Niyas Manzoor

Solution Architect | Cloud Expert | AI Specialist

22+ Years IT Excellence | 12+ Years Architectural Mastery

22+
Years Experience
15+
Integration Projects
7+
Cloud Projects
4+
AI/ML Projects
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niyas.careers@gmail.com +61 491 981 800 Adelaide, SA 5000

Services

Cloud Architecture & Migration

AWS & Azure certified expert delivering enterprise-scale cloud solutions with zero-downtime migrations.

  • Multi-cloud strategy design
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
  • Cost optimization & FinOps
  • AWS Step Functions, Lambda, Fargate

AI & Machine Learning

Master's in Data Science & AI. Cutting-edge solutions with practical business applications.

  • Generative AI & Agentic AI
  • RAG implementation
  • ML model development & deployment
  • AI chatbots & automation
  • Predictive analytics & forecasting

Integration Architecture

Seamless system integration using modern patterns and protocols for enterprise ecosystems.

  • API Gateway & Management
  • Event-driven architecture (Kafka)
  • Microservices & SOA
  • REST, GraphQL, gRPC

Enterprise Architecture

Strategic technology planning aligned with business objectives. TOGAF trained architect.

  • Digital transformation roadmaps
  • Legacy modernization
  • Governance frameworks
  • Strategic planning & advisory

Security & Compliance

Robust security architectures meeting government and banking compliance requirements.

  • Essential Eight implementation
  • OAuth2/OIDC authentication
  • Zero-trust architecture
  • Risk assessments & mitigation

DevOps & Automation

Modern CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation for cloud-native applications.

  • Docker & Kubernetes
  • Jenkins, GitHub Actions
  • 12-Factor cloud-native apps
  • Monitoring & observability

Professional Experience

Solution Architect

PlanSA, Adelaide, Australia

June 2024 - June 2025

  • • Leading digital transformation for South Australia's planning system
  • • Implemented Essential Eight cyber security framework
  • • Designed AI chatbot for customer service automation
  • • Architected AWS migration with significant cost savings
  • • Created comprehensive solution architecture & design documentation

Solution Architect

G'Day Group, Adelaide, Australia

Aug 2023 - May 2024

  • • Integrated 300+ properties into unified platform
  • • Designed resilient microservices in Azure ecosystem
  • • Implemented DDD approach for solution design
  • • Led cross-functional stakeholder engagement

Key Achievements

Crisis Resolution Champion

Led technical team to Sofia, Bulgaria to resolve critical government agency escalation. Successfully saved the customer relationship and prevented contract loss.

Impact: Customer Saved

€1M+ Cost Savings

Proposed alternative approach to product development, avoiding third-party delegation and developing in-house solution.

Impact: €1M+ Saved

Top 0.1% Selection

Selected for DevFactory Software Architect position from over 1000 global applicants after rigorous skill tests and assessments.

Impact: Elite Recognition

International Team Leader

Managed knowledge transfer from teams in Croatia. Led teams of 20+ architects and developers across multiple countries.

Impact: 20+ Team Members

Digital Transformation

Led digital transformation for South Australia's planning system, implementing modern architecture and Essential Eight security.

Impact: State-wide System

300+ Properties Integrated

Successfully integrated over 300 properties into unified platform for G'Day Group, Australia's largest regional accommodation provider.

Impact: 300+ Properties

Skills & Technologies

Certifications & Credentials

AWS Solutions Architect (SAA-CO2) Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Master's in Data Science & AI TOGAF Trained SCJP Certified

Cloud Platforms

AWS 95%
Azure 90%
GCP 70%

Languages

Java Python Go TypeScript JavaScript C# R

AI & ML

TensorFlow PyTorch LangChain OpenAI RAG Gen AI Agentic AI

DevOps

Docker Kubernetes Terraform Jenkins GitHub Actions ArgoCD