About Philip Laussermair
Solutions Architect, tech enthusiast, and lifelong learner. I'm passionate about solving complex problems and building scalable systems.
Welcome to my about page. Here you'll find more information about my background, skills, and experiences.
01.About Me
I thrive on turning complex business challenges into technical solutions. As a Solutions Architect, I combine deep technical expertise with a practical understanding of enterprise needs. I'm passionate about distributed systems, cloud architecture, and simplifying complex concepts for others.
When I'm not designing microservices or optimizing cloud infrastructure, I enjoy mentoring junior developers and leading technical workshops. My background in sales engineering helps me connect technical possibilities with business value.
Outside of work, I'm always learning and exploring new ideas, whether hiking outdoors, reading about tech and personal development, or spending time with friends and family. I believe in balancing professional ambition with personal growth for a fulfilling life.
02.Skills & Certifications
CERTIFICATIONS
- AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS AI Practitioner
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Microsoft: Azure Fundamentals
- TOGAF 9 Foundation
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- API Design
- REST
- Java
- Python
- AWS
- Azure
- TOGAF
- Git
CERTIFICATIONS
- AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS AI Practitioner
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Microsoft: Azure Fundamentals
- TOGAF 9 Foundation
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- API Design
- REST
- Java
- Python
- AWS
- Azure
- TOGAF
- Git
03.Experience
Solutions Architect
Deloitte Consulting | Public Sector
Taxpayer Web Application:
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver 5 Commissioner-prioritized features, enabling self-service capabilities for 25M+ taxpayers
- Architected FedRAMP-authorized hybrid cloud solutions leveraging Java, Spring Boot, AWS EKS, and DynamoDB, maintaining 99.9% uptime SLA during peak filing seasons
Fraud Detection Modernization:
- Designed future-state architecture for a 40-year-old compliance system, securing CIO approval
- Conducted legacy analysis using TOGAF to align business, data, and technical requirements for 100+ stakeholders
Enterprise Data Access Service:
- Built a secure, scalable service supporting 5M+ monthly requests to access 10B+ taxpayer records
- Designed REST endpoints for enterprise-wide adoption
Mentorship & Leadership:
- Mentored a team of 4 engineers, establishing code review best practices and architecture decision records (ADRs)
- Improved developer onboarding time by 30% through improved documentation and processes
Process Improvement:
- Reduced technical documentation review cycles by 20% by implementing standardized diagram templates and governance workflows
Site Reliability Engineer
Deloitte Consulting | Public Sector
Scalability:
- Maintained platform reliability during 150% YoY traffic growth via Kubernetes auto-scaling
Executive Visibility:
- Built real-time dashboards (AppDynamics, Splunk) to monitor system health and transaction trends, adopted by C-suite for quarterly performance reviews
Proactive Monitoring:
- Reduced mean time to detect (MTTD) by 30% for P1/P2 tickets through custom Splunk queries and automated alerting
Technical Analyst
Deloitte Consulting | Public Sector
Legislative Compliance:
- Translated 2021 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes into technical specifications, ensuring uninterrupted processing of 200M+ tax returns
Client Relationship Management:
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, achieving 100% on-time delivery for 12+ major features
04.Education
The University of Florida, College of Engineering
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Honors: Cum Laude
Minor: Sales Engineering | Certificate: Engineering Leadership
Extracurriculars
Sigma Nu Fraternity | President
• Managed a $260K annual budget and 70-member operations
Association of Sales Engineers | Founder
• Created a 100+ member org to promote sales engineering careers.
05.Let's Connect
I'm always open to discussing innovative ideas, solving challenging problems, and exploring opportunities to build impactful solutions. Feel free to reach out if you're looking for a collaborative partner, a solutions architect, or just want to chat about enterprise technology.