Vidya Jatheesh
Wakerley,Australia
Summary
I am an accomplished and results-driven professional seeking a Solution Architect or Software Development Lead position with a medium- to long-term focus. With over 15 years of expertise in cloud-based application design and development, 8–9 years of integration experience across backend APIs, relational and document databases, and 5–6 years in management and architecture, I bring both technical depth and leadership capability.
My career encompasses small, medium, and large-scale projects, including consultancy engagements for major enterprises such as NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Vodafone, and HBF Australia, where I have delivered secure, scalable, and best-practice AWS and Azure solutions. I hold AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified Azure Architect Design credentials, with a proven track record of delivering secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures. My expertise includes designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions on AWS (Lambda, Redshift, Athena, Cognito, API Gateway, Kinesis) and Azure (Functions, Service Bus, APIM, Blob/Table Storage), always aligning with industry best practices.
I bring a solid grounding in Agile/Scrum, SOLID principles, and application security, and I have successfully provided consultancy services to large financial institutions, telecommunications providers, and health insurers to modernise their platforms and deliver high-value digital transformations.
Experienced with designing robust cloud architectures to support business needs. Utilizes deep knowledge of cloud platforms to create scalable and secure solutions. Strong understanding of cloud migration processes and best practices.
Diligent Architect with strong background in designing and implementing cloud solutions. Successfully led multiple projects that optimized cloud architecture to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in cloud migration and security protocols.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud Solutions Architect
Easyautotech Pty Ltd
01.2022 - Current
- Provided consultancy and architecture services for cloud transformation programs, focusing on AWS and Azure best practices.
- Designed and implemented object detection solutions leveraging cloud-native AI/ML services, including damage detection for vehicles, car history checks, and automated valuation tools integrated into dealer and consumer platforms.
- Led the development and deployment of EasyAutoTech’s inspection, and dealer management platforms, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance with financial industry regulations.
- Implemented cloud infrastructure automation using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform, enabling repeatable, scalable, and cost-efficient deployments.
- Developed and maintained automated test frameworks, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality assurance and rapid release cycles.
- Authored enterprise-grade policies and procedures for cloud governance, operational resilience, and compliance with ISO 27001 and PCI DSS standards.
- Established architecture frameworks, security models, and development guidelines aligned with AWS Well-Architected and Azure best practice principles.
- Led integrations with third-party services including vehicle data providers, payment gateways, and customer verification platforms, improving automation and reducing manual processes by over 40%.
Cloud Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Service (AWS)
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Designed and delivered secure, scalable AWS cloud solutions for enterprise clients, including NAB, CBA, Vodafone, and HBF Australia. Led architecture, migration, and optimisation projects leveraging AWS Lambda, Redshift, Athena, Cognito, API Gateway, and Kinesis.
- Architected and implemented Amazon Connect solutions, including a Lex-powered IVR, for improved customer engagement and call handling efficiency.
- Delivered a COVID-safe application for a major Sydney supermarket chain, enabling contactless check-ins and compliance with health regulations.
- Led the migration of Vodafone NZ from the Genesis contact centre platform to AWS Cloud, incorporating Amazon Connect, Lex-based IVR workflows, and seamless integration with existing CRM systems.
- Collaborated with client technology teams to establish best practices for cost optimisation, performance tuning, and security compliance.
- Produced detailed architecture blueprints, security models, and CI/CD pipelines aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
Cloud Integration Developer,(Contract)
RACQ Insurance
04.2019 - 01.2020
- At RACQ, I am involved in designing and implementing cloud integration solutions for the insurance and claim systems using .Net Core WebAPI, Azure App Services, APIM, Azure Service Bus Topics, Subscriptions/Queues, Route Tables, Azure Functions, Blob and Table storage. The integration layer is responsible for performing high volume transactions between RACQ insurance, Dynamics 365 and claim systems.
- Designed and developed Application Security Layer using Azure active directory app registrations and managed identity to secure Azure resources.
- At RACQ, I have implemented Common Error Handling framework for the integration layer logic apps and durable functions to process business and technical error messages from the Servicebus topic subscriptions.
- I am also actively involved in setting up CI/CD pipelines for Azure resources, Application Monitoring dashboards using Azure App Insights and Serverless360.
