Khyati Kakadia
Project Manager @BMO
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager @BMO
CA
Led enterprise-scale cloud migration and data center transformation from legacy systems to Azure IaaS/PaaS and AWS, ensuring zero downtime, SOX/PCI compliance, and business continuity.Directed hybrid cloud initiatives, integrating Azure, AWS, VMware, Citrix, Hyper-V, M365, delivering secure, scalable infrastructure aligned with financial services security standards.Oversaw virtualization lifecycle programs (VMware, Citrix, UCS) including server refresh, capacity planning, patching, DR testing, meeting RTO/RPO targets.Produced executive dashboards & governance reports in Power BI/Tableau to track KPIs: adoption rate, infra availability, RTOs, compliance readiness, and budget reconciliation.Strengthened networking & security by implementing firewalls, VPNs, NSGs, IAM policies, encryption, backup/recovery solutions, ensuring resilience and regulatory compliance.Facilitated AI-driven initiatives in customer service & underwriting, deploying Azure ML pipelines, integrating AI agents with CRM/CX platforms under responsible AI governance.Implemented CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins) for automation, release management, and version control, reducing delivery timelines by 30%.Directed data migration projects using AWS DMS, ETL frameworks, ensuring data accuracy, lineage, and compliance with data governance policies.Led vendor selection, RFPs, and contract negotiations for cloud hosting, payments, cybersecurity, and infra hardware, achieving cost savings & SLA performance.Coordinated disaster recovery & BCP planning, testing failover strategies for mission-critical workloads in hybrid cloud environments.Partnered with risk, audit, and compliance teams to embed IT governance & regulatory controls across project lifecycles, ensuring audit readiness.Facilitated stakeholder workshops & steering committees, aligning IT delivery with enterprise architecture, PMO governance, risk frameworks, and financial services strategy.
EDUCATION
Georgian College
Bachelor's degree, Project Management
Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Computer Science
ABOUT KHYATI KAKADIA
I am an IT Project Manager with 6+ years of experience driving infrastructure transformation, data center modernization, hybrid cloud adoption, and payments platform enhancements across financial services and technology environments. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, I specialize in delivering projects that improve resilience, scalability, and compliance while achieving measurable cost savings and operational efficiency.My expertise spans cloud migration and optimization across Azure IaaS/PaaS, AWS, and GCP, implementing hybrid cloud architectures, VMware, Citrix, Hyper-V, Nutanix, and UCS virtualization programs. I have successfully executed enterprise-scale initiatives involving real-time payments modernization, fraud detection integration, and PCI DSS/SOX compliance, ensuring systems meet stringent financial services regulations.Core strengths include portfolio and program management (PMBOK, Agile, Waterfall, SDLC), risk and vendor governance, and regulatory alignment. I have built and maintained risk registers, disaster recovery/BCP plans, and RTO/RPO testing frameworks to ensure business continuity. My technical depth includes configuring networking & security (firewalls, VPNs, NSGs, IAM, encryption, backup/recovery, DevSecOps pipelines) and delivering data migration projects using AWS DMS and ETL frameworks.I excel at translating complex technical requirements into clear, business-focused deliverables. By producing executive dashboards and governance reports in Power BI/Tableau, I enable data-driven decision-making at the C-suite level. Additionally, I bring strong stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and steering committee engagement skills, ensuring IT initiatives remain aligned with enterprise strategy and risk frameworks.Recognized as a results-oriented leader, I combine project governance discipline, technical expertise, and cross-functional leadership to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in full compliance. My goal is to continue helping organizations modernize IT infrastructure, strengthen operational resilience, and enable innovation in highly regulated industries.
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