterprise analytics layers. Delivered architectures supporting asset reliability, maintenance optimization, equipment health insights, and operational KPIs—reducing downtime and improving service availability.
- Engineered resilient ETL and ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, SQL transformations, and Fabric ingestion layers to support high-volume, low-latency data integration. Defined standards for compute optimization, schema modeling, medallion architecture, and data quality frameworks to ensure accurate, scalable, enterprise-wide analytics.
- Collaborated with partners and customers to recommend enhancements to integrated solutions, support pre- and post-sales technical engagements, and lead detailed architectural discussions. Documented requirements, managed scope and delivery timelines, ensured compliance with best practices, and worked with product teams to define and prioritize partner-driven feature improvements.
Senior Solutions Architect
GOVCIO
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Led end-to-end architecture and technical validation for enterprise cloud and data modernization initiatives, delivering Azure-, Databricks-, Snowflake-, and Microsoft Fabric–based solutions that improved scalability, integration, and analytics maturity across global business units and directly supported multi-million-dollar engagements.
- Conducted deep architectural assessments of legacy applications, data platforms, and integration layers to identify modernization opportunities; produced cloud reference architectures that strengthened resiliency, performance, and long-term extensibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Designed enterprise-wide data, analytics, and integration architectures by unifying SAP systems (PS, FI/CO, MM), Azure Data Factory, Databricks compute, and Fabric lakehouse layers—providing governed, secure, and reliable visibility into financial, operational, supply-chain, and project performance.
- Directed the architectural redesign of SaaS platforms using distributed cloud patterns, optimized compute layers, event-driven integration frameworks, and metadata-driven pipelines, increasing platform scalability by 40 percent and reducing application latency by 50 percent.
- Engineered standardized data integration, mapping, and transformation architectures using SQL, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Fabric Dataflows to improve lineage, consistency, and processing efficiency across mission-critical operational and analytical workloads.
- Established enterprise architecture guardrails, cloud governance models, identity and access patterns, landing-zone standards, and security frameworks aligned with zero-trust principles, enabling scalable and compliant cloud adoption across the organization.
- Architected high-availability compute, orchestration, and gateway patterns across Azure and Fabric environments to support controlled refresh operations, SLA-driven performance, and reliability for thousands of internal and external users.
- Guided cross-functional engineering, security, finance, and operations teams through solution design, roadmapping, and delivery execution; acted as a strategic technical advisor translating complex architectural concepts into actionable plans aligned with enterprise KPIs and technology strategy.
- Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
- Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
Solutions Architect Lead
PCS Software
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Architected enterprise-grade data processing and integration frameworks by designing optimized SQL-based transformation layers, improving replication efficiency, reducing query latency, and strengthening system reliability across high-volume transactional and analytical workloads.
- Designed end-to-end cloud analytics architectures by combining Azure Data Factory orchestration, governed semantic modeling strategies, and distributed compute platforms to support scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise reporting ecosystems.
- Directed the architecture and implementation of advanced data ingestion and transformation pipelines in Azure Data Factory, utilizing event-driven triggers, metadata-driven orchestration patterns, and automated workflow dependencies to ensure timely, fault-tolerant data delivery across mission-critical systems.
- Defined architectural standards for SQL performance optimization, data partitioning, indexing strategy, and compute allocation—enabling consistent, predictable performance across hybrid and cloud-based data platforms.
- Architected secure, mobile-ready analytics environments by integrating Power BI mobile capabilities with enterprise authentication models, enabling remote access to governed insights for operational teams, field personnel, and executive leadership.
- Designed AI-enabled architectural extensions using Python, Azure Machine Learning, and embedded analytics frameworks to deliver predictive insights and enhance user experience across mobile, web, and enterprise applications.
- Developed integrated cloud analytics solutions by unifying SQL procedures, medallion-layer data models, Azure Data Factory pipelines, and Microsoft Fabric architecture patterns—improving analytic maturity, data reliability, and KPI alignment across business units.
- Established resilient, scalable data delivery and refresh architectures across Azure and Power BI ecosystems, ensuring consistent pipeline execution, reliable refresh cycles, and uninterrupted insight availability for distributed global teams.
Senior Power BI Architect/Solutions Architect
Regency Healthcare
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated closely with clients to understand business needs, resolve technical challenges, and deliver tailored data solutions that enhanced overall client satisfaction.
