Zach Daniels

About Zach Daniels

Strategic Enterprise Architect specializing in SAP modernization and AI-powered ERP transformation. I bridge the gap between business strategy and technical implementation that traditional architects miss.What sets me apart: While most focus on lift-and-shift cloud migrations, I architect transformation frameworks that fundamentally reimagine how Fortune 500 enterprises modernize their ERP ecosystems. I synthesize patterns across business strategy, cloud architecture, and emerging AI capabilities to design solutions that drive measurable organizational impact.Current focus: Pioneering agentic AI integration for traditional ERP systems—moving beyond automation to intelligent, autonomous business process transformation using Amazon Q Business Apps and Bedrock RAG architectures.Strategic approach- Pattern recognition across enterprise architecture history to inform better modernization decisions- Cross-domain integration between AI capabilities, cloud infrastructure, and legacy business systems- Thought leadership through speaking engagements (AWS Re:Invent, NY Summit) and technical content- Deep technical expertise enabling strategic recommendations that are actually implementableTechnical foundation: 6 AWS certifications including AI Practitioner and Solutions Architect | Multi-account landing zones | Hybrid cloud architecture | SAP on AWS | Infrastructure-as-Code | Full-stack developmentSpeaking & Content: AWS Re:Invent 2025 | AWS NY Summit 2025 | Technical guidance on SAP modernizationI\'m passionate about developing others and sharing knowledge—if you\'re navigating enterprise cloud transformation or ERP modernization challenges, let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Associate Solutions Architect

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Jun 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Created foundational framework for AWS SAP migrations - Synthesized patterns from 50+ enterprise SAP migrations to develop AWS Solutions Guidance for network foundations, now serving as the reference architecture for Fortune 500 SAP cloud modernizations across the AWS ecosystem- Pioneered AI integration strategy for traditional ERP systems - Architected proof-of-concepts bridging three domains (SAP business processes, AWS cloud architecture, generative AI) to unlock autonomous enterprise workflows, demonstrating how agentic AI can transform rigid ERP systems into adaptive platforms- Positioned SAP modernization as strategic transformation - Translated complex hybrid cloud architectures into accessible thought leadership through AWS Re:Invent 2025 and NY Summit 2025 presentations plus technical blogs, shifting enterprise conversations from tactical migration to strategic innovation- Designed enterprise-scale landing zone architecture - Created secure, scalable multi-account foundations for Fortune 500 SAP migrations using AWS Control Tower, Organizations, Transit Gateway, and Infrastructure-as-Code, establishing patterns that balance governance, security, and operational flexibilityKey Technical Contributions:Multi-account landing zones | Transit Gateway architecture | AWS Control Tower | Amazon Q Business Apps | Bedrock RAG solutions | CloudFormation IaC | Hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect, VPN)| VPC architecture | Enterprise security controlsThought Leadership: AWS Re:Invent speaker | AWS NY Summit speaker | Technical blog author for SAP modernization

Education

• Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business

  Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems and Services

• Brigham Young University - Idaho

  General Studies

  2015 — 2016

• Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business

  Master's degree, Management Information Systems and Services

• Elko High School

  High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Mathematica
• Photoshop
• Solidworks
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Vba
• Leadership