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Will (Guillermo) Orrantia-Solution Architect

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Esslingen, Germany

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Jun 2024 - Jan 2026
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Solution Architect

Stuttgart Police Authority

Expertise details
Position Summary
Solution Architect at Stuttgart Police Authority
Industries
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Designing the migration strategy for WLS applications to the BKA cloud and Stack IT

  • Creating a hybrid cloud for internal testing and development with Kubernetes

  • Transforming the IT landscape from a legacy monolithic architecture to a cloud-based architecture

  • Integrating new CI/CD processes using Azure Pipelines

  • Quadrupled the throughput of personnel security checks

  • Migrated personnel security clearance applications to Docker-based applications

  • Built CI/deploy pipelines with Azure DevOps

  • Environment: Java Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Oracle WebLogic, OpenID, Camunda, JUnit, TOGAF

Jul 2023 - Apr 2024

Solution Architect

Theben Haigerloch

Expertise details
Position Summary
Solution Architect at Theben Haigerloch
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Automating data transfer processes

  • Developing new API interfaces for CRM and ERP systems

  • Implementing a secure data transfer system between networks using Kafka

  • Integrating new artifacts, data objects, and processes into the IT landscape

  • Reduced order processing time from about three weeks to a few days

  • Environment: Java Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Camunda, TOGAF

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

IT Consultant

Federal Printing Office Berlin

Expertise details
Position Summary
IT Consultant at Federal Printing Office Berlin
Industries
Information Technology
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Migrated and reengineered connected micro-apps

  • Data migration and schema preservation for Java micro-apps

  • Authenticating portal users using PKI and Keycloak processes

  • Automating authentication API testing with JUnit and Cucumber

  • Migrated all micro-apps from Oracle database to PostgreSQL

  • Optimized GitLab pipelines and established new processes

  • Environment: Kubernetes, Java, GitLab, Bash, Helm, JUnit, Kibana, Liquibase, Kustomize

Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

IT Consultant

Federal Office for Migration Nuremberg

Expertise details
Position Summary
IT Consultant at Federal Office for Migration Nuremberg
Industries
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
  • Extending existing reporting and update processes for individuals

  • Introducing user authorization via PGP/PKI encryption

  • Developing a new web service retry mechanism in the OSB pipeline

  • Conducting a gap analysis of business process functions in the IT landscape

  • Improved legacy personal data update processes

  • Integrated new application deployment processes

  • Environment: JDeveloper, Java, Oracle Service Bus, BPEL, SOAP web services, WebLogic, PKI

Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

Solution Architect/Developer

Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt

Expertise details
Position Summary
Solution Architect/Developer at Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Integrating new processes on OpenShift clusters and introducing a new security model in the IT landscape

  • Implementing event tracking and external interface connections using Java delegates

  • Connecting to backend services using Swagger UI

  • Implemented a new Camunda-based application for station asset recording

  • Environment: Eclipse, Java, Spring Boot, Camunda, DMN, Camel, OpenAPI

Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

Solution Developer/Architect

IBM Böblingen

Expertise details
Position Summary
Solution Developer/Architect at IBM Böblingen
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Developed a new NoSQL database solution for packages, snapshots, and transformation rules

  • Created Liquibase scripts to implement new RDBMS data structures

  • Implemented test plans using JUnit

  • API services for signing and releasing RPM binaries with PGP encryption

  • Implemented new REST API applications for service support in Docker-based Springboot applications

  • Environment: Eclipse, OpenShift, Java Springboot, Liquibase, Ansible, Cloudant, Jenkins, JUnit

Apr 2020 - Mar 2021

API Developer

Schwarz IT Neckarsulm

Expertise details
Position Summary
API Developer at Schwarz IT Neckarsulm
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Developed container-based (Docker) Springboot API applications

  • Implemented supplier contract processes using Camunda composites

  • Created multistage Docker containers and implemented Azure pipelines

  • Coordinated database schemas for the Lidl Big Data Lake using Liquibase Java microapps

