Rizwan Basha
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Solution Architect and Core Banking expert with 17+ years of experience in architecture design and delivery, specializing in Temenos Transact (T24) and microservices integration. Demonstrated success in optimizing solutions for Tier-1 banks in the Middle East and Asia. Expertise includes end-to-end solution architecture, system integration, and large-scale transformation initiatives. Strong focus on Retail & Islamic banking, Lending, Payments, and Digital channels, ensuring scalable and secure banking platforms.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Manager - Solution Architecture & Delivery
Al Rajhi Bank
Riyadh
2021.03 - 2026.01
- Leading solution architecture and delivery for high-impact retail and auto finance initiatives within one of the largest Islamic banks globally.
- Designed end-to-end solution architecture for Personal Finance, Auto Finance and Mortgage journeys, aligning business requirements with T24 capabilities.
- Defined integration architecture between Core Banking, channels, and downstream systems.
- Led UAT and SIT strategy, ensuring traceability from business requirements to technical implementation.
- Collaborated with enterprise architects, security, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure scalable solutions.
- Provided architectural governance, risk assessment, and design approvals.
Senior Consultant – Core Banking
Samba Bank
Riyadh
2014.10 - 2021.02
- Provided solution design and post-production support across multiple geographies (UAE, Qatar, Cayman).
- Acted as functional-technical bridge between business and IT.
- Designed release strategies and managed over 100+ multi-environment deployments
- Delivered enhancements across deposits, lending, and interfaces.
- Defined production support models and SLA-driven operational processes.
Technical Consultant
Y-Axis Technologies
Chennai
2014.03 - 2014.09
- Developed technical specifications and delivered local customizations for Larrain Vial (Chile) and Canadian Western Bank (Canada).
- Provided development and support services for T24 enhancements and fixes.
Technical Consultant
Al Hilal Bank
Abu Dhabi
2013.11 - 2014.02
- Delivered local developments and provided day-to-day production support for T24 operations.
Technical Specialist
Qatar Islamic Bank
Doha
2012.09 - 2013.09
- Developed regulatory reports (Central Bank) and customized deal slips/advices in T24.
- Supported retail banking operations and trained end-users on T24 and COB processes.
- Provided application support and issue analysis for Internet Banking services.
Technical Consultant
Temenos India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
2007.04 - 2012.08
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) – Led offshore team and provided UAT/post-live support in Singapore & Hong Kong.
- Morgan Stanley – Developed Journal Interface; supported SIT/UAT in New York & Singapore.
- Hong Leong Bank – Provided SIT/UAT support and customizations.
- Deutsche Bank – Handled advice generation (print & XML) across T24 modules.
Education
M.Sc. - Computer Science & Technology
University of Madras
Chennai, India 2002 - 2007
Skills
- Temenos Transact (T24) Solution Architecture
- Arrangement Architecture (AA)
- Core Banking Transformation
- Retail & Corporate Banking
- API & Middleware Integration
- TAFJ/TAFC Architecture
- End-to-End Implementation Leadership
- Production Stabilization
- Stakeholder & Program Delivery
Accomplishments
Gold Certified in Banking Domain by Temenos Certified Consultant Program
Staff Recognition Award – Temenos (Dec 2010)
GEM Award (Going the Extra Mile) – Temenos Q4 2010
Timeline
Senior Manager - Solution Architecture & Delivery
Al Rajhi Bank
2021.03 - 2026.01
Senior Consultant – Core Banking
Samba Bank
2014.10 - 2021.02
Technical Consultant
Y-Axis Technologies
2014.03 - 2014.09
Technical Consultant
Al Hilal Bank
2013.11 - 2014.02
Technical Specialist
Qatar Islamic Bank
2012.09 - 2013.09
Technical Consultant
Temenos India Pvt Ltd
2007.04 - 2012.08
M.Sc. - Computer Science & Technology
University of Madras
2002 - 2007