Medhat Abdel Kader
Shorouk City,Egypt
Summary
Enterprise architecture leader with over 19 years of experience in banking, specializing in digital transformation, automation, integration, and software engineering. Currently leading enterprise architecture at Boubyan Digital Factory, focusing on strategy, governance, and cross-domain alignment across applications and technology platforms. Recognized for bridging business and technology, enabling modernization, and reducing technology risk. Proven ability to collaborate with executive stakeholders and delivery teams to translate strategic goals into effective architecture solutions.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Enterprise Architecture
Boubyan Digital Factory
Cairo, Egypt
2024.04 - 2026.07
- Define architecture vision, principles, standards, target-state models, and transition roadmaps that align technology investments with digital banking strategy and enterprise priorities.
- Lead the Enterprise Architecture function for the digital factory, setting architecture direction across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, cloud, security, and technology governance domains.
- Established architecture governance, design assurance, review forums, and decision frameworks to enhance solution quality, manage technical debt, mitigate delivery risk, and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
- Partnered with executive stakeholders, product owners, delivery teams, security, data, infrastructure, and application teams to align strategic objectives with actionable architecture outcomes.
- Guide modernization, platform consolidation, integration strategy, data enablement, cloud adoption, and scalable digital foundation planning across the organization.
- Mentored architects and technical teams, fostering reusable patterns, cross-domain collaboration, pragmatic decision-making, and consistent delivery practices.
Automation and Integration Architect
IBM
Cairo, Egypt
2022.04 - 2024.04
- Designed automation and integration architectures for enterprise clients using IBM Cloud Pak for Automation and IBM Cloud Pak for Integration.
- Collaborated with leadership and stakeholders to evaluate business processes, uncover automation opportunities, and establish target solution architectures.
- Advised solution delivery teams on architecture, system integration patterns, and technical design decisions to ensure alignment with overall strategy.
- Conducted gap analysis and integration design, developed data models, and documented architecture to enable scalable enterprise solutions.
Enterprise Architect
Credit Agricole
Cairo, Egypt
2019.09 - 2022.04
- Defined enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards, and transition roadmaps aligned with business strategy, IT objectives, regulatory expectations, and operational resilience needs.
- Provided architecture leadership and guidance to architects, project teams, and technology stakeholders to ensure strategic initiatives were designed for scalability, maintainability, integration, and long-term value.
- Evaluated major initiatives, solution designs, and technology roadmaps for architectural fit, risk mitigation, compliance with standards, and alignment with enterprise target-state architecture.
- Enhanced enterprise architecture capability across technology, infrastructure, applications, data, and integration domains within the bank to support strategic initiatives.
- Facilitated modernization and transformation planning through identification of opportunities to streamline operations, rationalise platforms, enhance data management, and improve integration across technology landscape.
Application Architect
Tech Hub - IBM Contractor
Cairo, Egypt
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Translated business requirements into epics, user stories, and solution designs, providing clear implementation guidance for development teams to streamline project delivery.
- Monitored delivery progress and clarified requirements to align development outputs with architecture and client expectations, ensuring successful project outcomes.
- Designed and delivered Correspondence Management System for Ministry of Interior using IBM Case Manager, enhancing document management efficiency.
Application Architect
IBM
Cairo, Egypt
2017.10 - 2019.08
- Designed and built IBM Cloud and enterprise content management solutions, enhancing functionality for internal and client-facing initiatives.
- Contributed to ECM solution architecture and technical design, ensuring robust validation for IBM clients.
- Optimised application designs for enhanced user experience.
- Heightened system efficiency with introduction of advanced algorithms.
- Streamlined processes by introducing automated testing procedures.
Senior ECM Specialist
IBM
Cairo, Egypt
2015.08 - 2017.10
- Designed, developed, re-engineered, and integrated complex application components and reusable objects across FileNet-based platforms to optimise functionality and support business objectives.
- Developed custom applications and integrations on IBM FileNet P8, IBM Content Navigator, IBM Case Manager, IBM Datacap, and related ECM platforms to enhance information management and streamline processes.
- Collaborated with project teams to implement software components that met client requirements and adhered to solution designs and delivery specifications, ensuring successful project outcomes.
Senior ECM Specialist
New Art - IBM Contractor
Cairo, Egypt
2015.03 - 2015.08
- Developed and integrated custom solutions for FileNet-based enterprise content management, enhancing system functionality and user experience.
