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I am Intkhab Ali, a solution architect and IT executive with over 30 years of experience guiding organizations through technology transformations. I specialize in emerging technologies, cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, DevOps, data governance, and enterprise architecture to align business, information, and application domains. I enjoy turning complex challenges into practical, scalable solutions that deliver real business value.
Throughout my career I have collaborated with more than 30 organizations across Retail, Internet-based businesses, Gaming, and Education, helping them modernize portfolios, select the right platforms, and adopt modern development practices. I am comfortable working with executive sponsors and technical teams to drive architecture governance, agile delivery, and integrated data and application strategies.
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Work Experience
Senior Manager, Solution Architecture (IT Advisory) at KPMG
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024Led multi-disciplinary architecture teams; advised on architecture standards, governance, and transformations (Workday, Oracle, Dynamics) for ERP initiatives and government/enterprise programs.
Senior Solution Architect, Integrated Renewal Program at University of British Columbia
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019Led a $300M university-wide systems transformation to replace HR, Finance, and Student systems with Workday; headed Agile development and integration; contributed to PersonHub and architecture discipline development; security/privacy leadership.
Business Solution Architect at ISM Canada
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018Led technical solution teams on multi-million proposals; provided SDLC, analytics, CRM, and data governance expertise; aided sales and architecture governance; engaged with IBM on large proposals.
DevOps Consultant at WorkSafeBC
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017Built DevOps capability; conducted workshops; co-authored governance and DevOps process documentation; provided testing/QA guidance.
Solution Architect at Government of Saskatchewan (ISM Consultant)
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017Assessed application portfolio for rationalization/modernization; completed a pilot with 7 ministries showing near-term savings; advised on portfolio strategy.
ECM Solution Architect at Husky Energy (ALIIS)
February 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015Oversaw SharePoint/OpenText ECM projects; migrated 400k drawings; led Livelink-to-Content Server upgrade; module/tooling enhancements.
Fujitsu Solution Support at Fujitsu Consulting
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013Provided architectural support for client projects; pre-sales; project recoveries; contributed to architecture practice.
Quality Assurance Manager at Workers Compensation Board of Saskatchewan (for Fujitsu)
March 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013Managed QA team; improved testing processes; introduced Agile/Lean SDLC; provided solution architecture support.
Solution Architect at CP Railway – Train and Yard Execution System (TYES) sustainment
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012Delivered architectural artifacts for rail operations application and platform modernization.
Senior Solution Architect at Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment – Results-based Regulation (for Fujitsu)
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012Guided online portal and Dynamics CRM delivery; led QA and requirements management; contributed to team development.
Senior Manager, Enterprise Application Development at British Columbia Lottery Corporation
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011Led agile development; procurement of middleware and ALM tools; oversaw ERP/BI teams; contributed to eCommerce and loyalty initiatives.
Manager/ Architect, Development Services – Tools and Practices at Sears Canada
February 1, 2009 - February 1, 2009Coordinated QA across teams; defined processes; led off-shore/on-shore collaborations; drove Agile adoption and enterprise architecture initiatives.
Senior Systems and Technology Architect (NPOS) at Sears Canada Inc.
April 1, 2004 - April 1, 2004Led large-scale technology deployments; contributed to enterprise architecture roadmaps; participated in Sears Architect’s Council.
Principal at Aliis Consulting
December 1, 2001 - December 1, 2001Independent business technology strategy advisor; infrastructure analysis; architecture for Internet-enabled internal applications.
Chief Technology Officer/ Chief Architect at HR.com
May 1, 2001 - May 1, 2001Led IT strategy for HR portal launch; architecture decisions; team leadership; infrastructure planning and hosting.
Associate Professor (Computer Studies) at Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
December 1, 1999 - December 1, 1999Taught programming, multimedia and Internet courses; curriculum development; designed a new post-diploma program.
Internet Resource Officer at Interprovincial Lottery Corporation
August 1, 1999 - August 1, 1999Led cross-functional Internet projects; advised lotteries on technology and architecture; designed a subscription lottery system.
Research Specialist/ IT, New Product Development at Ontario Lottery Corporation
April 1, 1996 - April 1, 1996Researched IT trends; piloted new technologies; contributed to province-wide gaming architectures and new product concepts.
Various Contract Positions (Retail and Education Verticals) at IBM Canada Ltd.
April 1, 1991 - April 1, 1991Supported migration initiatives; aided win of major RFPs; provided technical support for retail and education projects.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Lake Superior State University
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994Bachelor of Computer Science and Economics (Double Major) at Laurentian University
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1992Qualifications
Microsoft Certified Professional
January 1, 2016 - November 9, 2025SAFe Agilist
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2021ITIL V3 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025CIPS Membership
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2011Azure Architecture
January 1, 2016 - November 9, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Gaming, Government, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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