Dharmesh Patel Email & Phone Number

Leicester, Gb

United Kingdom

As a senior architect, for a BFS client, I've driven key initiatives in cloud optimization, automation, and platform engineering, focusing on scalable, efficient, and secure solutions across various platforms and technologies:Participated in responding to and winning RFPs for various BFS clients, demonstrating my ability to understand client needs and deliver tailored solutions that drive business success.Focused on cloud optimization and automation, utilizing Python, Groovy, and Java to right-size infrastructure and develop a self-service automation platform, enabling value streams to streamline provisioning and support functions. Provided FinOps consulting and built automated solutions to reduce costs by scheduling shutdowns for non-essential services, including stateful databases during non-usage periods.Hands-on experience in cloud troubleshooting and building best practices for teams, ensuring effective onboarding and providing the necessary mentoring to facilitate smooth transitions.Transitioned to the UK as Platform and MongoDB Architect, establishing cattle-based infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support stateful workloads (MongoDB, CloudSQL). Built Terraform and DevOps/SRE frameworks to promote reusable, isolated processes while ensuring consistent artifacts. Enhanced observability using Datadog, leveraging AI-powered monitoring and alerting capabilities for various value streams.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Led a large-scale rehosting and re-platforming program, migrating APIs from Mule to Spring Boot within Kubernetes (K8s) and replacing Mule Gateway with Kong Gateway. Developed custom plugins and implemented a federated Kong gateway CP/DP model for improved API management and scalability.Partnered with the BFS IT teams to support third-party application onboarding to SAML authentication, expanding secure access capabilities.Designed a cloud-native migration of user authentication features, moving from a monolithic Java application to MuleSoft APIs on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF). Introduced a canary deployment strategy to enable smooth migration and provide flexible authentication options.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Java/ AWS Architect

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Design, Implement and Support new requirements for the data flow between multiple business applications involving the AS400 platform, Java, JMS, and Oracle.Work on Java/J2EE frameworks including but not limited to Spring, Apache Camel, Hazelcast, Hibernate and enterprise tools like Informatica PowerCenter, MDM, TIBCO, Eclipse, GIT and servers like JBOSS, Tomcat, Oracle and Active MQ.Demonstrate knowledge of user applications, domain and technical system areas. Follow agile Scrum software development life cycle throughout projectDemonstrate knowledge of user application, domain and system areas.Assist client in defining development and test strategy and delivery schedule.Mentor team and team members.

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Pune Area, India

Consultant