  • Set up a new OpenShift cluster with all required applications for the API

  • Environment: OpenShift, Java, Azure DevOps, Docker, Liquibase, Kibana, Kustomize

Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

Solution Architect

Raiffeisen Bank St. Gallen, Switzerland

Expertise details
Position Summary
Solution Architect at Raiffeisen Bank St. Gallen, Switzerland
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • EDI data transfer and router mapping for document reception

  • Approval and validation of orders through BPM processes

  • Designed and implemented an internal API hub using a REST interface

  • Introduced a new Kubernetes-based data transfer application

  • Environment: Kubernetes, Java, Seeburger BIS, Camunda

Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

Solution Architect

Würth Stuttgart

Expertise details
Position Summary
Solution Architect at Würth Stuttgart
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Developed API endpoints for price requests, availability checks, and orders for external partners

  • Implemented the API interfaces

  • Created order and purchase documents using Jasper Reports

  • Set up a new OpenShift cluster API for external partners

  • Environment: Eclipse, OpenShift, Java, Spring, Camel, Seeburger BIS

Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

Cloud Architect

Allianz Stuttgart

Expertise details
Position Summary
Cloud Architect at Allianz Stuttgart
Industries
Insurance
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Developed a new IT landscape architecture for migrating legacy applications to the AWS cloud

  • Converted JCL jobs to Bash/Cron jobs

  • Ported Cobol programs to Java

  • Implemented monitoring using Java-based APIs and Prometheus

  • Built a private AWS cloud with OpenShift clusters and Java applications

  • Environment: Eclipse, OpenShift, AWS, Java Springboot, Terraform, CloudFormation

Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

Solution Architect

Rhaetian Railway Chur, Switzerland

Expertise details
Position Summary
Solution Architect at Rhaetian Railway Chur, Switzerland
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Interface design for CAD document transfer

  • Migration of OSB composites to Apache Camel/Spring Boot applications

  • Database revision control and validation using Liquibase MicroApps

  • Implementation of embedded human workflows for document processing and modification

  • Provisioning of a Swagger-based user interface for API management

  • Introduction of a new OpenShift cluster with extended APIs

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle OSB, Apache Camel, OpenShift, Liquibase

Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

Solution Architect

Federal Office for Migration, Nuremberg

Expertise details
Position Summary
Solution Architect at Federal Office for Migration, Nuremberg
Industries
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Implementation of a Coherence data grid cache

  • Interface creation between a big data warehouse and data grid storage

  • Design of REST microservices for data transfer interfaces

  • Authentication concept based on OIM and Java Spring

  • Introduction of a new middleware layer for capturing and storing biometric asylum seeker data

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle Cloud, Oracle Coherence, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, REST/JSON microservices, Camel

Mar 2016 - Sep 2016

Technical Solution Architect

Carglass Cologne

Expertise details
Position Summary
Technical Solution Architect at Carglass Cologne
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Security and exception handling process design

  • Design, implementation, and testing of SOA composites

  • Setup of the development environment and configuration of adapters

  • Integration between Oracle EBS 12 and a third-party negotiation application

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Oracle EBS 12

Oct 2014 - Sep 2015

Technical Solution Architect

Ascena Retail Group, Columbus, OH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Technical Solution Architect at Ascena Retail Group, Columbus, OH
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Development of training programs for the integration of new inventory applications

  • Design of web services and SLAs for external consumer applications

  • Data view configuration and design of a new canonical data model

  • Provisioning of interfaces for third-party applications

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Spring

Mar 2013 - Oct 2014

Technical Lead

CoverOregon, Portland, OR

Expertise details
Position Summary
Technical Lead at CoverOregon, Portland, OR
Industries
Healthcare
Insurance
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Design and implementation of the enrollment suite

