Raj Bedi
About Raj Bedi
Raj Bedi is a Middleware Specialist (L3) currently working at the Ontario Ministry of Health. With extensive experience in IT consulting and system administration, he has contributed to various projects aimed at modernizing infrastructure and improving healthcare services in Ontario.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Raj Bedi currently serves as a Middleware Specialist (L3) at the Ontario Ministry of Health. His role involves managing middleware technologies to support the ministry's IT infrastructure. He has been in this position since 2020, contributing to various projects aimed at enhancing healthcare services in Ontario.
Previous Experience in Middleware and IT Consulting
Prior to his current role, Raj worked at multiple organizations in middleware and IT consulting capacities. He was an IT Consultant - DataPower Specialist at TD for seven months in 2013 and served as a Middleware Specialist at the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services from 2014 to 2019. His experience also includes positions at Sun Life and eHealth Ontario, where he focused on middleware technologies and infrastructure support.
Educational Background in IT and Computer Science
Raj Bedi has a solid educational foundation in information technology and computer science. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Toronto Metropolitan University from 1994 to 1998. Additionally, he has pursued various certifications and training programs, including Sun Certified Network/System Administrator and studies in WebSphere, Java Development, and Red Hat Linux.
Key Projects and Contributions
Raj has played a significant role in several key projects throughout his career. He contributed to the modernization of legacy infrastructure for the SAMS and SOM projects, supporting social assistance services. At eHealth Ontario, he led the design and deployment of critical projects such as iPHIS and HCD-ISCIS, focusing on migrating services to virtual infrastructure to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Raj Bedi possesses a diverse skill set in middleware administration, UNIX systems, and application infrastructure. He has experience in building and integrating DataPower-based SOA environments and conducting performance testing with Apache JMeter. His technical expertise extends to upgrading Business Intelligence/Analytics environments to improve healthcare decision-making across Ontario.