Sohail Khokhawala
About Sohail Khokhawala
Sohail Khokhawala is a Technology Architect at TELUS in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in J2EE application architecture and Weblogic infrastructure.
Current Role at TELUS
Sohail Khokhawala is currently a Technology Architect at TELUS, located in the Toronto, Canada area. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in J2EE application architecture and Weblogic infrastructure to drive technological advancements within the company. His expertise extends to various Oracle Fusion Middleware products, underlining his capability in handling complex technology ecosystems.
Professional Journey at TELUS
Sohail Khokhawala has a longstanding career at TELUS, spanning multiple roles. From 2006 to 2010, he served as a Technology Specialist, followed by a year as a Senior Technology Specialist until 2011. He then transitioned to the role of Technology Consultant from 2011 to 2017. After a short period, Sohail resumed his association with TELUS as a Technology Architect, strengthening the technological infrastructure of the company with his cumulative expertise.
Previous Roles and Experience
Sohail's professional experience includes stints at reputable organizations before joining TELUS. He worked as a Middleware Technical Analyst at Hewlett-Packard Canada from 2004 to 2006 and was a Senior System Analyst/DBA at Oriental Printing Group from 1999 to 2003. His earlier roles also include positions at NAZAR Consultant, Unilever, National Computer (Pak) Ltd, and Hajiani Khadija Bai Technical Institute, showcasing a versatile background in various facets of technology and system administration.
Educational Background
Sohail Khokhawala holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Preston University, completed between 1996 and 1998. Additionally, he earned an Oracle Associate Master Diploma from Oracle Pakistan in 1997. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Karachi University, completed in 1995. His educational credentials are complemented by various certifications in Oracle technologies, Solaris, AIX, VMWare, and ITIL v3, showcasing a commitment to continuous learning and expertise in his field.
Technical Expertise and Certifications
Sohail is proficient in various scripting languages, including WSLT, Python, Jython, and Unix Shell scripting. He holds multiple certifications in ITIL v3, Oracle 12c Coherence Administration, Oracle 11g Administration, and Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control 12c. Certified in Oracle Tuxedo, WLI, WLP, WLS, OSB, and Oracle Database Administration, he is also a certified Solaris and AIX Administrator. Additionally, he is certified in VMWare VSphere 5.0 and ITKO Virtualization Services (LISA), highlighting his strong footing in virtualization technologies.
Areas of Specialization and Frameworks
Sohail specializes in Red Hat OpenShift and various NoSQL databases such as Coherence, Couchbase, Redis, and Apache Ignite. He has notable expertise in IT Operations Governance, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Governance, and Web Services Integration. Proficient in Continuous Integration, Agile, and DevOps methodologies, he is skilled in using business analysis tools like Power Designer. Sohail is also well-versed in TOGAF and Zachman Enterprise Architecture frameworks, ensuring robust enterprise architecture strategies.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
In addition to his technical roles, Sohail actively contributes to the community by mentoring at Skills for Change, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting immigrants and refugees in Canada. This involvement highlights his commitment to giving back to the community and helping individuals integrate and succeed in their new environments.