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Akhilesh Perla

Co-Founder

London, United Kingdom20 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Founder of NexGen Architects specializing in AI and integration.
  • Led enterprise transformation initiatives across multiple sectors.
  • Expert in API-led architecture and execution acceleration.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS integration architect with a focus on enterprise AI solutions.

Contact

akhilesh2u@gmail.comLinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Enterprise ArchitectureAiIntegration Architecture

Other Skills

mulesoftArtificial Intelligence (AI)API-led integrationSalesforceData CloudMicroservices ArchitectureAPI-led connectivityPython (Programming Language)Fusionbanking EssenceBlockchainWeb ServicesSDLCAgile MethodologiesSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Requirements Analysis

About

I work at the intersection of enterprise integration, AI, and execution. Over the years, I’ve helped deliver architecture and transformation initiatives across major organisations spanning financial services, utilities, retail, manufacturing, public sector, and technology. My focus has been on turning fragmented systems, disconnected data, and delivery complexity into scalable, execution-ready platforms. I’m the Founder and Chief Architect of NexGen Architects, a specialist firm focused on AI, MuleSoft, Salesforce, Data Cloud, and enterprise transformation. We help organisations modernise integration landscapes, strengthen data foundations, and prepare for enterprise-grade AI adoption. What I’ve seen repeatedly in enterprise programmes is this: transformation rarely fails because of lack of tools. It usually slows down because execution breaks between conversations, requirements, systems, teams, and decisions. That insight continues to shape my work across consulting, architecture, delivery, and innovation. My current focus areas include: • Enterprise AI and agentic systems • MuleSoft and API-led architecture • Salesforce and Data Cloud • AI-ready integration and governance foundations • Execution acceleration across complex transformation programmes I’ve worked with enterprise clients directly and in collaboration with leading consulting and delivery partners, helping shape architecture, delivery strategy, and transformation outcomes across global organisations. I’m particularly interested in connecting with CIOs, CTOs, enterprise architects, transformation leaders, investors, and partners exploring how integration, data, and AI can work together more effectively.

Experience

20 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Stealth mode

Founder & CEO

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Nexgen architects

Founder & Chief Architect

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · Greater London · On-site

  • Founded NexGen Architects to help enterprises modernise execution through stronger integration, data, and AI foundations.
  • Built and led a specialist architecture and delivery capability focused on:
  • MuleSoft and API-led integration
  • Salesforce and Data Cloud
  • Enterprise AI and agentic systems
  • Architecture reviews, delivery acceleration, and transformation strategy
  • Led and supported enterprise engagements across financial services, utilities, retail, manufacturing, public sector, and technology.
  • Worked with enterprise clients directly and in collaboration with consulting and delivery partners to support architecture, integration strategy, platform modernisation, stakeholder alignment, and delivery acceleration.
  • Selected enterprise organisations worked with across consulting and delivery engagements: ASML, Vodafone, Capita, Cooper Parry, Interbridge, Amigo Loans, Thames Water, UKRI, Mobilise, Inchcape, Lanes Group, Priory, Momentive, AB InBev, Zurich, KONE, DWP, HSBC, National Grid, Blue Yonder, and others.
  • Selected consulting and delivery partners: Capita,VASS, Technuovo, Definia and other specialist partners.
  • Impact across engagements included enterprise architecture, integration strategy, API-led transformation, platform modernisation, delivery leadership, and AI-ready foundations for future transformation.
mulesoftArtificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise ArchitectureAI

Slalom

Solution Principal | MuleSoft Architect

Sep 2019 – Feb 2020 · 5 mos · London, United Kingdom

Department for work and pensions (dwp)

Solutions Architect

Feb 2019 – Jun 2019 · 4 mos · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Mulesoft

Solutions Architect | MuleSoft Architect

Aug 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · London, United Kingdom

Capgemini

Senior Architect | MuleSoft Architect

Aug 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · London, United Kingdom

Zurich insurance company ltd

Solutions Architect | MuleSoft Architect

Aug 2018 – Feb 2019 · 6 mos · London, United Kingdom

Foundry

Integration Architect | MuleSoft Architect

Oct 2017 – Aug 2018 · 10 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • Designed solutions for Foundry Products to better interconnect with external enterprise applications using Microservices Architecture , centred around API-led connectivity.

Accenture uk

Technical Architect | MuleSoft Architect

Feb 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • Worked on the development of Core Banking Utilities for HSBC using the micro services based architecture.

Hsbc

Integration Architect | MuleSoft Architect

Feb 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • Worked as Integration Architect on behalf of Accenture Architecture team to digitize HSBC core banking systems using microservices architecture to build System API’s on top of their existing legacy system using cloud Integration tool MuleSoft. Designed various components like Loan Origination, One Time Password (OTP),OCR, KBA, Doc Upload by using MuleSoft Anypoint Studio, API Manager & Microservices based Architecture to provide end to end solution. Responsible for Architecture & design of Integration layer (API, ESB, Microservices).

Pmi consult ltd

Technical Specialist | Finastra Global Payplus(GPP) Specialist

Aug 2014 – Feb 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos · Glasgow, United Kingdom

  • Worked on the Implementation of FusionBanking Essence Product and built an Integration solution which integrates the front end systems and Core Banking system for Student Loans Company.

Student loans company

Technical Specialist | Finastra Global Payplus(GPP) Specialist

Aug 2014 – Feb 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos · Glasgow, United Kingdom

  • Worked on behalf of PMI Consult on the Implementation of FusionBanking Essence Product. Built an Integration solution which integrates the front end systems and Core Banking system for Student Loans Company.

Standard bank south africa

Integration Specialist | Finastra Global Payplus(GPP)

Apr 2014 – Aug 2014 · 4 mos · Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • I have worked as a Misys Meridian Specialist at Standard Bank of South Africa

Finastra

Senior Software Engineer | Finastra Global Payplus(GPP)

Jul 2008 – Apr 2014 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Involved in the development of Universal Banking.
  • I have working experience with Misys Bankfusion, Misys Meridian, Misys Payment Manager, Misys Trade Innovation and Misys Opics.

Axa

Software Engineer

Aug 2006 – Jul 2008 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore

  • I was involved in the development of AXA internal products

Evident software

Software Engineer

Aug 2005 – Aug 2006 · 1 yr

Education

Pondicherry University

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jan 2001 – Jan 2005

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