
Jo Araujo
Senior Solution Architect
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About
I am a committed and hardworking individual who enjoys a challenge. In addition to persuasive communication skills, I can work effectively in a team. I can also demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills and thrive under pressure.
My drive and ambition ensure I am a valuable addition to any company. I manage multiple tasks daily competently, working well under the pressure. Frequent acknowledgment of my contribution from senior management illustrates still further my potential value to your company.
Experience
WMS DEVELOPMENT LEAD at KUEHNE-NAGEL LTD UK (2020-01 – Present)
Blends high-level solution architecture with firsthand development and vendor management to design, build, and deploy robust Blue Yonder WMS solutions.
- Deep knowledge of Blue Yonder WMS including recent cloud/SaaS and on-premises versions
- Expert in MOCA, Groovy scripting, Jasper Reports, Page Builder, and related database technologies (Oracle/SQL Server)
- Skilled in designing and developing integrations using Blue Yonder Integrator, MuleSoft, and REST/SOAP APIs to connect with ERP, TMS, and MHE/WCS systems
- Translates complex business requirements into scalable and efficient technical solution designs
- Leads technical design workshops, ensuring alignment between client needs and platform capabilities
- Validates the High-Level Solution Design (HLSD) and overall technical approach
- Governs the technical solution to minimize technical debt and ensure long-term stability
- Manages the selection of internal teams (e.g., SwiftLOG Solutions) and external development partners
- Qualifies team abilities through interviews and technical vetting and oversees their onboarding
- Aligns development efforts with the Statement of Work (SOW)
- Assigns work, manages capacity planning, and validates effort estimations for all development tasks
- Manages and mentors development teams (onshore/offshore), establishing coding standards and conducting code reviews
- Acts as the single point of contact for all development activities, ensuring all technical deliverables are ready 'On Time, In Full'
IT SOLUTION SUPPORT AND DELIVERY MANAGER at DHL SC SINGAPORE (2017-01 – 2020-12)
- New opportunities solution and architecture, discussion and requirements gathering with potential customers
- Solution and configuration
JDA 2ND LINE APPLICATION SUPPORT MANAGER at DHL SC UNITED KINGDOM (2011-01 – 2017-12)
- Application Configuration and Documentation
- Functional Acceptance Test
- User Acceptance Test
- Training and support
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE in Applied Computer Science – UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER - UK (2009-06)
BACHELOR'S DEGREE in Mathematics – UNIVERSITY OF COIMBRA - PT (2005-09)

