Ahmed Saeed

Ahmed Saeed

Senior Integration Consultant
Al Nakheel, Riyadh 12384, Saudi Arabia · (+966)568792208 · Ahmed.Saeed.Atya@gmail.com

I am a Senior Integration Consultant with over 12 years of experience in enterprise integration, cloud technologies, and digital transformation. Graduated with honors from Alexandria University's Faculty of Engineering, I specialize in designing and implementing complex integration solutions for financial institutions and enterprise systems. My expertise spans IBM Cloud Pak for Integration, Kubernetes orchestration, microservices architecture, and modern DevOps practices. I have successfully led teams in delivering mission-critical integration projects for major banks and financial institutions, with a proven track record of reducing system complexity and improving operational efficiency.

Experience

Senior Integration Consultant

Ejada Systems ltd (Al Rajhi Bank)

Leading enterprise integration initiatives for Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi Arabia's largest bank by market capitalization. Architecting and implementing complex integration solutions using IBM Cloud Pak for Integration, Kubernetes, and microservices. Managing cross-functional teams of 8-12 developers and integration specialists. Delivering high-availability, scalable integration platforms processing millions of transactions daily. Implementing API-first strategies and establishing integration governance frameworks. Collaborating with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions while ensuring compliance with banking regulations and security standards.

October 2022 - Present

Technical Team Lead

Ejada Systems ltd (Al Rajhi Bank)

Led technical teams in designing and implementing integration solutions for Al Rajhi Bank's digital transformation initiatives. Managed 6-8 integration engineers and served as the primary technical reference for complex integration challenges. Designed RESTful APIs, SOAP services, and message-based integration patterns using IBM Integration Bus and WebSphere MQ. Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab, reducing deployment time by 60%. Established coding standards, code review processes, and technical documentation practices. Mentored junior developers and conducted technical training sessions on integration best practices and emerging technologies.

February 2018 - October 2022

Senior Integration Engineer

Ejada Systems ltd

Designed and developed enterprise integration services for multiple banking and financial clients. Implemented message-based integration solutions using IBM Integration Bus, WebSphere MQ, and Java technologies. Created reusable integration components and established service-oriented architecture patterns. Developed custom adapters for legacy systems integration and implemented data transformation logic using XSLT and Java. Collaborated with business analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Performed system integration testing and provided production support for critical integration services.

November 2015 - February 2018

Integration Engineer

Ejada Systems ltd

Developed and maintained integration services using IBM WebSphere Message Broker and IBM Integration Bus. Implemented message queuing solutions using WebSphere MQ for reliable asynchronous communication between enterprise applications. Created message flows, message sets, and transformation logic for data integration across heterogeneous systems. Configured and managed MQ queues, channels, and security settings. Developed monitoring and alerting mechanisms for integration services. Provided 24/7 production support and troubleshooting for critical integration services.

October 2012 - November 2015

Co-Founder

FunWave

Analyzing requirements and assigning tasks to team members. Developing Facebook Games Using Adobe AS3, HTML, JS, and CSS. Developing backend solutions for Games using PHP, Couchbase, MySQL, and MongoDB. Developing real-time communication using NodeJs and SocketIO.

August 2011 – October 2012

Web Developer (Intern)

MK Hoster

Creating and customizing Joomla extensions using PHP, HTML, CSS, and MySQL. Developing websites using Joomla CMS.

August 2010 – October 2010

Education

Faculty of Engineering, University of Alexandria

Bachelor of Computer and Systems Engineering

Grade: Excellent with the degree of honor

September 2005 - June 2011

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Technical Expertise
Java Development 95%
Kubernetes & Docker 90%
IBM Cloud Pak Integration 92%
Microservices Architecture 88%
API Design & Management 85%
DevOps & CI/CD 82%
Workflow
  • Cross Browser Testing & Debugging
  • Cross Functional Teams
  • Waterfall Development
  • Agile Development & Scrum
  • Mobile-First, Responsive Design

Featured Projects

Enterprise Integration Platform

Kubernetes Docker IBM Cloud Pak Java

Architected and delivered a mission-critical integration platform for Al Rajhi Bank, processing 2M+ daily transactions across 100+ microservices. Implemented Kubernetes-native architecture with IBM Cloud Pak for Integration, achieving 99.99% uptime and 50% reduction in integration complexity.

