Sabira Ahamad
Summary
I am a senior Technical Architect (Junior Solution architect) with over 4 years of experience in the Information Technology sector. In this short span of time I have worked on significant projects showcasing my versatile skill set and ability to drive technology transformations. Some of my notable achievements include the many successful migration of data to HOPS from other storage platforms, to driving around 50 workshops on the Biometric Update Programme, demonstrating my ability to handle high-pressure environments and complex networking requirements. I am a results-oriented strategic planner, with exceptional skills in organizing information, prioritizing tasks, and approaching issues with an analytic mindset. I have experience in developing and implementing updates to operational standards, team organization and employee engagement strategies. I also have proven excellent stakeholder experience, and an efficient team player, with good communication skills.
In summary, I am a professional technical architect skilled in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance systems. I am known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Expertise in cloud architecture, software development, and IT infrastructure. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring seamless integration with evolving project requirements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior technical architect
Biometric Services (BMS) (Accenture)
09.2024 - 06.2025
- From the many accomplishments, one I enjoyed working on was creating an architectural solution to implement a new SQS queue for super priority Visas on AWS. I created high-level and detailed architectural diagrams using ArchiMate and produced documentation on the details of the designs. These documents were presented to the team and an option was chosen by the team. Whilst working within BMS I ensured:
- the seamless collaboration with the Development team to understand the technical requirements of the options presented
- Facilitated productive brainstorming sessions for innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Collaborated with business analysts to translate functional requirements into actionable technical specifications accurately.
- Led architectural design for biometric systems, ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborated with clients to determine project specifications and scope.
- Conducted risk assessments and performance evaluations to optimize system functionality and reliability.
- Enhanced system performance by identifying and resolving technical issues in existing architectures.
- Championed adoption of agile methodologies for increased adaptability in a rapidly changing industry landscape.
- Implemented security measures to protect sensitive data from potential threats or unauthorized access.
- Developed comprehensive documentation to support knowledge transfer and ongoing maintenance efforts.
Technical Architect
HOPS Architect (6point6 Acquired by Accenture)
06.2023 - 09.2024
- I worked as a Home Office Platform Storage (HOPS) Architect providing the teams of interest with an architectural Impact Assessment to see if potential new consumers of HOPS will be a good fit. This entails details of integration type, complexity of integration thus providing a recommendable solution to the business
- Liaise with potential HOPS consumers
- Conduct architectural impact assessments. Impact assessments consisted of solution designs and written technical report.
- Also, an estimation of T-shirt sizes was provided to help guide the team on how long implementation may take.
- Provide solution design for projects
- To be able to understand requirements (functional and non functional requirements) and liaise with BA for any further understanding
- I was point of entry for interested project to liaise with as an HOPS architect
- Conducted many meetings around projects interested to understand the business requirements
- Create a Solution design page for each project. This includes a mini discovery for each interested project
- To be able to analyse the requirements of the projects and conduct a small impact assessment with the Senior Architects.
Technical Architect
Biometric Update Programme (BUP) (6point6 Acquired by Accenture)
07.2022 - 02.2023
- I worked as a Technical architect and Business Analyst for the Biometric Update Programme (BUP) that required the analysis of the current Biometric integration/capture devices across the whole of Migration and Borders Technology Portofolio (MBTP). BUP aimed to replace the legacy monolithic integration architecture with the well-established agile micro services-based architecture which is scalable and less expensive to manage and adapt.
- Collating and analysing complex information, data and submitting results in a written report
- Key stakeholder management
- Overseeing administrative procedures and processes
- Acting as an administrative liaison with internal sources
- Preparing routine correspondence and bundles
- Conducted 48 workshops
- Effective note-taking, enabling team to draw findings
- Delivered 48 workshop finding reports
- Analysis of workshops along with Senior architects
- To understand integrations/technologies discussed and write up findings in a precise and clear manner
- To be able to understand the current Biometric MBTP landscape- the integrations and Biometrics Capture systems involved
- Developed high level architecture showcasing current as in, dependencies on other systems and the intended strategic solution
Technical Architect
Entry Gate, Home Office (6point6 Acquired by Accenture)
06.2022 - 11.2022
- I worked as a Technical Architect within Entry gate which consisted of Borders, IE projects. Some of the projects I worked on were analysis pieces as well as some discovery projects.
- Aided Senior BA in deep dive of requirements and understanding problem statement
- Analysis of new projects coming within Entry gate
- Presented As is architecture and ‘To be’ architecture to the business
- The architecture diagrams were created to capture the current state of the systems and the showcasing to the business the possible new architectural solutions that can be offered (considering time frames, road map, cost analysis, resources etc)
Education
Bachelor Degree of Science -
Kingston University
Skills
- Stakeholder communication
- Solution implementation
- Business solutions
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Security and compliance
- Performance optimization
- Enterprise architecture design
- Requirements gathering
- Microservices architecture
- Data integration strategies
- API design and management
- Cloud computing expertise
- Client relationship management
- Software development lifecycle
- Business process analysis
- Requirements analysis
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved AZ900
- Achieved AWS Cloud Practitioner
- BCS Foundation certificate in Digital Solution development
- RITTech qualified ( registration for IT professionals
- AWS Solution Architect - Associate
- Security cleared
Certification
- BCS Foundation certificate in Digital Solutions Development
- Azure Fundamentals AZ900
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Timeline
Senior technical architect
Biometric Services (BMS) (Accenture)
09.2024 - 06.2025
Technical Architect
HOPS Architect (6point6 Acquired by Accenture)
06.2023 - 09.2024
Technical Architect
Biometric Update Programme (BUP) (6point6 Acquired by Accenture)
07.2022 - 02.2023
Technical Architect
Entry Gate, Home Office (6point6 Acquired by Accenture)
06.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor Degree of Science -
Kingston University
Key industries
- Central Government ( Migration and Borders Technology service MBTP)
- Retail
- Aviation services