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Raghunathan Mudupalli Sathupadi

Wentworthville,NSW

Summary

Principal Architect professional with overall 25+ years of experience in most facets of Banking implemented across the world.

Enabled business to manage a revenue book of more than 100 million dollars by providing simple solutions in a complex system landscape.

Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while enabling teams to produce impeccable delivery.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Always seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Responsible for maintaining target state architecture, roadmaps, business outcomes as per enterprise priorities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Domain Architect

NAB Australia
10.2022 - Current
  • Created blueprint of business idea with a domain expertise and ideated with the current product landscape to execute a target state with robust integration efficiencies and sufficient provisions to enhance it for the future industry requirements.
  • Influenced decision-making at an executive level by providing well-researched recommendations on domain architecture strategies and implementations.
  • Developed innovative architectural strategies for enhancing business capabilities and processes.
  • Enabled my architecture team to collaborate with cross-functional teams that resulting in delivery of high-quality domain architecture initiatives , aligned to target state architecture within time and budget.
  • Governed and Optimized system performance and reliability through effective domain architectural designs.
  • Simplified business process by re-orienting to Industry specified practices.
  • Spearheaded the integration of new technologies into existing infrastructures, elevating overall system capabilities.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing systems, keeping up-to-date with industry trends and advancements.
  • Managed multiple concurrent business domains effectively using a team of architects, prioritizing tasks according to stakeholder requirements and deadlines.
  • Influenced decision-making at an executive level by providing well-researched recommendations on domain architecture strategies and implementations.
  • Identified opportunities and wins associated with contributing to and leveraging enterprise data assets.
  • Enabled the team by Translating business and technical requirements into architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives.
  • Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
  • Enhanced security measures by incorporating advanced security protocols into domain architecture designs.
  • Mentored junior team members in best practices for successful project management within the realm of domain architecture.
  • Empowered the team to develop architecture artifacts for standards, patterns and architectural roadmaps an Target state architecture.

Senior Solution Architect

Commonwealth Bank Australia
02.2017 - 10.2022
  • Optimized application performance through cloud migration strategies, resulting in increased scalability and reduced operational costs.
  • Led architecturally, cross-functional teams to deliver complex IT solutions and enabled delivery teams to deliver on schedule and within budget, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed customized software applications for clients across various domains within Banking Business, driving revenue growth and expanding the company''s portfolio.
  • Mentored junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development within the team.
  • Spearheaded technology innovation initiatives to stay ahead of industry trends and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
  • Conducted comprehensive system audits to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced security measures and optimized performance.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to support pre-sales activities, providing technical expertise during client presentations and negotiations.
  • Oversaw the design of robust IT infrastructure, enabling seamless data transfer between interconnected systems while maintaining high availability standards.
  • Implemented disaster recovery plans that ensured minimal service disruptions during unforeseen events or system failures.
  • Created detailed architecture documentation that facilitated effective communication among stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
  • Standardized coding practices across development teams, promoting consistency in code quality and minimizing potential errors during deployment phases.
  • Transformed legacy systems through modernization initiatives that resulted in improved functionality while reducing maintenance overhead costs.
  • Provided technical leadership during critical system migration projects, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transitions for endusers.
  • Aligned IT solutions with business objectives by collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand their unique needs and requirements.

Software Development Architect

SAP Labs
01.2008 - 01.2017
  • Optimized software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the SAP Banking Product development process.
  • Defined and ensured SAP Product coding standard across the product development team.
  • Increased system stability through thorough testing and debugging of code before deployment across the different system landscape.
  • Participated and streamlined team collaboration by implementing product organisation defined agile methodologies and provided required updates.
  • Enhanced user experience with intuitive UI design, improving overall application satisfaction. However a direct consumption without an user experience was ensured for the customers.
  • Improved cross-functional communication by collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to align goals and expectations.
  • Developed scalable architecture designs that allowed for expansion as product requirements evolved over time.
  • Simplified complex data structures for more efficient processing, reducing server load significantly.
  • Implemented continuous integration and delivery pipelines to ensure rapid deployment of new features without compromising quality or stability and ensured patches and upgrades to the customers are achieved easily.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies and determined their potential impact on existing projects, making recommendations for adoption when appropriate.
  • Led technical presentations at SAP industry conferences and customer showcases, showcasing product solutions developed by our team to solve client challenges.
  • Championed a culture of learning within the development team by organizing workshops on new languages, frameworks, and tools relevant to our work environment.
  • Managed version control systems effectively, ensuring smooth upgrades and on-demand cost based functional uplifts while minimizing conflicts during code merges.
  • Collaborated with industry stakeholders to gather capability business processes and requirements. Ensure smoother translation into concrete technical and non-functional specifications for the development team.
  • Supported release planning, resource allocation, scope, schedule, status and documentation.
  • Supervised deployments and provided troubleshooting and user support.
  • Presented roadmap and technology infrastructure to customers, demonstrating deep familiarity with APIs, platform infrastructure, security and integration capabilities.
  • Conducted research to evaluate systems design and process efficiency.
  • Worked with customers or prospective customers to develop integrated SAP product solution and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive SAP Banking product.
  • Conducted technical workshops and education sessions for customers and SAP Product Development teams.
  • Installed, integrated and deployed SAP Product product in different Banking environments and provide feedback of the integration touch points, review and provide feedback.
  • Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through SAP product roll in.

