Arun Shan

About Arun Shan

Technology Leader | Cloud & AI Specialist | Project Delivery Expert with over 18 years of experience driving strategic growth through robust software systems, I specialize in leading digital transformations for the modern enterprise. I am a specialist in the Google Workspace ecosystem, Cloud migrations, and Generative AI implementation.Key Areas of Expertise:AI & Innovation: Expert-level deployment of Gemini, AgentSpace, and Custom AI Agents.Enterprise Migrations: Leading full-lifecycle deployments from legacy environments (Microsoft Exchange/O365) to Google Cloud, ensuring high-fidelity data migration and rigorous security standards.Strategic Leadership: Leading diverse teams of vendors and business partners in Agile/Waterfall environments.Systems Integrity: Excellence in Systems Architecture, Data Security, and Process Automation.I am known for my meticulous attention to detail and my ability to lead through the most challenging, fast-paced technical landscapes.

Experience

1. Senior Cloud Project Manager

   Insight

   Apr 2022 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Technology - Google Workspace, GCP, Gemini, GenAI, Agentspace Enterprise Cloud Transformation: Direct the full lifecycle of complex Google Workspace deployments, including technical architecture, security assessments, and seamless data migrations for thousands of users.Generative AI Deployment: Lead the implementation of Gemini and AgentSpace, including the development of role-specific AI assistants, custom solution designs, and data source integrations using Dialogflow and Agent Builder.Financial & Operational Oversight: Manage multimillion-dollar project budgets, tracking burn rates and project financials while maintaining strict adherence to scope and schedule.Legacy Decommissioning: Strategized and executed \"Work Transformation\" initiatives, converting manual workflows into automated Google solutions (AppSheet/Apps Script) and successfully decommissioning redundant Microsoft licenses.Technical Ecosystem Management: Oversee complex integrations involving BigQuery, OKTA, ServiceNOW, and Looker, ensuring high data quality and security standards (DLP) across the enterprise.PMO Leadership: Championed project delivery maturity by refining best-practice methodologies and creating standardized project artifacts (RAID/RACI) adopted across the organization.Key Technical ProficienciesAI & Automation - Gemini (GenAI), AgentSpace, Agent Builder, Prompt Engineering, AppSheet, Apps ScriptCloud Ecosystem - Google Workspace Admin, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), BigQuery, Vault EnterpriseIdentity & Security - OKTA, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping ID, SSO, DLP, MDM, Cloud Directory SyncProject Methodology - Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SDLC, RAID/RACI, Financial Tracking (ETC/Burn Rate)Project Management Tools - Jira, Smartsheet, NetSuite, Looker, ServiceNOW, NotebookLM, FieldGlass

Education

• Madurai Kamaraj University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

• Madurai Kamaraj University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• University of Arizona

  Master's degree, Engineering/Industrial Management