GOVINDARAJ MOOKAIYAH
NZ (Citizen) / Australia
Summary
As a seasoned IT leader with over 18 years of experience, I bring a wealth of technical expertise and leadership, having successfully driven large-scale digital transformations across diverse organizations. My journey from hands-on development to enterprise architecture has given me a comprehensive understanding of technology's role in enabling business success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Enterprise Architect
Fire and Emergency NZ
03.2022 - Current
- At Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ), I've led the charge as the Lead Enterprise Architect, driving a significant digital transformation
- My focus has been on creating and implementing a modern, robust enterprise architecture that empowers FENZ to better serve the community and ensure public safety
- Key to this transformation has been the development of a cutting-edge, cloud-native integration platform on Azure
- This platform streamlines and automates critical systems and data flows, improving operational efficiency
- In addition, I've spearheaded the design and delivery of a Pega Cloud-based workflow automation solution to optimize core operational processes
- Furthermore, I've overseen the architecture, design, and implementation of a new HRIS system using Workday Enterprise Management Cloud
- A future-ready data platform is also taking shape under my guidance, leveraging Snowflake, Coalesce, and Power BI to provide actionable insights for data-driven decision-making
- I am also leading the strategic planning and RFP processes for replacing legacy payroll and financial management systems
Senior Enterprise Architect
Ministry of Social Development (MSD)
09.2019 - 03.2022
- My journey at the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) began as the Lead Architect within the Cloud Business Office
- In this role, I spearheaded the establishment of the strategic direction and roadmap for cloud adoption across the Ministry
- This involved developing and implementing a comprehensive Cloud Adoption Framework and Maturity Model to ensure secure and efficient cloud adoption
- Later, I transitioned to the Enterprise Architecture team as a Senior Enterprise Architect, where I focused on broader technology strategy and transformation initiatives
- As the Lead Architect for the Cloud Capability Programme, I championed cloud adoption across MSD, working closely with senior stakeholders to establish a robust Cloud Operating Model
- A key part of this was developing a Cloud Foundational Capabilities Framework and a Hybrid Integration approach to guide and accelerate cloud adoption while ensuring seamless integration across diverse environments
- I also provided expert architectural guidance to various treasury-funded modernization programs, including data warehouse modernization, infrastructure upgrades, and identity management solutions
- My contributions extended to enterprise-wide transformation initiatives such as Identity and Access Management Modernization, Infrastructure Modernization, Data and Analytics Modernization, Digital Workplace adoption, and Enterprise Correspondence Management replacement
Enterprise Solutions Architect
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
09.2016 - 08.2019
- At MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment), I held the position of Enterprise Solutions Architect, leading the solution architecture for a diverse range of integration and analytics programs
- These programs spanned various environments, including private and public clouds like Datacom, Azure, and AWS
- My core responsibilities included collaborating with stakeholders to design end-to-end solutions that covered system integration, data warehousing, business intelligence, and enterprise reporting
- I also played a crucial role in defining future-state architectures, developing roadmaps for implementation, and leading solution option analyses to identify the best technologies and approaches for various enterprise capabilities
- A key aspect of my role was delivering comprehensive solution architecture artifacts, encompassing various architectural views such as business, logical, deployment, integration, and security
- These artifacts provided a holistic view of the solutions, facilitating better understanding and implementation
Enterprise Integration Architect
Sovereign
04.2016 - 09.2016
- At Sovereign, I was the Enterprise Integration Architect for 'Optimus,' a company-wide business transformation program
- My role focused on simplifying processes, reducing complexity, and increasing agility across the organization
- I achieved this by defining and executing a comprehensive Integration Architecture strategy that leveraged key technologies like ESB, BPM, BRE, and API management
- This involved designing service and solution architectures aligned with SOA/EDA principles to ensure interoperability and scalability
- To provide a clear vision of the transformation, I modeled the enterprise architecture using ArchiMate-compliant diagrams in the ARIS EA toolset
- These visualizations depicted the current state, desired future state, capability gaps, and a roadmap for implementation
- I also presented the Enterprise Integration strategy to key stakeholders, including the CIO and other CxO-level executives, securing their buy-in and support
- Further demonstrating my leadership, I spearheaded the RFP process for selecting a suitable Integration Platform and Services partner
- This included evaluating vendor capabilities against the future state architecture and selecting the best fit for Sovereign's needs
- I also analyzed enterprise process maps across different insurance domains (Acquire, Maintain, and Claim), identifying over 60 reusable business services using a top-down SOA approach
