PUSHPA JAYAPAL
McLean,VA
Summary
Results-oriented Technical Delivery Manager and Solutions Architect with over 21 years of experience orchestrating end-to-end delivery of enterprise IT programs, encompassing cloud transformation, AI/ML implementation, and digital modernization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Division Chief, Systems and Integration Division
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2024 - Current
- Led enterprise-wide modernization of the A1 IT portfolio, managing $40M+ in integration and infrastructure initiatives supporting 200K+ personnel.
- Architected and deployed an AI-powered Position Classification system, cutting processing time from 6 months to 2 weeks and accelerating talent onboarding.
- Designed governance and delivery frameworks across 15+ systems, enabling architectural alignment, stakeholder trust, and $5M+ in savings through platform consolidation and rationalization.
- Implemented proactive risk controls and performance metrics, reducing project overruns by 25% and advancing cybersecurity, data interoperability, and cloud optimization across the directorate.
Division Chief, Cloud Business Operations Division
Office of Chief Information Officer, U.S. Army
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Directed $85M+ in enterprise IT programs, including a $50M cloud migration that cut hosting costs by 20% and improved SLAs, while aligning architecture and spending with POM strategy.
- Launched the Army’s Cloud Enablement Division, enabling 200+ AI/ML-ready applications, driving Zero Trust adoption, and deploying CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps across 45 systems in under 100 days.
- Developed enterprise compliance strategy aligned with FISMA and NIST, reducing audit findings by 80%, boosting delivery velocity by 20%, and increasing stakeholder satisfaction by 30% through governance transparency.
Senior Cloud Architect
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Led NRC’s cloud and data center modernization strategy, achieving $20M in savings, 33% CAPEX reduction, and a 35% boost in operational efficiency through automation and standardization.
- Engineered a scalable governance framework for hybrid cloud adoption, managed a $45M cloud contract to ensure SLA and cost-efficiency, developed a cloud-native upskilling program, and elevated NRC’s OMB IT Dashboard to top-tier compliance status.
Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead
Food and Drug Administration
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Led deployment of FDA’s first enterprise DevSecOps platform and HPC environment, advancing automation, test coverage, and release reliability while reducing incident resolution time by 70% through process automation and PMO alignment.
- Unified 90+ data sources via modern API and config management, drove agile transformation to boost velocity, and secured executive buy-in for cloud-native delivery with a 40% improvement in time-to-value.
Program Manager
Agilex/Accenture Federal Services
02.2009 - 03.2017
- Directed end-to-end delivery of IT modernization programs for large federal clients, managing budgets up to $25M, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering cloud-readiness assessments, modernization roadmaps, and security architecture. Developed procurement strategies and vendor frameworks that reduced total cost of ownership by 15%.
Education
M.S. - Technology Management
George Mason University
Arlington, VA12-2020
B.S. - Computer Science and Engineering
Sona College of Technology
India08-2003
Skills
- Strategic IT Planning & Execution
- Cloud Architecture (AWS & Azure)
- Digital Transformation Leadership
- Enterprise Cloud Migrations
- AI/ML Solution Delivery
- Cybersecurity Program Management
- Agile Delivery
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Technical Project Management
- Performance Optimization
- Program, Portfolio & Risk Management
Key Accomplishments
- Led $85M+ in enterprise IT programs, including a $50M cloud migration that reduced hosting costs by 20% and improved mission readiness, alongside $20M+ in savings from platform consolidation and automation.
- Delivered an AI-powered position classification system that cut processing time by 90%+, streamlining workforce onboarding and reducing backlog.
- Implemented DevSecOps and unified 90+ systems via modern APIs, cutting incident resolution time by 70% and audit findings by 80%, while improving data integrity and compliance.
Certification
- ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional – CCSP.
- PMI Certified Project Management Professional- PMP.
- ITIL Certified in IT Service Management.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
- Trained in Scaled Agile Framework
- Sun Certified Java Programmer.
Timeline
Division Chief, Systems and Integration Division
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2024 - Current
Division Chief, Cloud Business Operations Division
Office of Chief Information Officer, U.S. Army
09.2021 - 11.2024
Senior Cloud Architect
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
11.2018 - 09.2021
Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead
Food and Drug Administration
03.2017 - 11.2018
Program Manager
Agilex/Accenture Federal Services
02.2009 - 03.2017
M.S. - Technology Management
George Mason University
B.S. - Computer Science and Engineering
Sona College of Technology
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