Neil Solomon

• Headed Joint Venture as service provider to Department of Home Affairs.
• Directed activities for the GI Technologies/DHA Architecture Review Board.
• Developed strategic plan outlining technology advancements for Live Capture solution at DHA.
• Managed transition from outgoing service provider to new joint venture.
• Implemented efficient E-Permit/E-Visa system for processing applications for international candidates.
• Production-ready Smart ID solution for naturalized citizens
• Developed a national Digital ID solution currently under review.

• Coordinated the efforts of 13 business units within the risk domain through leadership of the Risk Chief Information Office.
• Directed a 65-member team with an annual budget surpassing R330M.
• Directed strategic planning for technology solutions in Financial Crime, AML, and Fraud.
• Created robust real-time API to manage 4.5 billion transactions swiftly for a massive 120M customer pool.

• Transformed Fraud & AML systems to meet SARB and FIC regulatory requirements.
• Developed innovative IT architecture guidelines targeting financial crime systems.
• Spearheaded migration of Financial Crime AML solution to Actimize.
• Designed innovative workflows to boost efficiency of fraud management systems.
• Created a solution for evaluating customer risk in real time.

Solution Architecture & Consulting Business Growth & Client Engagement Technology Implementation & Optimization

• Spearheaded technology strategy and innovation, driving digital transformation for clients across various industries.
• Led cross-functional teams of architects, developers, and consultants to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
• Defined and executed IT roadmaps, technology frameworks, and governance models aligned with business objectives.
• Designed and implemented scalable enterprise architectures for clients in financial services, telecom, and government sectors.
• Provided technical leadership and consulting for cloud migration, big data, cybersecurity, and digital transformation projects.
• Developed custom software solutions and enterprise platforms, ensuring seamless integration with legacy systems.
• Partnered with C-level executives and stakeholders to define IT strategies and digital innovation roadmaps.
• Drove business development efforts, increasing revenue streams through IT consultancy and solution implementation.
• Built strong relationships with key technology partners (AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM) to enhance service offerings.
• Led the implementation of AI, data analytics, and automation to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Architected high-availability, secure, and compliant IT infrastructures for mission-critical applications.
• Developed custom frameworks and accelerators to improve software development lifecycles and deployment pipelines.

• Delivered over 15 strategic architectural solutions tailored to banking operations.
• Constructed complete MDM system for efficient big data management.
• Planned, developed, and implemented IT solutions focused on areas.
• Coordinated and enhanced existing databases and established new databases as part of initiative.
• Designed and delivered mission-critical infrastructure to maintain consistent availability and performance.
• Established policies, procedures, standards, and best practices for the design and implementation of new infrastructures or upgrades to existing ones.
• Troubleshot complex technical problems involving hardware, software, networking components or applications across multiple platforms.
• Developed system models using automated tools to analyze performance under various operating conditions.

• Directed creation of foundational infrastructure for electronic banking interfaces and security systems.
• Designed scalable UCount rewards platform.
• Engineered frameworks to detect and prevent fraud.
• Documented design specifications and installation guidelines.
• Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
• Addressed complex technical issues utilizing specialized expertise.

• Designed and implemented solution architecture tailored for digital banking channels.
• Designed solutions for immediate fraud identification alongside mobile banking enhancements.
• Developed innovative framework for Falcon Fraud Management Solution.
• Developed Cash Send functionality enabling mobile money transfer services.

• Analyzed current and future data needs, identified potential solutions, and created architectural models.
• Resolved complex issues related to database integration across different platforms.
• Developed a data architecture strategy to ensure the organization's long-term success.
• Performed detailed analysis on existing data sources to determine their suitability for integration into the new architecture.
• Developed strategies for integrating legacy systems with newer technologies such as cloud computing platforms or microservices architectures.
• Oversaw data component review process for solution architectures during Technical Design Authority board evaluations.

• Analyzed source systems, identified data sources and determined data storage requirements.
• Assisted in troubleshooting issues related to Data Warehouse performance or reliability.
• Identified gaps in existing ETL processes and developed solutions as needed.
• Applied query optimization techniques utilizing Oracle Warehouse Builder to enhance efficiency.
• Engineered an innovative Real Time solution for CDR Call data Records.
• Created unified customer data representation.

• Oversaw technology initiatives and projects.
• Facilitated partnerships to drive business growth.
• Led systems integration and architectural design for all T-Systems SI software solutions using Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Microsoft toolsets.
• Led comprehensive development of advanced Data Warehousing methodologies.
• Analyzed and optimized system functionalities.
• Conducted workflow analysis leading to enhanced efficiency.

• Utilized PeopleSoft Technology to manage databases on SQL Server and Oracle.
• Developed and implemented PeopleSoft Technical Products.
• Developed innovative system architecture solutions.
• Streamlined processes by implementing effective workflow solutions.
• Ensured optimal performance of database operations.

Project Highlights:

• Assisted Sales team in customer design initiatives.

• Enhanced Oracle Applications as part of E-Business Suite.
• Architected scalable systems tailored for organizational needs.
• Delivered architectural solutions for Tiger Brands, Vodacom, MTN, CELL C.
• Surpassed sales goals with a performance of 150%.

• Developed and implemented software solutions for various clients.
• Specialized in Oracle Applications (E-Business Suite) Technology.
• Executed market analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Architected robust system infrastructures.