I am an executive-level Solution Architect with over 14 years of experience designing high-performance technology ecosystems for fintech, compliance, and healthcare. I lead cross-functional teams of 15+ through the full product lifecycle, from R&D and Proof of Concepts to enterprise deployments. I am known for modernizing legacy systems and dramatically reducing transaction errors through microservices and event-driven designs. In leadership roles, I balance hands-on architecture with long-term strategic vision, delivering measurable improvements in cost efficiency and customer experience. I have architected AI-powered analytics, automated regulatory reporting, and intelligent engagement frameworks across startup and enterprise contexts.

Gorun Soghomonian

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I am an executive-level Solution Architect with over 14 years of experience designing high-performance technology ecosystems for fintech, compliance, and healthcare. I lead cross-functional teams of 15+ through the full product lifecycle, from R&D and Proof of Concepts to enterprise deployments. I am known for modernizing legacy systems and dramatically reducing transaction errors through microservices and event-driven designs. In leadership roles, I balance hands-on architecture with long-term strategic vision, delivering measurable improvements in cost efficiency and customer experience. I have architected AI-powered analytics, automated regulatory reporting, and intelligent engagement frameworks across startup and enterprise contexts.

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I am an executive-level Solution Architect with over 14 years of experience designing high-performance technology ecosystems for fintech, compliance, and healthcare. I lead cross-functional teams of 15+ through the full product lifecycle, from R&D and Proof of Concepts to enterprise deployments. I am known for modernizing legacy systems and dramatically reducing transaction errors through microservices and event-driven designs.

In leadership roles, I balance hands-on architecture with long-term strategic vision, delivering measurable improvements in cost efficiency and customer experience. I have architected AI-powered analytics, automated regulatory reporting, and intelligent engagement frameworks across startup and enterprise contexts.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced
Armenian
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Development Team Lead at DataArt
March 1, 2021 - Present
Built a successful payment solution from the ground up for the the UK market in a highly regulated financial industry. Developed a set of MVPs for a Fintech payment gateway, focusing on user needs and aligning with business goals. Integrated the payment solution with Stripe, resulting in a 10% higher payment rate and a 4% decrease in customer churn.
Technical Architect at DataArt
August 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025
Reengineered the clinical trial management software solution, reducing the transaction error rate from 30% to 2%. Designed the microservices architecture, which improved code quality and shortened development cycles from months to days. Managed stakeholder communications and allocated resources for a 15-member team, ensuring efficient project execution.
Web Applications Engineer at Oracle
October 31, 2018 - July 28, 2025
Enhanced system planning and scheduling methodologies, contributing to a 20% improvement in project delivery timelines and ensuring timely implementation. Achieved a 25% reduction in system inefficiencies by skillfully refactoring legacy codes, resulting in a more streamlined and reliable software infrastructure. Increased app responsiveness by converting static web pages to dynamic models using web API services, resulting in a 30% increase in user satisfaction.
Electronic Technician at NOKIA
September 30, 2019 - July 28, 2025
Ensured the smooth operation of devices and contributed to system upgrades. Specialized in upgrading telecom equipment to uphold top-tier performance.
Development Team Lead at DataArt
March 1, 2021 - Present
Built a successful payment solution from the ground up for the UK market in a highly regulated financial industry. Developed a set of MVPs for a Fintech payment gateway, focusing on user needs and aligning with business goals. Integrated the payment solution with Stripe, resulting in a 10% higher payment rate and a 4% decrease in customer churn.
Technical Architect at DataArt
August 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025
Reengineered the clinical trial management software solution, reducing the transaction error rate from 30% to 2%. Designed the microservices architecture, which improved code quality and shortened development cycles from months to days. Managed stakeholder communications and allocated resources for a 15-member team, ensuring efficient project execution.
Web Applications Engineer at Oracle
October 31, 2018 - July 28, 2025
Enhanced system planning and scheduling methodologies, contributing to a 20% improvement in project delivery timelines and ensuring timely implementation. Achieved a 25% reduction in system inefficiencies by skillfully refactoring legacy codes, resulting in a more streamlined and reliable software infrastructure. Increased app responsiveness by converting static web pages to dynamic models using web API services, resulting in a 30% increase in user satisfaction.
Electronic Technician at NOKIA
September 30, 2019 - July 28, 2025
Ensured the smooth operation of devices and contributed to system upgrades. Specialized in upgrading telecom equipment to uphold top-tier performance.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ACX International
April 1, 2024 - Present
Led all technical initiatives in a resource-constrained startup environment, driving product lifecycle for three innovative compliance and customer-support solutions from concept through market analysis to development and launch. Built an AI-powered system to automate suspicious activity reporting with integrated analytics and KYT, achieving 80% time reduction and eliminating human error. Created an Enhanced Customer Support platform with smart security checks and automated routing, delivering 40% faster ticket resolution and 11% fewer follow-ups. Managed company operations including registration and legal compliance in Dubai; directed product development and IT ops while balancing hands-on coding with strategic technology vision.
Solution Architect
April 1, 2024 - October 26, 2025
Architected UK financial market payment solution achieving 10% higher payment rate and 4% decrease in customer churn through strategic integration with Stripe & PayPal. Led rebranding of clinical trial management software, reducing transaction error rate from 30% to 2% via microservice architecture and knowledge distillation. Managed a 15-member cross-functional team and ensured efficient project execution.
Web Applications Engineer at Oracle
October 1, 2018 - October 26, 2025
Improved system performance through strategic modernization, delivering 20% faster delivery, 25% reduction in inefficiencies, and 30% increase in user satisfaction.
Radio Technician at Nokia
September 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Identified efficiency gaps in equipment and developed automation that reduced system downtime by 35% while increasing equipment life span by 22%.
Solutions Architect at DataArt
March 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024
Led reengineering of a legacy clinical trial management system, adhering to SOLID, DDD, and TDD principles. Implemented a modern microservices architecture to improve reliability and maintainability; reduced transaction error rate from 30% to 2%. Clarified requirements and goals, identified risks early, and supported a 15-person cross-functional team through effective leadership and stakeholder communication.
Development Team Lead at DataArt
December 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Developed and architected a payment gateway integration with Stripe using .NET Core 3.1 & SQL Server. Achieved a 10% higher payment rate and a 4% decrease in customer churn through strategic integration with state-of-the-art payment systems. Collaborated with DevOps to set up build pipelines with error logging; provided detailed development timeline estimations; participated in interviewing and mentoring team members.
Senior Software Engineer at FINCA International
November 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Developed OS native programs for fiber testing using WPF, .NET 4.6.1, MVVM. Wrote unit tests for complex projects, collaborated with clients to translate requirements into applications, developed prototypes, and analyzed feedback. Performed QA duties as needed and led requirement gathering via JIRA with weekly progress reports.
Web Applications Engineer at Oracle
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2018
Improved system performance through modernization, achieving 20% faster delivery, 25% reduction in inefficiencies, and 30% increase in user satisfaction. Assisted in system planning and implementation, refactored legacy code, migrated static pages to web API services, and applied OOP design principles to create dynamic applications.
Quality Assurance Engineer at Armsoft
July 1, 2014 - September 1, 2016
Designed comprehensive test cases, automated test suites, analyzed test results, and tracked defects to resolution. Performed experience-based and exploratory testing to identify edge cases and supported QA processes.
Research And Development Specialist at Nokia
August 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013
Diagnosed mobile device malfunctions using specialized tools, researched and resolved hardware/software issues, and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives. Achieved a 20% reduction in repair turnaround time through process optimization.

