Andrea Gallazzi
Global Head of IT Cloud Services @MKS Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Global Head of IT Cloud Services @MKS Inc.
Berlin, DE
Lead a high‑performance global team of cloud/infrastructure architects, engineers, PMs, and ops specialists, blending internal talent and partners.• Hire and align internal/external resources to evolving business needs, meeting SLAs/KPIs and fostering ownership.• Apply Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF, SRE, and DevOps to boost collaboration, systems thinking, and delivery while driving continuous growth.• Develop and execute MKS Group’s cloud strategy, enhancing AWS scalability, performance, and security via pillars of Optimization, Re‑architecture, Resilience, and Innovation.• Migrated 200+ servers, decommission datacenters, and cut ~€2M/year in costs through infra re‑engineering and vendor negotiations.• Design and implement business continuity and DR frameworks, ensuring resilience of mission‑critical systems.• Oversee €12M IT budget, optimizing spend and governing on‑prem/cloud portfolios while balancing risk and opportunity.• Lead smart security compliance and regulatory alignment, focusing on technical and financial outcomes over rigid policy.• Implement and oversee ITIL service transition/operations, improving KPIs via CSI, monitoring, and coaching.• Establish AWS/Azure Center of Excellence, accelerating emerging tech adoption, strengthening vendor ties, and delivering AI/ML‑driven MVPs.
EDUCATION
Eureka Service
PMI Project Management Professional, Project Management
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Agile project management
E-quality Italia
ITIL Service Design and ITIL Service Transition certification, Information Technology
The Lean Six Sigma Company
Six Sigma Black Belt for the Service and Manufacturing Industry, Lean Management
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
CAS Skill development, Human Resources Development
POLIMI Graduate School of Management
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Microsoft Teched
Various sessions
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
DAS Business Coaching, Human Resources Development
BITIL
Togaf Certified, Computer Engineering
Politecnico di Milano
Master of Science - MS, Computer Engineering
Microsoft Seattle Campus
Various "Most Valuable Professional" sessions
ABOUT ANDREA GALLAZZI
Senior Technology Leader with over two decades of experience driving innovation at the intersection of IT and business strategy. With an Executive MBA and a Master of Science in Computer Engineering, I bring a rare blend of technical depth and executive insight, complemented by certifications in cloud and systems architecture, business coaching, project management, ITIL, and Lean Six Sigma. As a seven-time Microsoft MVP, I’ve been recognized for my thought leadership and contributions to the global tech community. Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-functional teams, shaped enterprise IT strategy and governance, and delivered high-impact solutions that balance reliability, scalability, and creativity. I thrive in complex environments where human-centric change, lean thinking, and customer satisfaction are paramount. My expertise spans designing secure, innovative architectures for corporate functions and product development, navigating regulatory landscapes, and orchestrating transformation through both internal talent and strategic vendor partnerships. I’m now looking to bring this experience to organizations ready to embrace digital transformation—not just as a technical shift, but as a cultural evolution that unlocks lasting value.
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