About Me
Transformational Technology Executive with three decades of solution architecture excellence spanning on-premises to cloud-native ecosystems across global enterprises.
My Journey
As the leader of Smeyatsky Labs, I focus on building small, high-impact tools. I believe the best tools are built iteratively and shared early to solve real-world problems.
My current focus is on advancing AI-native architectures through direct experience with Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and OpenAI platforms, complemented by active development in Swift/iOS, Node.js, and Python ecosystems.
I embody a Technical Leadership Mindset, emphasizing strategic execution through direct involvement. I seamlessly transition between architecting enterprise solutions, coding innovative applications, and mentoring global engineering talent.
Smeyatsky Labs
Smeyatsky Labs is my digital studio where I create and share high-impact tools and applications. The lab is founded on the principle of iterative development and early sharing to deliver practical solutions.
Agentic AI Expertise
Solution Architecture (30 Years)
Multi-Cloud Expertise (8 Years)
Google Cloud Specialization
AI & Machine Learning (2 Years)
Active Development Stack
Professional Journey
Global Infrastructure Modernization Leader (Senior Director)
Current Role
Established and scaled global Infrastructure Modernization Practice from inception to 25+ direct reports and 800+ professionals across five continents. Leading comprehensive cloud modernization strategies and AI-native architecture implementations.
Key Achievements:
- ●Architect and implement Google Cloud solutions utilizing GKE, Cloud Functions, and Google Distributed Cloud for Enterprise and Public Sector clients.
- ●Spearhead DevSecOps transformations integrating advanced security scanning, policy enforcement, and automated compliance frameworks.
- ●Pioneer AI integration strategies leveraging Anthropic Claude and Google Gemini for automated code generation, review, and optimization.
- ●Orchestrate comprehensive architecture reviews and technical due diligence for enterprise transformation initiatives.
- ●Design hybrid cloud strategies addressing complex regulatory compliance, data sovereignty, and performance requirements.
- ●Implement API modernization programs transforming legacy SOAP services to GraphQL and RESTful architectures.
Global Head of Application Modernization (Assistant Director)
Global Technology Consultancy
Directed global Application Modernization Tower with full P&L responsibility, overseeing integrated teams across presales, solution architecture, and delivery. Designed enterprise workload transformations through intelligent cloud migration strategies and AI/ML integration. Developed comprehensive hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging Apigee and Google Anthos Ecosystem for enhanced performance optimization.
Key Achievements:
- ●Directed global Application Modernization Tower with full P&L responsibility, overseeing integrated teams across presales, solution architecture, and delivery.
- ●Designed enterprise workload transformations through intelligent cloud migration strategies and AI/ML integration.
- ●Developed comprehensive hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging Apigee and Google Anthos Ecosystem for enhanced performance optimization.
Principal Solution Architect – Innovations & Solutions, Risk Advisory
Big Four Consulting Firm
Designed cloud-native architectures for sophisticated risk analytics solutions across AWS and Azure platforms, ensuring enterprise-scale scalability and data integrity. Developed advanced Machine Learning algorithms and OCR automation systems for intelligent document processing. Created resilient Disaster Recovery frameworks with automated failover mechanisms and comprehensive business continuity planning.
Key Achievements:
- ●Designed cloud-native architectures for sophisticated risk analytics solutions across AWS and Azure platforms, ensuring enterprise-scale scalability and data integrity.
- ●Developed advanced Machine Learning algorithms and OCR automation systems for intelligent document processing.
- ●Created resilient Disaster Recovery frameworks with automated failover mechanisms and comprehensive business continuity planning.
Previous Leadership Roles
Genesys Solution Architect | PC1 - Enterprise Communications Solutions | March 2017 – September 2017. Information Technology Solutions Architect | Nationwide - UK Financial Services | August 2015 – March 2017. Senior Technical Leadership Positions | EE, Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, Legion UK Limited - Telecommunications & Technology Companies.
Key Achievements:
Education
National Diploma in Computer Data Processing
Technikon Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Certifications
Let's Build the Future
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