Habib Malik

Solutions Architect @Settlemint

GB

System Architecture & Design- Spearheaded the end-to-end design of a greenfield Chemical Management System, selecting a comprehensive tech stack including React.js, Node.js, Java, and PostgreSQL to meet complex industry requirements- Architected a scalable on premise solution leveraging Azure Stack Hub and containerisation through Docker, delivering an MVP that established the foundation for future development- Designed a robust security architecture incorporating DMZ, ADFS, and API Gateway technologies to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance in the chemical industryLeadership & Collaboration- Led cross-functional architecture and development teams- Facilitated collaborative stakeholder workshops to gather and refine business requirements- Established monitoring and observability infrastructure using Prometheus, Grafana, and LOKI to provide real-time system performance insightsTechnical Documentation & Communication- Created comprehensive Solution Architecture and Infrastructure Documentation following TOGAF/NORA international standards, enabling clear stakeholder review and future maintenance- Developed and presented technical proposals to diverse stakeholder groups, effectively communicating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences- Designed microservice architecture utilising RabbitMQ and Redis for improved system performance and scalability in handling chemical data processingProject Planning & Risk Management- Conducted thorough technical risk assessments for the Chemical Management System, implementing mitigation strategies that addressed security vulnerabilities and regulatory requirements- Collaborated with project management to develop accurate timeline and resource estimations, identifying critical technical dependencies and potential bottlenecks- Designed a forward-compatible system architecture that accommodates emerging technologies and changing regulatory requirements in chemical management