Jason Berry

About Jason Berry

I’m a global IT executive with 20+ years of experience leading digital transformation and platform modernization across complex, enterprise-scale environments. My expertise spans infrastructure optimization, cloud migration (AWS & Azure), IT service delivery, and data-driven innovation.Currently Senior Director at Aon, I oversee service delivery across North America and LATAM, lead a global team of 80+, and manage a $15M budget. I\'ve delivered measurable impact—including $13M in IT cost savings—through strategic cloud transformation and operational efficiency initiatives.I’m known for building high-performing teams, simplifying complexity, and aligning IT strategy to business growth across diverse industries—from finance and consulting to technology and operations.Core strengths:• Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure)• Platform Modernization & Lifecycle Strategy• Service Optimization• Global IT Leadership & Org Design• Digital Transformation & Change Management• M&A Tech Integration & Scalability

Experience

1. Senior Director Information Technology

   Aon

   Mar 2020 — Present

   Lead North America infrastructure service delivery and cloud operations across data centers, networks, and storage environments. Drive transformation across infrastructure and operations, modernizing platforms and aligning IT capabilities to evolving business needs.Key Achievements & Responsibilities:Technology Governance & Service Delivery:Led service delivery and governance across cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring alignment with SLAs, KPIs, and global security standards.(HIPAA, SOC 1/2, SOX, GDPR, PCI)Cloud Migration & Cost Optimization:Successfully transitioned 350+ applications and 3,700+ VMs to Azure, reducing IT spend by $13M through architecture redesign, storage optimization, VM right-sizing, and network modernization.Cloud Ops & FinOps Governance:Managed cloud data center modernization and operations with focus on platform reliability, automation, and FinOps controls.Vendor & MSP Management:Oversaw strategic partnerships, contracts, and SOWs with managed service providers—ensuring accountability, performance, and quality of service.Global Team Leadership:Built and scaled a globally diverse team, driving performance and retention through succession planning, upskilling, and inclusive leadership.Budgeting & Financial Management:Developed and managed $15M+ global infrastructure budget, including forecasting, cost optimization, and alignment with enterprise objectives.Risk & Compliance Alignment:Established industry-leading operational practices in partnership with Security, Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory teams.Executive Communication:Delivered operational metrics and infrastructure health insights to the C-suite, supporting data-driven decisions and strategic planning.Business Partnership:Partnered with product and technology executives to align infrastructure capabilities with business priorities and product roadmaps.

Education

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  BS, Business Administration

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• IT Management
• Information Technology
• Program Management
• Business Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Project Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Requirements Analysis
• IT Strategy
• Change Management
• Management
• Outsourcing
• Leadership
• Enterprise Architecture
• Process Improvement