Bio

Professional Journey

I am currently working as a Principal Consultant at CloudKraft Consulting Inc., where I lead transformative projects with a focus on digital transformation for clients on a contract basis. In this role, I guide organizations in navigating their digital journeys, helping them to leverage technology to improve processes, enhance customer engagement, and drive innovation. My efforts have resulted in a remarkable 25% improvement in operational efficiency for various clients, as well as the design of advanced data analytics platforms that empower organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Prior to my role at CloudKraft, I had the privilege of serving as a Senior Enterprise Architect at Bell Media. In this capacity, I spearheaded transformative digital initiatives, establishing architecture standards that emphasize data governance and enhance compliance practices. My collaborative approach with cross-functional teams ensured that our architectural decisions aligned seamlessly with business strategies, significantly reducing operational costs and improving overall performance.

At IBM, I implemented cutting-edge content management systems that achieved a 50% reduction in document retrieval times. This experience honed my communication skills and provided me with valuable insights into facilitating collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders.

I laid the groundwork for my technical expertise at Hewlett Packard as a Senior Software Engineer. Here, I played a pivotal role in developing and maintaining HP's Partners Portal, which not only streamlined partner interactions but also enhanced issue resolution times.

Skills and Expertise

I hold a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from George Brown College, along with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology. I am certified in Architecting Solutions on AWS through Coursera, and I possess AWS, Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) and SAFe certifications, which equip me to lead projects effectively in dynamic environments. Beyond technical skills, I take satisfaction in my ability to communicate clearly, build relationships, and solve problems creatively. I am committed to fostering collaborative environments and remain customer-oriented in all my endeavors.

Certificates

Technical Skills

Enterprise Architecture

90%

Data Engineering & Architecture

90%

Solution Architecture

90%

Project Management

80%

Soft Skills

Problem Solving

100%

Critical Thinking

90%

Team Collaboration

90%

Communication Skills

85%

Faiz Faruqi - Digital Transformation Consultant