I am a software architect with over 20 years of experience evolving legacy systems into high-performance, cloud-native ecosystems. Currently, I serve as a Principal Engineer at FINRA, where I bridge the gap between complex engineering requirements and executive-level strategic planning.
I lead architectural direction for cross-functional teams, ensuring that technical roadmaps align with business deliverables and regulatory requirements.
- Cloud Modernization: Directed the strategic migration of mission-critical platforms to AWS, optimizing resource allocation and reducing infrastructure costs by 30%.
- Security & Framework Architecture: Designed a high-performance Go-based reverse proxy on ECS Fargate and a custom AuthZ framework using consensus logic to support 10+ business units.
- AI-Driven Automation: Introduced Random Forest models for content classification, reducing manual compliance review labor by 60%.
- Scalable Rule Engines: Engineered a custom DSL using SpEL and JSON Schema to provide a serverless rule-execution environment for stakeholders.
| Category | Tools & Technologies |
|---|---|
| Languages | Java, TypeScript, Node.js, Go, Python, JavaScript |
| AI & ML | LLMs, Agentic Workflows, Random Forest Classification, MCP Servers |
| Cloud & Infra | AWS (ECS Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, DynamoDB), GCP, Docker, Kubernetes |
| Networking | WebSockets, Kafka, Reverse Proxies, Apache Beam |
| Frameworks | SpEL, Spring Boot, Serverless Framework, Drools, JSON Schema |
- Scale: Successfully onboarded 65+ unique regulatory forms to a centralized intake platform[cite: 17].
- Cost Leadership: Replaced legacy systems with Drools-based solutions, saving $1 Million in annual licensing fees[cite: 33].
- Efficiency: Improved team delivery efficiency by 20% through mentorship and rigorous architecture reviews[cite: 22].
- Performance: Modernized the NMLS application to achieve high availability and support nationwide licensing[cite: 14].
- Wharton School of Business: Executive Education - FINRA Leadership Development Program (2025)[cite: 38, 39].
- Kakatiya University: Master of Science in Information Systems[cite: 40].
- AWS: Certified Solutions Architect – Associate[cite: 35].
- Java: SUN Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)[cite: 36].
- IsItUp: A real-time Chrome extension for configuring and monitoring endpoint health with a tabular dashboard.
- LinkedIn: NaveenGurram
- Website: naveengurram.com
- GitHub: NaveenGurram
"Architecture is about more than how it works—it's about how it scales the business."