Kenny Lu

About Kenny Lu

Senior Cloud & Platform Leader with a proven record of driving enterprise-scale infrastructure, security, and digital transformation. I bring together technical depth, business acumen, and organizational leadership to deliver cloud platforms that are resilient, cost-optimized, and strategically aligned with business objectives.At Boeing, I lead the lifecycle and operations of Cloud Landing Zones supporting 300+ accounts and mission-critical, customer-facing applications. My work spans architecture, automation, security, and cost optimization, ensuring scalability and compliance in a complex enterprise environment.Previously at Rivian, I managed the Kubernetes ecosystem and AWS services powering 300+ microservices for charging, connectivity, and identity management. Through cost-optimization automation, I reduced cloud spend by 15–20% while enabling new car features and multi-region resilience.Recognized for thriving in high-pressure environments, I partner with executives and stakeholders to shape platform strategy, deliver measurable outcomes, and guide high-performing teams through change and growth.Credentials: MBA | MSc | CISSP

Experience

1. Senior Cloud Architect- Cloud Development Platforms

   Boeing

   Apr 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Lead the strategy, lifecycle, and operations of enterprise Cloud Landing Zones supporting 300+ accounts and mission-critical, customer-facing applications.Orchestrate platform architecture, Infrastructure as Code, automation, and networking, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security at enterprise scale.Implement comprehensive cloud security controls — including permissions management, preventive and detective safeguards — strengthening compliance and reducing risk exposure.Drive financial accountability by embedding cost-optimization frameworks and native tooling, resulting in measurable reductions in cloud spend while maintaining performance.Partner with cross-functional and executive stakeholders to align platform strategy with business priorities, enabling rapid deployment of new services and faster time-to-market.Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Education

• University of Washington

  Master of Science in Information Management, Information Systems Management

• University of Washington

  Bachelor's degree

• UW Foster School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Technology Management