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Azwaan Ameer
Group Manager · Senior Application Architect · Avanade Melbourne · Updated July 2026
Identity
Who
NameAzwaan Ameer
BasedMelbourne, Australia
OriginSri Lankan
RoleGroup Manager · Senior Application Architect
Experience24 years in tech
FamilyDaughter in Melbourne · Remarrying 2027–28
EducationBSc Computing First Class Hons · Staffordshire University
Personality
Profile
OpennessHigh — possibility-first thinker
ConscientiousnessStructured high-level, flexible micro
ExtraversionMood-adaptive
Conflict styleDirect — lean in
Core driveFreedom and autonomy
Self-compassionVariable — tracks performance
Weekly
Rhythm
PhysicalGym 2–3×/wk · Badminton Fri · Pool Thu
FamilyWeekends with daughter — food exploring
CookingSri Lankan kanji
ContentYouTube/X/TikTok — crypto, markets, biz opps
DecompressionTV series / movies
Travel budget$10,000/yr — non-negotiable
ReligiousDeepening practice — Haj Feb 2027
Operating
Strengths & Watch
Strengths
Big-picture visionaryBuilder's instinctDirect in conflictHigh EQFull-stack architectCommercial fluencyGlobal exposure (6 countries)Pre-sales expertise
Patterns to watch
Start strong, lose momentumSpread too thinFlying soloHolds positions too long
Career
24 Years
| Period | Role | Organisation | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–now | Group Manager · Senior App Architect | Avanade (Accenture + Microsoft) | HLD/LLD, pre-sales, SOWs, practice building, mentoring |
| 2020–2022 | Senior Developer | Chemist Warehouse | Azure iPaaS, Boomi, Kentico — largest AU e-com |
| 2015–2019 | CEO / Principal Architect | Inexis Consulting, Colombo | Led 35-person firm. Global trade fairs. Built Assocify SAAS. |
| 2011–2016 | CTO | Carfeine LLC (USA) | Automotive tech startup. Dev centre in Colombo. |
| 2011–2019 | CEO / Engineering Manager | Inexis Consulting | Built Pawloyalty (US market leader). Definitive Healthcare platform. |
| 2007–2011 | Technical Lead | CodeConnexion | World's first virtual AGM for VP Securities Denmark |
| 2009–2010 | Lead Developer | Experian A/S, Denmark | Credit risk systems across Denmark, Norway, Holland |
| 2006–2007 | Senior Software Engineer | Virtusa | SAP migration tools for Fortune 500 client |
| 2002–2005 | Software Developer | Brandix Apparel | Internal systems, integrations, call accounting |
| 2000–2001 | Analyst/Programmer | Professional Software Systems | Custom software for local businesses |
Skills
Architecture & Microsoft
Azure Integration ServicesExpert
API management & governanceExpert
App modernisationExpert
Event-driven architectureAdvanced
Security & identity (zero trust)Advanced
DevOps / CI-CD for integrationAdvanced
AI agents & low codeProficient
BlockchainProficient
Skills
Commercial & Leadership
Solution architecture HLD/LLDExpert
Pre-sales / deal solutioningExpert
SOW / estimation / staffingAdvanced
CTO/CIO conversationAdvanced
Practice & asset buildingAdvanced
Mentoring / team leadershipAdvanced
P&L / business managementProficient
Credentials
Certifications
| Certification | Issuer | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Agentic AI Fluency | Udacity | Feb 2026 |
| TOGAF 9 Certified | The Open Group | Sep 2020 |
| Azure Solutions Architect Expert | Microsoft | Aug 2020 |
| DevOps Engineer Expert | Microsoft | May 2022 |
| Azure Data Engineer Associate | Microsoft | May 2022 |
| Azure Developer Associate | Microsoft | May 2022 |
| Azure Cosmos DB Developer | Microsoft | Jun 2022 |
| Event-Driven Architecture Practitioner | Solace | Oct 2022 |
| Blockchain | Coursera / Buffalo | Apr 2023 |
| Certified Technology Solution Architect – SI | Accenture | Mar 2023 |
| Banking Industry Professional Certificate | Accenture | Jan 2023 |
| Capital Markets Professional Certificate | Accenture | Jan 2023 |
| Professional Dell Boomi Architect | Dell Technologies | Oct 2020 |
Industries
Coverage
Retail & consumerFinancial servicesEnergy & utilitiesLogistics / transportation