Background
Senior IT architect with 25+ years of expertise in designing scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise systems. Specialized in cloud architecture, microservices, AI integration, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Designed and architected enterprise-scale distributed systems processing millions of transactions daily
- Led cloud migration strategies implementing hybrid infrastructure solutions across on-premise, Microsoft Azure, and multi-cloud environments
- Established technical standards and governance frameworks adopted by development teams of 25+ engineers
- Evaluated and selected technology stacks for projects managing terabytes of data with 99.9% uptime requirements
- Translated complex business requirements into technical solutions through effective architecture
Professional Experience
Chief Technology Officer, Lead Architect & Co-Owner
- Led technology strategy and architecture for international projects across India, EU, and North America
- Established European market presence and quality company reputation
- Architected high-performance solutions processing terabytes of data and handling millions of transactions per second
- Built and mentored engineering teams, establishing coding standards and best practices
- Drove digital transformation initiatives, modernizing legacy systems to cloud-native architectures
Lead Architect, Consultant & Senior Developer
- Designed and developed reactive web applications using modern frameworks
- Implemented advanced caching strategies and code optimizations
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise projects on time and within budget
- Architected scalable solutions for high-traffic applications
- Mentored junior developers and established coding standards adopted company-wide
Microsoft Regional Director
- Served as Microsoft Regional Director for EMEA region
- Provided strategic technical guidance to enterprise clients on Microsoft technologies
- Delivered keynote presentations at international conferences and technical events
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional
- Awarded MVP status for 14 consecutive years in multiple categories
- Distributed Systems (2004-2010)
- Solution Architecture (2011-2015)
- XML & Wire Protocols (2016-2018)
Co-Owner, Trainer & Consultant
- Delivered advanced technology training to enterprise clients
- Provided consulting services on Microsoft .NET technologies
Recent Thinkings
Terence Tao
A reflection on Terence Tao's immense contributions to mathematics, noting his recognition with the Fields Medal—often considered the Nobel Prize equivalent for mathematics—and the recent Grand Médaille of the French Academy of Sciences.
Bing Daily Image Tool
Released a custom utility "BingDailyImage" that automates downloading high-resolution daily wallpapers from Bing. The tool supports bulk downloading, metadata embedding, and runs as a seamless background service.
Clouds Will Fail
A critical analysis of cloud reliability following a major Amazon EC2 outage. The piece argues that "cloud" implies managed risk rather than 100% uptime, emphasizing that resilient architecture must assume failure is inevitable ensuring robust distributed systems design.
P != NP Proof Failing
Commentary on the elusive nature of proving P vs NP. Discusses the profound implications for global cryptography and digital security if P were ever proven equal to NP, while highlighting the scientific community's continued search for closure on this foundational problem.
Debugging Azure DevFabric HTTP 500 Errors
Technical deep-dive into troubleshooting obscure HTTP 500 errors in the local Azure development fabric. Improved debugging workflow by modifying IIS bindings to expose detailed error messages that are otherwise swallowed by the runtime.
Skills & Technologies
Architecture & Design
AI & Machine Learning
Programming Languages
Frontend Technologies
Backend & Services
Cloud & Infrastructure
Databases
DevOps & Tools
Legacy Systems (Expertise)
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
Thesis: Advanced Service-Oriented Architectures and Distributed Systems
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Focus: Software Engineering and Distributed Computing
Featured Projects
National Budget Management System
Slovenia's national budget management and visualization platform serving government officials and 2M+ citizens. Real-time budget tracking and interactive data visualization.
Perception Analytics Platform
Cloud-based social media analytics platform analyzing public opinion across multiple networks. Processes 200K+ posts per second using AI/ML for sentiment analysis and trend detection.
Electronic Archive System
Enterprise-grade document management system providing legally compliant long-term storage. Manages tens of millions of documents with 99.99% uptime SLA for enterprise clients.