Jawad M

Senior Managing Consultant | Solution Architect | Technical Lead [AI Development]

Systems Limited

Jul 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 10 mos

Solution Architect - Bank ABC (Bahrain) Led the architecture and development of a comprehensive, headless Retail Loan Origination System (RLOS) for Bank ABC’s mobile banking app. Designed and implemented an end-to-end digital loan journey integrated with back-office operations, ensuring seamless user experience and operational efficiency. Oversaw both solution design and technical execution, bridging business needs with scalable, future-ready technology. Solution Architect - United Bank Limited (UBL), Pakistan • Designed and developed scalable, secure, and high-availability end-to-end system architectures aligned with enterprise technology strategy and business goals. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions, ensuring integration, performance, and compliance with industry best practices. • Provided hands-on support to development teams, facilitating smooth implementation of architectural designs and guiding throughout the software development lifecycle. • Played a critical role in evaluating emerging technologies and aligning them with the bank’s innovation and transformation objectives. Solution Architect - U Microfinance Bank, Pakistan • Led the end-to-end design and architecture of scalable financial systems, ensuring alignment with the bank’s strategic goals and compliance requirements. • Designed and implemented solution architecture for major digital banking initiatives, integrating with third-party services (e.g., payment gateways, credit bureaus, and regulatory platforms). • Architected and deployed data lake solutions for centralized data ingestion, storage, and analytics. • Defined technical standards, conducted architectural reviews, and provided governance for enterprise backend systems and APIs. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (engineering, DevOps, cybersecurity, and business) to ensure robust and secure deployment of banking services.

Assistant Vice President - Software Development

Avanza Solutions

Dec 2022 - Jul 2023 • 7 mos

Technical Lead – Bank Alfalah Implementation (Pakistan) - Led the development efforts for the Bank Alfalah implementation project, leveraging a modern web application stack. Defined and enforced optimization standards, implemented robust security protocols, and ensured seamless integration with Avaya and Genesys systems to support scalable and secure enterprise operations.

Enterprise Integration Architect

Central Depository Company of Pakistan

Oct 2014 - Dec 2022 • 8 yrs 2 mos

Enterprise Integration Architect | Deputy Manager (App Dev) • Served as Enterprise Integration Architect for key national-level projects including RAAST and Roshan Digital Solutions, ensuring seamless interoperability across mobile and web platforms. • Led the design and implementation of secure, high-availability integration systems, aligning with modern architectural best practices. • Established enterprise-wide standards for security, scalability, and performance, integrating modern tech stacks, messaging channels, communication protocols, and database frameworks. • Championed the adoption of cutting-edge development languages and tools to enhance developer productivity and system maintainability.