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Strategic Cloud & AI Advisory

Empower your businesswith AI

Helping leadership teams make cloud and AI decisions they can defend — through clear architecture, governance, and measurable outcomes.

Trusted in regulated environments — outcomes you can defend

UN AgencyEuropean BankEnterprise & SaaS Platforms
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Trusted by Leading Organizations

Delivering cloud transformation across industries worldwide

Typical outcomes (anonymized)

30% lower cloud spend65% better cost visibility4× faster deployments70% faster knowledge retrieval

UN Agency

European Bank

Global Automotive

Enterprise & SaaS Platforms

Telecom Leader

Industrial Manufacturing

United Nations
Ford
Solutio
ilunion
GFT
Zurich
UNDP
OHCHR
IAM Madrid
Interex Group
Deutsche Bank
NTT DATA
MEM.Zone
Solvia
DWS
WTO
UNHCR
Santa Lucía
Tokiota
CMV Consultores

15+

Years Experience

50+

Enterprise Projects

6+

Industries Served

€8M+

Cloud Savings Delivered

Verified certifications

Credentials you can rely on

Cloud architecture, DevOps, and platform credentials validated by Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and CNCF.

MicrosoftAzure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoftAzure DevOps Engineer ExpertAWSSolutions Architect ProfessionalGoogle CloudProfessional Cloud ArchitectCNCFCertified Kubernetes Administrator
Meet Your Advisor

Get to Know Me Before We Work Together

In this short video, I share my background, approach, and what makes our collaboration different. Whether you're evaluating cloud strategy, AI implementation, or digital transformation — this will help you understand how I can help.

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Background, Approach, Services

Good fit if you need

  • A senior architect to de-risk cloud and AI decisions
  • Clear governance and an executable roadmap
  • Fast alignment across leadership and engineering

Not ideal if you’re looking for

  • A full-time developer for day-to-day delivery
  • Short-term “quick fixes” without stakeholder alignment
  • Pure staff augmentation with no ownership

Platforms & focus

Microsoft AzureAWSGoogle CloudVMwareHyper-VTerraformKubernetesFinOpsZero TrustLLMs
Who I Work With

I Partner With Leaders Under Pressure

Business consultants are hired by specific people with specific struggles. Here's who I help.

CEOs & Founders

Whose technology is limiting growth or creating competitive disadvantage

Private Equity Firms

Needing to modernize portfolio companies quickly and maximize exit value

COOs & CFOs

Struggling with operational costs, inefficiency, or IT budget overruns

CTOs & CIOs

Who need to execute a turnaround strategy without disrupting the business

How I Work

A Partner, Not a Permanent Contractor

I work with struggling companies to deliver results — then hand you the keys.

01

Assess

2 weeks

Business & technology audit to identify blockers, risks, and quick-win opportunities.

02

Strategize

1 week

Co-create a 90-day roadmap aligned with business goals, not just tech trends.

03

Execute

Ongoing

Hands-on implementation with your team, delivering quick wins and long-term foundation.

04

Transfer

Final phase

Build internal capability so you own the solution, not me. No vendor lock-in.

Business Problems I Solve

For companies under pressure to modernize, compete, and grow

Falling behind competitors on AI?

AI That Actually Drives Revenue

Identify high-ROI AI opportunities, then build and deploy production-grade solutions that automate workflows, reduce costs, and create new revenue streams — without the pilot purgatory.

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Cloud sprawl slowing you down?

Enterprise-Ready Cloud Foundation

Replace chaos with clarity. I design secure, scalable cloud architectures that accelerate delivery, reduce risk, and give leadership the governance and visibility they need.

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Regulatory pressure and data sovereignty risks?

Multi-Cloud & EU Compliance

Navigate GDPR, data residency, and regulatory complexity with multi-cloud strategies that keep you compliant without sacrificing agility or competitiveness.

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Stuck with high IT costs and low agility?

FinOps & Cloud Cost Optimization

Organizations typically see 20-40% reduction in cloud spending. I implement governance, visibility, and optimization practices that turn cloud costs into a competitive advantage.

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Releases taking too long? Too many outages?

