IBM Champion Spotlight: Abdulaziz Alasiri
The Infrastructure Leader Behind neoleap's Digital Payment Revolution
This month, we proudly highlight Abdulaziz Alasiri, Director of Cloud & Infrastructure at neoleap, a leading fintech company owned by Alrajhi Bank, and a dedicated IBM Champion. As the infrastructure lead of neoleap's groundbreaking digital payment platform, Abdulaziz has been instrumental in building the agile integration infrastructure that transformed the company's capabilities and positioned it as a dominant force in Saudi Arabia's fintech market.
The Infrastructure Visionary
IBM DataPower Gateway, a cornerstone of the Cloud Pak for Integration suite, forms the technical bedrock of Abdulaziz's infrastructure strategy at neoleap. He champions the platform for its unmatched performance and reliability. "DataPower's ability to securely and swiftly connect systems is unmatched," he says. "It's the ultimate solution for integration, both in performance and execution." His advocacy takes shape through case studies, where he shares real-world implementation insights to help others navigate complex business challenges.
Building the Infrastructure Behind a National Milestone
Abdulaziz's proudest achievement is documented in neoleap's case study with IBM, where he led the infrastructure development of an agile integration platform that revolutionized neoleap's digital payment capabilities. To build this foundational infrastructure, he strategically opted for a hybrid cloud approach, relying on Red Hat OpenShift and IBM Cloud Paks to ensure scalability, security, and flexibility.
The infrastructure he built with his team delivered remarkable results, enabling neoleap to launch a groundbreaking B2B merchant wallet in record time, achieving a 300% faster onboarding experience for merchants. The infrastructure Abdulaziz built also enables bi-weekly system improvements with zero downtime, enhancing user experience while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Beyond Technology
If not in technology, Abdulaziz would pursue a career as a pilot, drawn to the precision, discipline, and clear navigation required in both aviation and IT infrastructure.
Lightning Round
- Bucket list trip? Backpacking the Silk Road on a motorcycle 🏍️
- Ice cream or cake? Cake 🎂
- Cats or dogs? Dogs 🐕
- Summer or winter? Winter ❄️
- Morning or evening? Morning ☀️
- eBook or paper book? Paper book 📖
- TV shows or movies? TV Shows
- A night out or a night in? Night in
- Cannonball into the pool or dip a toe in first? Cannonball into the pool
- Drive or fly? Drive 🚙
Connect with Abdulaziz on LinkedIn.
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