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Will (Guillermo) Orrantia

Solution Architect

Will Orrantia
Esslingen, Germany

Experience

Jun 2024 - Present
1 year 9 months
Hybrid

Solution Architect

Stuttgart Police Authority

  • Designed strategy for migrating WLS applications to BKA Cloud and Stack IT

  • Created a hybrid cloud for internal testing and development with Kubernetes

  • Transformed the IT landscape from outdated monolithic architecture to cloud-based architecture

  • Integrated new CI/CD processes using Azure Pipelines

  • Quadrupled the throughput of personal security checks

  • Migrated personal security check applications to Docker-based applications

  • Built CI/Deploy pipelines using Azure DevOps

  • Environment: Java Springboot, Kubernetes, Oracle Weblogic, OpenID, Camunda, JUnit, TOGAF

Jul 2023 - Apr 2024
10 months

Solution Architect

Theben Haigerloch

  • Automated data transfer processes

  • Developed new API interfaces for CRM and ERP systems

  • Implemented a secure data transfer system between networks using Kafka

  • Integrated new artifacts, data objects, and processes into the IT landscape

  • Reduced order processing time from about 3 weeks to just a few days

  • Environment: Java Springboot, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Camunda, TOGAF

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
6 months

IT Consultant

German Federal Printing Office Berlin

  • Converted and reengineered interconnected micro-apps

  • Migrated data and schema securing for Java micro-apps

  • Authenticated portal users through PKI and Keycloak processes

  • Automated authentication API tests with JUnit and Cucumber

  • Migrated all micro-apps from Oracle database to PostgreSQL database

  • Optimized GitLab pipelines and implemented new processes

  • Environment: Kubernetes, Java, GitLab, Bash, Helm, JUnit, Kibana, Liquibase, Kustomize

Mar 2022 - Dec 2022
10 months

IT Consultant

Federal Migration Office Nuremberg

  • Extended previous reporting and update processes for individuals

  • Introduced user authorization via PGP/PKI encryption

  • Developed a new web service retry mechanism in the OSB pipeline

  • Performed gap analysis of business process functions in the IT landscape

  • Improved outdated personal data update processes

  • Embedded new application deployment processes

  • Environment: JDeveloper, Java, Oracle Service Bus, BPEL, SOAP WebServices, WebLogic, PKI

Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
3 months

Solution Architect/Developer

Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt

  • Integrated new processes on OpenShift clusters and introduced a new security model in the IT landscape

  • Implemented event tracking and external interface connections with Java delegates

  • Connected to backend services via Swagger UI

  • Implemented a new Camunda-based application for recording station data

  • Environment: Eclipse, Java, Springboot, Camunda, DMN, Camel, OpenAPI

Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
8 months

Solution Developer/Architect

IBM Böblingen

  • Developed a new NoSQL database solution for packages, snapshots, and transformation rules

  • Created Liquibase scripts to implement new RDBMS data structures

  • Implemented test plans with JUnit

  • API services for signing and releasing RPM binaries using PGP encryption

  • Implemented new REST API applications for service support in Docker-based Spring Boot apps

  • Environment: Eclipse, OpenShift, Java Spring Boot, Liquibase, Ansible, Cloudant, Jenkins, JUnit

Apr 2020 - Mar 2021
1 year

API Developer

Schwarz IT Neckarsulm

  • Developed container-based (Docker) Spring Boot API applications

  • Implemented supplier contract processes using Camunda composites

  • Created multistage Docker containers and implemented Azure pipelines

  • Coordinated database schema for the Lidl Big Data Lake with Liquibase Java micro-apps

  • Set up a new OpenShift cluster with all required applications for the API

  • Environment: OpenShift, Java, Azure DevOps, Docker, Liquibase, Kibana, Kustomize

Jun 2019 - Mar 2020
10 months

Solution Architect

Raiffeisen Bank St. Gallen, Switzerland

  • EDI data transfer and router mapping for document intake

  • Approval and validation of orders through BPM processes

  • Designed and implemented an internal API hub using REST interfaces

  • Introduced a new Kubernetes-based data transfer application

  • Environment: Kubernetes, Java, Seeburger BIS, Camunda

Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
4 months

Solution Architect

Würth Stuttgart

  • Developed API endpoints for price inquiries, availability checks, and orders for external partners

