Anand S
@anands2
I lead enterprise hybrid cloud strategy, modernization, and IT operations, turning cost into value for global organizations.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a technology leader with over 23 years of experience driving digital transformation, cloud strategy, and IT operations for global enterprises. I’ve built a reputation for transforming IT from a cost center into a value-generating partner, with deep expertise in Engineering & Architecture, FinOps, platform standardization, mainframe modernization, and data center consolidation.
In my current role, I’m managing Hybrid Cloud Delivery for a major UK Insurance client, including a $1.2B mainframe modernization program and leading across-functional teams of 170+ people. I serve on steering committees, deliver measurable cost optimization (12% operational costs savings), and maintain high-velocity delivery with successful GDPR and SOC2 audits, enabling legacy mainframe modernization into microservices on AWS.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Leads hybrid cloud infrastructure and security operations for a UK insurance client, including a $1.2B mainframe modernization program. Drives governance, FinOps cost optimization (12% operational cost savings), and GDPR/SOC2 audit compliance while modernizing legacy mainframes to AWS microservices.
Led India solution business for Cloud & Infrastructure, building operating models to reduce cost-to-serve and contributing to 130% YoY growth. Architected and led large-scale transformations across banking integrations, cloud strategy, analytics platforms, migrations, and data center exit programs.
Led consulting operations for South India, advising C-suite clients on reducing IT complexity and operational costs. Defined digital transformation paths and guided clients in building CMDB/SSOT (single source of truth).
Served as primary technical contact for RFP/RFIs in the EMEA region and led due diligence for infrastructure transformation deals. Enabled customers to build hyperscaler private clouds using Azure Stack and AWS Outposts.
Led data center transformation work for Hewlett-Packard (HP) across the Singapore/Bangalore period.
Worked as a Data Center Solution Architect for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) focusing on data center solutions.
Worked as a Systems Integration Specialist at Wipro Technologies on a Credit Suisse project.
Held a Deep Technical Specialist role for DC Operations at Hewlett-Packard.
Technical Support Executive
Wipro Infotech
Jan 2003 - Jan 2005 (2 years)
Provided technical support as a Technical Support Executive at Wipro Infotech.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Master of Science in Information Technology, Information Technology
Completed an M.Sc. in Information Technology at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.
St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Earned a B.Com degree from St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai.
Tech stack
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