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Harish Kumar

Harish Kumar

United Kingdom

Summary

Harish Kumar is a seasoned technology professional with a career spanning 18 years, marked by a wealth of expertise in Java, Python, Integration Technology, and Enterprise Architecture. His career has been defined by a profound commitment to building innovative solutions across a spectrum of cloud and on-premise technologies.

With a solid background in API and Integration, Harish has led transformative data integration projects at various prominent companies. He has played a pivotal role in driving critical customer engagements for early technology adopters, demonstrating his mastery in areas such as enterprise data warehouses, application migration, and consolidation.

In the past four years, Harish has been a valuable asset to Google, where he has focused on helping clients shape and implement cutting-edge API strategies using the latest technologies offered by Google Cloud. His work at Google has not only been instrumental in harnessing the power of Google's offerings but has also reinforced his position as a Senior Principal Architect with profound industry insights and a proven track record of achieving technological excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
13
13
Certification

Work history

Senior Solution Architect

Google Cloud Japan / UK
10.2019 - Current
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and sales teams, to ensure the successful development and deployment of cloud solutions.
  • Design and architect complex, high-impact solutions for customers, ensuring they align with Google Cloud best practices and meet customer requirements.
  • Influence and shape the development of Google Cloud products and services by working closely with product management and engineering teams to identify gaps, improvements, and new features.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to key enterprise customers, helping them to understand how Google Cloud can solve their business challenges and providing technical expertise during the sales process.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and share this knowledge both internally and externally through publications, presentations, and public speaking engagements.

Principal Architect

MetLife Japan
05.2018 - 10.2019
  • Mentor and coach other architects and engineers within the organisation, helping them grow their technical skills and knowledge.
  • Successfully helped team to get 90-million-dollar project released into production for one of major sales channel for MetLife i.e Banks.
  • Created new and innovative approaches to problems and discussed strategies with project managers.
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input in implementations.
  • Work with teams to optimize and enhance existing solutions and systems on Google Cloud, ensuring they are efficient, cost-effective, and scalable.
  • Coordinated with segment leaders to promote architectural goals and design concepts.

Technical Sales Consultant

Guidewire Software Japan K.K
03.2017 - 05.2018
  • Develop a deep understanding of Guidewire's software products, their features, and how they can address specific industry challenges, particularly in the insurance domain.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer needs and objectives, and provide technical expertise to assist in the sales process.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Guidewire products, addressing technical questions and concerns from potential customers.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including proposals, architecture diagrams, and other collateral to support the sales process.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with potential clients, addressing their concerns, providing technical support, and helping them envision the value of Guidewire solutions.
  • Work closely with other internal teams, such as product development, professional services, and support, to ensure a unified approach in meeting customer needs.

Solution Architect

AXA Direct Insuarnce
07.2015 - 03.2017
  • Implemented first project where AXA started using ESB for its services exposure to outside entities, our task was to setup and engineer the process and implementation of new service while acquiring the knowledge of Mule ESB.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, including product managers and business analysts, to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Define the architecture and technology stack required to support business initiatives and ensure alignment with AXA's technology strategy.
  • Define and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and architectural guidelines to ensure the quality and maintainability of solutions.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure a unified approach to solution development.

Senior Application Engineer

Generali
06.2010 - 07.2015
  • Design, develop, and maintain software applications to meet the business requirements of Generali Insurance. This may include both frontend and backend development.
  • Contribute to the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
  • Participate in and conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks in applications to ensure they meet performance standards.
  • Effectively communicate with business stakeholders and management to provide updates on project status and discuss technical considerations.

Senior Software Engineer

Satyam Computers
12.2006 - 05.2010
  • Design, develop, and maintain software applications using Java and Python, ensuring they meet quality standards and project requirements.
  • Demonstrate a strong command of Java and Python programming languages, as well as a deep understanding of software development best practices.
  • Work on both the front-end and back-end components of software applications, as required by the project.
  • Work in Agile development environments, participate in sprint planning, and provide input for backlog refinement.
  • Implement and manage application monitoring and logging solutions to proactively detect and address issues. Plan and execute software releases, including deploying updates and new features.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

JLPT N2 - undefined

Skills

  • Languages - Java, JavaScript, Python
  • Frameworks - SpringBoot, Spring, Hibernate
  • Mobile - Flutter, ReactNative, iOS, Android
  • Web - Angular, Bootstrap, Node JS, React JS
  • DB - Oracle, AS 400 DB2, Mongo, Casandra
  • ESB/API - MuleSoft Anypoint, IIB, IBM API Connect, Apigee
  • App Server - Websphere, Weblogic, JBoss, Tomcat Cloud
  • AWS, Azure, Google Cloud


Certification

  • TOGAF 9.1
  • MuleSoft Integration Architect
  • GCP Professional Cloud Architect
  • GCP Professional Security Engineer
  • GCP Professional Network Engineer
  • GCP Professional Data Engineer
  • GCP Professional DevOps Engineer
  • GCP Professional ML Engineer
  • GCP Professional Developer
  • GCP Professional Collaboration Engineer
  • GCP Cloud Associate Engineer
  • Apigee Certified Engineer
  • Leading SAFe 4.6
  • Java 1.6 SCWCD/SCJP

Languages

English
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent
Hindi
Native

Timeline

Senior Solution Architect - Google Cloud Japan / UK
10.2019 - Current
Principal Architect - MetLife Japan
05.2018 - 10.2019
Technical Sales Consultant - Guidewire Software Japan K.K
03.2017 - 05.2018
Solution Architect - AXA Direct Insuarnce
07.2015 - 03.2017
Senior Application Engineer - Generali
06.2010 - 07.2015
Senior Software Engineer - Satyam Computers
12.2006 - 05.2010
- Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication
- JLPT N2,

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