Solution Architect
Clinton van Blommestein
Architecting high-performance distributed systems for Taiwan's digital economy since 2018.
Taipei, Taiwan
About
Solution Architect at Red Cypress Technologies in Taipei since July 2018, responsible for the design and implementation of core technical architecture. With over 24 years of professional experience, I specialize in distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and enterprise-scale platforms that serve Taiwan's digital industry.
I led the company's migration to Amazon Web Services, designing and implementing cloud-native architectures that significantly improved scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency. I have also driven the adoption of AI-assisted tools, including LLMs and code assistants, into our development and review workflows. Beyond my contributions in Taiwan, I provide architectural design and technical guidance to partner teams across multiple countries, contributing to cross-border technology exchange and collaboration.
Services
Architecture Review
Independent assessment of existing systems, identifying risks, scalability gaps, and improvement paths.
System Design
End-to-end architecture design for new platforms, cloud migrations, and distributed systems.
Technical Consultancy
Ongoing advisory for engineering teams on architecture decisions, technology selection, and best practices.
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Core Expertise
C# / .NET
Expert-level proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem. Building robust backend services, APIs, and high-throughput applications.
SQL & Data Architecture
Deep expertise in SQL Server optimization, data modeling, and designing data architectures for high-throughput transactional systems.
Distributed Systems
Designing scalable, fault-tolerant architectures using microservices, message queues, event sourcing, and event-driven patterns. Incorporating artificial intelligence and modern design principles.
Cloud Architecture
AWS Professional Solutions Architect. Hands-on experience with Azure. Designing cloud-native solutions for enterprise workloads.
Credentials & Education
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Score: 911/1000 (passing: 750). Advanced competency in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure design.
BSc Computer Science – With Distinction
University of South Africa (UNISA). Major: Computer Science & Information Systems. 360 NQF credits.
IDesign Architecture Training – Juval Lowy
Architect's Master Class (2019) · Project Design Master Class (2019) · Architecture Clinic (2020)
Taiwan Employment Gold Card
Recognized under the Economy field (2021–2024). Prior recognition as a qualified foreign professional in Taiwan's digital sector.
Contributions in Taiwan
- Solution Architect at Red Cypress Technologies, Taipei since July 2018
- Led the company's migration to AWS, designing cloud-native architectures that improved scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Architected high-availability, real-time interactive platforms supporting low-latency, high-throughput consumer-facing digital services
- Full-stack architecture spanning backend systems (C#, SQL Server) and frontend applications incorporating AI and modern design principles
- Introduced AI-assisted tools including LLMs and code assistants into team development and review workflows
- Cross-border technical leadership, providing architectural guidance to partner teams across multiple countries
- 24+ years total experience across enterprise software, digital platforms, and high-throughput transactional systems
Community & Speaking
Conference Speaker
Couchbase Connect, Silicon Valley · PASS Data Community Summit · Durban SQL User Group
Couchbase Champion
Recognized for contributions to the global Couchbase developer community.