Ilya Grunkin
Director Cloud Operations (Iaas Paas) and Security Officer @SAP
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WORK HISTORY
Director Cloud Operations (Iaas Paas) and Security Officer @SAP
Berlin, DE
I lead global Cloud Operations across EMEA, APJ and AMER for SAP Cloud Infrastructure (SCI), overseeing large-scale IaaS/PaaS platforms including SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Gardener, and containerized CIS services. My teams operate 24x7 multi-region, business-critical environments at massive scale (85k+ VMs), focusing on availability, automation, security and continuous modernization.My work centers on simplifying complex landscapes, driving operational excellence, and building high-performing global teams. I collaborate closely with engineering, product, and leadership groups to streamline operations, reduce dependencies, and accelerate transformation programs.Key technology landscape:• SAP Cloud Infrastructure (SCI), SAP BTP, Gardener on SCI (Kubernetes)• Large VM fleets, HA/DR platforms• Chef, Ansible and further config management and automation tools• Linux (SLES/RHEL), containerized CIS services• Platform hardening, identity/access governance, regulatory compliance• Monitoring & observability stacksIn my dual role as Security Officer, I drive operational security, risk management, and compliance ensuring our platforms meet internal and external requirements and enabling SAP customers to run securely and reliably.I am passionate about modernizing infrastructure, scaling automation, and cultivating a culture of ownership, transparency, and learning across globally distributed teams.
EDUCATION
Technische Universität Berlin
Information Technology
The Berlin School of Economics and Law
Economics
SKILLS
ABOUT ILYA GRUNKIN
As Director of Cloud Operations (IaaS/PaaS) and Security Officer at SAP, I bring 26+ years of experience driving large-scale IT transformation across cloud, infrastructure, and operations domains.I lead global teams managing 24x7 mission-critical environments—spanning cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack), hybrid hosting, application management, and site reliability engineering (SRE). My focus is on delivering highly available, secure, and scalable infrastructure that powers SAP’s business and customer success.I’m responsible for end-to-end infrastructure security and vulnerability remediation, ensuring alignment with international standards such as BSI, ISO, and ITIL.A core part of my leadership is enabling change: transforming legacy systems, modernizing operational models, and embedding agile and DevOps principles at scale. I lead by example to drive cultural and technological shifts—bringing teams together around shared goals, continuous improvement, and a strong ownership mindset.People development is key to my approach: I actively mentor engineers and leaders, build strong cross-functional teams, and cultivate a collaborative, high-trust environment.My mission is to lead with vision, deliver with resilience, and scale infrastructure for the future of SAP and its customers.
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