Ahmed Syed

Enterprise Architect

Albany, New York, United States

About

As a Solutions Architect at the State University of New York, I have over 18 years of experience in delivering innovative and scalable cloud and integration solutions for enterprise clients. My mission is to enable seamless data exchange, streamlined workflows, and optimized performance across multiple universities using cutting-edge technologies such as MuleSoft and AWS. In my previous roles as an Enterprise Architect and an Application Architect, I have been instrumental in providing business solutions, driving digital transformation, and modernizing legacy systems across multiple agencies. By leveraging my expertise in cloud migration, SOA patterns, and information management, I have contributed to the success of various projects and the improvement of IT systems within the organization. I am a proven leader who fosters a culture of excellence and collaboration across cross-functional teams. Security Clearance eligible.

Experience

  • Enterprise Architect at New York State Department of Health
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Solutions Architect at SUNY System Administration
    May 2020 - Oct 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    As a Solution Architect at the State University of New York, I played a key role in driving the successful integration of distributed systems across multiple universities. By providing innovative solutions, developing integration roadmaps, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as MuleSoft and AWS, I enabled seamless data exchange, streamlined workflows, and optimized performance. My contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the SUNY Online system.

  • Enterprise Solutions Architect at New York State Enterprise Business Solutions Division
    Jun 2015 - Apr 2020 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Throughout my tenure as an Enterprise Architect, I have been instrumental in providing business solutions, driving digital transformation, and modernizing legacy systems across multiple agencies. By leveraging my expertise in cloud migration, and integration. • Led the modernization efforts of legacy systems across multiple agencies, providing business solutions and driving digital transformation initiatives. • Orchestrated the migration of current On-Premises services to the cloud, encompassing infrastructure and network design, selection of Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings, and seamless integration with Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings. • Managed large-scale systems development projects, overseeing end-to-end implementation and integrations across diverse programming languages. • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions that align with organizational goals.. • Integrated multiple payment gateways into applications, ensuring seamless and secure payment processing. • Developed a comprehensive framework for integration patterns, facilitating collaboration between in-house and vendor development teams and ensuring efficient and effective integration across multiple agencies. • Designed and implemented schemas for data exchange between various agencies, promoting standardized and seamless information sharing. • Mentored and guided the development of web services across multiple agencies and teams, establishing best practices and ensuring adherence to standards for seamless interoperability. • Created comprehensive solution designs for various projects and programs, including detailed integration designs and estimations. • Led cross-functional teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure successful project execution.

  • New York State Department of Labor ()
    • Application Architect SOA
      Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

      As an Application Architect, I have consistently delivered high-quality enterprise and application architecture solutions, leveraging my expertise in integrating complex applications and employing industry-standard technologies. By analyzing business requirements, developing functional specifications, and implementing scalable and efficient designs, I have contributed to the success of various projects and the overall improvement of IT systems within the organization. • Conducted thorough analysis of business requirements to provide comprehensive functional specifications, enabling the development of solutions that meet the specific needs of stakeholders. • Leveraged SOA patterns to integrate internal and external services, establishing a cohesive and interconnected system architecture. • Designed and developed web services and processed workflows to transform legacy systems into modernized and automated services, employing recognized SOA design patterns to ensure efficiency and scalability. • Defined web services using Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) methodology, adhering to established industry standards and best practices.

    • Sr. SOA Analyst
      Feb 2011 - May 2014 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Utilize Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) to design and develop Processes to orchestrate (choreograph) integration of the GUI, services and database.

  • Software Engineer at Cisco Systems
    Apr 2010 - Feb 2011 · 11 mos

    Worked on a product which delivers base network access policy services across wired, wireless and VPN environments as well as additional services like Device Administration, Profiling, Guest, Posture and Advanced Monitoring and Troubleshooting.