Software Development Lead, Senior Architect
Odyssey Gaming
03.2018 - 03.2019
- At Odyssey Gaming, I was involved in development resource management, estimation, architecture, design, and implementation of various monitoring, loyalty and gaming solutions.
- I was actively involved in designing and implementing BI platform using .Net Core microservices, AWS Cognito, API Gateway, Dynamo DB, ECS, Elastic Cache, AWS Lambda, Amazon Redshift, Power BI and Angular 8. The web dashboard displays live player trends, player summary reports, electronic gaming machine performance and integrates with third party APIs to display campaign management and POS information.
- Designed and implemented Realtime loyalty system for Odyssey Gaming partners using .Net Core, React-Redux, Azure Functions, Azure API Management (APIM), Mongo DB, NServiceBus, Rabbit MQ, Redis, Table and Blob storage. The loyalty products developed are highly scalable, secure and meets the Queensland Government (OLGR) compliance/regulatory requirements.
- Redeveloped Odyssey Gaming Kiosk, CRT/POS terminals using modern web integration platforms by engaging external software partners like SwiftPOS, Impact data to deliver integrated application solutions within an agreed architecture.
Solution Architect, Team Leader
Allianz Worldwide Partners
10.2009 - 03.2018
- Experience architecting, building and delivering web, mobile and Microsoft service-based solutions. Designed and delivered travel insurance platforms for multiple Australian banks. Worked with on-shore delivery partners and in-house subject-matter experts. Provided solution architecture design documents and related artefacts to development and project delivery team of over 15-20 developers and testers. Designed and implemented solutions to integrate with legacy and future-state platforms.
- Designed and developed ecommerce platforms for Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, Citibank, CUA, Virgin Money, Teachers Health Fund, Webjet, Bank west, Bank of Melbourne, House of Travel etc. The platform was developed using Angular, Bootstrap, Knockout, .Net Core, Web API, NServiceBus and Workflow Services. The websites are responsive and adhere to OWASP principles and PCI DSS standards. The domain and application services were developed using Service Oriented Architecture. OpenID connect, STS tokens, client certificates and SSL is used to secure the sites and services.
- Designed and Developed Federated security for Allianz insurance sites and services using Windows Identity Foundation, for application/user trusts across organization and partner domains. Designed and Implemented Single sign-on for internal and partner agents using ADFS, Security Token Services, Facebook, Google and other OAuth 2.0 authentication providers.
- Designed and developed Intranet websites to maintain travel insurance and roadside assistance products for internal staff members using Asp.net MVC, Web API, Angular, Entity Framework for SQL and Oracle databases, QUnit and Jasmine for testing JavaScript files and Xunit/Moq for C# libraries and Octopus for Automated deployment.
- Member of Allianz Architecture team, and involved in regular code/solution design reviews, estimations, resource allocation and planning workshops.
Senior Net Analyst Programmer
Allianz Global Assistance
10.2008 - 09.2009
- Worked as a lead developer and technical analyst on multiple Allianz Travel and Roadside products.
- Designed white label apps and multi-regional, multilingual websites for Allianz partners based on customized CMS, configurable UI, integration adapters, bulk policy data capture, complex real time claims validation and optimized data entry.
- Designed and Developed travel insurance websites using JavaScript, jQuery, MVC, Web services, WCF and MM.Net framework.
- Designed and help develop applications and data load systems to synchronize and load data between vendor systems using services based on SOLID design principles (dependency injection, interface segregation, single responsibility principles etc.), repository patterns, Microsoft composite UI application blocks (CAB), test and mock frameworks.
Senior IT Consultant
Ultimate People Company Limited
02.2006 - 08.2008
- Developed web-based Appraisal system for UK’s biggest mortgage lender (HBOS), using C#, web services, Ajax, Ado.net, net Charting tools, .net framework (Generics, Reflection, Events and delegates), Repository, Adapter, Facade and Singleton Patterns, Role Based Security (RBS), Active directory and SQL Server Reporting Services.
- Developed a Windows based online Billing & Demand Forecast System for “Gaz De France” using Module View Controller patterns (MVC), C#, PL/SQL, crystal reports and Microsoft Design Patterns and Practices. Developed an online Advertising site for an US based client Kinetic using Microsoft Map Point, Ajax, C#, JavaScript and CSS. Developed e-commerce website for one of UK’s largest electrical and electronic goods retailer using C#, web services, Ajax, Ado.net, SQL Server and .net framework (LINQ to SQL and data services).