Education

Masters Of Software Engineering at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Bachelors Of Information Security at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019
Masters Of Software Engineering at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Bachelors Of Information Security at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019
Masters of Software Engineering at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Interpersonal Psychology at University of Toronto
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Generative AI with Large Language Models at Deep Learning AI
April 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Contract Law at Harvard
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology at University of Cambridge
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Blockchain Technology & Cryptocurrency in Java at Online / Self-study
December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Masters Of Software Engineering at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Master of Software Engineering at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Masters of Software Engineering at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Master of Software Engineering at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Master of Software Engineering at National Polytechnic University of Armenia
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Microsoft Azure AI engineer. MICROSOFT
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Blockchain and Crypto Applications: From Decentralized Finance to Web 3. MIT
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Chief Technology Officer. IE University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Leadership and Communication. Harvard
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Entrepreneurship & Innovation. STRIVE EPIC AUA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Lean and System Design Thinking. Boston University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Effective & Transformational Leadership. Rotary international
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Leadership and Administration. Leadership School Armenia
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
The Annual Educational Award for the Best IT Student. The President Of Armenia
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
PCI Secure Coding. Oracle
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
ISTQB® - British Computer Society Certified Tester. UK
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
.NET & Programming in C#. Microsoft
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Microsoft Azure AI engineer. MICROSOFT
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Blockchain and Crypto Applications: From Decentralized Finance to Web 3. MIT
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Chief Technology Officer. IE University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Leadership and Communication. Harvard
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Entrepreneurship & Innovation. STRIVE EPIC AUA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Lean and System Design Thinking. Boston University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Effective & Transformational Leadership. Rotary international
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Leadership and Administration. Leadership School Armenia
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
The Annual Educational Award for the Best IT Student. The President Of Armenia
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
PCI Secure Coding. Oracle
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
ISTQB® - British Computer Society Certified Tester. UK
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
.NET & Programming in C#. Microsoft
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Harvard Contract Law
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Generative AI with Large Language Models
April 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Ethereum and Solidity
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Generative AI with Large Language Models
April 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Blockchain Technology & Cryptocurrency in Java
December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Contract Law
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Ethereum and Solidity
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Generative AI with Large Language Models
April 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Blockchain Technology & Cryptocurrency in Java
December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Contract Law
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Ethereum and Solidity
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Generative AI with Large Language Models
April 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Blockchain Technology & Cryptocurrency in Java
December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Contract Law
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Ethereum and Solidity
January 1, 2025 - April 6, 2026
Generative AI with Large Language Models
January 1, 2024 - April 6, 2026
Blockchain Technology & Cryptocurrency in Java
January 1, 2024 - April 6, 2026
Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology
January 1, 2023 - April 6, 2026
Contract Law
January 1, 2023 - April 6, 2026
Ethereum and Solidity
January 1, 2025 - April 7, 2026
Generative AI with Large Language Models
January 1, 2024 - April 7, 2026
Blockchain Technology & Cryptocurrency in Java
January 1, 2024 - April 7, 2026
Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology
January 1, 2023 - April 7, 2026
Contract Law
January 1, 2023 - April 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Education, Professional Services