  • Implemented the API interfaces

  • Generated order and purchase documents using Jasper Reports

  • Built a new OpenShift cluster API for external partners

  • Environment: Eclipse, OpenShift, Java, Spring, Camel, Seeburger BIS

Oct 2018 - Feb 2019
5 months

Cloud Architect

Allianz Stuttgart

  • Developed a new IT landscape architecture to migrate legacy applications to AWS cloud

  • Converted JCL jobs to Bash/Cron jobs

  • Ported Cobol programs to Java

  • Implemented monitoring using Java-based APIs and Prometheus

  • Set up a private AWS cloud with OpenShift clusters and Java applications

  • Environment: Eclipse, OpenShift, AWS, Java Spring Boot, Terraform, CloudFormation

Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
7 months

Solution Architect

Rhaetian Railway Chur, Switzerland

  • Interface design for CAD document transfer

  • Migration from OSB composites to Apache Camel/Spring Boot applications

  • Database revision control and validation using Liquibase micro-apps

  • Implementation of embedded human workflows for document processing and adjustment

  • Provision of a Swagger-based user interface for API management

  • Introduction of a new OpenShift cluster with extended APIs

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle OSB, Apache Camel, OpenShift, Liquibase

Nov 2016 - Mar 2018
1 year 5 months

Solution Architect

Federal Office for Migration Nuremberg

  • Implementation of a Coherence data grid cache

  • Interface creation between big data warehouse and data grid storage

  • Design of REST microservices for data transfer interfaces

  • Authentication concept based on OIM and Java Spring

  • Introduction of a new middleware layer to capture and store biometric asylum seeker data

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle Cloud, Oracle Coherence, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, REST/JSON microservices, Camel

Mar 2016 - Sep 2016
7 months

Technical Solution Architect

Carglass Cologne

  • Security and exception handling process design

  • Design, implementation, and testing of SOA composites

  • Setup of the development environment and adapter configuration

  • Integration between Oracle EBS 12 and third-party negotiation application

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Oracle EBS 12

Oct 2014 - Sep 2015
1 year

Technical Solution Architect

Ascena Retail Group Columbus, OH

  • Development of training programs for integrating new inventory applications

  • Design of web services and SLAs for external consumer applications

  • Data view configuration and design of a new canonical data model

  • Provision of interfaces for third-party applications

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Spring

Mar 2013 - Oct 2014
1 year 8 months

Technical Lead

CoverOregon Portland, OR

  • Design and implementation of the enrollment suite

  • Development, testing, and deployment of health carrier interfaces

  • Design and implementation of artifact encryption/decryption processes

  • Design of endpoint security procedures and governance integration

  • Setup of an external partner portal interface system

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Jenkins, OPA, OID, OAM, Spring Beans, Java Web Services

Aug 2012 - Mar 2013
8 months

Technical Lead

Oregon Health Exchange Salem, OR

  • Designed interfaces between WebCenter Portal and external healthcare providers

  • Designed processes for security and exception handling

  • Set up B2B partner agreements and document exchange

  • Designed architecture for connectivity in the federal hub

  • Created a strategy and roadmap for the external partner portal

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Oracle B2B, Spring Beans, Java WebServices, WebLogic

Jan 2012 - Aug 2012
8 months

Enterprise Architect

American Airlines Dallas, TX

  • Gathered and analyzed requirements for flight initialization and lifecycle

  • Designed interfaces between passenger reservation system and Flight Operation/Control System

  • Performed gap analyses and implemented BPM ISA

  • Planned the SOA roadmap and implementation including a canonical data model

  • Built a new application landscape for flight initialization and FOS

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, igniteXML, IBM Process Server, DataPower

Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
6 months

SOA Developer

Qualcomm San Diego, CA

  • Developed middle-tier services with OSB

  • Connected legacy applications via REST services

  • Automated API testing with JUnit

  • Implemented web services using Coherence and JAX-WS

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, WebLogic, Ant, Oracle Coherence, Java WebServices

Apr 2011 - Aug 2011
5 months

SOA Developer

CenterPoint Energy Houston, TX

  • Converted JCAPS code to SOA Suite using JDeveloper and Spring Context Composites

  • Developed EDI to XML document interfaces via B2B and Spring Beans

  • Implemented B2B partner agreements and document exchange

  • Integrated EBS R12 with SOA Gateway for incoming invoices

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, WebLogic, Ant, B2B, EBS R12

