Imre FAZEKAS
Thonex
Summary
Technology strategy architect and compliance expert with a proven track record of transforming business concepts into practical IT architectures. Experienced in interdepartmental software and product development, I have successfully delivered cutting-edge technologies. Thrive in dynamic environments that foster collaboration, effective communication, and solution-oriented thinking. Able to establish meaningful connections and drive tangible results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Compliance Officer & Senior Backend Developer
Gowago
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented Information and Communication Technology risk management strategy making company's IT compliant with ISO27001 and DORA
- Established incident / risk classification and reporting framework
- Defined Risk Assessment and Treatment & Implement Security Controls
- Formulated Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
- Implemented microservices leveling car leasing taxation / service payment logic
- Implemented automated CI / CD deployment strategies
- Implement code quality tools & monitoring & development KPIs
- Technologies: infrastructure security, GitHub CI/CD, microservices, AWS cloud stack, Nest.js, Python, Google AI / ML, ISMS, ISO27001, DORA, NIS2, NIST, Test automation, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Testing
- Improved organizational compliance with regulatory standards through policy development.
Chief Technology Officer & Data Architect
Argus Grid
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Engineered a data lake solution for AML/transactional data
- Created machine learning models to recognize financial crime and social and transactional anomalies
- Designed investigational user interface and case management system
- Implemented a comprehensive data lake entity resolution system
- Integrated systems with company houses and core banking systems
- Tech Lead for a team of 10
- Technologies: Node, Vue, Generative AI, Machine learning, GitHub CI/CD, microservices, TensorFlow, AWS cloud stack, AMLD6, NIST, EBA, Terraform, Claude AI, SAML, PKI, BPMN, UML
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Perfinal
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Implemented a CBDC system for the National Bank of Hungary
- Designed an analytically-governed core banking platform
- Ensured banking compliance with PSD2, Open API, and AMLD6
- Developed scalable balance and transaction management system with isolation-based locking mechanism
- Introduced comprehensive monitoring and alerting with DevOps data pipelines
- Tech Lead for a team of 15
- Revolutionized compliance and account management procedures by implementing a machine-learning-based isolation system
- Technologies: NodeJS, Moleculer, Vue3, Java, Quarkus, Kafka, Rust, GitHub CI/CD, AWS cloud stack, PSD2, EBA, mirror accounts, ZBAs, financial analytics, Open Banking API, test automation, cybersecurity, vulnerability testing, SAML, PKI, BPMN, UML
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
Lead Data Engineer & Business Analyst
People.io
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Achieved £500K compliance savings by implementing GDPR-compliant data privacy management system
- Introduced regulatory reports and procedures following FCA guidelines
- Designed a microservice architecture with fully automated deployment system on AWS with IaaC
- Built data warehouse system with machine-learning on location data assisted by PostgreSQL
- Tech Lead for a team of 10
- Reduced operational costs by 25% through automation of key business processes
- Managed compliance program encompassing 10+ international standards for a client base of 50 international companies
- Technologies: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, test automation, Docker, Jira, Redis, Java, SonarQube, Git, Docker, Python, UML, GitLab, Tableau
- Enhanced data quality and reliability for real-time analytics by designing and deploying robust data pipelines.
Lead Data Engineer
Vendigo
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Increased loan processing speed by 75% by implementing microservices for automated loan management
- Developed payment services and balance management microservices
- Implemented a multi-signature digital contracting platform
- Designed scalable clustered architecture on AWS
- Automated continuous integration with AWS and GitHub
- Boosted application and deployment performance by 40% by implementing advanced containerization strategies
- Technologies: Node.js, Express, Oracle, Redis, OAuth, Open Banking, Redis, AWS cloud stack, GitHub, Docker, Jira, UML, GitLab, Tableau
- Streamlined data ingestion processes to accommodate increasing volumes of incoming information while maintaining data integrity and ensuring timely accessibility across the organization.
Business Analyst & Tech Lead
T-Systems International
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Improved provisioning time by 49% by implementing automated device provisioning pipelines
- Designed order management system and supply chain tracking solution
- Organized industrial effort to refactor legacy systems to ease technical debts
- Tech Lead for a team of 15
- Reduced software deployment errors by 67% by leading automation of CI/CD processes
- Technologies: Java, PostgreSQL, Maven, Oracle, Jenkins, Springboot, Jira, Sonar
Solutions Architect
Ygomi Europe
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Designed an in-vehicle emergency call system in Europe
- Facilitated cooperation with 4 car manufacturers and 5 supply chain partners
- Developed car registry platform for the European Transport Safety Council
- Led a multinational project involving multiple companies across different countries, coordinating teams and ensuring seamless collaboration
- Technologies: Java, PostgreSQL, Maven, Oracle, Jenkins, Jira, Sonar
- Promoted collaboration between cross-functional teams by serving as a liaison between developers, product managers, and stakeholders during all phases of projects.
Education
Ph.D. - Mathematics
University of Debrecen
Debrecen, Hungary01.2008
MSc - Information Technology
University of Debrecen
Debrecen, Hungary01.2003
Skills
- Full-stack Development: Nodejs, Nuxtjs, Nestjs, Vue, Tailwind
- Principles: SOLID, CQRS, Event-Driven, Event sourcing, Microservices, Domain-driven design, Serverless, REST API
- Source and version control: git, github, CI/CD
- Programming languages: Javascript, Typescript, Python, Java, Rust
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, Redis, Elasticsearch, ORM, TypeORM
- Compliance: ISMS, ISO27001, DORA, NIS2, NIST, EBA, PSD2, AMLD6
- Data Engineering: Deep Learning, Generative AI, Data lake
- Cloud computing: AWS, Terraform, Docker
- Test Automation, E2E Testing, Cybersecurity
- Project Management: Scrum, Agile, SAFe, BPMN, UML, Tableau
- Compliance Management
- Risk Assessment
- Analytical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Technology Strategy
- Tech Lead
- Strategic planning
- Business process improvement
- IT management and delivery
- Expertise with continuous integration
- Expertise with deployment automation
- Experience with cloud platforms
- JSON mapping
- Security planning
- Software quality assurance
- Software architecture
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project specifications
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Project management
- Technical problem solving
- Test-driven development
- Big data processing
- Machine learning integration
- Data modeling and analysis
Accomplishments
- Orchestrated a core banking platform for digital currencies for the National Bank of Hungary used by >30k citizens
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Intermediate (B1)
French
Advanced (C1)
Hungarian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Resident Since
01/01/22
Personal Information
- Citizenship: British
- Title: Technology Strategy Architect / Compliance Expert
- Work Permit: Permis B
Timeline
Principal Compliance Officer & Senior Backend Developer
Gowago
10.2023 - 02.2025
Chief Technology Officer & Data Architect
Argus Grid
01.2022 - 01.2024
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Perfinal
01.2018 - 01.2023
Lead Data Engineer & Business Analyst
People.io
01.2016 - 01.2019
Lead Data Engineer
Vendigo
01.2014 - 01.2016
Business Analyst & Tech Lead
T-Systems International
01.2010 - 01.2014
Solutions Architect
Ygomi Europe
01.2006 - 01.2010
Ph.D. - Mathematics
University of Debrecen
MSc - Information Technology
University of Debrecen
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