Enterprise Architect — .NET · Azure · AI Platforms
I architect the platforms enterprises bet their business on.
18 years leading cloud-native transformations across finance, government, and SaaS — currently designing AI-enabled architectures at Accenture. Trusted by 31.2K developers who learn from me.
- 18+
- years in the field
- 12+
- platforms delivered
- 99.9%
- availability focus
- 31.2K
- developers follow my work
01 — About
A bit about me
- Based in
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Manchester, UK
- hello@mohamadlawand.com
- Speaking
- Available for conferences & meetups
I'm an Enterprise Architect with nearly two decades across finance, government, and SaaS — designing cloud-native platforms, leading enterprise transformations, and delivering secure, scalable solutions on Azure and AWS. I focus on tangible, measurable results: automation, integration, scalability, security, and availability.
/ BUILD
Cloud-native products, end to end
From architecture and infrastructure to production — designed to scale and built to last.
/ AI
AI & agentic systems
Agentic workflows, MCP servers, and RAG — with enterprise-grade security and governance.
/ LEAD
Technical leadership
Cross-functional teams, delivery governance, and the standards to ship on time.
/ FIX
Untangle the hard problems
Legacy migrations, integration headaches, production issues — root cause, then resolution.
02 — Skills
Tech I work with
Cloud
- Azure
- AWS
- Serverless
- Azure Functions
- AWS Lambda
- Azure Container Apps
- Event-Driven Architecture
- API Gateway
Backend
- .NET
- C#
- ASP.NET Core
- REST APIs
- Microservices
- Entity Framework Core
- SQL Server / Azure SQL
- JWT & OAuth
Platform & DevOps
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Azure DevOps
- GitHub Actions
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- Application Insights
- Git
AI & Agents
- Agentic AI
- MCP (Model Context Protocol)
- A2A
- Semantic Kernel
- Azure AI Foundry
- RAG
- LangChain
- LLM Integration
- AI Security & Governance
Architecture & Leadership
- Enterprise Architecture
- Solution Design
- System Integration
- Multi-tenant SaaS
- Digital Transformation
- Technical Roadmaps
- Delivery Governance
- Mentoring & Coaching
Frontend & Other
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Blockchain
- SSO / Identity
03 — Experience
Where I've worked
From hands-on engineering to enterprise architecture — consulting, SaaS, finance, and government.
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Leadership Experience
Enterprise Architect
Accenture
Apr 2022 — Present · UK
- Designed serverless and integration-first architectures for enterprise platforms and shared services.
- Designed AI-enabled architectures — integrating LLMs, agentic workflows, and MCP into enterprise platforms.
- Aligned business objectives with technical roadmaps to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions.
- Led cross-functional delivery with a focus on automation, observability, and reliability.
- Introduced reusable integration patterns that accelerated delivery and reduced operational risk.
- Azure
- AWS
- .NET
- Kubernetes
- Event-Driven
- API Gateway
- Serverless
- Agentic AI
- MCP
- Azure AI Foundry
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Platform Architecture
Technical Architect
Sage
Apr 2021 — Apr 2022 · UK
- Spearheaded a major DevOps pipeline overhaul to improve deployments across environments and remove daily blockers for Dev and QA teams.
- Led the transition from a monolithic application to a scalable macroservice architecture to support growth and maintainability.
- Defined and executed a technical roadmap covering architecture, DevOps pipeline enhancements, and integration strategy.
- Reviewed the full platform for go-to-market readiness, ensuring it met performance and configuration expectations for expansion.
- Partnered with cloud and service teams to implement optimal configurations for successful rollout into new international markets.
- Azure
- .NET
- Azure DevOps
- Docker
- Kubernetes
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Technical Leadership
Technical Manager
Interact Software
Feb 2020 — Apr 2021 · UK
- Led solution architecture for new features and major upgrades, delivering scalable improvements to functionality and UX.
- Built a robust integration platform to connect seamlessly with third-party systems and services.
- Implemented SSO across multiple services with multi-tenancy to improve security and user access.
- Enhanced and modernized REST API interfaces to improve performance, usability, and consistency.
- Managed cross-functional teams with strong standards, code reviews, and delivery governance to hit deadlines and align stakeholders.
- AWS
- .NET
- Docker
- Lambdas
- Microservices
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Solution Design
Solution Architect
Mentor Global
Oct 2014 — May 2019 · UAE
- Drove technology service-line offerings and digital transformation initiatives, partnering with Engagement Managers to define product lifecycles and translate client needs into delivery plans.
- Built an online LMS for UAE banks delivering 5,000 e-learning courses and managing 6,000 workshops to improve training efficiency.
- Developed a scalable Azure-based SaaS talent platform supporting up to 50,000 concurrent users.
- Launched a blockchain-secured platform connecting a global community to tech learning and career opportunities.
- Led cross-functional development and QA teams, enforced coding standards, and delivered solutions on time while improving operational efficiency via a bank knowledge management portal.
- Azure
- .NET
- Docker
- Azure Functions
- Blockchain
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Foundational Growth
Earlier Roles
Various
2007 — 2014 · Lebanon
- Led the Windows Phone development team, delivering enhancements and updates to client mobile applications.
- Integrated radio and podcast streaming features, plus a marketplace with payment gateway support for mobile users.
- Built a user-friendly Facebook application for the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism to improve digital engagement.
- Developed a banking mobile app with offline capabilities by collaborating closely with API and Middleware teams, adopted by banks in Jordan and Lebanon.
- Delivered innovative web and kiosk solutions for a major bank, including self-service branch enhancements and secure, high-performance maintenance and integrations.
- .NET
- Java
- PHP
- VMs
- Oracle
04 — Teaching
I teach what I ship
Courses on Dometrain, 296 videos on YouTube, and deep-dives on dev.to — everything I've learned building enterprise platforms, shared with 31.2K developers.
05 — Contact
Let's talk about your next platform.
A role, a project, a speaking slot, or just architecture talk — my inbox is open.
- hello@mohamadlawand.com
- Based
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Manchester, UK
- Speaking
- Available for conferences & meetups
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