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Vinod Dube

Collierville,USA

Summary

Recent years have been dedicated to driving digital transformation and modernization initiatives within multiple organizations. Focus areas included leveraging cutting-edge technologies, such as Generative AI, to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and create new business opportunities.

Proven leader in digital transformation driving organizational success through agile methodologies, cloud migration, and microservices architecture. Implementation efforts yield enhanced scalability, resilience, and accelerated time-to-market for products and services.

Demonstrated expertise in leveraging Generative AI to create innovative solutions. Successful development of personalized virtual assistant utilizing large language models to elevate customer satisfaction and retention.

Committed to responsible AI practices. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to establish robust governance frameworks and ensure ethical AI development and deployment.

Deep understanding of digital transformation, modernization, and Generative AI. Proven ability to harness these technologies for driving business value and exceptional customer experiences.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

AI Cloud Solutions Architect

MetLife Through TCS
08.2023 - Current
  • Worked on Digital side of MetLife to modernize the legacy application and decommission the older tech stacks and applications through the digital transformation journey of application basis on the business priorities
  • Used 5 pillar approaches such as Tech Evolution, Triage, Current State of the architecture, Target state of the architecture (aka GSSP tech stacks), estimations and transition to delivery team for the implementation
  • Used Azure CI/CD and DevOps based target managed services to approach the modernization/transformation journey
  • Generative AI implementation using Kore.ai along with Langchain.
  • Optimized cloud resources for cost reduction by analyzing usage patterns and adjusting configurations accordingly.

Cloud Solutions Architect

CNA Insurance Companies Through TCS
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with CNA to develop strategic roadmap for application lifecycle management, aligning technical evolution with business priorities to increase ROI.
  • Implemented comprehensive architectural assessment methodology, including triage, current state analysis, target state definition, and cost-benefit analysis, to inform modernization initiatives.
  • Successfully led migration of 10 applications to GCP utilizing managed services, resulting in quantifiable improvement, e.g., 50% cost reduction, 80% performance increase.

Cloud Solutions Architect

Bank of America Through TCS
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • GBT (Global Banking Technology) is part of the Global Technology unit of Bank of America, N.A., which is a global leader in banking, markets, and financial technology
  • Used 5 pillar approaches such as Business/Technical assessments, Triage, Current State of the architecture, Target state of the architecture, estimations and transition to delivery team for the implementation
  • Used OpenShift based target managed services to approach the modernization/transformation journey.

Senior SME AWS Platform Architect

Hilton Worldwide
01.2018 - 10.2022
  • Led the design, development and implementation of GOAL, a Group Orchestration Application Layer, enabling event planners to directly book multi-product packages and achieve on-property efficiencies, resulting in the onboarding of over 5,000 properties
  • Spearheaded the modernization and migration of 20+ application workloads to AWS, leveraging containerization to optimize performance and scalability, driving operational efficiency and cost reduction.

Senior Application Architect

JMI
11.2012 - 12.2017
  • Loyalty Platform Modernization: Successfully implemented RPI initiative, introducing new Points and Money (P&M) rewards and automating reimbursement processes across Legacy PMS, OPERA PMS, Hotel Key, Digital Key, Connected Rooms, and MarTech platforms to support more than 6000 properties.
  • Mobile API Development: Designed and developed a mobile API for Global Web, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
  • Reimbursement Engine Transformation: Provided ongoing maintenance and enhancements to the reimbursement engine product, optimizing performance and accuracy.

Technical Lead / Architect

JMI
07.2012 - 11.2012
  • Architected and implemented the One Link CTT project, automating the translation of 14 financial data points across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Supply Chain Management modules, improving data accuracy by 99.99%.
  • Developed and deployed a web-based bulk load tool, processing 6 millions data records per hour, increasing data ingestion efficiency by 75%.

Senior Consultant

Bank of America
03.2008 - 06.2012
  • Delivered key components for GFX (FX trading) system, resulting in increased trading speed by 20%.
  • Developed core functionalities for MLBM (Front-office bond application), supporting 10K+ Financial Advisors and Traders of millions of data in bond transactions.
  • Played a pivotal role in architecting CTCS (centralized consumer technology platform), enabling 300+ of services and millions of users.

Business Solutions Architect

Computer Associates
07.2007 - 03.2008
  • Managed and optimized web services performance by implementing WSPM, resulting in 60% reduction in transaction response times and 50% improvement in overall system efficiency.

Integration Architect

IBM
03.2007 - 07.2007
  • Managed integration solutions for COLT Telecom Group S.A.'s NGB project in London, UK, successfully integrating 20+ systems with the Kenan/FX Billing system, resulting in 50% improved data accuracy, reduced processing time, or increased system efficiency.

Module Lead and Senior Software Engineer

IBM Global Services
05.2006 - 02.2007
  • Worked on the WM/GIS project for client NiSource Inc., Columbus, Ohio, USA to transform the area of Work Management for NiSource’s energy distribution companies
  • The WMS objectives were to streamline work forecasting and planning, optimize work scheduling, provide timely performance information and operational reports, eliminate manual work processes, meet regulatory and compliance standards, and maintain/improve customer service.

