Rafi MUhamed
@rafimuhamed
Engineering executive with 20+ years in fintech and cloud platforms.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Engineering Executive with over 20 years of experience in scaling cloud-native, real-time systems across capital markets and fintech platforms. My career has been marked by a proven ability to lead platform transformations, drive agile delivery, and create client-focused architectures. I have a strong track record of building resilient, API-first microservices platforms that enable real-time analytics and institutional onboarding.
Throughout my career, I have made significant impacts, such as building a real-time post-trade streaming platform at MarketAxess that scaled to three times its original volume. I introduced a DevOps-first culture that increased team velocity and stability, and I successfully migrated institutional clients from legacy vendors to a modern platform on schedule and under budget. My hands-on experience with DevOps, observability, and streaming infrastructure, particularly with technologies like Kafka and Kappa Architecture, has been pivotal in my roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Engineering Manager / Product Architect
MarketAxess
Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Architected a next-gen streaming platform using Kappa architecture, enabling a 3x capacity increase while meeting stringent SLAs. Led cloud migration initiatives on AWS, introducing observability and improving platform reliability and throughput. Reduced software deployment time and instituted a pod-based team culture with DevOps ownership.
Senior Vice President, Software Engineering
JPMorgan Chase
Mar 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Replaced manual data quality checks with real-time Java/Kafka pipelines using AVRO schemas. Led pre-trade support for Trading & Operations, enhancing data processing efficiency.
Founder/CTO
Global Renaissance Ltd
Jul 2011 - Feb 2019 (7 years 7 months)
Founded and served as CTO, leading multiple contracts for financial institutions including UBS, HSBC, and Nomura. Designed and delivered greenfield microservices platforms, introduced DevOps tooling, and managed global regulatory platform initiatives with significant budgets.
Lead Software Engineer
JPMorgan Chase
Jul 2006 - Jul 2011 (5 years)
Developed a global Front Office trade capture platform (B3 blotter) utilizing C# and Java technologies. Provided critical support for the credit exotics desk, focusing on pricing and Straight Through Processing (STP).
Java/Full Stack Developer
Various Companies
Jan 1999 - Jan 2006 (7 years)
Developed diverse platforms in retail banking, eProcurement, and enterprise systems across multiple companies. Gained foundational experience in full-stack development with various database and web technologies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bharathidasan University
Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
Completed a Master's degree focusing on advanced topics in computer applications. Gained expertise in various aspects of software development and IT management.
University Of Madras
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Pursued a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Computer Science. Developed foundational knowledge in programming, algorithms, and data structures.
Availability
Location
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