Mar 2011 - Mar 2011
1 month

IT Technical Consultant

Edgen Murray Boca Raton, LA

  • Analyzed data gaps, business processes, and enterprise architecture

  • Designed architecture for a workflow-based data collection system with high availability

  • Identified and documented BPM intake processes

  • Environment: Oracle BPEL, Oracle EBS R11, BPM

Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
1 month

SOA Architect

US Steel Pittsburgh, PA

  • Design of AP interfaces to EBS

  • Implementation of token-based security with SAML, SSO, and LDAP

  • Integration of SOA Gateway with SOA Suite for concept reviews

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Oracle WebLogic 10.3, Oracle EBS R12, OIM

Sep 2010 - Nov 2010
3 months

SOA Developer/Architect

CCC IS Chicago, IL

  • Resolved timeout issues in production between OWSM and ESB

  • Designed reprocessing workflows

  • Architecture design for new Geico interface

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 10g, Oracle B2B

Jul 2010 - Jul 2010
1 month

SOA Architect

CoServ Corinth, TX

  • Performed health checks for integration projects

  • Developed roadmaps and strategies for upcoming projects

  • Created BPM-based electronic service order systems

  • Implemented SOA Suite management plans and dehydration cleanups

  • Monitored health and performance using BAM

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite 11g, BAM, Oracle Service 10.3, WebLogic

Jun 2009 - May 2010
1 year

SOA Architect/Developer

LCRA Austin, TX

  • Integrated PeopleSoft 9 with Maximo 7 Financials for PO, personnel, memberships, PR, vouchers, invoices, receipts, work orders, and chart of accounts

  • Analyzed data structure gaps and documented business processes

  • Designed, implemented, and deployed BPEL processes

  • Performed continuous testing and system integration

  • Migrated BPEL processes from 10g to 11g

  • Introduced new interfaces via Oracle SOA Suite

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite, WebLogic, IBM DB2, OIM, OID, OAM

May 2009 - May 2009
1 month

IT Consultant

Physician Capital Group Houston, TX

  • Designed BAM data structures, dashboards, and report implementations

  • Developed BPEL processes for data collection and XML transformations

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 10g, BAM

Jan 2009 - Mar 2009
3 months

IT Consultant

Lifelock Tempe, AZ

  • Development of BPEL/OSB processes for main orchestration

  • Design of bulk enrollment strategies

  • Exception handling strategies with human workflow and business rules

  • Implementation of an integration interface to Salesforce

  • Introduction of a new bulk enrollment process

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 10g, Oracle Service Bus, WebLogic

Sep 2008 - Dec 2009
1 year 4 months

SOA Developer/Architect

Ethan Allen Danbury, CT

  • Analysis of data gaps and business processes using BPM tools

  • Implementation of an automated inventory update process with Oracle Service Bus

  • Creation of a BPEL process repository for order fulfillment processes

  • Setup of a new Oracle SOA Suite-based interface between the customer portal and JD Edwards ERP

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Database, BPEL, WebLogic, IBM DB2

Nov 2006 - Jun 2008
1 year 8 months

Project Manager, SOA Architect

Cargill/Zucarmex Navolato, Mexico

  • Gathering requirements and designing training programs

  • Aligning the IT landscape with the business model

  • Migration of a homegrown ERP system to Oracle EBS (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, HR, financial reporting)

  • Implementation of Subversion repositories via WebDAV server

  • Converting legacy modules to MVC standards with Oracle ADF, JDeveloper 10.1.3.4, and JSF

  • Switching monolithic applications to a loosely coupled architecture

  • Embedding SOA-based APIs and web services

  • Optimizing applications through a new IT architecture

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite, BPM, TOGAF

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Government and Administration (6 years), Retail (3 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), Insurance (2 years), Healthcare (2 years), and Utilities (1.5 years).

Government and Administration
Retail
Manufacturing
Insurance
Healthcare
Utilities

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (17.5 years), Operations (2 years), Product Development (2 years), Supply Chain Management (1.5 years), Project Management (1.5 years), and Strategy (0.5 years).

Information Technology
Operations
Product Development
Supply Chain Management
Project Management
Strategy

Summary

I have built a strong profile as a solution architect with extensive experience in transforming IT landscapes across various sectors, including government, transportation, banking, and healthcare. I design clear migration strategies, modern cloud architectures, and secure APIs that deliver tangible improvements such as increased throughput and reduced processing times.

