Kevin Cook

About Kevin Cook

Principal Enterprise Architect at AWS Strategic Customer Engagements, leading complex commercial pursuits for enterprise customers seeking transformational business outcomes. Partners with C-suite executives to architect holistic solutions spanning cloud platforms, GenAI, data modernization, and enterprise systems that reimagine business models and create economic value.Proven ability to rapidly translate complex business challenges into comprehensive technical strategies across platform modernization, digital transformation, cloud migrations, and enterprise architecture. Regularly engages with CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CIOs, and CTOs to drive enterprise-wide transformations, creating board-ready presentations and orchestrating multi-partner ecosystems.Combines deep technical expertise across networking, IoT, data architecture, and GenAI with business acumen to deliver end-to-end solutions encompassing people, processes, and technology. Excels at building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, bridging the gap between technical possibilities and business outcomes.Prior experience includes nearly seven years as Principal Solutions Architect in AWS Industries (Manufacturing/Automotive) and eight years at Cisco in network consulting and IoT. Passionate about helping organizations leverage cloud technologies to drive innovation, operational excellence, and market leadership.

Experience

1. Principal Enterprise Architect

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Apr 2026 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   As part of AWS Strategic Customer Engagements, leading complex commercial pursuits for strategic enterprise customers seeking business transformation and market leadership. Partnering with C-suite executives (CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, CTO) to architect holistic, outcome-based solutions spanning multiple Amazon businesses. Defining end-to-end transformation strategies that reimagine business models and create economic value through modern digital technologies including cloud platforms, GenAI, data modernization, and enterprise systems.Key responsibilities include serving as AWS technical sponsor for strategic initiatives, creating board-ready presentations, orchestrating multi-partner ecosystems (system integrators, ISVs), and ensuring solutions align to enterprise architecture standards. Collaborating across AWS sales, strategy, business development, legal, product, engineering, and professional services teams to execute winning pursuits.

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering

  2007 — 2012

• North Carolina State University

  Minor, Business Administration and Management, General

  2007 — 2012

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Engineering

  2007 — 2012

Skills

• Lighting Design
• Cisco Aci
• Cloud Computing
• Cisco Nexus
• Cisco Ios
• Ixia
• Homeowner Association Management
• Cisco Technologies
• Mac
• Mobile Devices
• Computers
• Networking
• Vmware Esx
• Virtualization
• Windows
• Musical Theatre
• Vmware
• Sound Design
• Spirent Test Center
• Web Development
• Theatre
• Digital Photography
• Scripting
• Stage Lighting
• Linux
• Network Architecture
• Programming
• Sound Mixing