Bio

Streaming Data and Enterprise Messaging Guru Experienced Technical entrepreneur specializing in large enterprise streaming applications using Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Apache Pulsar, and other technologies to derive real time insights into business operations. Worn many hats over the years but I always write code and deliver presentations and drive the decision making processes. In my most recent role(s) I performed both post sales consulting and pre-sales engineering. I have consistently generated high value projects and successfully delivered them to client expectations. Conducted business for 2 years in india and the middle east in the financial services sector navigating the various technical challenges there. I am an expert at wearing multiple hats to satisfy team objectives. Delivered highly scalable code and distributed systems using cloud or onprem technologies. Last 4 years I have solely focused on Apache Kafka. Experienced leading large teams and holding people accountable. Directly engaged with many banks and large organizations. Know how to navigate complex environments and to design real time systems taking into consideration GDPR, PPI, PCI, and finally soc2 compliance. I understand the lead time of delivering banking projects and all the different procedures involved.