  • Development, testing, and deployment of health carrier interfaces

  • Design and implementation of artifact encryption/decryption processes

  • Design of endpoint security procedures and governance integration

  • Establishment of an external partner portal interface system

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Jenkins, OPA, OID, OAM, Spring Beans, Java Web Services

Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

Technical Lead

Oregon Health Exchange Salem, OR

Expertise details
Position Summary
Technical Lead at Oregon Health Exchange Salem, OR
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Information Technology
Strategy
  • Design of interfaces between WebCenter Portal and external healthcare providers

  • Process design for security and exception handling

  • Setup of B2B partner agreements and document exchange

  • Architecture design for connectivity in the federal hub

  • Developing a strategy and roadmap for the external partner portal

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Oracle B2B, Spring Beans, Java Web Services, WebLogic

Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

Enterprise Architect

American Airlines Dallas, TX

Expertise details
Position Summary
Enterprise Architect at American Airlines Dallas, TX
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Requirements gathering and analysis for flight initialization and lifecycle

  • Design of interfaces between the passenger reservation system and the flight operation/control system

  • Conducting gap analyses and BPM ISA implementation

  • Planning the SOA roadmap and implementation including a canonical data model

  • Building a new application landscape for flight initialization and FOS

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, igniteXML, IBM Process Server, DataPower

Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

SOA Developer

Qualcomm San Diego, CA

Expertise details
Position Summary
SOA Developer at Qualcomm San Diego, CA
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Developing middle-tier services with OSB

  • Connecting legacy applications via REST services

  • API test automation with JUnit

  • Implementing web services using Coherence and JAX-WS

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, WebLogic, Ant, Oracle Coherence, Java Web Services

Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

SOA Developer

CenterPoint Energy Houston, TX

Expertise details
Position Summary
SOA Developer at CenterPoint Energy Houston, TX
Industries
Utilities
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Converting JCAPS code to SOA Suite using JDeveloper and Spring Context composites

  • Developing EDI-to-XML document interfaces via B2B and Spring Beans

  • Implementing B2B partner agreements and document exchange

  • Integrating EBS R12 with the SOA Gateway for incoming invoices

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, WebLogic, Ant, B2B, EBS R12

Mar 2011 - Mar 2011

IT Technical Consultant

Edgen Murray Boca Raton, LA

Expertise details
Position Summary
IT Technical Consultant at Edgen Murray Boca Raton, LA
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Analyzing data gaps, business processes, and enterprise architecture

  • Designing the architecture of a workflow-based data capture system for high availability

  • Identifying and documenting BPM intake processes

  • Environment: Oracle BPEL, Oracle EBS R11, BPM

Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

SOA Architect

US Steel Pittsburgh, PA

Expertise details
Position Summary
SOA Architect at US Steel Pittsburgh, PA
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Design of API interfaces to EBS

  • Implementation of token-based security with SAML, SSO, and LDAP

  • Integration of the SOA Gateway with SOA Suite for concept validations

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Oracle WebLogic 10.3, Oracle EBS R12, OIM

Sep 2010 - Nov 2010

SOA Developer/Architect

CCC IS Chicago, IL

Expertise details
Position Summary
SOA Developer/Architect at CCC IS Chicago, IL
Industries
Insurance
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Fixing timeout issues in production between OWSM and ESB

  • Designing reprocessing processes

  • Architecture design for new Geico interface

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 10g, Oracle B2B

Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

SOA Architect

CoServ Corinth, TX

Expertise details
Position Summary
SOA Architect at CoServ Corinth, TX
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Strategy
  • Performing health checks for integration projects

  • Developing roadmaps and strategies for upcoming projects

  • Developing BPM-based electronic service order systems

  • Implementing SOA Suite management plans and dehydration purges

  • Monitoring health and performance using BAM

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite 11g, BAM, Oracle Service 10.3, WebLogic

