Transform Your Technology Stack

Principal Software Architect specializing in enterprise modernization, distributed systems, and platform engineering. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups.

Rayed Bajwa

Consulting Services

Expert guidance in architecture, modernization, and platform engineering for companies accelerating their technology initiatives.

Enterprise Architecture

Design scalable, resilient distributed systems and microservices architectures that enable rapid, reliable delivery.

  • Distributed Systems Design
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • Cloud-Native Solutions (AWS/Kubernetes)
  • API Platform Strategy

Platform Modernization

Transform legacy monoliths into modern, cloud-native platforms with zero downtime and minimal disruption.

  • Monolith Decomposition
  • Cloud Migration & Re-platforming
  • Data Platform Modernization
  • Zero-Downtime Strategies

Technical Leadership

Build high-performing engineering organizations with best practices, mentorship, and cultural excellence.

  • Engineering Leadership & Mentorship
  • DevOps & CI/CD Pipeline Design
  • Observability & SRE Practices
  • Architecture Governance

Data & AI Strategy

Build enterprise data platforms that power intelligent decision-making from data lakes to AI/ML integration.

  • Data Lake & Lakehouse Architecture
  • AI/ML Pipeline Design
  • Real-time Analytics & BI
  • LLM Integration

Compliance & Security

Navigate complex regulatory landscapes with systems that meet compliance requirements while maintaining velocity.

  • PCI-DSS, GDPR, BIPA, SOX
  • Security Architecture & IAM
  • PII/PI Data Governance
  • Audit Framework Implementation

Startup Advisory

Build the right foundation from day one and scale efficiently through growth stages with proven expertise.

  • Technical Co-Founder Advisory
  • MVP to Production Architecture
  • Technology Stack Selection
  • Engineering Team Building

Client Results

Transformative outcomes for leading organizations across industries

Photobucket — Consumer Media Platform

photobucket.com
2021 - Present

Challenge

Modernize legacy platform serving 1M+ MAU while scaling SaaS revenue to $15-20M ARR

Solution

Led architecture transformation across 15+ engineers, implemented event-driven architecture, modernized media pipeline

Impact

10× throughput improvement, privacy-first facial recognition eliminating BIPA risk, scaled to $15-20M ARR

Turbine Finance — Institutional Lending

turbine.co
2023 - 2025

Challenge

Build 0-to-1 institutional lending platform for $500B+ AUM pipeline

Solution

Architected end-to-end AWS platform with EKS, enterprise integrations, analytics engine on Snowflake

Impact

First loan in 12 months, 99.99% uptime, contributed to $22M Series A raise

Altruist — Wealth-Tech Custodian

altruist.com
2022 - 2023

Challenge

Scale fastest-growing US custodian with decoupled, resilient architecture while maintaining high velocity

Solution

Architected org-wide event-driven platform using RedPanda/Kafka, established observability framework, modernized Java ecosystem

Impact

Independent team delivery, improved platform scalability, modern Spring 3.x/Java 17 across organization

City National Bank — Enterprise Payments

cnb.com
2018 - 2021

Challenge

Architect payment infrastructure handling billions in transactions for NBCUniversal and major studios

Solution

Led monolith-to-microservices migration, built 3 enterprise frameworks adopted org-wide

Impact

Billions processed, zero-critical-issue launches, accelerated delivery across multiple teams

Ford Motor Company — Enterprise Systems

ford.com
2017 - 2018

Challenge

Modernize enterprise systems and deliver scalable solutions for global automotive operations

Solution

Led software engineering initiatives for enterprise platforms, implemented modern architecture patterns

Impact

Delivered mission-critical systems for Fortune 500 automotive leader supporting global operations

Optum (UnitedHealth Group) — Healthcare Technology

optum.com
2016 - 2017

Challenge

Build scalable healthcare technology platforms serving millions while ensuring HIPAA compliance and data security

Solution

Developed enterprise healthcare solutions, implemented secure architectures for sensitive health data

Impact

Delivered compliant, scalable systems for Fortune 10 healthcare technology leader

AI-Forward Engineering at Scale

Pioneering AI-driven architecture and ML-powered platforms that transform business operations. Building intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and scale.

Privacy-First AI

Delivered on-device facial recognition at Photobucket eliminating BIPA risk while enabling powerful ML features for 1M+ users. Privacy-preserving ML at consumer scale.

Enterprise Data Lakes & ML Pipelines

Architected AI/ML BI layers powering pricing, retention, and growth experimentation. Real-time analytics engines processing millions of events daily across enterprise data platforms.

Queryables: AI Workflow Automation

Co-founded platform building next-gen business automation with intelligent agents. LLM-powered workflows that adapt and evolve, transforming how enterprises operate.

Explore Queryables

AI-Augmented SDLC

Implementing AI-powered development workflows, intelligent code review systems, and ML-driven observability. Accelerating delivery while maintaining quality at scale.

LLM Integration & Fine-Tuning

Building enterprise LLM integrations with context-aware prompting, RAG architectures, and domain-specific fine-tuning. Production-grade AI that understands your business.

ML-Driven Decision Systems

Architected ML-powered pricing engines, fraud detection systems, and predictive analytics platforms. Data-driven decision making at billions of dollars scale.

Co-Founded Ventures

Building technology companies from concept to scale across diverse industries

WeDevz

Founder & CEO • 2014-2017

Built and scaled software services firm delivering 50+ projects globally. Hands-on leadership across architecture, team building, and client delivery.

Taskoli

Co-Founder

Hyperlocal marketplace platform connecting neighbors for services. Mobile-first architecture with focus on trust and community.

PaaS

Co-Founder

Payments as a Service platform for enterprise-grade payment infrastructure with compliance-first design.

Queryables

Co-Founder

AI-powered workflow automation platform building next-generation business process automation with intelligent agents.

queryables.ai

Engagement Models

Flexible engagement options tailored to your needs and goals

Strategic Advisory

Part-time engagement for architecture reviews, technical strategy, and executive guidance.

  • Architecture Review & Design
  • Technology Stack Decisions
  • CTO / VP Engineering Advisory
  • Technical Due Diligence

Hands-On Leadership

Full-time or near-full-time engagement leading major initiatives and engineering teams.

  • Interim CTO / Technical Leader
  • Platform Modernization Lead
  • Engineering Team Leadership
  • Architecture Implementation

Project-Based

Fixed-scope engagements for specific deliverables and measurable outcomes.

  • Architecture Assessment & Roadmap
  • Cloud Migration Planning
  • Technology Evaluation
  • Team Training & Workshops

Startup Co-Founder

Equity-based partnership for early-stage ventures with strong mission alignment.

  • Technical Co-Founder Role
  • MVP to Market Strategy
  • Team Building & Hiring
  • Investor Technical Validation

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Extraordinary Together

Whether you're modernizing your platform, scaling your organization, or launching a new venture, I'm here to help turn your technology vision into reality.

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