My work spans diverse technologies like Java Springboot, Kubernetes, Docker, and various CI/CD tools. I am known for reengineering legacy systems, integrating modern security, and returning measurable benefits through efficient digital transformations.

Skills

  • Digital Process Control

  • Technical Project Manager – Implementing Business Processes From An Integration Perspective

  • Technical Lead/analyst – Designing/adapting Processes Using Bpmn

  • Soa Developer/architect

  • Solution Architect – Transforming Legacy Applications

  • Converting Monolithic Applications To Object-oriented Architecture

  • Optimizing Legacy Business Processes By Embedding New Technologies

  • Enterprise Architecture

  • Developing Cloud Landscapes, Application Transformation, And Customization

  • Creating And Analyzing Togaf Diagrams/models

  • Business Process Optimization/redesign

  • Soa/cloud Architect

  • Developing It Landscapes, Integrating New Architecture/technologies, And Assessing Impact

  • Developing Scalable And Secure Cloud Foundations

  • Microservices

  • Designing And Implementing Java Microservices/web Services With Rest Or Soap Interfaces

  • Supporting Open Api And Swagger

  • Container Applications

  • Developing Multistage Containerized Applications With Docker/podman

  • Deploying Services, Images, And Routers In Preparation For Helm Script Implementation

  • Application Security

  • User Authentication Via Oidc/openid, Jwt Tokens

  • Security Authorization Via Oauth2

  • Implementing Sso Practices With Saml/tokens

  • Devops Operations

  • Developing Ansible/azure/gitlab Pipeline Scripts

  • Provisioning Cloud Component Infrastructure Using Terraform Scripts

  • Implementing Jenkins Scripts For Application Deployment

  • Creating Helm Charts For Kubernetes/openshift Clusters

  • Big Data Middleware

  • Electronic Document Processing On Big Data Platforms

  • Document And Data Architecture Design With Sql/nosql Databases

  • Kubernetes Cloud Applications

  • Designing And Implementing New Kubernetes Ecosystem

  • Monitoring Kubernetes Clusters And Cloud Applications With Kibana, Rancher

  • Test Automation

  • Creating Test Plans With Junit, Cucumber, And Pipelines

  • Implementing End-to-end Tests With Mockito Support

  • Jdeveloper

  • Sql Developer

  • Eclipse

  • Java 21 Se/j2ee

  • Spring/springboot

  • Docker

  • Podman

  • Maven

  • Gradle

  • Rhel 9

  • Ubuntu 22

  • Oracle Rdbms Database

  • Mongodb

  • Apache Hadoop

  • Jira

  • Twiki

  • Confluence

  • Alfresco

  • Aws

  • Azure

  • Stackit

  • Apache Camel

  • Apache Kafka

  • Camunda

  • Kubernetes

  • Glassfish

  • Weblogic

  • Jboss/wildfly

Languages

Spanish
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

University of Arizona

Master of Science, focus in optimal discrete control · Electrical Engineering and Information Technology · Tucson, United States

Certifications & licenses

ArchiMate® and the use of MID Innovator

MID GmbH · Stuttgart, Germany

Oracle SOA Suite 12c Certified

Oracle University · Munich, Germany

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Where is Will based?

Will is based in Esslingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Will speak?

Will speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Will have?

Will has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Will has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 28 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Will may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Will be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Will would be well-suited for roles such as: Solution Architect, IT Consultant, Solution Architect/Developer.

What is Will's latest experience?

Will's most recent position is Solution Architect at Stuttgart Police Authority.

What companies has Will worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Will has worked for Stuttgart Police Authority, Theben Haigerloch, German Federal Printing Office Berlin, Federal Migration Office Nuremberg, and Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt.

Which industries is Will most experienced in?

Will is most experienced in industries like Government and Public Administration, Retail, and Manufacturing. Will also has some experience in Healthcare, Insurance, and Agriculture.

Which business areas is Will most experienced in?

Will is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Product Development. Will also has some experience in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Will worked in recently?

Will has recently worked in industries like Government and Public Administration, Information Technology (IT), and Retail.

Which business areas has Will worked in recently?

Will has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Operations.

What is Will's education?

Will holds a Master in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from University of Arizona.

Does Will have any certificates?

Will has 2 certificates. These include: ArchiMate® and the use of MID Innovator and Oracle SOA Suite 12c Certified.

What is the availability of Will?

Will will be available part-time from March 2026.

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