Jun 2009 - May 2010

SOA Architect/Developer

LCRA Austin, TX

Expertise details
Position Summary
SOA Architect/Developer at LCRA Austin, TX
Industries
Utilities
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Integrating PeopleSoft 9 with Maximo 7 Financials for POs, personnel, members, PR, vouchers, invoices, receipts, work orders, and chart of accounts

  • Data structure gap analysis and business process documentation

  • Designing, implementing, and deploying BPEL processes

  • Continuous testing and system integration

  • Migrating BPEL processes from 10g to 11g

  • Introducing new interfaces via Oracle SOA Suite

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite, WebLogic, IBM DB2, OIM, OID, OAM

May 2009 - May 2009

IT Consultant

Physician Capital Group Houston, TX

Expertise details
Position Summary
IT Consultant at Physician Capital Group Houston, TX
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
  • Designing BAM data structures, dashboards, and report implementation

  • Developing BPEL processes for data collection and XML transformations

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 10g, BAM

Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

IT Consultant

Lifelock Tempe, AZ

Expertise details
Position Summary
IT Consultant at Lifelock Tempe, AZ
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Development of BPEL/OSB processes for main orchestration

  • Design of bulk enrollment strategies

  • Exception handling strategies with human workflow and business rules

  • Implementation of an integration interface to Salesforce

  • Introduction of a new bulk enrollment process

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 10g, Oracle Service Bus, WebLogic

Sep 2008 - Dec 2009

SOA Developer/Architect

Ethan Allen Danbury, CT

Expertise details
Position Summary
SOA Developer/Architect at Ethan Allen Danbury, CT
Industries
Manufacturing
Retail
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Supply Chain Management
  • Analysis of data gaps and business processes with BPM tools

  • Implementation of an automated inventory update process using Oracle Service Bus

  • Creation of a BPEL process repository for order fulfillment processes

  • Setup of a new Oracle SOA Suite-based interface between the customer portal and JD Edwards ERP

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Database, BPEL, WebLogic, IBM DB2

Nov 2006 - Jun 2008

Project Manager, SOA Architect

Cargill/Zucarmex Navolato, Mexico

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project Manager, SOA Architect at Cargill/Zucarmex Navolato, Mexico
Industries
Agriculture
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Gathering requirements and designing training programs

  • Aligning the IT landscape with the business model

  • Migrating a homegrown ERP system to Oracle EBS (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, HR, financial reporting)

  • Implementing Subversion repositories via a WebDAV server

  • Converting legacy modules to MVC standards with Oracle ADF, JDeveloper 10.1.3.4, and JSF

  • Transforming monolithic applications into a loosely coupled architecture

  • Embedding SOA-based APIs and web services

  • Optimizing applications through new IT architecture

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite, BPM, TOGAF

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Government and Administration, Retail, Manufacturing, Insurance, Healthcare, and Utilities.

Government and Administration
Retail
Manufacturing
Insurance
Healthcare
Utilities
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Strategy.

Information Technology
Operations
Product Development
Supply Chain Management
Project Management
Strategy
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Summary

I have built a strong profile as a solution architect with extensive experience in transforming IT landscapes across various sectors, including government, transportation, banking, and healthcare. I design clear migration strategies, modern cloud architectures, and secure APIs that deliver tangible improvements such as increased throughput and reduced processing times.

My work spans diverse technologies like Java Springboot, Kubernetes, Docker, and various CI/CD tools. I am known for reengineering legacy systems, integrating modern security, and returning measurable benefits through efficient digital transformations.

