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Enterprise Architecture
Operating models, governance, target architectures and roadmaps that align investment with organisational strategy.
Operating modelsGovernanceRoadmaps
Dubai, UAE
Enterprise Architecture✦AI Strategy✦Responsible AI✦Technology Strategy✦Digital Platforms✦Cloud & API Architecture✦Data & Analytics✦Digital Transformation✦Mobile Channels✦Trading Technology✦Enterprise Architecture✦AI Strategy✦Responsible AI✦Technology Strategy✦Digital Platforms✦Cloud & API Architecture✦Data & Analytics✦Digital Transformation✦Mobile Channels✦Trading Technology✦
01 A little about me
21 yearsKA4 regions
Technology leadership with a human point of view.
Not a company profile. A personal journey.
I make bigtechnology decisionsfeel clear, groundedand executable.
I am a Principal Architect at Informa Middle East, bringing 21 years of experience across technology strategy, enterprise architecture and complex transformation.
My career spans banking, telecommunications, healthcare, retail and information technology across the United States, United Kingdom, Middle East and India. I work across business and technology teams to simplify complex landscapes, align strategic priorities and turn them into practical platforms and executable roadmaps.
Based inDubai
Across4 regions
Current curiosityResponsible AI
02 What I bring
Ideas become valuablewhen they move peopleand systems forward.
A personal view of the disciplines I connect—not a catalogue of agency services.
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Technology Strategy
Pragmatic decisions balancing innovation, scalability, risk, operational complexity and cost.
Investment choicesRiskTransformation
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Cloud & Platforms
Reusable cloud, integration, API and identity capabilities designed to reduce fragmentation.
Cloud foundationsAPIsIdentity
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Data & AI
Data platforms and responsible AI foundations that connect experimentation with enterprise value.
Data platformsResponsible AIEnterprise value
03 How I work
A calm paththrough complextransformation.
I begin with context—not technology. Each step turns uncertainty into shared understanding, deliberate choices and forward movement.
01
Understand
Start with the business ambition, the people involved and the real constraint behind the brief.
02
Shape
Turn ambiguity into a clear architecture, a deliberate set of choices and a practical direction.
03
Align
Bring decision-makers and delivery teams together around one outcome-focused roadmap.
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Evolve
Learn from delivery, measure impact and keep the architecture useful as the organisation changes.
04 Selected journey
From building systems
to shaping enterprise direction.
A 21-year journey from hands-on engineering to enterprise architecture leadership—across industries, cultures and four global regions.
21 years4 regions6 pivotal roles
Principal Architect – Data & AI
Informa Middle East·Dubai, UAE
Head of Enterprise Architecture and Engineering
Al Etihad Credit Bureau·Dubai, UAE
Senior Manager — CoE (Digital)
KAAR Technologies·Dubai, UAE
Senior Mobility Consultant
Leverage Consulting·UK · US · Kuwait · India
Analyst I — Technical Lead
BA Continuum / Bank of America·US · India
Senior Analyst — Lead Architect
Verizon·India · US
05 Founded ventures
Ideas I chose
to build.
Founder-led platforms created at the intersection of trading, analytics, intelligent signals and practical decision support.
01 / Founder↗
AI-powered trading intelligence
TradeLyser
An AI-powered trading journal and analytical platform designed to help traders capture decisions, review performance and turn trading data into actionable insight.
tradelyser.com ↗02 / Founder↗
Algorithmic indicators & signals
PATAlgo
An algorithmic trading indicator and signalling platform designed to help traders identify structured market opportunities with greater clarity.
patalgo.com ↗06 Recognition & publishing
Beyond the day job
Recognition earned.Knowledge shared.Ideas in print.
KA06 / Beyond
A professional journey shaped not only by enterprise work, but also by community contribution, continuous learning and a commitment to making complex technology more accessible.
01Community
02Credentials
03Publishing
Community recognition
↗Microsoft MVP
Most Valuable Professional
Community recognition
↗Nokia Champ
Nokia Developer Champion program
Community recognition
↗Community Star
Microsoft Community Star Award Winner
CredentialsSelected professional certifications
Learning that supports better decisions.
