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Franklin, TN, US

New York, New York, US

• Implemented scalable Policy as Code (PaC) frameworks for Fortune 100 financial institutions, automating cloud governance and compliance to address critical security challenges and enhance client confidence.
• Designed and implemented Proof of Value (PoV) initiatives using AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, CI/CD tooling, Terraform, YAML, and CloudFormation, demonstrating the value of shifting left and centralized automated security.
• Expanded the partner ecosystem by 100% by developing and delivering technical and sales enablement programs focused on PaC adoption, driving alliances, and expanding market penetration.
• Optimized go-to-market efficiency by 37% by authoring targeted use cases, solution briefs, and whitepapers that emphasized the value of automated compliance and proactive security practices.
• Accelerated product innovation by 20% by conducting competitive analysis and collaborating with engineering teams to prioritize features for visibility/reporting, policy enforcement, and governance automation.
• Mentored cross-functional teams in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), as well as PaC principles, enhancing organizational expertise in regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NIST 800-53/FedRAMP, PCI-DSS.

Los Angeles, California, US

• Designed secure, scalable cloud architectures for Fortune 100 and Cloud Native Startups, leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to resolve complex technical challenges and ensure regulatory compliance
• Increased efficiency by 37% by creating repeatable security solutions tailored to evolving client needs.
• Drove a 100% increase in adoption of Google Cloud security features through hands-on workshops, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and technical training.
• Collaborated with Google Product Teams to influence product roadmaps, advocating for features that enhanced enterprise security and operational scalability.
• Boosted customer engagement and close rates by 45% by leading tailored architecture design & reviews, strategic planning sessions, and executive-level presentations.
• Improved market adoption by 25% by evolving and aligning SADA’s "Power" offerings with shifting industry demands, emphasizing security and scalability.

Irvine, California, US

• Redefined scalable processes by overhauling the Early Engagement Lifecycle and creating SOPs to streamline collaboration between sales and delivery teams, ensuring seamless deployment of AWS and GCP solutions.
• Increased client acquisition by 47% by establishing and leading a Solutions Architecture practice tailored to high-growth startups, with a focus on AWS-based DevOps and containerized solutions.
• Boosted team efficiency by 33% by implementing knowledge-sharing frameworks to eliminate silos, promoting best practices in AWS, Cloud Security, DevOps, and containerization.
• Enhanced technical hiring accuracy by developing structured interview frameworks for AWS and GCP roles, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Delivered architecture proposals to 50+ clients, providing tailored strategies for containerization, DevOps automation, and multi-cloud implementations across AWS and GCP environments.

Los Angeles, California, US

• Managed 30+ enterprise GCP clients, serving as a trusted advisor and consultant for executive stakeholders (CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, CISOs), helping them align GCP capabilities with strategic business goals.
• Increased GCP consumption by 27% QoQ by identifying net-new workload opportunities, optimizing existing environments, and orchestrating seamless cloud migrations.
• Enhanced executive engagement by 50% through strategic Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), providing tailored insights and aligning cloud solutions with organizational objectives
• Delivered GCP security workshops, driving adoption of GCP security offerings by 35% among enterprise clients and improving overall cloud security posture.
• Collaborated with Google Product Teams to advocate for client feedback, influencing roadmap features to meet enterprise-scale business needs and enhancing client satisfaction.
• Supported post-sales expansions by identifying new use cases and designing GCP architectures tailored to client growth, modernizing workloads, and enabling full-stack transformation strategies.

Needham, Massachusetts, US

• Delivered IT transformation roadmaps for enterprise clients, driving a 42% increase in client retention by modernizing infrastructure and aligning technology strategies with business goals.
• Collaborated with platform teams at Venture Capital and Private Equity firms to design architecture roadmaps and develop IT Lifecycle Management Strategies for portfolio companies, primarily in life sciences.
• Developed compelling Proof of Concepts (PoCs), improving client acquisition by 35%.
• Improved compliance readiness with GDPR and security training, increasing audit success rates by 30%.
• Mentored engineering teams, improving team efficiency and collaboration by 21% through hands-on leadership and cross-functional knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Implemented scalable PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS solutions, enabling infrastructure modernization and operational agility across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

Worcester, MA, US

• Managed IT operations for 35+ SMB clients, delivering scalable SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS migrations to AWS and Office 365.
• Reduced ticket resolution times by 40% by overhauling workflows, implementing automation tools, and introducing streamlined escalation processes.
• Strengthened IT infrastructure by designing secure, cost-effective solutions, reducing downtime by 25%, and improving overall system reliability.
• Delivered proactive solutions tailored to client needs, achieving a 90% customer satisfaction rate and strengthening long-term client relationships.
• Led cross-functional IT operations by mentoring junior engineers, fostering technical growth, and ensuring consistent delivery of client support services.

Charlottesville, Virginia, US

• Expanded retail presence to 15,000+ stores through strategic go-to-market initiatives and optimized operations.
• Improved efficiency by 25% with GCP tools for collaboration and data-driven decision-making.
• Enhanced IT security with robust cloud practices, safeguarding critical business data.
• Fostered collaboration among marketing, IT, and supply chain teams, aligning organizational goals with scalable, data-driven operational strategies.

Worcester, MA, US

• Improved IT operations for 20+ small and medium-sized businesses by deploying secure, scalable SaaS solutions such as Office 365, enhancing productivity and collaboration.
• Reduced average client downtime by 30% through the design and implementation of optimized, cost-effective networking solutions.
• Strengthened cloud and network security by integrating best practices, protecting client environments from potential threats.
• Streamlined service delivery processes, decreasing ticket resolution times by 58% and increasing client satisfaction rates.
• Mentored junior technicians, fostering their technical growth and improving team performance, resulting in a 60% improvement in first-call resolution rates.
• Built strong client relationships by acting as a trusted advisor for IT strategy and technology solutions, achieving a 95% satisfaction rating.