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Soumya Rai

Soumya Rai

SFCC Solution Architect
Paris

Summary

Solution Architect specializing in Salesforce Commerce Cloud, acted as design authority overseeing entire Ecomm architecture for brands such as Shiseido, Laura Mercier, Nars, Dolce Gabana and now working at L'Oreal. In my current role I oversee 150 L'Oreal Ecomm websites ensuring they are adopting the highest architecture, Integration, Perf, CICD and security standards

Now seeking relocation opportunities in my hometown, Bengaluru, India, after a decade of successful work in Paris, France.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

EMEA Solution Architect

Loreal
8 2021 - Current
  • Oversaw architecture for 150 L'Oreal EU E-Commerce sites
  • Acted as design authority emphasizing standards for new Salesforce Commerce Cloud sites in Europe
  • Accountable for technical quality of delivery for site launches, new feature integration, Salesforce Realm migration etc, acting as sign off authority from client side for vendor technical deliveries
  • Enforcing consistent Coding, DevOps, CICD and release frameworks

EMEA Solution Architect

Shiseido
10.2018 - 07.2021
  • Led EMEA IT team in deploying luxury brand Nars cosmetics, e-commerce sites across 7 EU countries, with plans for Shiseido and Laura Mercier.
  • Orchestrated omnichannel project, enabling seamless CRM data exchange between Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Commerce Cloud for holistic customer profiles.
  • Oversaw Salesforce Commerce Cloud architecture and governance for EMEA, ensuring a cohesive platform for e-commerce operations.

Group IT Project Manager

Group Rexel
06.2015 - 09.2018
  • Group IT Project Manager reporting to the Group IT Director, overseeing Agile Operations, Release, and IT Support teams.
  • As Release Manager, collaborated with diverse teams including Build, Deployment, and Business to deliver sprints as per agreed release calender
  • Production Run Manager leading a team, providing client support, and ensuring smooth operation across 13 countries with a technical focus for effective communication.

Assistant systems engineer (IT Consultant)

Tata Consultancy services, JP Morgan
03.2013 - 08.2014
  • Worked on a software code Java for core banking solution

Education

Master of Science - International Management

Audencia Nantes School of Management
Nantes, France
05.2014 - 05.2015

Bachelor of engineering - Electronics and Communication

St. Joseph’s Engineering College, VTU
Mangalore, India
01.2008 - 04.2012

Skills

    Solution Architecture

    Salesforce Commerce Cloud

    Project Management

    Product Requirements

    CICD

    Agile

Certification

ITIL Foundation certificate

Timeline

EMEA Solution Architect

Shiseido
10.2018 - 07.2021

Group IT Project Manager

Group Rexel
06.2015 - 09.2018

Master of Science - International Management

Audencia Nantes School of Management
05.2014 - 05.2015

Assistant systems engineer (IT Consultant)

Tata Consultancy services, JP Morgan
03.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of engineering - Electronics and Communication

St. Joseph’s Engineering College, VTU
01.2008 - 04.2012

EMEA Solution Architect

Loreal
8 2021 - Current
Soumya RaiSFCC Solution Architect