Hi there, I'm Farhan Sharif Khokhar. With 15+ years of hands-on software architecture and development experience, I thrive at turning complex problems into scalable, maintainable solutions. I love guiding teams, shaping technical direction, and delivering enterprise-grade systems that drive real business value. I specialize in cloud-native, event-driven microservices, AI integration, and secure, resilient deployments. I'm always exploring new tools and techniques, and I enjoy mentoring engineers to build high-performing teams while keeping security and compliance at the forefront.

Farhan Sharif Khokhar

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Hi there, I'm Farhan Sharif Khokhar. With 15+ years of hands-on software architecture and development experience, I thrive at turning complex problems into scalable, maintainable solutions. I love guiding teams, shaping technical direction, and delivering enterprise-grade systems that drive real business value. I specialize in cloud-native, event-driven microservices, AI integration, and secure, resilient deployments. I'm always exploring new tools and techniques, and I enjoy mentoring engineers to build high-performing teams while keeping security and compliance at the forefront.

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Hi there, I’m Farhan Sharif Khokhar. With 15+ years of hands-on software architecture and development experience, I thrive at turning complex problems into scalable, maintainable solutions. I love guiding teams, shaping technical direction, and delivering enterprise-grade systems that drive real business value.

I specialize in cloud-native, event-driven microservices, AI integration, and secure, resilient deployments. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques, and I enjoy mentoring engineers to build high-performing teams while keeping security and compliance at the forefront.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Architect at DISH Digital Solutions GmbH
June 1, 2023 - Present
Led the end-to-end migration from a legacy system to a modern, scalable cloud-native microservices architecture. Served as the architectural bridge between Metro Digital services and Dish Digital Services, authored RFI/RFP documents, and drove vendor evaluation. Designed and implemented robust data migration strategies, mapped monolith to microservices with emphasis on data integrity and security, and integrated AI models and payment workflows. Defined API specifications and secured API gateways with OAuth/JWT. Evaluated cloud providers and designed high-availability solutions using AWS/Azure/Google Cloud, while enforcing IAM, encryption, and network security. Mentored cross-functional teams and steered architectural governance across multiple product lines (BSS, POS, Cloud, DWH).
Lead Software Architect at KFZTeile24 GmbH
May 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Own end-to-end software architecture, translating business and technical requirements into scalable, secure solutions. Established and enforced engineering standards, maintained comprehensive documentation, and collaborated with CTO, principal engineers, product owners, and security specialists. Led prototype development for innovative designs, directed high-performing teams, and mentored lead/principal engineers to reduce technical complexity and drive platform-wide initiatives.
Lead FullStack Engineer at Haiilo GmbH / COYO GmbH
May 31, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Led design and implementation of RESTful architectures with a focus on microservices and modular code organization. Directed modernization efforts including monolith decomposition, domain task integration (Office 365, Google integrations, plugins, marketplace), and RESTful service architecture. Implemented containerization and orchestrated services with Docker and Kubernetes, contributing to secure and scalable deployments.
Global Delivery Control Consultant II at Teradata Spain
March 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Provided governance and architectural guidance for global delivery engagements, collaborating with engagement managers and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and delivery milestones.
Technical Architect at 1insurer
December 31, 2014 - October 15, 2025
Owned end-to-end software architecture, analyzed business and technical requirements, established standards, and collaborated with CTO and security specialists to deliver cohesive, secure solutions. Led prototypes and mentored engineers to improve quality, productivity, and scalability.
Software Web Developer at NR Soft
December 31, 2012 - October 15, 2025
Contributed as a software/web developer, participating in full-stack project work and delivering features across the technology stack.
Software Engineer at IGGS Private Limited
December 31, 2012 - October 15, 2025
Implemented software solutions and participated in the full software development lifecycle, delivering reliable code and collaborating with stakeholders to meet project goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at National University of Modern Languages
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

Google Generative AI Certification
September 13, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Java Certifications
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
IBM Data Architect - Big Data
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
IBM Artificial Intelligence Systems
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 AI
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Basic
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Scrum Master - Professional
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Google Generative AI Java Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
IBM Data Architect - Big Data
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
IBM Artificial Intelligence Systems
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 AI
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Basic
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Certified Scrum Master - Professional
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality