Chenglian He

Solutions & Enterprise Architect

I am a full-stack developer, solutions architect, and enterprise architect with over twenty years of experience in diverse IT environments, specializing in the financial services domain. My career has allowed me to develop a comprehensive and in-depth skill set.

I'm passionate about embracing technological innovation to drive tangible business value by enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing risk.

Chenglian He Profile

Personal Data

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Education

MBA 2017

Rotman School of Management

Computer Science 2006

University of Toronto

Who Am I

I made this short video to blur the differences between human beings and animals. My real intent is to intrigue us to think harder about how we can live and think beyond biological beings. Maybe who we are is not that important, and how we think is.

What I Do

Enterprise Architecture

Developing enterprise-wide capability models, aligning IT roadmap investments with strategic business objectives, and optimizing risk mitigation frameworks.

Solutions Design

Architecting robust, end-to-end software solutions. Specializing in high-performance application architectures, API designs, and complex system integrations.

Cloud & DevOps

Designing modern cloud-native architectures, automating infrastructure (IaC), and implementing continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to Netlify, AWS, and Azure.

Agile & Team Leadership

Mentoring high-performance development teams, leading cross-functional groups, and driving successful agile transformations across the enterprise.

Featured Projects

A curated list of custom-built tools, native mobile apps, and serverless AI applications built for everyday challenges.

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iOS Application

ArriveAwake

The intelligent transit alarm that wakes you up even when GPS signal is lost in tunnels. Features adaptive extreme low battery consumption and silent-mode bypass.

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Financial AI Agent

SecRadar AI

An autonomous agentic platform designed for institutional financial analysts. It routes complex queries between quantitative Data Lakes and qualitative Knowledge Bases to decode SEC filings with precision.

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Podcast Automation

Podcast Intelligence Hub

My personal AI news network to cover my entire day, fully automated daily. Produces four distinct daily podcasts (Market Brief, Tech & World News, Evening Post-market Recap, Geopolitical Updates) tailored to a daily schedule.

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Cognitive Math Game

Make 24

A cognitive math puzzle game workout designed to keep your brain sharp, engaged, and healthy. Combines logic, memory, and motor skills into quick, rewarding play sessions.

Skills & Expertise

What I Know

My technical foundation was established through experience with machine languages and emulators, which facilitated my adeptness in adopting mid-level and high-level programming languages such as Java. I have a diverse background in the IT industry, encompassing embedded software, client/server software, web applications, networking, databases, system integration, information security, middleware and infrastructure, cloud computing, and DevOps.

My current interests lie in AI, distributed ledger technology, and the correlation between IT leadership and business value creation.

" Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties "

Erich Fromm

Core Competencies

Development & Code 75%
Design & Architecture 85%
Management 75%
Team Leading 80%
Innovation & Foresight 90%

Experiences

Freelance IT Consultant

2024 - Present

I'm now open to freelancing as well as fulltime opportunities.

Enterprise Architect (Contract)

RBC 2024/08 - 2025/11

I joined RBC as an Enterprise Architect with a focus on EA platform modernization, capabilities models (including AI), and governance.

Enterprise & Solutions Architect | Team Lead

MUFG Investor Services Canada 2016 - 2024

I joined MUFG Investor Services Canada as a technical team lead. My current focus is on enterprise solutions architecture and innovations on cloud.

IT Solutions Developer | Designer | Team Lead | Senior Designer

TD Bank Financial Group 2005 - 2016

I gained valuable experience through two co-op work terms at TD Bank Financial Group, where I was subsequently offered a developer position. During my tenure at TD, I had the opportunity to work across various IT environments and hold multiple roles, consistently achieving high performance and receiving numerous awards.

Co-op Positions

Sun Life & TD Bank 2002 - 2006

My initial exposure to the professional environment in Canada was through three co-op work terms at Sun Life Financial Group and TD Bank Financial Group, as part of the Computer Science Co-op Program at the University of Toronto At Scarborough.

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