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Professional Summary

Accomplished technology leader with over 15 years of experience in software architecture, development, and team management within the financial services industry. Proven expertise in defining enterprise architectural visions aligned with strategic goals, technology platforms, and compliance standards. Skilled in leading large-scale backend application development using MuleSoft ecosystems, designing scalable APIs, and ensuring software solutions meet functional, non-functional, and regulatory requirements. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative, secure, and efficient systems that drive business value.
Professional Experience

Vice President, Software Architecture & Development Citibank (or Similar Financial Institution), NY, NY [Month/Year] – Present

•	Led the definition of architectural visions and solutions for enterprise-wide initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall enterprise architecture strategy, technology choices, and platform standards.
•	Oversaw the development and maintenance of large-scale backend applications using MuleSoft, DataWeave, MUnit, and Anypoint Platform, resulting in improved system performance and scalability for high-volume transaction processing.
•	Designed reusable and scalable API specifications, including API fragments for request, success, and error response structures in RESTful API Modeling Language (RAML), enhancing API governance and reducing development time by 30%.
•	Ensured all software deliverables complied with functional requirements (e.g., business logic and user needs), non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, security, and reliability), and regulatory standards such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, and SOX.
•	Managed a team of 20+ architects and developers, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and performance evaluations to build high-performing teams.
•	Collaborated with stakeholders across IT, operations, and compliance to mitigate risks and implement best practices in agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud integration.


Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture [Previous Company, e.g., JPMorgan Chase or Similar], Dallas, TX [Month/Year] – [Month/Year]

•	Directed the architectural strategy for backend systems supporting global financial operations, integrating MuleSoft-based solutions to streamline data flows and API interactions.
•	Developed and maintained enterprise-wide applications using Anypoint Platform, focusing on modular designs that supported rapid scaling and fault tolerance.
•	Created comprehensive API designs in RAML, incorporating reusable fragments for standardized responses, which facilitated seamless integrations with third-party vendors and internal systems.
•	Conducted architecture reviews to ensure adherence to non-functional attributes like availability (99.99% uptime) and security protocols, while navigating complex compliance landscapes in banking.
•	Led cross-functional projects that reduced system downtime by 40% through proactive monitoring and optimization using MUnit for testing.
•	Mentored junior architects and developers on best practices in API design and MuleSoft technologies, contributing to organizational knowledge growth.


Lead Software Architect [Previous Company, e.g., Wells Fargo or Similar], Austin, TX [Month/Year] – [Month/Year]

•	Designed and implemented backend architectures for large-scale financial applications, leveraging MuleSoft tools to handle millions of daily transactions.
•	Specialized in DataWeave for data transformations and MUnit for unit testing, ensuring robust and maintainable codebases.
•	Defined API specifications in RAML, including detailed structures for requests and responses, to promote reusability across multiple projects.
•	Ensured software compliance with industry regulations and internal standards, conducting audits and implementing corrective measures.
•	Collaborated with development teams to integrate non-functional requirements, such as scalability and resilience, into core system designs.


Software Engineer / Architect [Early Career Company, e.g., Tech Firm in Finance Sector], Various Locations [Month/Year] – [Month/Year]

•	Built foundational experience in developing backend applications using emerging integration platforms, including initial work with MuleSoft and API modeling.
•	Contributed to API designs and maintenance efforts, focusing on scalability and compliance in enterprise environments.
Education


Master of Science in Computer Science (or Equivalent) [University Name], [City, State] [Graduation Year]
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering [University Name], [City, State] [Graduation Year]
Skills

•	Technical Expertise: MuleSoft, DataWeave, MUnit, Anypoint Platform, RAML, RESTful APIs, Enterprise Architecture, Backend Development (Java, Spring Boot), Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure), CI/CD Tools (Jenkins, Git).
•	Leadership & Soft Skills: Team Management, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Collaboration, Agile/Scrum Methodologies, Risk Management, Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge.
•	Other: Microservices Architecture, API Governance, Performance Optimization, Security Best Practices.

Certifications
•	MuleSoft Certified Developer – Integration and API Associate
•	MuleSoft Certified Architect – Platform Architect
•	AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
•	TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Certification

References available upon request.