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Responsible for cloud infrastructure strategy, initiatives and cooperation in AWS and hybrid environments (Azure, on-prem) working with multiple vendors, including AWS account managers. Digital Iceland operates the largest AWS environment in Iceland, operating an online central service portal for public institutions in Iceland connecting hundreds of web services and a complex service ecosystem.Working with dev/devops teams using, building and deploying AWS services as infrastructure as code (IaC), leveraging toolsets like Terraform, Github, ArgoCD, NX cloud and many more. Collaborating and liaising with multiple distributed developer and devops teams focusing on devops deployment processes and infrastructure stacks.Responsible for onboarding strategies and processes and synchronization management of public institution country-wide secure and open-source data exchange platform (X-Road) and part of NIIS Steering Committee developing the X-Road ecosystem towards alignment with EU Data Spaces and Gaia-X projects/standardsResponsible for cybersecurity strategies and programs, collaborating with multiple security experts, both for AWS security posture as well as code review and overall security measures like vulnerability and risk assessments. Developing Disaster Recovery strategies and mitigation plans.

Cloud development, migration and cloud strategy consulting for business executive and IT level managers and key accounts. Development of strategic public and hybrid cloud development and deployment plans, cost management, cloud workload migration and enterprise level cloud solutions and architecture. Cloud business consulting, working closely with technical cloud experts, software development and devops teams across organizations to enhance cloud adoption and leverage cloud infrastructure and solutionsArchitected a public cloud framework for Origo’s customer using best-practices, cloud-adoption framework approach and recommended security and access policies, fully developed as Infrastructure as code (Terraform) and using Devops/GitOps methodology (CI/CD pipeline management and deployment) Developed a cloud strategy and “cloud journey circle” for Origo’s cloud approach Heading a CCoE (Cloud Center of Excellence) teamAWS Partner Lead and leading a partner transformation program with AWS and UK based consultancyPublished articles:How GitOps practices support modern cloud developmentOrigo’s Cloud Framework and Cloud PracticesHow to achieve business value with cloud transformation

Product development, manufacturing sourcing and brand building of physical products through online channels Amazon.com

Planned and executed strategic platform and digital service development for IT infrastructure and operations, ensuring roadmap integration with organisational plans. Built and managed team of 15 to 18 employees worldwide providing effective delivery of IT office and business application, game operations, virtualisation environment, system and database administration, network operations, customer service and Helpdesk. Responsible for live-game operations and 24/7 on-call escalation teams. Led implementation of Agile methodologies to streamline processes and improve productivity, including Kanban (leveraging Jira, Confluence, Trello). Oversaw distributed and interconnected datacentre infrastructure in several countries, managing deployments and live operations for online gaming and many cloud-based services. Directed cybersecurity operations, developing and deploying effective awareness, detection, prevention and response processes and security applications. Established and implemented security policies and guidelines. Ensured PCI DSS compliance and managed third-party audits and risk assessments.Managed global IT and security vendor, partner, and contractor relationships from contract negotiation and procurement to review.Actively led service desk function, supporting hundreds of distributed employees and contractors.Delivered business efficiency, developing and managing multi-million-dollar OPEX and CAPEX budgets, adhering to corporate funding requirements and saving 10% to 15% annually.Co-ordinated large infrastructure game platform deployment in China in collaboration with China’s second largest gaming company (Netease).

(Greenqloud was acquired by NetApp in 2017)Cultivated strong customer relationships, creating and developing training content and delivering training to ensure customer and partner success.Created training material and training curriculum/courses for all new enterprise customers and partners.Implemented internal and external user and admininstrative manual portal leveraging Confluence. Conducted training courses throughout Europe and USA, determining training needs, scheduling training, and delivering technical training sessions.Wrote articles and technical material for product promotion and sales engineering support.

Managed team of electronic and computer engineers in developing and deploying mobile solutions for Iceland Telecom, including SMS, MMS, mobile television, and M-commerce platforms. Maintained VoIP platforms, collaborating with vendors like Ericsson, Broadsoft, Cisco (SS7-SIP) and Acme Packets/Oracle, Gemalto, Oberthur and Sinch. Conducted RFP for new integrated messaging platform and managed selection process, ultimately saving hundreds of thousands in support contracts, space, utilities, and engineering costs.Oversaw development of new messaging portal (software), leading to significant improvements in customer service.

Focusing on technology strategy, research and business development related projects. Participate in Eurescom (www.eurescom.de) study projects with focus on telecom opportunities, future trends in technologies, evaluation, business development and business modelling. Propose and participate in EU framework ICT research projects (FP7 and CIP-PSP). Led (project supervisor) an international projects focusing on telecom operator opportunities in the healthcare sector (eHealth) and mobile cloud computing. Participate in internal projects, development and new business initiative planning.Proposed (2010) and led (project leader) a Eurescom project on Mobile Cloud Computing (other partnes included Telenor, Orange/FT and Portugal Telecom) (http://eurescom.eu/Public/Projects/P2000-series/P2051/default.asp)Proposed and led (project leader) a multi-national Eurescom project focusing on telecom operator opportunities in the healthcare sector (eHealth).Participated in several Eurescom (www.eurescom.de) study programmes, focusing on mobile technologies, future SIM-card technologies, online gaming, network virtualization (http://eurescom.eu/Public/Projects/P1900-series/P1956/default.asp) and moreProposed and participated in EU framework ICT research projects (FP7 and CIP-PSP) Participated in various internal projects, development and new business initiative planning

Created and ran a popular blog/website about cloud computing services and technologies. CloudComputingTopics offered valuable information about the cloud, trends and new services. All articles and content is written by experts in the field of cloud computing.Sold to Webzilla in 2015

Working as senior project manager in projects sponsored under the EU Framework Programme. Participated in several multinational projects, representing the Icelandic Institute of TechnologyLed projects within the Innovation Centre and the office of the European IRC (Innovation Relay Centre) network in Iceland. Helped SMEs identifying and creating international partnerships and served as their representative at several international conferences and trade shows.

Leading sales and marketing efforts of managed hosting, ASP and e-business solutions. Managed several important IT outsourcing accounts.Established an e-marketplace through a contract with the Icelandic Finance Ministry for building a centralised e-commerce environment for all public companies buying indirect material.Responsible for a outsourcing contract with the Icelandic Library Consortium, for hosting and administering their computer system, connecting all major libraries in the country.