Ezra Bathini

Ezra Bathini

Solution Architect
Auckland, NZ.

About

Highly accomplished Solution Architect with 15+ years of experience leading complex, enterprise-grade solutions across diverse architectural and engineering domains. Expert in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), CIAM, IaC, and microservices, consistently delivering robust, secure, and scalable systems. Proven track record of guiding cross-functional teams, optimizing technical excellence, and aligning IT strategies with overarching business goals to drive continuous improvement.

Work

ONE NEW ZEALAND (formerly VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND)
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Solution Architect - Digital and CIAM

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Summary

As Solution Architect, Ezra owned digital domain architecture, including applications and customer identity, guiding strategic technology decisions and ensuring governance.

Highlights

Owned the solution architecture for digital applications and Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), ensuring robust, scalable, and secure service delivery.

Secured critical approvals by regularly presenting complex solution designs and reference architectures to Architecture Review Boards, ensuring strategic alignment.

Designed and validated advanced CIAM strategies leveraging OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML via proofs-of-concept, guiding critical technology decisions.

Oversaw seamless integration of the CIAM platform with CRM, marketing automation, and third-party applications using RESTful and event-driven APIs.

Mentored development teams through workshops and peer reviews, fostering technical excellence and supporting long-term skill development across projects.

ONE NEW ZEALAND (formerly VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND)
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Technical Lead / Chapter Lead

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Summary

As Technical Lead, Ezra provided technical ownership for self-service mobile and web applications, establishing coding standards and mentoring development teams.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive technical ownership for self-service mobile and web applications, ensuring high performance and reliability for critical user functions.

Established robust coding standards and engineering practices, significantly improving code quality, maintainability, and team efficiency across projects.

Led planning and estimation for complex technical initiatives, ensuring accurate resource allocation and successful, on-time project delivery.

Mentored and guided development teams on software development best practices, including automated build/test and CI/CD, enhancing overall development workflows.

Designed and delivered GraphQL backend and REST microservices, enhancing system interoperability and supporting scalable application growth.

ONE NEW ZEALAND (formerly VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND)
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Senior App Developer

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Summary

As Senior App Developer, Ezra played a pivotal role in rebuilding the My Vodafone App using React-Native, designing key components and establishing coding standards.

Highlights

Played a pivotal role in the app refresh team, successfully rebuilding the My Vodafone App using React-Native, enhancing user experience and performance.

Designed and built various key components and user journeys for My Vodafone 4.0 and subsequent updates, directly contributing to improved app functionality.

Established coding and testing standards for the My Vodafone React Native App, improving code quality and maintainability for the development team.

Led the redesign of My Vodafone 5.0, introducing a new dashboard and UI restyling that significantly enhanced user engagement and visual appeal.

Set up the foundational framework for developers, accelerating the implementation of new designs and features for the My Vodafone application.

ONE NEW ZEALAND (formerly VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND)
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Senior System Engineer

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Summary

As Senior System Engineer, Ezra supported and maintained mission-critical CRM Prepay applications, ensuring system efficiency and resolving technical issues.

Highlights

Supported and maintained mission-critical CRM Prepay applications, including Matrixx, Siebel, Surepay, and WBI, ensuring continuous operational availability.

Proactively monitored and tested application performance, identifying root causes of technical and functional issues to prevent system disruptions.

Developed and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and significantly reduce manual intervention time across various tasks.

Liaised effectively with vendors and internal personnel, facilitating timely problem resolution and ensuring smooth system operations.

Contributed to the design of new products and pricing configurations, aligning technical capabilities with business requirements.

IBM GLOBAL SERVICES LTD
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Application Developer

N/A, N/A, India

Summary

As Application Developer, Ezra developed and configured various solutions for Siebel 7.5 Call Center applications, enhancing system functionality and business processes.

Highlights

Developed diverse solutions for Siebel 7.5 Call Center applications using configuration, EIA, EIM, and PL/SQL, enhancing call center operations.

Designed and developed robust EAI processes (VBC, EBC, IO, Workflow, Business Services) to facilitate seamless data exchange and system integration.

Created complex Workflow processes and Business Services using eScript and Browser Script, automating key business functions.

Configured essential Siebel Call Center 7.5 modules, including Applets, Dashboard, Views, and Business Components, to optimize agent productivity and data management.

Education

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
N/A, N/A, India

Bachelor of Technology

Electrical And Electronics

Skills

Architectural Design & Strategy

Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy Alignment, Cloud Architecture, Microservices, Domain-Driven Design, ArchiMate, UML Modeling, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance Frameworks, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, Cost Optimization, Performance Tuning, Industry Best Practices, Data Privacy Regulations, Zero Trust Architecture.

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Containerization, Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD).

Identity & Access Management

CIAM, ForgeRock, Azure AD B2C, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML.

Integration & APIs

Enterprise Integration Patterns, Event-Driven Architectures, Kafka, AWS SNS, AWS SQS, API Management, Apigee, AWS API Gateway, RESTful API Design.

Methodologies & Leadership

Agile Methodologies, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Evaluation, Technical Mentoring, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Communication.