As the Director of Solutions Architecture at MGM Resorts International, I lead a team of architects and engineers who design, implement, and optimize hybrid cloud systems across the enterprise. With over 15 years of IT experience, I have a strong background in network administration, data center management, and network security, as well as certifications in CCDP, CEH, and CISSP.My mission is to enable digital transformation and innovation for MGM by delivering scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions that support business goals and customer needs. I collaborate with stakeholders from various departments and functions to understand their requirements, challenges, and opportunities, and provide them with strategic guidance and technical support. I also oversee the development and enforcement of standards and best practices to ensure operational consistency and compliance. Some of my recent achievements include leading the migration of a large legacy application to AWS, reducing operational costs by 30%, and designing a new cloud-based data lake that improved data quality and accessibility.