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David Umoh

@davidumoh

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Solutions Architect with 10+ years of technical experience.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and allows for technical leadership while promoting career growth.

I am a Solutions Architect with over a decade of technical experience, specializing in supporting business capture processes and designing complex technical solutions. My expertise lies in cloud architecture and IT management, where I have a proven track record of identifying optimal solutions that meet customer requirements. I hold active DoD Secret clearance eligibility and possess multiple AWS certifications, including Security Specialist and DevOps Engineer Professional.

In my current role as Chief Technology Officer at Vigesimal Tech, LLC, I lead the technical solutioning for a new Cloud Service Provider, architecting serverless cloud infrastructure on AWS and designing innovative solutions like an AI-powered fraud detection system. My previous experience at Amazon Web Services involved contributing to over 30 migration and modernization projects, where I consistently achieved high customer satisfaction scores. I am passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to drive business success and enhance customer experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Chief Technology Officer

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Vigesimal Tech, LLC

Sep 2024 - Present (8 months)

Led technical solutioning for a new Cloud Service Provider, designing migration frameworks to meet complex customer requirements. Architected and implemented serverless cloud infrastructure on AWS, leveraging Lambda, RDS, SageMaker, and CloudWatch. Designed solution architecture for an AI-powered fraud detection system with real-time monitoring and risk scoring capabilities.

Cloud Architecture Serverless Architecture AWS Lambda Amazon RDS Amazon SageMaker AWS Cloudwatch AI Fraud Detection

Snr. Solutions Architect, Startups

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Sep 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Contributed to over 30 migration and modernization projects, including a Neo-bank migration to AWS and Payment Service Provider Infrastructure Modernization. Conducted architecture reviews, designed target AWS architectures, and provided implementation guidance. Delivered customer workshops and spoke at events on AWS service adoption, leading an EMEA-wide Voice of the Customer initiative.

Architecture Reviews

Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer

Kloud Commerce (formerly PayPecker)

Mar 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Designed flagship microservices application using MACH architecture with over 10 microservice applications. Developed and implemented Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) plans and infrastructure that complied with ISO 27001. Led cross-functional product teams to design, build, and deliver company products.

Microservices Site Reliability Engineering ISO 27001 Product Team Engineering Management Career Development

Chief Technology Officer

Gloopro Procurement Systems (UK) Ltd

Mar 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Led a successful product pivot resulting in 75% year-on-year revenue growth. Designed and implemented highly available AWS infrastructure with multiple services. Introduced DevOps practices enabling agility across the entire software value stream.

Product Pivot Revenue AWS Infrastructure DevOps Value Streams Engineering Management Design Management

Engineering Lead

Gloo.ng

Mar 2015 - Mar 2019 (4 years)

Built successful B2B commerce and e-procurement platforms enabling company pivot. Led migration of infrastructure from dedicated hosting to cloud platforms. Implemented standard CI/CD processes featuring blue-green deployments.

B2B E Procurement Platforms Infrastructure Migration Cloud Platforms CI CD Blue Green Deployment Mentoring Junior Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

SocketWorks

May 2011 - Jul 2011 (2 months)

Built a pin generation platform used by banks and universities that generated revenue for the company. Developed several modules as part of a new version of the company’s flagship product, College Portal. Mentored Intern Engineers.

Pin Generation Platform Revenue College Portal Mentoring Software Development University Systems Product Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Port-Harcourt

Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in various aspects of the field. Developed a strong understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies.

Udacity

Product Management Training, Product Management

Completed a product management training program, focusing on key aspects of product development and strategy. Gained insights into market analysis, product lifecycle, and user experience design.

FBStart 2.0 Global Accelerator

Global Accelerator, Business Acceleration

Participated in the FBStart 2.0 Global Accelerator program, focusing on startup growth and development. Engaged in mentorship and workshops to scale business operations and product offerings.