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Dynamic and results-oriented technology leader with over two decades of experience in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and strategic IT management. Acknowledged for driving revenue growth, cost savings, and innovation at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Sears Home Services, and various startups, I excel in architecting cloud transformation roadmaps, driving AI/ML adoption, and steering large-scale migrations.My career is marked by forging trusted C-suite partnerships, spearheading strategic client engagements, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Passionate about leveraging technology to streamline processes, enhance data-driven decision making, and empower dynamic teams to achieve strategic objectives, I am dedicated to transforming businesses through innovative technology solutions.๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ $๐๐๐๐+ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก): Successfully migrated complex workloads to AWS, achieving significant cost savings (40%+) and agility gains. Led the design and execution of cloud roadmaps, leveraging the capabilities of AI, ML, and advanced technologies.๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ & ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: Led high-performing teams to architect scalable, secure solutions for critical enterprise workloads (e.g., reduced call volume by 8%, saving $3.8M). Championed cloud governance frameworks for optimized resource utilization.๐๐๐ญ๐-๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฒ ๐๐%): Built and led data science teams, leveraging AI/ML to enhance operational efficiency (e.g., $20M+ annual savings) and customer satisfaction. Modernized data warehouses for improved performance (30%) and cost savings (25%).๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐ ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ: Championed design thinking to create customer-centric solutions and modernized legacy systems using cloud-native services, driving innovation and business agility.๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ & ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ (๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฑ): Scaled the AWS regional Enterprise Architecture practice by 10x through talent acquisition, mentorship, and skill development.๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ & ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ (๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฑ): Upskilled the technical workforce on critical soft skills, fostering C-suite partnerships and seamless client alignment.
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Vice President - Enterprise Technology Strategy - PartnerKyndrylChicago, Il, Us
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Sr. Leader - Field CtoAmazon Web Services (Aws) 2019 - PresentChicagoโข Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders, guiding in the digitalization and modernization of businesses using data & analytics.โข Lead the development/ implementation of technology strategies, roadmaps, and policies to drive innovation and business growth.โข Collaborate with executive leadership to identify technology needs, assess risks, and formulate strategic plans for IT investments.โข Manage IT teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance and professional development.โข Evaluate emerging technologies and trends, recommending adoption/integration to enhance operational efficiency.โข Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration across departments to drive technological excellence.โข Drive innovation, cost optimization, and competitive differentiation to grow the cloud portfolio from $50M to over $600M.โข Forge trusted C-suite partnerships to achieve transformative business impact by pragmatic technology strategies and AI-driven insights.Customer Engagements Led the successful migration of 100,000 MIPS mainframe workloads, resulting in a remarkable 40% cost savings and a significant boost in agility and innovation within the organization. Additionally, I provided valuable counsel to CxOs on Generative AI initiatives. I designed cloud transformations for 20+ clients, delivering a substantial 25% reduction in costs while enhancing their organizational agility. I spearheaded the modernization of data lakes and warehouses, achieving a 30% boost in processing power and introducing ML/AI capabilities that led to a 20% increase in customer satisfaction and a 50% uplift in productivity.Internal Engagements Drove significant growth in AWS's regional Enterprise Architecture practice by 10X through strategic talent acquisition. Additionally, I led an executive communication program that upskilled over 950 resources, focusing on essential soft skills development. -
Head Of Technology & Enterprise ArchitectureSears Home Services Apr 2017 - May 2019Greater Chicago Areaโข Collaborated with the CIO to strategize IT, manage budgets, and align technology with corporate objectives and growth plans.โข Supervised a high-performing team spanning 10 direct reports and over 200 IT professionals across 7 locations.โข Oversaw Centers of Excellence in Enterprise Architecture, Innovation, Analytics, Data Management, Mobility, IoT, and Cloud services. Advocated for and implemented AI/ML solutions to optimize operational scalability and enhance business agility.Call Center/ Field Management Spearheaded a comprehensive digital transformation strategy that drove operational excellence and unlocked significant cost savings and revenue opportunities. Through the enterprise-wide deployment of an automated dispatch solution leveraging advanced algorithms and real-time data, we optimized routing and resource utilization, resulting in over $20 million in annual savings. We mitigated regulatory risks by implementing a PCI-compliant field payment solution, averting potential penalties of $10-$15 million. Additionally, we equipped field technicians with a mobility platform for upselling, generating $10-$18 million in incremental annual revenue. Architecture/ ConnectedImplemented an IoT strategy that resulted in an 8% reduction in call volume and saved $3.8 million through improved resolution rates and operational efficiency. I oversaw technology operations for connected leak detectors, managing firmware development and ensuring seamless radio connectivity. I introduced a low-code platform that reduced IT resource costs by $3 million and accelerated application development tenfold. Lastly, I directed the implementation of API Management, which reduced vendor onboarding time and development costs, resulting in a return on investment (ROI) of over $10 million. -
Senior Director Application DevelopmentSears Home Services Apr 2015 - Mar 2017Greater Chicago AreaInfrastructure/ Cloud OpsSuccessfully managed the data center exit strategy, overseeing the migration to AWS, which led to a 25% reduction in infrastructure costs and enabled faster deployment of services. I implemented cloud governance measures that optimized our architecture and reduced cloud spending from $1.8 million to $1 million. I led the implementation of a common payment platform using AWS services such as EC2 and RDS to securely store customer and credit card information (PII/PCI). Data Management/Analytics Established a dedicated data science team focused on predictive modeling and text analytics, which significantly optimized parts, symptoms, and resolution processes within the organization. I orchestrated the development of a robust data warehouse using Snowflake, overseeing the migration from Teradata and seamlessly integrating tools like Tableau and IBM SPPS for enhanced data visualization and analysis. This initiative resulted in annual savings of $1.5 million and provided the company with real-time reporting capabilities, thanks to the comprehensive implementation of the data warehouse solution.Customer Service Portals Conceptualized & developed a warranty mobile app that provides the customer with the ability to store appliance product lockers, advance OCR capabilities, conduct claims maintenance, and self-serve features. This portal has a savings potential of $15M in DIY self-resolution.Application Portfolio ManagementWorked with business stakeholders and eliminated all unjustified and unreported projects, savings of $5M in the first year. Introduced usage of the JIRA tool to manage approved projects for complete transparency of project status. Established product governance across the enterprise to build a robust intake process. I successfully achieved 80% Agile/Scrum compliance within 2 years by implementing DevOps for speed, quality, and operational support.
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Co-FounderRubiklife 2010 - 2015 -
Co-FounderIvital Healthcare 2006 - 2010
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Managing Director - Enterprise ArchitectureKaptia Corporation 2002 - 2006Greater Chicago Area
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Sr. Experienced Manager(It)Accenture Oct 1999 - Apr 2002Greater Chicago Area -
Principal Solutions ArchitectCapgemini 1997 - 1999
Ajay S. Education Details
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Executive Mba -
Computer Science -
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Information Technology Project Management -
Bmg University OnlineSix Sigma (Green Belt)
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Ajay S.'s current role is Vice President - Enterprise Technology Strategy - Partner.
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Ajay S. attended Northern Illinois Univeristy, L.d College Of Engineering - Ahmedabad, Bombay University, Depaul University, Bmg University Online.
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