Integration Consultant & IT Leader

Ayatul
Islam

Enterprise Integration · GenAI Strategy · Digital Transformation

Over two decades navigating the intersection of technology and business — from hands-on development to enterprise architecture and leadership. Currently shaping integration ecosystems and AI-driven transformation in Dubai.

20+
Years in IT
6
Global Organisations
UAE
Based in Dubai
AI
Oracle OIC
Salesforce
Agentic AI
Docker
Informatica
Gen AI
FRENDS
OCI
SOA Suite
MuleSoft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · www.ayatuls.com

"Finding the most elegant solution — technically sound, economically sensible, and human-centred."

I am an IT professional with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise solutions across integration, middleware, cloud platforms, and emerging AI technologies. Currently serving as Integration Manager at Dubai Holding, I lead complex integration programs that connect modern SaaS platforms with legacy systems — translating business vision into technical reality.

My work spans Oracle Integration Cloud, Salesforce, MuleSoft, Informatica, and the broader Oracle Fusion Middleware stack. Beyond the technical, I am deeply invested in GenAI strategy and roadmaps, helping organisations move from AI pilots to scaled, value-driven transformation.

I hold a Master of Computer Applications from Bangalore University and have built my career across India, the UK, and the UAE — working with organisations like Wipro, Dell, Deloitte, and Abu Dhabi Ports.

Collaborator

Known for being approachable and easy to work with — by clients, teams, and stakeholders alike.

Problem solver

Drawn to complex integration challenges; energised by finding clean, scalable, cost-effective answers.

Lifelong learner

Regularly upskills on AI, DevOps, and cloud platforms. Passionate about technical and theological reading.

Community builder

Actively engaged in philanthropic activities and knowledge sharing — both professionally and personally.

Areas of deep expertise

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Enterprise Integration Architecture

Designing and delivering integration frameworks that connect on-premises, SaaS, and cloud systems — reducing latency, eliminating silos, and enabling reliable data flow across the enterprise.

OICSOA/OSBREST/SOAPOpenAPIMuleSoft
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GenAI Strategy & Transformation

Aligning AI initiatives with core business objectives — from roadmap development to scaled deployment. Focused on measurable ROI and enterprise-wide adoption rather than isolated pilots.

Agentic AILLMsAI ProductsPrompt Eng.
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Project & Delivery Leadership

End-to-end program governance across Agile, hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies. Delivering projects on time, within budget, with executive-level reporting and structured risk management.

AgileWaterfallGovernanceRisk Mgmt
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CI/CD & DevOps Enablement

Implementing pipelines in Jenkins and Git with Docker and FlexDeploy — cutting release cycle times significantly and empowering teams to adopt modern DevOps practices independently.

JenkinsDockerFlexDeployGit
05
Cloud & Platform Management

Provisioning and managing OCI resources — VMs, IAM policies, wallets — and orchestrating multi-cloud integration services in a secure, cost-controlled environment.

OCISalesforceOracle FusionInformatica
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Automation & Process Efficiency

Designing automation workflows — OIC Process Builder, Power Automate — that eliminate manual handoffs, accelerate approvals, and deliver measurable productivity gains.

OIC ProcessesPower AutomateBPELPowershell

Professional journey

Feb 2022 – Present
Dubai Holding
Dubai, UAE
Integration Lead / Manager
  • Led end-to-end delivery of complex integration projects connecting Salesforce with legacy systems — full lifecycle from design to post-go-live support.
  • Partnered with cross-functional architecture teams to select optimal integration patterns, resulting in a 25% reduction in integration latency.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines cutting release cycle time from 3 weeks to 1 week.
  • Designed OIC Process Builder workflows for leave and invoice approvals, reducing manual handoffs by 70%.
  • Provisioned and managed OCI resources supporting 10+ integration services in a secure cloud environment.
Prior
Abu Dhabi Ports
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Integration Specialist (Middleware)
  • Designed and developed integration solutions using Oracle Fusion Middleware and OIC to connect on-premises, SaaS, and cloud applications.
  • Created REST and SOAP APIs for cross-system data transmission, collaborating with architecture teams on best practices.
Prior
Wipro
Reading, UK · Kolkata, India
Integration Consultant / Project Lead
  • Managed Salesforce integration program at National Grid — planning, resourcing, design, development, testing, and release across legacy and modern applications via REST APIs.
  • Worked with Program Manager on implementation strategy, project budget, and SFDC integration plan.
  • Led offshore team for Oracle Fusion Middleware integrations; authored BRDs, RTMs, and design documents.
Prior
Dell Technologies
Bangalore, India
Senior Software Engineer
  • Led .NET development team for in-house software; automated deployments using NAnt and MSBuild via VSTS and TFS.
  • Designed BPEL processes with Oracle SOA Suite 10g, implementing ESB integrations and JMS queue orchestration.
Earlier Career
Satyam · Deloitte
Bangalore · Mumbai, India
Senior Developer · Systems Analyst
  • Led .NET development team at Satyam for Metro UK client — estimation, team management, and code delivery.
  • Systems Analyst at Deloitte Consulting for CFSA Washington DC — AJAX enhancements, code reviews, and technical mentoring.

Skills & technologies

AI & emerging tech
Agentic AIGen AILLMsAI AgentsPrompt EngineeringGen AI Product Dev
Integration & middleware
Oracle Integration CloudMuleSoftInformatica CloudSOA SuiteOSBBPELESBWebLogic
Platforms & cloud
SalesforceOracle FusionOCIVBCSOracle EBS
Languages & frameworks
C# / .NETASP.NETJavaVBScriptPowerShellHTML / XML / XSLTXQuery / XPATH
DevOps & build
JenkinsDockerFlexDeployGitMavenANT / NAntMSBuild
Databases & tools
Oracle DBMS SQLTOADAnypoint StudioJDeveloperVisual Studio

The whole person

Technology is my profession, but curiosity is my nature. From the meditative precision of pyrography to the depth of theological inquiry — I live a life of deliberate creativity and continuous learning.

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Visual Arts

Painting, sketching, and pyrography — the art of drawing with fire on wood. Each medium demands presence, patience, and a steady hand.

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Wax Carving

A tactile craft that bridges sculpture and design. Working with wax teaches the relationship between intention and material.

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Culinary Arts

Cooking as creative expression — experimenting with flavours, techniques, and traditions from across the world.

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Reading & Inquiry

Deeply engaged with technical and scientific literature, theological texts, and comparative religion — always seeking the underlying patterns that connect different systems of thought.

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Blogging

Writing as a way of organising thought — on technology, AI, philosophy, and the intersections between them. Coming soon on ayatuls.com.

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Philanthropy

Actively involved in community service and philanthropic activities — believing that expertise carries a responsibility to give back meaningfully.

The blog

A space for long-form thinking — on enterprise technology, artificial intelligence, theology, comparative religion, and the curious intersections between them. Launching at www.ayatuls.com.

Technology
Enterprise AI: from pilot to production
Integration
The art of connecting systems that were never meant to talk
Theology & Society
Patterns of wisdom across religious traditions
Reflections
What 20 years in IT taught me about people

Follow along at www.ayatuls.com — new posts on technology, faith, and human experience.

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conversation

Whether you're looking for an integration lead, exploring a technology partnership, or simply want to exchange ideas on AI, theology, or the craft of cooking — I'm genuinely happy to hear from you.

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Phone
+971 54 736 2634
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Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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