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๐ง Signal Stack
โA portfolio of systems โ real, independent, and enterprise-grade โ where architecture meets execution.โ
The Signal Stack is my deep lab: a space for enterprise case studies, independent platforms, and fictional prototypes .
Here, I document lifecycles, architectural frameworks, and governance models โ blending TOGAF, LeanIX, and product strategy into practice.
๐ Enterprise Case Studies
๐ EU VAT Compliance Engine
A blockchain-powered VAT compliance system ensuring proof of delivery across EU borders.
Architecture Lens (TOGAF/LeanIX)
Business: Compliance reporting, fraud reduction
Application: ERP integration (mock SAP flows)
Data: Delivery evidence, digital signatures
Technology: Blockchain receipts, API gateway
Outcome
โ Reduced VAT fraud by >80%
โ Recognized at European Tax Summit
Settlement engine for roaming operators, processing billions of CDRs.
TOGAF Lifecycle
Conceive
Problem: Months-long roaming settlement with high OPEX + disputes.
Vision: Automate reconciliation via blockchain auditability + AI anomaly detection.
Plan
Stakeholders: Telcos, regulators, roaming teams
LeanIX: Application portfolio โ legacy mediation vs. reconciliation modules
ArchiMate: Technology + Data flow diagrams
Develop
Stack: Hedera Hashgraph ยท Hyperledger Fabric ยท Python anomaly engine ยท Postgres
Architecture: AI detects mismatches โ blockchain logs receipts โ smart contracts calculate settlements.
Qualify
KPIs: OPEX reduction %, dispute resolution time, % reconciled automatically
OKR Example: โReduce dispute resolution time from 60 days โ <15 days by Q2.โ
Launch
Piloted in multi-operator roaming environment
Integrated via OSS/BSS APIs
Maximize
Added compliance dashboards for regulators
LeanIX risk dashboards for blockchain upgrades + AI drift
Retire
Archive reconciliation history in distributed storage
Regulator-facing lineage proofs
Value
OPEX reduced ~60%
Dispute cycles shortened by ~30%
Clear alignment with TOGAF Technology & Data Architecture layers
Demonstrates use of LeanIX for portfolio & risk governance
Cross-border settlement rails using stablecoins.
Atomic swaps, liquidity pools, compliance modules
Outcome: Piloted with regulated institutions; counterparty risk eliminated
๐ Renewable Energy Infrastructure (REI)
Traceability for renewable energy certificates.
IoT + blockchain for carbon credit validation
Outcome: Regulators + buyers gain verifiable provenance
These projects represent my personal exploration of system design, governance, and scale .
๐ Neuralic โ AI Governance & Explainability
TOGAF Lifecycle
Conceive
Problem: AI adoption lacks audit trails + explainability
Vision: Governance stack that makes AI traceable, explainable, regulator-ready
Plan
Stakeholders: CIOs, compliance officers, AI leads
LeanIX: Map AI services across portfolios
ArchiMate: Business โ Application โ Data flows
Develop
Stack: Modular services (Neuralic.Core, Neuralic.Trace, Neuralic.Engine)
Architecture: Policy store, lineage tracker, explainability layer
Security: RBAC, encrypted audit logs, zero-trust APIs
Qualify
KPIs: % of decisions logged, % explainable models, compliance coverage
OKR Example: โAchieve 100% AI lineage tracking across enterprise ML pipelines by Q4.โ
Launch
MVP open-sourced under SignalBuilds
Policy templates + governance docs published
Maximize
Cloud integrations (Azure OpenAI, AWS Sagemaker)
LeanIX dashboards for model drift + risk mapping
Retire
Archive explainability logs
Generate governance playbooks for successor AI systems
Value
AI treated as auditable infrastructure
Bridges TOGAF IS Architecture with LeanIX governance
Independent flagship initiative demonstrating trust-first design
๐ Ideas of Scale โ Frameworks for Growth
Essays, models, and frameworks translating TOGAF ADM phases + LeanIX governance into actionable scaling strategies.
Templates for portfolio management, OKRs, KPIs, architecture roadmaps
Focus: Making abstract EA frameworks practical for product leaders & architects
๐ Operary โ Industrial Coordination Engine
An API-first engine for industrial teams.
Stack: Go ยท MongoDB ยท OpenAPI ยท Docker
Features: Task orchestration, shift lifecycle logs, immutable audit trails
Value: Traceability + verifiability in frontline operations
๐๏ธ Concept Experiments
TrustBridge โ Blockchain proofs for zero-trust data flows
CityFlow โ Emergency ops coordination dashboard
LoopList โ Circular economy reuse tracker
๐ฎ Fictional Blueprints
ChronoLedger โ Time-based programmable trust
Mฤyฤforge โ Artifact-driven governance saga
BrahmaScript โ Recursive mythos of memory + relics
โ Explore Blueprints in Detail
๐ Signal Frameworks
Frameworks applied across projects:
Enterprise Architecture โ TOGAF ADM ยท ArchiMate ยท LeanIX Portfolio/Risk Management
Product Strategy โ OKRs ยท KPIs ยท JTBD ยท RICE ยท MoSCoW
Governance โ Auditability ยท Traceability ยท Risk Dashboards
Scaling โ Wardley Maps ยท Dual-Track Agile ยท North Star Metrics
โThe Signal Stack is where I demonstrate not just what Iโve built, but how I think โ with clarity, governance, and scale.โ
Karthik is a product strategist and systems thinker. He builds blockchain, AI, and trust-first platforms that clarify complexity.
AVP โ Products at a Startup. Creator of System Signal .
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