Skills

  • Digital Process Control
  • Technical Project Manager – Implementing Business Processes From An Integration Perspective
  • Technical Lead/analyst – Designing/adapting Processes Using Bpmn
  • Soa Developer/architect
  • Solution Architect – Transforming Legacy Applications
  • Converting Monolithic Applications To Object-oriented Architecture
  • Optimizing Legacy Business Processes By Embedding New Technologies
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Developing Cloud Landscapes, Transforming And Adapting Applications
  • Creating And Analyzing Togaf Diagrams/models
  • Business Process Optimization/redesign
  • Soa/cloud Architect
  • Developing It Landscapes, Embedding New Architectures/technologies, Assessing Impact
  • Developing Scalable And Secure Cloud Foundations
  • Microservices
  • Developing And Implementing Java Microservices/web Services With Rest Or Soap Interfaces
  • Supporting Openapi And Swagger
  • Containerized Applications
  • Implementing Multistage Containerized Applications With Docker/podman
  • Deploying Services, Images, And Ingress Controllers In Preparation For Helm Script Implementation
  • Application Security
  • Authenticating Users Via Oidc/openid And Jwt Tokens
  • Securing Authorization Through Oauth2
  • Implementing Sso Practices With Saml/tokens
  • Devops Practices
  • Developing Ansible, Azure, And Gitlab Pipeline Scripts
  • Provisioning Cloud Component Infrastructure Using Terraform Scripts
  • Implementing Jenkins Scripts For Application Deployment
  • Creating Helm Charts For Kubernetes/openshift Clusters
  • Big Data Middleware
  • Electronic Processing Of Documents On Big Data Platforms
  • Developing Document And Data Architectures With Sql/nosql Database Systems
  • Kubernetes Cloud Applications
  • Designing And Implementing New Kubernetes Ecosystems
  • Monitoring Kubernetes Clusters And Cloud Applications With Kibana And Rancher
  • Test Automation
  • Creating Test Plans With Junit, Cucumber, And Pipelines
  • Implementing End-to-end Tests With Mockito Support
  • Jdeveloper
  • Sql Developer
  • Eclipse
  • Java 21 Se/j2ee
  • Spring/springboot
  • Docker
  • Podman
  • Maven
  • Gradle
  • Rhel 9
  • Ubuntu 22
  • Oracle Rdbms Database
  • Mongodb
  • Apache Hadoop
  • Jira
  • Twiki
  • Confluence
  • Alfresco
  • Aws
  • Azure
  • Stackit
  • Apache Camel
  • Apache Kafka
  • Camunda
  • Kubernetes
  • Glassfish
  • Weblogic
  • Jboss/wildfly

Languages

Spanish
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

University of Arizona

Master of Science, specializing in optimal discrete control · Electrical and Information Engineering · Tucson, United States

Certifications & licenses

ArchiMate® and using the MID Innovator

MID GmbH · Stuttgart, Germany

Oracle SOA Suite 12c Certified

Oracle University · Munich, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 28
Experience in Government and Administration 6 y
Avg length 7 m
Longest experience 1 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles Solution Architect, IT Consultant, Solution Architect/Developer
Main industries Government and Administration, Retail, Manufacturing
Main business areas Information Technology, Operations, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 2

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Where is Will based?

Will is based in Esslingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Will speak?

Will speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Will have?

Will has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Will has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 28 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Will may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Will be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Will would be well-suited for roles such as: Solution Architect, IT Consultant, Solution Architect/Developer.

What is Will's latest experience?

Will's most recent position is Solution Architect at Stuttgart Police Authority.

What companies has Will worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Will has worked for Stuttgart Police Authority, Theben Haigerloch, Federal Printing Office Berlin, Federal Office for Migration Nuremberg, and Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt.

Which industries is Will most experienced in?

Will is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration, Retail, and Manufacturing. Will also has some experience in Healthcare, Insurance, and Agriculture.

Which business areas is Will most experienced in?

Will is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Product Development. Will also has some experience in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy.

Which industries has Will worked in recently?

Will has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Will worked in recently?

Will has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Operations.

What is Will's education?

Will holds a Master in Electrical and Information Engineering from University of Arizona.

Does Will have any certificates?

Will has 2 certificates. These include: ArchiMate® and using the MID Innovator and Oracle SOA Suite 12c Certified.

What is the availability of Will?

Will is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Will?

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