  • 99.9% uptime SLA
  • Auto-scaling capabilities
  • Multi-region deployment

API Gateway & Security

WSO2 API Manager OAuth2 JWT Rate Limiting

Designed and deployed a comprehensive API management solution using WSO2 API Manager, serving 500+ APIs with advanced security controls. Implemented OAuth2/OIDC authentication, JWT token management, and intelligent rate limiting, reducing API security incidents by 90%.

  • OAuth2/OIDC integration
  • Advanced threat protection
  • Real-time monitoring

DevOps Automation Pipeline

Jenkins GitLab CI/CD Helm Charts Prometheus

Established enterprise-grade DevOps practices with automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab. Implemented comprehensive monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana, automated testing with 95% code coverage, and blue-green deployment strategies, reducing deployment time from 4 hours to 15 minutes.

  • Automated testing suite
  • Blue-green deployments
  • Comprehensive monitoring

Cloud Migration Strategy

AWS Azure Terraform Ansible

Orchestrated the successful migration of 50+ legacy applications to cloud-native architecture across AWS and Azure. Implemented Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible, achieving 40% cost reduction and 70% improvement in deployment speed while maintaining zero-downtime during migration.

  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Cost optimization
  • Disaster recovery

Achievements & Certifications

Key Achievements
  • Led successful digital transformation initiatives resulting in 50% reduction in integration complexity and 60% faster time-to-market
  • Managed teams of 8-12 developers, delivering 15+ mission-critical integration projects on time and within budget
  • Achieved 99.99% uptime for enterprise integration platforms processing 2M+ daily transactions
  • Reduced deployment time by 75% through implementation of automated CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Mentored 20+ junior developers and conducted 50+ technical training sessions on integration best practices
Professional Certifications
  • CNCF Kubestronaut – The Linux Foundation
  • CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator – The Linux Foundation
  • CKAD: Certified Kubernetes Application Developer – The Linux Foundation
  • CKAD: Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist – The Linux Foundation
  • KCNA: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate – The Linux Foundation
  • KCSA: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate – The Linux Foundation
  • ICA: Istio Certified Associate – The Linux Foundation
  • PCA: Prometheus Certified Associate – The Linux Foundation
  • Cloud Pak for Integration Sales Foundation V2 – IBM
  • Cloud Pak for Integration Technical Sales Intermediate – IBM
  • Beyond the Basics: Istio and IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service – IBM
  • Cloud Pak for Integration Essentials – IBM
  • Containers, K8s and Istio on IBM Cloud – IBM
  • Beyond the Basics: Istio and IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service – IBM
  • Getting started with Microservices with Istio and IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service – IBM
  • Operating Kubernetes on IBM Cloud – IBM
  • Containers & Kubernetes Essentials – IBM
  • IBM API Connect v2018 API Skills – IBM
  • IBM API Connect 10 Developer – IBM
  • Docker Essentials: A Developer Introduction - IBM
  • IBM App Connect Enterprise V11 Application Development - IBM
  • IBM App Connect (iPaaS) Essentials - IBM
  • IBM MQ Developer Essentials - IBM
  • WSO2 Certified API Manager Practitioner - V4 - API Management Profile - WSO2
  • WSO2 Certified API Manager Practitioner - V4 - Micro Integrator Profile - WSO2
  • CKA Certification Course - Certified Kubernetes Administrator - KodeKloud
  • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners (Hands-on Tutorial) - KodeKloud
  • Docker Training Course for the Absolute Beginner - KodeKloud
  • Learn Ansible Basics (Beginners Course) - KodeKloud
  • DevOps Pre-Requisite Course - KodeKloud
  • 12 Factor App - KodeKloud
  • Docker Mastery: with Kubernetes +Swarm from a Docker Captain - Udemy
  • Introduction to Databases offered by Stanford University - Classes2go
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python offered by Rice University - Coursera
  • Introduction to Data Science offered by University of Washington - Coursera
  • R Programming offered by Johns Hopkins University - Coursera
  • The Data Scientist's Toolbox offered by Johns Hopkins University - Coursera

Get In Touch

Contact Information

Ahmed.Saeed.Atya@gmail.com
(+966) 568792208
Al Nakheel, Riyadh 12384, Saudi Arabia
linkedin.com/in/ahmedsaeed2011