- Implemented various payment options HSBC direct payment, Google, PayPal, Go & Pay and Barclays Finance for e-commerce websites.
- Designed e-album and information websites using JavaScript, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks and contacted customers directly to gather requirements and present results.
ASP.Net developer
Reed Business Information-QSS
10.2004 - 01.2006
- Developed Online Subscription Centre websites for various publishers like The Economist, New Scientist, The Lancet, Haymarket, Flight Internationals, Reed Business Information, Microscope and Computer Weekly using Asp.net, JavaScript and SQL Server.
- Created and consumed Web Services and have used Encryption Algorithms, Web User Controls and Custom Controls, RAD Controls to develop the “Online Subscription Centre” websites.
- Created DTS packages for uploading subscription records on to the live database. Also developed “Content Management Websites” for various publishers. Developed Windows based applications for internal users to extract data for new subscriptions, renewals, customer service and privacy options.
Education
Master of Computer Science -
University of Windsor
Bachelor's degree - engineering
University of Kerala
Skills
- Azure Service bus, Logic Apps, APIM, Azure Functions, Blob, Table and File Storage, API Gateway, App Insights monitoring, Serverless360
- React-Redux, Angular, TypeScript, Bootstrap, Node, NPM, Razor Pages (MVVM) / Knockout Js
- Azure DevOps, GIT, Microsoft TFS, Octopus, Team City
- AWS lambda, Redshift, Athena, Cognito, S3, API Gateway, Kinesis
- C#, Net Core, REST, GraphQL, WCF, Web API, AspNet, MVC, WIF, JWT, OpenID Connect
- T-SQL, PL/SQL, Entity Framework, LINQ, Hibernate, Windows Workflow foundation, SharePoint, Power BI
- XUnit, MS Test, NUnit, QUnit, Jasmine, NSubstitue, Moq
- Java, JSP, Servlets, Swing, JDBC, Applets, C, Objective C, Swift
Accomplishments
- Won “Values award” at Odyssey Gaming, Eagle Farm, QLD
- Won “Employee of the Year” award at Allianz Worldwide Partners, Toowong, QLD
- Won “Best Team member” award at Allianz Worldwide Partners, Toowong, QLD
- Nominated for the “Best Team member” Award at Allianz Worldwide Partners, Toowong, QLD
- Nominated for the “Focus on People Awards” for Innovation, at Reed Business Information, Haywards Heath, UK
- Designed and developed Software Package for DNA Microarray Image extraction for IEEE/ACM (The software package was accepted by IEEE/ACM Computer Science Society panel members at New York, USA)
Certification
- Amazon Web Services Security Specialty
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Architect Design
- TOGAF 9.2 Certified
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (Web Applications)MCSD: Developing Windows Azure and Web Services
- MS: Administering Visual Studio Team Foundation Server
- MS: Programming in C#
- MS: Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications
- MS: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
- PRO: Design & Develop Web applications using MS.Net Framework
- MCTS: Accessing Data with MS.Net Framework (Ado.net, Entity Framework)
- MCTS: Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation
- MCP: Microsoft Certified ASP.Net Developer
- CIW Certified E-commerce developer, CIW Certified Website designer
- NIIT Certified Web Application Programmer
- NIIT Certified C++ Programmer
ROLES
- Solution Architect - 8 years - Excellent
- Technical Architect - 4 years - Excellent
- Software Development Lead - 5 years - Excellent
- Senior Software Developer/Consultant - 3 years - Excellent
- Business Analyst - 3 years - Good
Timeline
Cloud Solutions Architect
Easyautotech Pty Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Cloud Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Service (AWS)
01.2020 - 12.2021
Cloud Integration Developer,(Contract)
RACQ Insurance
04.2019 - 01.2020
Software Development Lead, Senior Architect
Odyssey Gaming
03.2018 - 03.2019
Solution Architect, Team Leader
Allianz Worldwide Partners
10.2009 - 03.2018
Senior Net Analyst Programmer
Allianz Global Assistance
10.2008 - 09.2009
Senior IT Consultant
Ultimate People Company Limited
02.2006 - 08.2008
ASP.Net developer
Reed Business Information-QSS
10.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor's degree - engineering
University of Kerala
Master of Computer Science -
University of Windsor
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