Software Developer

SAP SE Germany
07.2001 - 12.2007
  • Developed SAP Banking product software for diverse clients, resulting in increased satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional product teams to deliver high-quality products on tight deadlines.
  • Optimized application performance by conducting regular code reviews and refactoring when necessary.
  • Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication in German, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
  • .Streamlined workflows by creating reusable code libraries for common functions and features across multiple projects.
  • .Support Project Managers to ensure faster development cycles using Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban processes.
  • .Created comprehensive documentation detailing SAP Banking product functionality for future reference or maintenance purposes.
  • Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Designed and implemented scalable applications for data extraction and analysis.
  • Developed next generation integration platform for internal applications.

Software Engineer

Polaris Software Lab
11.1998 - 06.2001
  • Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code.
  • Enhanced user experience with intuitive interface design and responsive web applications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products on schedule.
  • Optimized algorithms for faster processing, reducing overall computation time.
  • Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
  • Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.
  • Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
  • Conducted thorough code reviews to identify potential areas for improvement, ultimately enhancing code quality across all projects handled by the team.
  • Refactored legacy codebases for improved maintainability, paving the way for easier future updates.
  • Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
  • Championed best practices in coding standards within the team, fostering a culture of consistency and excellence across all projects.
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements.
  • Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
  • Coordinated efficient large-scale software deployments.
  • Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.
  • Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
  • Represented software applications engineering team during large and complex development projects.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.
  • Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
  • Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
  • Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing.
  • Supervised work of programmers, designers and technicians, assigned tasks and monitored performance against targets.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Madras University
Chennai, India
11.1997

Skills

  • Software Development
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Data Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Performance Optimization
  • Solution Implementation
  • Application Architecture
  • Problem Solving
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Enterprise Architecture Design
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • System Integration
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Domain Modeling
  • Decision Making
  • Technical Leadership
  • Cloud Computing
  • DevOps Practices
  • Vendor Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Software Component Libraries
  • Performance Evaluation and Optimization
  • Data Storage and Retrieval
  • Databases: Oracle, MongoDB
  • API Design and Development
  • Continuous Integration Systems
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Software Development Standards
  • RDMS Development
  • Software Customizations
  • Technical Analysis
  • SDLC Compliance
  • Agile
  • JIRA
  • Engineering Standards
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Rapid Prototyping Integration
  • Technical Writing
  • Software Deployment
  • Configuration Management
  • Programming
  • Algorithm Implementation
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • API Design Knowledge
  • Solutions Deployment
  • Software Applications
  • Microservice Design
  • Creative and Innovative
  • Database Programming
  • Project Specifications
  • Application Development
  • SOAP and RESTful Web Services
  • HTML
  • Build Releases

Accomplishments

    I was awarded a "High customer focus award" for being instrumental in de-escalating the situation at multiple customers (Warner Bros, Commonwealth Bank, Calura AG) post go-live where the customer business was endangered because of wrong usage of the system, wrong implementation ( Contract Volume >200 Mio. USD and > 350 Mio. AUD).


    I was rewarded with an "Excellent Problem Solver award" for identifying, delivering a Solution and Delivered a project for Retail Banking services in Commonwealth Bank that sealed a revenue leak of 130 Million AUD that was originally estimated to be of 35 Million AUD by 2019 and 2020.