- Collaborated with project teams to translate client requirements into effective software components and platform extensions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Performed regular system backups, preventing potential data loss.
- Facilitated productive team meetings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Managed high-risk projects, ensuring safety compliance at all times.
Technical Presales Consultant
National DataServe & Turnkey Solutions Co.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2013.01 - 2015.03
- Facilitated enterprise content management and workflow opportunities by translating customer needs into tailored solution designs and technical proposals.
- Coordinated with sales, delivery, and technical teams to ensure proposed solutions met client requirements and addressed implementation feasibility and delivery risk.
- Actively participated in trade shows and industry events, promoting brand presence.
- Assisted in the preparation of competitive proposals for tender processes.
- Identified potential business opportunities for revenue growth.
System Analyst and Technical Team Leader
National DataServe & Turnkey Solutions Co.
Riaydth, Saudi Arabia
2009.04 - 2012.12
- Managed technical team collaboration and problem solving to design projects, develop proof-of-concepts, and adopt new technologies.
- Led analysis, design, development, and deployment of enterprise software projects to meet organisational requirements.
- Identified business needs and evaluated solution options, supporting process improvement and system development initiatives.
Senior JEE Developer
National DataServe & Turnkey Solutions Co.
Riaydth, Saudi Arabia
2008.02 - 2009.04
- Developed and deployed Java EE applications for key enterprise projects, enhancing overall system functionality.
- Researched new technologies, supported proof-of-concepts, and contributed to solution design and implementation planning, driving innovation in project delivery.
- Pioneered the use of cloud technologies for scalable solutions.
- Optimised website performance by implementing advanced coding techniques.
- Created bespoke algorithms, optimised operational speed.
JEE Developer
Intercom Enterprises
Riyadth, Saudi Arabia
2006.11 - 2007.12
- Developed and deployed Java EE applications for client projects, enhancing functionality and user experience.
- Supported technical design and conducted technology research for new products and platforms, contributing to successful proof-of-concept activities.
- Created bespoke algorithms, optimised operational speed.
- Participated in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
- Designed innovative applications to meet client specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia 2000.09 -
Skills
- Enterprise Architecture Leadership: architecture strategy, governance, standards, target-state architecture, roadmaps, architecture assurance, and executive-level decision support
- Banking & Digital Transformation: digital banking, platform modernization, technology rationalization, operating model alignment, capability planning, and scalable digital foundations
- Architecture Domains: application architecture, data architecture, integration architecture, infrastructure architecture, cloud architecture, security alignment, and enterprise technology governance
- Integration & Automation Platforms: IBM Cloud Pak for Integration, IBM Cloud Pak for Automation, APIs, workflow automation, process automation, and system integration patterns
- Enterprise Content Management: IBM FileNet P8, IBM Content Navigator, IBM Case Manager, IBM Datacap, correspondence management, document management, and ECM solution architecture
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management: senior stakeholder engagement, architecture communities, cross-functional alignment, technical mentorship, delivery enablement, and design thinking
- Software Engineering Foundation: Java, Java EE, JavaScript, Nodejs, Web Services, Hibernate, UML, automated testing, and enterprise application development
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
Certification
Professional learning and certifications include enterprise architecture, IBM Cloud Pak for Automation, IBM Cloud Pak for Integration, IBM architecture methods, design thinking, and enterprise content management. Digital credentials available at: https://www.youracclaim.com/user/medhat-mohammed
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Head of Enterprise Architecture
Boubyan Digital Factory
2024.04 - 2026.07
Automation and Integration Architect
IBM
2022.04 - 2024.04
Application Architect
Tech Hub - IBM Contractor
2021.01 - 2021.12
Enterprise Architect
Credit Agricole
2019.09 - 2022.04
Application Architect
IBM
2017.10 - 2019.08
Senior ECM Specialist
IBM
2015.08 - 2017.10
Senior ECM Specialist
New Art - IBM Contractor
2015.03 - 2015.08
Technical Presales Consultant
National DataServe & Turnkey Solutions Co.
2013.01 - 2015.03
System Analyst and Technical Team Leader
National DataServe & Turnkey Solutions Co.
2009.04 - 2012.12
Senior JEE Developer
National DataServe & Turnkey Solutions Co.
2008.02 - 2009.04
JEE Developer
Intercom Enterprises
2006.11 - 2007.12
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Mansoura University
2000.09 -