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KURIAN VARGHESE

KURIAN VARGHESE

New York,NY

Summary

Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Leader with over 23 years of global consulting experience in cloud strategy and enterprise transformation for Fortune 100 companies. Demonstrated success in innovation and architecture governance, effectively managing multi-cloud environments to enhance business growth and minimize risks.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Architect

AWS
01.2022 - Current

Served as C-level advisor and Senior Speaker at AWS for strategic financial services accounts.

Directed architecture strategy and governance for extensive cloud transformation initiatives.

Chaired Transformation Decision Boards, guiding strategic cloud engagement decisions.

Principal Architect

Munich Re
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Directed Technology Reference Architecture for Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS) initiatives.
  • Managed technology portfolio, optimizing resource allocation and performance within CTO Office.
  • Oversaw tools and risk frameworks to improve operational effectiveness.

Senior Enterprise Architect

Independently Employed
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Delivered enterprise governance frameworks for Chief Data Officer at Nissan.
  • Chaired architecture governance board at Clifford Chance and managed entire technology portfolio.
  • Developed global data strategies for Chief Information Officer at FedEx and digital platform strategies for Colruyt.
  • Directed global transformation architecture initiatives across EMEA at Vodafone.

Senior Manager

Logica Cmg Private
London, United Kingdom
07.2007 - 11.2009
  • Established goals and delegated tasks for a team of over 10 employees, monitoring performance to drive results.
  • Mentored junior managers in leadership techniques and project execution strategies.

Senior Consultant

TCS
London, United Kingdom
06.2003 - 11.2006
  • Facilitated workshops to identify client (financial services) needs and customize solutions.
  • Led cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and boost client satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor -

Electronics Engineering

MIT Sloan Business Management -

Skills

  • Enterprise architecture and TOGAF
  • ArchiMate modeling
  • Cloud strategy and technology
  • AWS, Azure, and GCP
  • Governance and risk management
  • C-level advisory services
  • Data management expertise
  • Portfolio leadership and investment
  • Software development skills
  • Microsoft certification

Certification

  • CISSP : Certified Information Security Systems Professional
  • Certified Chief Information Security Officer
  • CDMP : Certified Data Management Professional
  • TOGAF 9 Certified
  • Prince 2
  • 5 AWS Certifications including AWS Professional Architect and Security Specialist
  • Oracle Certified Java Profession
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Architect
  • IBM Certified Solutions Developer
  • Google Certified Professional Cloud Architecture
  • Archimate Certified

Accomplishments

  • CIO Award for leadership at JP Morgan Chase
  • Creativity and Innovation Award at TCS
  • Competitive Sports Player

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Hindi
Limited

Timeline

Senior Architect

AWS
01.2022 - Current

Principal Architect

Munich Re
01.2021 - 01.2022

Senior Enterprise Architect

Independently Employed
01.2010 - 01.2020

Senior Manager

Logica Cmg Private
07.2007 - 11.2009

Senior Consultant

TCS
06.2003 - 11.2006

Bachelor -

Electronics Engineering

MIT Sloan Business Management -

KURIAN VARGHESE