BHBen Harper
@benharper
Senior solutions architect driving cloud-native transformations and practical technology strategy.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Solutions Architect and Technologist with 20+ years designing and delivering scalable, mission-critical systems across industries. I bridge vision and strategy with technical execution, guide enterprise and product roadmaps, and translate emerging technologies into practical business value.
I lead architectural processes, advise CIOs and IT leadership, and champion innovation and knowledge sharing. My achievements include migrating hybrid platforms to cloud-native architectures, reducing technical risk and costs, designing real-time integration services, and launching knowledge management initiatives to improve cross-team collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Solutions Architect
OCAS Application Services Inc.
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 1 month)
Led architecture and multi-year cloud-native transformation of a hybrid application platform, saving over $100k annually and improving DevOps; drove Dynamics 365 upgrade, real-time partner integration, and a tech-debt dashboard that reduced technical risk by 20% in six months.
Solution Architect
Navantis Inc.
Jan 2010 - Jan 2017 (7 years)
Led design and delivery of integration and cloud projects for enterprise clients, managed onshore/offshore teams, secured new clients via proposals, and ensured consistent delivery and support for OCAS engagements.
Integration Architect
Ideaca Knowledge Services
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Built the Solution Architecture group focused on integration and application architecture, led BizTalk-based integration projects, and produced technology roadmaps and presales support for clients.
Developer Consultant
Ideaca Knowledge Services
Jan 2004 - Jan 2009 (5 years)
Delivered integration and application development projects including high-throughput retail and energy data exchange solutions, validating systems managing over 1,000,000 daily transactions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IFInstitute for the Future
Specialization, Futures Thinking
2023 - 2023
Completed the Futures Thinking Specialization to build strategic foresight and scenario planning skills.
UAUniversity of Alberta
Course, Indigenous Studies
2022 - 2022
Completed the Indigenous Canada online course to gain knowledge of Indigenous histories and contemporary issues.
WUWestern University
Bachelor of Engineering Science (Honours), Software Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering Science (Honours) in Software Engineering.
IBInternational Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate Diploma, Secondary Education
Awarded the International Baccalaureate Diploma with honours.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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