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TOGAFIssued by The Open Group
02
PMPIssued by Project Management Institute
03
PRINCE2Issued by PeopleCert
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ITIL V3Issued by PeopleCert
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SAFe AgilistIssued by Scaled Agile
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Microsoft Certified ProfessionalIssued by Microsoft
PublicationsWriting, research & practical knowledge
Technology publication & archivef5debug.net
Visit website ↗Articles and perspectives from my technology and community journey.
Published
A practical technical guide to designing and delivering data integration solutions with SQL Server Integration Services.
Retail link to be added
Coming soonComing soon
A disciplined guide to using AI for investment research, better judgement, risk awareness and informed decision-making.
Amazon link available after launch
Coming soonComing soon
A practical framework for preparation, risk management, execution, journaling and continuous trading-performance review.
Amazon link available after launch07 Selected work stories
Turning architecture into visible progress.
Five selected initiatives spanning enterprise AI, cognitive automation, mobile channels, API platforms and digital product modernisation.
Enterprise AI · Software Engineering01
AI-Enabled SDLC Framework
A governance-led framework embedding AI across discovery, requirements, design, development, testing, release and operational feedback.
Project highlightCognitive Automation · Cheque Processing02
Cognitive Cheque Scan Modelling
A cognitive implementation for modelling cheque-image capture, information extraction and validation workflows to support intelligent processing.
Project highlightDigital Channels · iOS & Android03
AECB Mobile Channels
Mobile-channel architecture and development across iOS and Android for Al Etihad Credit Bureau, designed around secure access and consistent digital services.
Project highlightPlatform Engineering · API Architecture04
API Framework for B2B, B2C & D2C
A reusable API development framework serving partner, consumer and direct-to-customer channels through consistent security, governance and lifecycle standards.
Project highlightDigital Platform Modernisation05
Architecting & Revamping redBus.com
Architecture and platform modernisation for redBus.com, creating scalable engineering foundations for an evolving digital travel marketplace.
Project highlight08 Words from colleagues
What people remember
about working with me.
Recommendations gathered across teams, technology communities and different chapters of my professional journey.
Karthik is a great guy and a true community leader. He works with passion and dedication without constant supervision. His selfless acts often inspire people to do more. If one gets a chance to work with Karthik, one should not miss it—it is an honour to have colleagues like him.
Pinal DaveProfessional recommendation
I worked with Karthik for a short stint at EMIS Health while he spent time in the UK at our offices. I realised that he was an extremely polite and technically competent individual who quickly grasped the technical and business concepts of the project. I am sure he would be a credit to any organisation.
Michael DiugaProfessional recommendation
Karthik is a seasoned programmer with exceptional skills in all facets of application development. He is a Microsoft expert, always keen to stay on top of the latest technologies and very good at R&D. He is friendly, professional and dependable—if I could put together a dream team of IT experts, Karthik would be one of my top picks.
Kamalakannan PalaniProfessional recommendation
Karthikeyan is one of the best technical people I have met in my career. He is dedicated to technology and never responds with a simple ‘no’ when asked for help. I have learned many things from him personally and professionally. He actively develops people, is a strong team player and a straightforward leader without ego or politics.
Vignesh RavindranathProfessional recommendation
Friendly with the team. Smart working nature.
Siva KumarProfessional recommendation
I have known Karthik both professionally and personally for over three years. From our early days as colleagues at Verizon, he has always been an inspiration. He combines excellent technical skills with strong leadership, analytical thinking, clear communication and a proactive nature.
Dhanasekar ArumugamProfessional recommendation
Karthik has been a real pleasure to work with. He is sincere and hardworking, with very good knowledge of IT technologies. He has an eye for detail and a strong understanding of business requirements. He is a great asset to any team or organisation.
Balamurugan SundaramProfessional recommendation
Karthikeyan is an extremely dedicated individual with a keen eye for detail and in-depth knowledge of technology. He has an exceptionally versatile skill set and strong leadership capabilities.
Biju KattuparambilProfessional recommendation
I believe architecture matters most when it gives people the confidence to make better decisions.
— Karthikeyan
09 Start a conversation
Have a complex idea?
Let's make it clearer.
I welcome thoughtful conversations about consulting, leadership opportunities, enterprise architecture and AI.
Connect on LinkedIn ↗Karthik [at] neureliclabs [dot] com