- To ensure successful implementation, I collaborated with service partners on cost/time estimations and presented proposals to stakeholders
- Finally, I built a prototype mobile-ready web application incorporating complex business rules to showcase the proposed solution and gain broader business buy-in
Consulting Architect (Integration, DWBI)
Ministry of Health New Zealand
04.2014 - 04.2016
- At the Ministry of Health, I led the solution architecture for the National Patient Flow program, a multi-year initiative aimed at tracking and analyzing patient journeys through secondary care services
- This involved designing and developing integration and application components using open-source ESB platforms like WSO2 ESB, DSS, ActiveMQ, and Camel/Spring Framework
- As the Lead Solution Designer, I was responsible for the end-to-end solution, including web services to connect the Ministry with 20 District Health Boards across New Zealand
- I also led the delivery of these components, managing a team of developers and testers, and collaborated closely with other technical teams to design production and non-production environments
Consulting Architect - SOA & Integration
Integration Works
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Solutions and Integration Architecture Consulting engagements at Spark, Health Benefits Ltd, Intralot, MBIE and NZ Police
Integration Architect - B2B Gateway Capability establishment
Spark New Zealand
10.2013 - 03.2014
- At Spark, I defined the B2B Integration Architecture strategy, leveraging IBM Datapower XB62 gateway appliances to enable secure and reliable communication with external partners
- This involved initializing and configuring the XB62 appliances, establishing domains and environments, and designing a common service framework with reusable utility services for authentication, authorization, auditing, logging, alerting, and error handling
- I also led the design and implementation of a Proof of Concept (POC) involving third-party vendors, internal ESB (WebSphere Message Broker) based applications, and MQ systems, demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed architecture
Consulting Architect - SOA Strategy and Service Design
Health Benefits Limited
07.2013 - 10.2013
- At Health Benefits Limited, I spearheaded the design and implementation of solutions and integration architecture using Oracle Fusion Middleware SOA Suite 11g and OSB 11g on Exalogic and Exadata systems
- A key aspect of my role involved designing a gateway to expose presentation and virtual services, effectively decomposing SOA services within the organization's internal domain
- I also designed and delivered candidate services in the Financial, Procurement, and Supply Chain domain, contributing to a multi-year project aimed at standardizing these processes across all District Health Boards (DHBs) in New Zealand
Consulting Architect - Integration Platform Architecture Review
Intralot
06.2013 - 09.2013
- As a Consulting Architect at Intralot, I conducted a comprehensive review and security audit of the Integrated Gambling Platform (IGP) environments, which included Oracle Fusion Middleware SOA Suite 11g, BI Publisher 11g, WebLogic Server 11g, Web Cache 11g, and DB 11g
- I ensured the project adhered to vendor best practices and aligned with the Department of Internal Affairs' functional and non-functional requirements
- Additionally, I designed a robust Business Continuity plan for the technical platform and implemented/tested Active/Passive Disaster Recovery environments across multiple availability zones, enhancing the system's resilience and availability
Consulting Architect - SOA and Security Framework Design
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
03.2013 - 06.2013
- As a Consulting Architect at MBIE, I customized The Open Group's SOA framework to align with their specific business and technical requirements
- I also defined and customized a comprehensive Security Framework for SOA Services based on ISO27001 and SIGS standards, ensuring robust security for their service-oriented architecture
- To streamline the documentation process, I created Sparx EA plugins that automatically generate SOA specification documents when the solution is modeled
- Furthermore, I conducted thorough testing of the SOA framework using a Proof of Concept (POC) service design implemented on the WSO2 ESB platform, validating its effectiveness and practicality
Consulting Architect - B2B and EAI Integration
NZ Police
08.2012 - 02.2013
- During my engagement with NZ Police, I conducted a comprehensive security audit of their ESB and B2B infrastructures, focusing on IBM Datapower XB62 and XI52 appliances
- I also performed a detailed review of the B2B interfaces between NZ Police and the Ministry of Justice, identifying areas for improvement
- To streamline deployments, I designed a Datapower deployment methodology using custom ANT scripts
- Additionally, I took on a Senior Developer role, implementing several B2B integration services to facilitate seamless data exchange between NZ Police and the Ministry of Justice
Senior Consultant - Middleware & SOA
HCL Technologies
04.2007 - 08.2012
- Enterprise Integration (EAI/B2B) consulting engagements at IKEA (Sweden) and Fonterra (NZ)
Integration Architect
Fonterra
11.2008 - 07.2012
- At Fonterra, I served as the Integration Architect, responsible for delivering end-to-end webMethods solutions to automate key business processes
- This included a Vendor B2B programme, where I designed and implemented a scalable solution using Publish/Subscribe and Canonical document strategy to automate financial processes between Fonterra and its external vendors
