Steve Baker

My background spans deep SAP Architecture, cloud transformation (AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud), and, more recently, the intersection of Web3 and AI where I design Blockchain-based platforms and Smart Contract integration.

Highly experienced with digital transformations across industries, from global SAP Rollouts and Cloud Migrations to cutting-edge Blockchain and Generative AI implementations. Held Architect and Leadership positions in Enterprise Architecture and Integration for International Consulting Companies.

My passion lies in building future-proof architecture that blends innovation and performance at scale. Whether it's spearheading a DeFi Marketplace or migrating critical SAP Workloads to AWS, I’m driven by the challenge of translating complexity into clarity and value. with recent focus on DeFi, Web3, Fintech Integration—bridging legacy ERP with future-ready real-world scalability.

Senior Solution Architect at Chainswap (2025-03 – Present)

Developed the Chainswap DEX Frontend, a full Cross-Chain Swap Platform with a Swap Interface, Liquidity Pool Dashboard, Trading Bot Console, and Governance Page. Built with Next.js and TypeScript, using the Chainswap Logo and Banner as UI Assets. Sub-contracted to evaluate and develop AI LLM (Large Language Model) including the RAG Framework (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) as a Proof-of-Concept Project.

• Developed the Chainswap DEX Frontend with Swap Interface, Liquidity Pool Dashboard, Trading Bot Console, and Governance Page
• Built with Next.js and TypeScript using Chainswap Logo and Banner as UI Assets
• Added domain-specific features: token selector with price impact estimator, LP position tracking with IL estimates, and bot PnL charts with Arbitrage/Market-Making/DCA/Trading Bot Configuration
• Evaluated and developed AI LLM (Large Language Model) including RAG Framework (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
• Worked on Data Streaming Architecture Principles and Guidelines for inference, workflows, and post-processing
• Used Flink connectors and Flink SQL in stream processing, AI Model Inference, Table API, UDFs, Actions and stream governance
• Built real-time GenAI applications in training environments

Integration Architect / Project Manager at Pioneer Foods (2023-03 – 2025-02)

Sub-contracted to complete the SAP and Legacy Development Connectivity and Detailed Solution Design documents. Check all Integration Patterns and Mappings for all External Interfaces to Third Party Vendors for Simba and Pioneer Foods.

• Completed SAP and Legacy Development Connectivity and Detailed Solution Design documents
• Checked all Integration Patterns and Mappings for all External Interfaces to Third Party Vendors for Simba and Pioneer Foods
• Network Cutover from Pioneer to Pepsico Global Template
• Followed Agile Project Management and Integrated SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) using SAP Solman and Azure DevOps Tools for Global Compliancy

Senior Blockchain Architect / Project Manager at CEPL (2022-03 – 2023-02)

Managed the Architecture design and review of the solution handover to the Development Agency. Responsible for gathering the Stakeholder's requirements, explaining foreseen Technical Solutions in the proposal, and estimated associated costs & planning.

• Managed Architecture design and review of solution handover to Development Agency
• Responsible for gathering Stakeholder requirements and explaining foreseen Technical Solutions
• Estimated associated costs and planning
• Leveraged cloud computing, microservices, integration and best practices in Blockchain
• Developed Proof of Concept pilot project evaluating specific technology's availability, performance, and scalability
• Tested and Deployed Jungle NFT Marketplace Solution to AWS Cloud

Solution Architect / Lead Blockchain Development at SmartBlock (2021-09 – 2022-02)

Assist with Crypto-currency Trading Bot Development in Solidity and Rust. The aim of this bot would be to scan across multiple cryptocurrencies and exchanges as well as spot price discrepancies for arbitrage opportunities.

• Assisted with Cryptocurrency Trading Bot Development in Solidity and Rust
• Scanned across multiple cryptocurrencies and exchanges to spot price discrepancies for arbitrage opportunities
• Compared prices and executed trades at profitable times
• Integrated flash loans as leverage

Senior Solution Architect at Multichoice (2021-03 – 2021-08)

Subcontracted by Ovations Group to assist with the Decommission of Legacy Third Party Business critical applications for Multichoice SA and Africa. Worked closely with the SAP COE Team to size and upgrade the SAP ECC6 Landscape for Africa and the S4/HANA Migration to AWS Cloud.

• Assisted with Decommission of Legacy Third Party Business critical applications for Multichoice SA and Africa
• Worked closely with SAP COE Team to size and upgrade SAP ECC6 Landscape for Africa
• Worked on S4/HANA Migration to AWS Cloud
• Worked with Wakanda Architects to identify problem applications and provide Technical Assessments for Clarity UI, ICX Billing, Microsoft CRM Dynamics, Digital Payments Platform, Vendor Self Care as well as SAP Finance and Stock and Distribution

BTech in Architecture – Inscape University

Blockchain Architecture in Blockchain – Blockchain Council (2023)