Application Specialist

IBM Watson Research Lab
01.2005 - 05.2006
  • Worked on the MDBT (Model-Driven Business Transformation) framework project to realize the Architecture of Business GTO vision and deliver significant business transformation results through formal models, methods, and tools.

Integration Architect

QUARK Software Inc
09.2004 - 01.2005
  • Worked on the Quark Publishing Management Suite (QPMS) project for the Publishing Industry to provide features for creating new Publication Product (PP), Issue Planning, Layout Planning, and Production Tracking with complete automation.

Senior Software Engineer

IBM
08.2003 - 09.2004
  • Worked on the ITPM (IBM Tivoli Privacy Manager) project for Tivoli security product to identify, monitor, control, and audit access to personal information
  • Also worked on the GFX (FX trading) and MLBM (Front-office application for bond products) projects.

Module Lead and Senior Software Engineer

BNP Paribas
06.2003 - 08.2003
  • Worked on the GRP (BNP PARIBAS Securities Services) project for BNP Paribas to manage Financial & Banking’s complex security issues based on changes in Business scenario and advancement in technical systems.

Senior Software Engineer

CISCO Systems Inc.
12.2000 - 06.2003
  • Worked on the CISCO console project to customize and develop solutions for network management system.

Senior Software Engineer

Bentley Systems Inc.
07.2000 - 11.2000
  • Worked on the Project wise Integrator project for Bentley Systems Inc
  • To develop web-based and EJB based applications faster.

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

University of Pune
06.1998

Bachelor of Science (Honors), Physics -

Banaras Hindu University
06.1994

Skills

  • 27 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and managing scalable enterprise application software

    Application Development & Design:
    Cross-platform development (Web & Client-Server)
    Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
    Generative AI using Java/Python/JavaScript
    Mobile API development (RESTful)
    Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
    Open source technologies
    Middleware & Microservices
  • Cloud Technologies:
    Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
    OpenShift containerization platform
    DevOps practices for cloud-based deployments
  • Data Management & Analytics:
    Data analysis & engineering
    Data lake architecture (RedShift)
    Data visualization tools (Tableau)
  • Generative AI:
    Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG
  • Business Tools:
    Collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, MS Teams)
    Productivity tools (Office360, Gmail, MS Office)
    Monitoring & Analytics tools (Splunk, AppDynamics, DataDog)
  • Technical Skills:
    Programming languages (Java, Spring Boot, Python, PySpark, C/C, PL/SQL)
    Scripting languages (UNIX shell)
    Markup languages (HTML, XML)
    Scripting frameworks (AJAX, JSON)
    Web development frameworks (React, Angular, GraphQL)
    Server-side technologies (Java Script, JQuery, JSP, Servlets, Java Bean)
    Database technologies (Oracle, DB2, Sybase, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Informix, Couchbase, MongoDB)
    Messaging protocols (JMS, MQ, Tuxedo, Web Methods, Tibco/RV)
    Web services technologies (JAX-WS & JAX-RS)
    Design patterns
    Development tools (Eclipse, RAD, WSAD, IntelliJ, Junit, Ant, Maven, Gradle)
    Database management tools (Toad, SQL Plus)
    Application servers (Weblogic, IBM WebSphere)
    Messaging servers (IBM MQ)
    Virtualization (VMware)
    Data modeling tools (Erwin)
    UML diagramming tools (Visual Paradigm, drawio)
    API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI)
    Version control systems (GIT/Stash)
    Project management tools (JIRA)
    Operating systems (AIX, Red Hat Linux, HP, Solaris, Windows)

Timeline

AI Cloud Solutions Architect

MetLife Through TCS
08.2023 - Current

Cloud Solutions Architect

CNA Insurance Companies Through TCS
03.2023 - 07.2023

Cloud Solutions Architect

Bank of America Through TCS
11.2022 - 03.2023

Senior SME AWS Platform Architect

Hilton Worldwide
01.2018 - 10.2022

Senior Application Architect

JMI
11.2012 - 12.2017

Technical Lead / Architect

JMI
07.2012 - 11.2012

Senior Consultant

Bank of America
03.2008 - 06.2012

Business Solutions Architect

Computer Associates
07.2007 - 03.2008

Integration Architect

IBM
03.2007 - 07.2007

Module Lead and Senior Software Engineer

IBM Global Services
05.2006 - 02.2007

Application Specialist

IBM Watson Research Lab
01.2005 - 05.2006

Integration Architect

QUARK Software Inc
09.2004 - 01.2005

Senior Software Engineer

IBM
08.2003 - 09.2004

Module Lead and Senior Software Engineer

BNP Paribas
06.2003 - 08.2003

Senior Software Engineer

CISCO Systems Inc.
12.2000 - 06.2003

Senior Software Engineer

Bentley Systems Inc.
07.2000 - 11.2000

Master of Computer Applications -

University of Pune

Bachelor of Science (Honors), Physics -

Banaras Hindu University

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