Dave Smith
Lead Aws Architect @SAP
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Lead Aws Architect @SAP
London, GB
Chief Architect (AWS) for the RISE with SAP offering, shaping platform strategy, standards, and innovation at global scale within the Cloud Architecture & Engineering division of SAP Enterprise Cloud Services.Key Responsibilities & HighlightsArchitectural Optimisation: Define and govern AWS reference architectures to improve resilience, security, performance, cost, and operational efficiency for SAP workloads.Technology Lifecycle: Own lifecycle strategy for AWS services, aligning SAP platform roadmaps with AWS innovation and deprecation timelines.New Service Introduction: Evaluate and onboard new AWS services into RISE with SAP to enable differentiated capabilities and faster customer adoption.Automation & Scale: Advance platform automation to improve deployment speed, reliability, and operational efficiency.AWS Engineering Interlock: Collaborate closely with AWS Product Management and Solution Architects to influence roadmap alignment, resolve platform challenges, and co-design optimised SAP architectures.Industry Leadership: Serve as AWS re:Invent speaker (twice), presenting SAP cloud architecture, related AWS options, and RISE with SAP platform innovations.
EDUCATION
Chichester College
OND, Computing
De Montfort University
HND, Computing
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVE SMITH
With 30 years’ experience in IT infrastructure and over a decade working in the cloud, I am a highly motivated technology leader with a proven track record across global IT services and outsourcing environments.I bring deep, hands-on expertise across the full spectrum of IT infrastructure, combined with a genuine passion for automation, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies. This breadth of experience enables me to effectively consult on, architect, and deliver secure, scalable cloud-based solutions.I have spent the past 10 years working in the cloud industry and hold certifications across all major hyperscale cloud providers, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Alibaba Cloud, with the majority of my experience and certifications focused on AWS.I hold high-level government security clearance, enabling me to operate confidently within sensitive, regulated, and mission-critical environments.
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