Basil Abraham

About Basil Abraham

As a strategic Principal Digital Architect and Tech Consultant with 19 years of experience, I partner with leaders in the Automotive, E-commerce, and Manufacturing sectors to drive forward-thinking digital transformation. I specialize in architecting complex, scalable solutions that solve critical business challenges.My expertise lies in translating business vision into robust technical reality—from architecting connected vehicle IoT platforms to building high-performance e-commerce engines. As a constant learner and passionate GenAI enthusiast, I believe in not just adopting new technologies, but in championing their strategic implementation to unlock competitive advantages.Core Competencies:Spearheaded the architecture of enterprise-grade Connected Car platforms, designing the cloud backbone for critical services including real-time telematics, remote vehicle diagnostics, and V2X communication.Designed and implemented robust and secure Over-the-Air (OTA) software update pipelines, enabling seamless delivery of new features, performance enhancements, and critical security patches to vehicle fleets.Solution Architecture: Designing enterprise-grade IoT & E-commerce platforms.Cloud-Native Development: Building and deploying microservices on AWS & Google Cloud (GCP).Generative AI (GenAI) Champion: Guiding teams in leveraging GenAI to accelerate development, enhance innovation, and build intelligent features.Technical Leadership: Motivating high-performing teams in Agile/Scrum environments.Business Acumen: Bridging the gap between executive stakeholders and engineering teams.I am dedicated to building resilient systems and mentoring teams to harness cutting-edge tools, ensuring we not only solve today\'s problems but are also prepared for tomorrow\'s opportunities.

Experience

1. Associate Director of Technology

   Cognizant

   Dec 2023 — Present · Kochi, IN

   As a Principal Architect, I spearhead the technical vision and design for next-generation connected vehicle platforms. My focus is on creating robust, scalable, and intelligent solutions that bridge the gap between automotive hardware and cloud-native services.Architecting Automotive IoT Solutions: I design and lead the development of end-to-end connected solutions for the automotive space, focusing on areas like vehicle-to-everything (V2X), telematics, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.Cloud-Native Expertise: I specialize in architecting and implementing highly available and resilient cloud-native systems using microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless architectures on platforms like AWS/Azure/GCP.Championing GenAI Adoption: I actively guide and mentor engineering teams in leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) to accelerate development, enhance data analysis, and build innovative in-vehicle features, fostering a culture of cutting-edge innovation.Technical Leadership & Strategy: I am committed to continuous learning and evaluating emerging technologies to ensure our architectural strategy remains forward-thinking and maintains a competitive market advantage.

Education

• Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology, Vazhakulam P.O., Muvattupuzha , Ernakulam- 686 670

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology

• Ambalamedu High School

  10th Std

  1990 — 2000

• Mahatma Gandhi University

  B-Tech, Information Technology

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Eclipse
• Marketing
• Servlets
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Weblogic
• Oracle Pl/Sql Development
• Shell Scripting
• Public Speaking
• Core Java
• Pl/Sql
• Facebook
• Advertising and Public Relations
• Spanish
• Unix
• Aws
• Internet of Things
• Java
• Microsoft Word
• Struts
• Liquibase
• Intellij Idea
• Mac Os
• Research
• Spring
• E-Commerce
• Advertising
• Decoration
• Time Management
• Ant
• Javascript
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Teamwork
• Maven
• J2ee Application Development
• Websphere Mq
• Imovie
• Event Management
• Social Networking