Curriculum Vitae
Ioni Solarz
Tech Lead | hello@solarz.me | Israel
Summary
I'm a versatile hands-on tech leader and software developer with over 24 years of hands-on experience. I love learning new things and thrive on engaging innovative technologies to build solutions. My expertise covers full-stack development, data, and leading key cloud apps and architecture design and implementation, including AI modernization. Equally comfortable with hands-on coding, architecting complex systems, or leading teams, I am driven by innovation and customer success.
Work Experience
Architect - Microsoft
2022 - Present- Led Azure Cloud, Data, and AI initiatives across the Middle East and Africa, empowering businesses to transform through technology. I bring deep expertise in delivering scalable, innovative solutions that meet complex business needs.
- Led Azure-based AI and data modernization projects across MEA, including a multi-phase AI Advisor enhancement that improved answer accuracy and reduced deployment time through CI/CD automation
- Designed and facilitated AI CoE, Devops and Agile workshops to accelerate Copilot and Agile adoption and readiness for enterprise clients
Architect - Bolt
2021- Led the modernization of the platform to .Net 6 & moved to Cloud first architecture.
- Created POCs that explore new technologies, assess their competence, and present recommendations to R&D leadership.
- Responsible for software architecture, bringing in advance solutions, methods, and tools. Solving issues of scalability, maintainability
Software Development Team Lead - ImageSat International
2018 - 2021- Managed a team of 10: developers, QA, and DevOps
- Applied the iDesign Method in coordination with the product team, increasing the product launch rate by 15%
- Created, reviewed, and approved functional and technical design specifications for applications development.
- Setup Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline for testing, release and deploy, reducing deploy time by 60%
- Mentored and trained team members to assist in completing tasks and meeting deadlines and business goals.
- Designed the technical solution and developed a unified infrastructure for a multi satellite ground station.
- Wrote the winning technical solution for a tender that increased the company’s revenue by 30 million dollars.
Software Development Team Lead - Activetrail
2017 - 2018- Managed a team of 5 developers
- Developed a messages service expanding sent messages by 50%
- Setup Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline for 30 servers reducing deploy time by 50%
- Updated .Net version of existing software improving performance by 70%
Software Development Team Lead - Tracx
2014 - 2017- Designed and implemented a microservices architecture for the platform, improving scalability and maintainability
- Developed a real-time analytics dashboard using React and Node.js, enhancing data visibility for clients
- Integrated third-party APIs to expand platform capabilities and improve user experience
- Conducted code reviews and implemented best practices, resulting in a 40% reduction in bugs
Software Developer - R/GA
2011 - 2014- Lead a development team of 3 developers, QA, and designer.
- Developed solutions for company’s clients: PWC, Microsoft, McCormick, Verizon, improving users reach by 25%
- Mentored and trained team members to assist in completing tasks and meet deadlines and business goals.
- Setup Azure services for testing, release and deploy, resulting in reducing testing time and faster release cycle.
- Worked on the launch of Windows 8 increasing BA branch exposure and cooperation with US branches.
Software Development Team Lead - Quadratica
2006 - 2011- Managed a team of 3 developers working on different projects for our clients.
- Wrote requirements, technical design, implementation, testing, deployment, and documentation.
- Mentored and trained team members to assist in completing tasks and meet deadlines and business goals
Software Developer - Universidad de Flores
2001 - 2005- Developed a new student management and billing system for the administration department.
- Developed a new course registration, exams, and academic queries system accessible through the university site.
Education
Bachelor Computer Science - Universidad de Palermo
2011Computer System Analyst - ORT
2004Skills
Architecture & Design: Solution Architecture | Enterprise Solutions Architecture | Solution Architecture Design | Technical Solution Architecture | Solution Building | Solutions Design | Solutions Integration | Agile methodologies
Cloud & DevSecOps: AWS, Azure | Git & DevOps CI/CD tools (GitHub, ADO, GitLab, Bitbucket) | Infrastructure as Code (IaC) | Docker
Software Development: C# / .NET 15+ years | Web Development 15+ years | Cloud native applications 7+ years | Relational and NoSQL databases 15+ years | React, Angular, Web Development | Python | PHP | Redis
AI: Copilot | Prompt Engineering | Semantic Kernel | Azure AI Services | AI Model Deployment | AI Ethics | Chatbot Development, OpenAI
Languages: Spanish | English | Hebrew
Communication, Leadership, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Project Management
Certifications & Training
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- Another Certification - Issuing Organization, Year
- Professional Training - Training Provider, Year