Sateesh Deshpande

Experience

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  Infor

  Jan 2000 - Apr 2003

  Software Engineer
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  Conduent

  Apr 2003 - Jun 2004

  Sr. Software Engineer
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  ISOFT

  Jun 2004 - Dec 2006

  Sr. Systems Analyst (Tech Lead)
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  Trigent Software Inc

  Feb 2007 - Apr 2010

  Development Manager
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  Amadeus

  May 2010 - Oct 2021

  • Head of Delivery and Platform Services

    Oct 2016 - Oct 2021

  • Senior Manager - Development

    Sept 2013 - Oct 2016

  • Manager - Development

    May 2010 - Sept 2013
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  EPAM Systems

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2023

  Senior Solution Architect for travel hospitality and e-commerce companies to re-architect and re-platform existing legacy/on prime projects into the modern tech stacks and AWS cloud (App modernization, Digital transformation). This includes vendor selection (RFI/RFP) for SaaS products and building integrations for the new products to be integrated to adapt to the Ogg strategic direction- Analysing new business initiatives and presenting them to the governance board, including Cloud, Serverless, API, Headless, and Microservice Architecture to migrate from legacy systems- Performed the role of lead integration architect using AWS, EaaS (Environment as Service) concepts for creating independent on-the-fly application environments for all the pre-production environments- Designed applications architecture, describing the behavior of applications used in a business, focused on the data consumed and produced by applications.- Design, and implementation of the operations control, increasing productivity by introducing application modernization and cloud migration.- Design and demo of Gen-AI PoC to demonstrate AI capabilities of client ecosystem for complete end-to-end booking functionality. - Definition of the architecture, infrastructure, modernization, transformation, and cloud approaches to support applications and solutions.- Architecture design for application modernization (Mainframe to Web, OnPrem to Cloud)- Developed (Coding) Application modules, agent scripts, and application interface/connectors during the available time, especially to ease the team workload.- Responsible for digitization strategy of redesigning and delivering a highly complex airline, e-commerce, and warehouse management system, which is made available to worldwide customers over the web, mobile applications- Created a full architectural, technical, and operational governance strategy for the SaaS delivery platform using fully automated IaC, and Cloud DevOps techniques. Show less Pre-Sales participation in 10+ enterprise travel, e-commerce, and airline customers RFPs. Involved in sizing, requirement study, technology and architecture design, and futuristic prototype proposals with complete ownership of statement of work (SoW).Detailing all the estimation, WBS listing proposed technical stack, static code analysis, automation, CI/CD until the delivery with the adoption of Agile delivery with all possible assumption lists. Expertise specialty includes working experience in Web, Mobile, Generative AI, Web 3.0, and Blockchain SoW’s for some prospective enterprise customers. Show less Participated in a large enterprise company, digital transformation of the large monolith into a microservices-based solution, using domain-driven design concept and implemented using SAFE agile framework, moving to fully a hybrid cloud model.- Led a multi-discipline team of strong business, solution, and infrastructure architects to redesign the product in a cloud-native microservices AWS PaaS model.- Responsible for a bold strategic transformation program to modernize its business and IT architecture to support businesses in fully exploring the potential of existing value drivers and exploring new strategic options.- Mainframe, Cobol code deployed in legacy datacenter into Java web application hosted in AWS Cloud- Architecture discovery stage, with a primary focus on requirements and study and tech feasibilities- Application and IT architecture design delivery of the application modernization- Delivery of Application architecture, cloud architecture, DevOps, and data models Show less

  • Senior Solution Architect

    Mar 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Presales Solutions Architect

    Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Senior Delivery and Technology Consultant

    Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
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  IAG GBS

  Nov 2023 - now

  Principal Solution Architect (British Airways Digital)

  A lead solution architect role, this role requires strategic partnership, while deeply embedded in the fabric of our travel and airline business. This involves, - Deep understanding of business and challenges: I analyze business plans across various groups, and programs and identify opportunities where technology can drive growth. - Collaboration across departments: I actively partner with different groups to understand their complex workflows, technology needs, and pain points. - Proactive engagement with internal stakeholders: I dedicate time to connecting with internal teams and end-users, gaining and solving a comprehensive understanding of their challenges. - Strategic communication and advocacy: I develop technology-driven strategies that deliver value and present them in clear language, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned.Technical Expertise: * Modern Architecture Solutions: Leverage proven methodologies like MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) and Software Solution Architecture to design and implement scalable, flexible, and secure IT systems. * Comprehensive Security Posture: Implement robust Security Architecture to safeguard our infrastructure and data, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. * Cloud-Native Adept: Design and deploy solutions leveraging Cloud Architecture for optimal performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. * DevSecOps Champion: Integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver secure and reliable applications. * Data-Driven Decisions: Design and implement Data Architecture that facilitates data collection, analysis, and utilization for informed decision-making. * Microservices Mastery: Utilize Microservices Architecture to decompose complex applications into smaller, independent, and easily maintainable services. * Emerging Technologies: Explore and integrate cutting-edge technologies like GEN-AI to unlock new possibilities and enhance our capabilities. Show less