- I also led a Customer EDI project, automating business processes involving various EDI documents exchanged with customers
- My responsibilities ranged from gathering requirements and designing integration interfaces to deploying solutions and providing post-go-live support
- I also played a key role in maintaining and enhancing the webMethods Integration platform, ensuring its smooth operation and alignment with evolving business needs
- Throughout my tenure, I collaborated extensively with various stakeholders, including solution architects, business analysts, and external vendors, to ensure successful project delivery and knowledge transfer
Integration Team Lead - Offshore Operations
IKEA Group
04.2007 - 10.2008
- At IKEA, I led a team of four integration consultants in supporting the company's B2B and EAI production environment
- I was responsible for proactively monitoring the webMethods integration platform, ensuring the smooth operation of critical integration servers, brokers, adapters, and other components
- My leadership and technical expertise contributed to the stability and efficiency of IKEA's integration ecosystem, supporting seamless data exchange with partners and internal systems
Integration Developer
Source Code Infotech
01.2006 - 04.2007
- As an Integration Developer at Source code Infotech, I played a key role in designing and implementing web services and packages based on WQL (Web Query Language)
- I also developed client applications to interact with B2B services, enabling seamless integration with external partners
- Additionally, I provided crucial support for the 'Metabase' web-based metadata registry and client report interfaces, ensuring the smooth operation and accessibility of critical data for business operations
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE -
Anna University
Chennai, India01.2005
Skills
- Enterprise Architecture
- IT Governance and Strategy
- Business Process Analysis
- Service-Oriented Architecture
- Cybersecurity Expertise
- Cloud Computing Expertise
- Technical leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Team building
Core Expertise
- Enterprise Architecture: Led digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational resilience, streamline processes, and improve decision-making capabilities. Successfully designed cloud-native integration platforms and modernized core systems to align with strategic business objectives.
- Cloud Strategy & Adoption: Spearheaded cloud adoption programs using AWS, Azure, and IBM, developing cloud capability frameworks that enabled secure and seamless integration of services.
- Team Leadership: Built and nurtured high-performing teams, mentoring individuals, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Empowered teams to deliver complex projects on time, achieving significant business impact.
- Program Management: Oversaw enterprise-level IT projects, ensuring they were delivered on time and within budget. Focused on creating value through strategic technology investments.
Accomplishments
- At Fire and Emergency NZ, led a major digital transformation by implementing a cloud-native integration platform, optimizing operational efficiency, and driving the adoption of data-driven decision-making capabilities using Snowflake and Power BI.
- At Ministry of Social Development (MSD), led cloud adoption initiatives, establishing the strategic roadmap and capabilities needed to transition the organization to a secure and scalable cloud environment.
- At Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), developed future-state architectures and delivered comprehensive integration solutions that supported various mission-critical programs, including compliance, business intelligence, and data analytics.
- Played a key role in defining and executing transformation programs at Sovereign and Ministry of Health, focusing on improving agility, reducing complexity, and implementing scalable integration solutions.
Certification
- The Open Group Certified: TOGAF 9 Certified
- SOASchool.com SOA Certified Professional (SOACP)
- AWS PS Cloud Alliance 2022 Program Certificate
- IBM Certified Solution Implementer - WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances
- Oracle SOA Suite 11g Certified Implementation Specialist
Awards
- O2 Award (Outstanding for 2 consecutive years) from HCL NZ
- Certificate of Appreciation from Fonterra, NZ
- Certificate of Recognition from IKEA, Sweden
Timeline
Lead Enterprise Architect
Fire and Emergency NZ
03.2022 - Current
Senior Enterprise Architect
Ministry of Social Development (MSD)
09.2019 - 03.2022
Enterprise Solutions Architect
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
09.2016 - 08.2019
Enterprise Integration Architect
Sovereign
04.2016 - 09.2016
Consulting Architect (Integration, DWBI)
Ministry of Health New Zealand
04.2014 - 04.2016
Integration Architect - B2B Gateway Capability establishment
Spark New Zealand
10.2013 - 03.2014
Consulting Architect - SOA Strategy and Service Design
Health Benefits Limited
07.2013 - 10.2013
Consulting Architect - Integration Platform Architecture Review
Intralot
06.2013 - 09.2013
Consulting Architect - SOA and Security Framework Design
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
03.2013 - 06.2013
Consulting Architect - B2B and EAI Integration
NZ Police
08.2012 - 02.2013
Consulting Architect - SOA & Integration
Integration Works
07.2012 - 04.2014
Integration Architect
Fonterra
11.2008 - 07.2012
Senior Consultant - Middleware & SOA
HCL Technologies
04.2007 - 08.2012
Integration Team Lead - Offshore Operations
IKEA Group
04.2007 - 10.2008
Integration Developer
Source Code Infotech
01.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - BE -
Anna University
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