David Paquette

About David Paquette

Dynamic IT executive with extensive experience spearheading biotech, healthcare, and IT services technological transformations. Renowned for masterminding large- scale infrastructure projects, driving M&A integrations, and scaling IT operations in high-growth environments. Offers deep expertise in cloud infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance (PHI, SOX, HIPAA), seamlessly aligning IT strategies with corporate objectives.Adept at fostering high-performing teams and cultivating executive-level relationships, consistently delivering innovative solutions that enhance system reliability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Recognized for a strategic and analytical approach, with a track record of leveraging cutting-edge technologies to propel business growth and operational resilience. Excels in fast- paced settings, adeptly balancing technical leadership with project execution to drive forward-looking IT initiatives.A visionary leader with a flair for navigating complex IT landscapes, dedicated to harnessing technology as a catalyst for organizational success and sustainable growth.

Experience

1. Manager, Platform Engineering

   Amadeus

   Jan 2024 — Present · Portsmouth, NH, US

   As Manager of Platform Engineering within Amadeus Global Operations, I lead the strategic evolution of Amadeus’ public and private cloud platforms, ensuring they remain scalable, resilient, and aligned with the needs of our global hospitality products. My work spans cloud architecture, platform modernization, operational excellence, and cross‑functional collaboration with R&D and product teams.A major part of my impact involves driving strategic oversight and optimization of a multimillion dollar cloud budget across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. By applying mature FinOps practices, I help strengthen financial accountability, improve cost transparency, and guide continuous optimization across all cloud‑hosted product lines. I partner closely with engineering, finance, and product stakeholders to embed FinOps into our operating model—ensuring cloud consumption aligns with business value and delivers measurable ROI.Key Focus Areas• Leading the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of multi‑cloud platforms• Driving standardization and modernization across Amadeus Hospitality cloud environments• Overseeing platform engineering operations, SLAs, KPIs, and disaster recovery planning• Guiding cloud cost governance, forecasting, and optimization through FinOps practices• Partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration across the tech stack• Enhancing platform reliability, scalability, and customer satisfaction through continuous improvementThrough proactive leadership and a commitment to operational excellence, I help ensure Amadeus’ cloud platforms deliver the performance, efficiency, and innovation required to support a global, customer‑centric business.

Skills

• Windows
• Hp Insight Manager
• Vmware
• System Administration
• Storage Area Networks
• Emc Networker
• Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Exchange
• Linux
• Netapp
• Backup Exec
• Operating Systems
• Virtualization
• Process Improvement
• Group Policy
• Hp Server Hardware
• Vmware Certified Professional 5.1
• System Architecture
• System Deployment
• IT Operations
• Servers
• Itil
• Storage
• Tcp/Ip
• Vmware Esx
• Active Directory
• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Dns
• Kaspersky Antivirus
• Technical Support
• Vmware Infrastructure
• Help Desk Support
• Microsoft Technologies
• Netapp Filers
• Windows 7
• Networking
• Symantec Backup Exec
• Vsphere