- Designed and developed custom SQL Server and Power BI reports and dashboards, improving data accessibility, transparency, and decision-making across client organizations.
- Optimized SQL queries and database logic to significantly improve performance and reduce execution times for high-volume analytical workloads.
- Created advanced Power BI features—including action filters, parameters, and calculated measures—to enhance interactivity and deliver deeper analytical insights.
- Managed SSRS and SSIS projects, database views, and data connections, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and reliable end-to-end reporting pipelines.
- Streamlined reporting processes by implementing automated SSRS/SSIS workflows, reducing time-to-insight and improving operational efficiency for stakeholders.
- Developed interactive Power BI dashboards that integrated multiple data sources, enabling comprehensive, real-time insights for informed business decisions.
- Participated in collaborative development of data management, business intelligence and analytic architecture standards and facilitated understanding and adherence to standards.
- Monitored and supported data load processes while developing innovative solutions to complex technical and procedure problems.
- Created project and application architecture deliverables consistent with architecture principles, standards, methodologies and best practices.
- Reviewed and analyzed vendor product integration and solution architecture based on established enterprise application strategy.
Power BI Lead Developer
Friedrich Air Conditioning
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated directly with clients to understand business objectives, address technical challenges, and deliver tailored data and analytics solutions.
- Developed numerous custom reports by integrating and transforming data through Alteryx workflows, ensuring accurate and efficient report delivery.
- Fine-tuned complex SQL queries to maximize performance, reduce execution time, and optimize data retrieval for high-demand reporting environments.
- Created action filters, parameters, and calculated measures in Power BI to build dynamic dashboards and highly interactive analytical experiences.
- Designed and developed Power BI visualizations and dashboards using Power BI Desktop, blending data from multiple sources to deliver unified insights.
- Built and published customized interactive reports and dashboards, including scheduled refreshes and distribution workflows, using Tableau Server.
- Managed SSRS projects, database views, data sources, and connection configurations to support secure, reliable, and high-quality reporting pipelines.
- Interfaced with front-end and back-end development teams to develop unified product, smoothing out coding conflicts before problems arose.
- Designed and maintained integrated requirement traceability matrices to verify development performance consistency across teams and projects.
- Consolidated junior developer input on new projects into comprehensive forecasts, addressing task-level estimates and dependencies.
BI Analyst
Energy Transfer
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed and optimized SAP BPC objects, improving reporting accuracy, streamlining financial processes, and enabling more reliable data-driven decision-making.
- Delivered Power BI solutions with refined data models, dynamic visualizations, and user-friendly dashboards, significantly enhancing enterprise analytics and operational insight.
- Designed and built input schedules, financial templates, and standardized reporting structures that improved data management efficiency and reduced reporting cycle times.
- Leveraged Spotfire Professional (or Spotfire Professional) to create dynamic, intuitive reports, ensuring seamless access to critical insights for business users.
- Applied strong data warehousing and ETL expertise—including SAS, Talend, and other integration tools—to streamline data ingestion, transformation, and validation processes.
- Engineered end-to-end ETL pipelines and advanced data integration workflows, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and timely data across reporting systems.
- Partnered closely with business stakeholders to interpret requirements, solve complex reporting challenges, and deliver tailored BI solutions that improved cross-functional collaboration.
- Ensured data integrity through meticulous dimensional modeling, governance practices, and optimized reporting structures across BPC, Power BI, and enterprise data stores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
UTSA
San Antonio, TX05.2018
Skills
Microsoft Power BI
SQL
Snowflake
Azure Data Factory
Solutions Demonstration
Microsoft Fabrics
Databricks
Azure Synapse Analytics
DAX and Data Modeling
Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
ETL / ELT Pipeline Design
Certification
Azure Solutions Architect
Microsoft Power BI
SQL
Python
SAP HANA
DP-600
COURSES
- Microsoft Power BI
- Azure Solutions Architect
- Databricks
- Snowflake
- Python Programming
- SQL
- SAP HANA
- SAP BI/BW
Timeline
Senior Solutions Architect Advisor III
Fiserv
08.2022 - 09.2025
Senior Solutions Architect
GOVCIO
07.2021 - 08.2022
Solutions Architect Lead
PCS Software
08.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Power BI Architect/Solutions Architect
Regency Healthcare
08.2019 - 08.2020
Power BI Lead Developer
Friedrich Air Conditioning
04.2019 - 08.2019
BI Analyst
Energy Transfer
10.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
UTSA