Head of Architecture and Software Development

• Aug 2022 - Present

Senior Solutions Architect

• Oct 2019 - Aug 2022

- Provide deep technical expertise to support the strategic initiatives and operational efficiency projects for retirement business’ technology transformation.- Engaging in conversations with business partners to identify requirements, needs and gaps aimed at technology driven transformation.- Evaluate existing tools, technologies, processes, and capabilities.- Provide technology expertise and oversight on design, development and implementation of strategic programs and projects.- Lead the analysis, architecture, and design implementation for Retirement technology projects employing sound solution architecture practices.- Deliver artifacts, technical analysis documents and architectural designs that meet business requirements; oversees design reviews and frameworks.- Lead and support proof of concepts and test and learn activities.- Exercise experience and influence to make well informed technology build vs buy, platform and integration decisions in a rapidly growing and evolving environment.- Mentor and guide peers and junior talent to help create a pool of technically strong subject matter experts. Show less

Solutions Architect & Scrum Master

• Apr 2017 - Oct 2019

See Solutions Architect role’s description above. As for Scrum Master;- After being taking care of the transition into Agile methodology and Scrum Framework, responsible of identifying any issue within processes and make sure it suits and accommodate the business within the Scrum Framework.- Responsible for making sure project teams live by the values and practices of Scrum.- Responsible to facilitating Scrum Ceremonies.- Responsible to remove the impediments for the scrum teams. Show less

Senior Software Developer / Team Leader

• Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

- Developing new software solutions, re-designing and bug-fixing of existing solutions which includes solutions as APIs, web applications, windows services, and other tools. Moreover, improving operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.- Assist and support the Database Administrator at EML Payments on day to day tasks and even on specific projects.- Developing and Supporting IVR applications.- Managing documentation and information within a Documentation & Information Portal which includes all necessary documentation and information of all systems developed at EML Payments. In addition, assisting developers in documenting using well-known standards such as UML for documentation which includes layouts, diagrams, and charts.- Updating job knowledge by studying and researching state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment.- As a Team Leader, supporting and developing software developers' skills by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities.- Managing JIRA (Issue & Project Tracking for Software Teams), TeamCity (Continuous Integration server) and SVN (Software Versioning and Revision Control System) at EML Payments.- Discussing and working together with both Senior Management and other Senior Developers for continuous improvements for both Management and Technical aspects at EML Payments. Show less

Software Developer / Analyst

• Aug 2007 - Mar 2016

- Actively participate in the full software development life cycle including design, development, documentation, testing and operations which involves also in re-designing and re-engineering with new technologies following software architectural pattern like ASP.NET MVC. - Writing and maintaining functional specifications and systems documentation. - Providing support/training to internal and external users in the use of MFSA web portals/applications and other information systems deployed within MFSA. - Proposing improvements to systems, processes, and development tools. - Maintain necessary updates on the servers used by the Information Systems section. - Act as the main point of reference in relation to the Registry of Companies (ROC) Online System including provision of technical support (T2/L2 and T3/L3), day-to-day level 1 end-user support and gathering of new requirements for the system. In addition, manage EU-related projects in respect to the ROC system such as EBR (European Business Register) & BRIS (Business Registers Interconnection System). - Assist in other tasks as directed by the Head of Information Systems including servers' maintenance, building database reports using technologies like SSRS, SSIS & SharePoint technologies deployed at MFSA. Show less

IT Support Officer

• Jan 2007 - Aug 2007