Cloud Architecture Transformation and Standardization

A seasoned Cloud Architect with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud architecture reference patterns for Azure and GCP in a large corporate environment. Known for driving significant adoption of cloud-native services and creating secure, scalable, and cost-effective architectures that align with business needs.

• Ownership of Cloud Reference Architecture: Established and maintained corporate reference architecture patterns for Azure and GCP, ensuring they are aligned with P&G's business objectives and security standards.

• Documentation & Guidance: Authored and maintained comprehensive "how-to" guides and architectural documentation, enabling teams across the organization to effectively utilize PaaS resources.

• Security & Network Design: Partnered closely with InfoSec to vet new cloud services, designing secure network architectures with stringent control over egress and ingress traffic.

• Innovation and Testing: Spearheaded Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives to test and refine new cloud architecture patterns, ensuring their readiness for production deployment.

• Architectural Innovation: Developed 10 new cloud reference architectures, which facilitated the adoption of cloud-native resources for 85% of new application deployments, significantly reducing reliance on traditional infrastructure.

• Knowledge Dissemination: Created a set of modernization guides and articles, widely referenced by teams, accelerating the migration and optimization of applications to the cloud.

• Cloud Platforms: Advanced proficiency in Azure and GCP, particularly in their architecture, capabilities, and limitations.

• Cloud Security: Deep knowledge of best practices and security features for both Azure and GCP, ensuring robust protection of cloud assets.

• Networking: Expertise in designing and implementing secure cloud network strategies, focusing on protecting data ingress and egress points.

• Architecture Documentation: Ability to create and update technical infrastructure diagrams and documents clearly and comprehensively.

• Hands-On Technical Skills: Applied practical experience in PaaS services during PoCs, addressing critical technical challenges through innovative problem-solving.

• Business Acumen: Adept at translating business requirements into technical capabilities, achieving a balance between business needs and cloud technology constraints.

Scenario of Architectural Issue Resolution: In an instance where a business-critical application faced performance bottlenecks due to improper cloud-native integration, I leveraged my hands-on expertise to redesign the architecture, resolving the bottleneck and improving overall system efficiency.

Application of Security Best Practices: While implementing a new cloud service, I identified potential vulnerabilities in the network design. By adapting security protocols and working closely with InfoSec, I ensured the service met all compliance requirements before deployment.