    I was rewarded with a "NAB Raise award" for delivering a Business Lending Distribution to our Investors

technical expertise - summary

Architecture and integration of SAP Banking products and S4 TRBK Have hands on experience in writing code in multiple Language domain ABAP, JAVA , C, C++. Write Solution proposal for the Business Requirements positioning the solution as an enhancement or re-platform of existing solution without disruption and reducing customer experience. Modeling Expertise - UML using Rational Rose, ARIS Modelling and indepth knowledge of Data Structures and patterns A sound knowledge of MicroServices and REST based services A sound knowledge of Stateful and Stateless Architecture with integration spanning across Cloud and Non-cloud applications Implementation and Custom Development of the SAP Products (Design, Realization, Test)

sap experience

16, 16 years of relevant IT experience primarily in the area of SAP Banking Services (Deposits Management and Loans Management) accomplished through “Banking Services from SAP Products” for leading banks. I gained considerable experience in working with SAP Custom Development in designing simple solutions for complex Business Scenarios. (Contract Volume > 10 Mio. EUR, more than 50% of this was delivered based on fixed price agreements). I have been instrumental in de-escalating the situation at multiple customers (Warner Bros, Common Wealth Bank, Calura AG) post go-live where the customer business was endangered because of wrong usage of the system, wrong implementation (Contract Volume >200 Mio. USD and > 350 Mio. AUD). I have been as a Subject Matter Expert and as a Transformation Technical Lead /Architect to solve the Business problem by enhancing and implementing SAP for well-known international companies like: Samsung Fire and Marine, UBS Switzerland, Zurich Cantonal Bank, Deutsche Bank (Postbank), Standard Bank South Africa, Alberta Treasury Bank, Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, Bank of Rakyat, Bank of Indonesia, China Minchin Bank, Mitsubishi Insurance Group, Adarsh Co-operative Society. Been a Mentor for multiple people as a part of SAP Architecture Curriculum. I have been instrumental architecture contact who participated in defining roadmap of Banking Services for SAP by 2012-2013. Delivered multiple product releases for SAP Banking Services Have conducted innumerable number of technical trainings and have actively contributed for Architecture Guardrails and developed lot of Frameworks in Cloud and Non-cloud initiatives. Submitted and have conducted presentation of “Writing a Better Code” which was then taken and implemented through the Financial Services – Banking, as a best practice.

Affiliations

  • • Design end to end Solution for Mandate Payment Services as a part of Industry Pay To in 2022. • Solution and Delivered regulatory and compliance project for FATCA CRS regulation for the whole CBA group without any further risk exposures, by 2021 and 2022. • Solution and Delivered PDDO regulation for all products across Bankwest and CBA Group products by 2021. • Solution and Delivered OAF project for Retail Banking services that sealed a revenue leak of 130 Million AUD that was originally estimated to be of 35 Million AUD by 2019 and 2020. • Solution and Delivered a Bank Guarantees Lygon platform for on-boarding Group Bank Guarantees for our customers by 2019. This was done in conjunction with ANZ, Westpac architects and delivery. This is a cloud SAAS delivery. Lygon Platform for Bank Guarantees • Solution and Delivered a various regulations for Small and Medium Business Loans to help the customers effectively informed about the Loan instrument prior to their maturity so that they take an informed decision. The project was delivered in 2018. The solution was implemented as a part of BCOP Commitment that was also delivered as a part of 2018. • Solution and Delivered a Settlement and Closure for Commercial Lending under Business Banking as a change project worth of 3 Million AUD with a savings of 1.5 Million that was originally estimated by March 2017. • Been associated with CBA during 2010 – 2014 for a Core Banking modernisation representing SAP and have been instrumental in making the end to end decisions for the group • Have been instrumental in assessing the Commonwealth Bank Institutional Banking solution and providing an earnest articulation for the senior management
  • • Solution and Delivered regulatory and compliance project for FATCA CRS regulation for the whole CBA group without any further risk exposures, by 2021 and 2022.

Languages

Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Principal Domain Architect

NAB Australia
10.2022 - Current

Senior Solution Architect

Commonwealth Bank Australia
02.2017 - 10.2022

Software Development Architect

SAP Labs
01.2008 - 01.2017

Software Developer

SAP SE Germany
07.2001 - 12.2007

Software Engineer

Polaris Software Lab
11.1998 - 06.2001

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Madras University
Raghunathan Mudupalli Sathupadi