System Design & Architecture

Architecting Enterprise Solutions

My role in projects like DJPConnect and SIKKA went beyond implementation to include system architecture and design. This involved making high-level decisions about the structure of the application, the technologies to use, and how different components would interact.

The Google Professional Cloud Architect certification formally validates this expertise, requiring a deep understanding of how to design for scalability, security, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in the cloud.

Microservices Architecture

For the DJPConnect project, I was a key part of the team that designed the microservices architecture. This involved:

• Decomposing a large monolith into smaller, independent services.
• Defining the boundaries and responsibilities of each service.
• Choosing appropriate communication patterns (synchronous REST vs. asynchronous messaging).
• Planning for data consistency across services.

Key Competencies

• Architectural Patterns: Microservices, Monoliths, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Scalability: Designing systems that can handle increasing load (horizontal and vertical scaling).
• High Availability: Designing for fault tolerance and redundancy to minimize downtime.
• Security: Integrating security principles into the core architecture.
• Trade-off Analysis: Making informed decisions when choosing technologies and patterns.
• Diagramming: Communicating architectural designs through diagrams and documentation.