DevOps & Operational Excellence

Reduce deployment friction and improve reliability with modern CI/CD, observability, and SRE practices that let your teams ship faster with fewer incidents.

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Applications not scaling with demand?

Cloud-Native & Kubernetes

Modernize your applications to handle growth, reduce operational overhead, and deploy updates in hours instead of weeks with container orchestration done right.

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Digital transformation stalling?

Transformation That Sticks

Break through organizational inertia. I help leadership build the internal capabilities, governance, and culture needed for lasting cloud adoption — not just another IT project.

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Security breaches or compliance gaps keeping you up at night?

Cloud Security & Zero Trust

Protect your business with enterprise-grade security that satisfies auditors, reduces breach risk, and gives the board confidence in your security posture.

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Legacy systems holding you back?

Cloud Migration & Modernization

Move to the cloud without disrupting the business. I guide enterprises through migrations that reduce risk, control costs, and set you up for future growth.

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Latest Insights

From the Blog

Practical insights on cloud architecture, AI integration, and enterprise transformation.

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Feb 12, 20269 min read

How to Build a Cloud Center of Excellence

Most Cloud Centers of Excellence fail not because they're underfunded, but because they're built as governance bodies instead of operational systems. After building and fixing CCoEs across regulated enterprises, here are the patterns that survive.

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Feb 12, 20268 min read

FinOps for Startups vs. Enterprises: Key Differences

FinOps looks different at every scale. Startups use it to buy time. Enterprises use it to buy trust. After working both sides, here are the patterns that actually matter — and the mistakes that keep repeating.

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FinOps for Startups vs. Enterprises: Key Differences
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AI Architecture
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Feb 2, 202610 min read

LLM Integration Patterns for Enterprise

Most LLM pilots fail not because the model isn't smart enough, but because the architecture treats a probabilistic model like a deterministic database. After building and dismantling multiple LLM integrations across regulated industries, here are the patterns that actually work.

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LLM Integration Patterns for Enterprise
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Workshops & Briefings

Workshops & Executive Briefings

High-impact, on-site or remote sessions designed for CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, architects, and cross-functional teams.

Executive Briefings

½ day

Strategic clarity for leadership

Deep Dive Workshops

1 day

Hands-on architecture sessions

Assessments

1-2 weeks

Comprehensive evaluations

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Cloud Strategy

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AI & LLMs

🔐

Zero Trust Security

💰

FinOps

🏗️

Azure Landing Zones

🌍

Multi-Cloud

🌍 Remote🇪🇺 On-site Europe
Client Testimonials

What Colleagues & Clients Say

Trusted by engineers, architects, and leaders at Fortune 500 companies and international organizations.

Iulian has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and leadership throughout his career, which spans over 10 years in the field of cloud architecture and solutions. His extensive experience encompasses designing and implementing complex cloud infrastructures across multiple platforms.
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Rares Negrea

Principal Exadata Support Engineer

Oracle

I am pleased to provide a strong recommendation for Iulian as a Cloud Architecture Consultant. During his tenure, Iulian has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and strategic insight in the field of cloud architecture.
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Ioan Popovici

System Analyst | Enterprise Mobility

MEM.Zone

"Ridiculously efficient" and "Knowledgeable of everything related to web applications" are the phrases that come to mind when I think about Iulian. I am particularly impressed with how efficient Iulian is responding to my requests, how good his recommendations about setup and architecture of a web application are.
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Edward Carandang

Developer

World Trade Organization

Questions Business Leaders Ask

What CEOs, CFOs, and board members want to know before engaging

I translate complex technology into business outcomes. You won't hear jargon — you'll hear ROI, risk reduction, and competitive advantage. I've presented to boards at Fortune 500 companies and UN agencies, so I understand what leadership needs: clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward.
Most engagements deliver measurable results within 90 days: 20-40% reduction in cloud costs, 50% faster deployment cycles, or elimination of critical security gaps. I'll identify your quick wins during the initial assessment and build them into the roadmap.
I work alongside your existing teams, not around them. We start with low-risk, high-impact changes to build momentum and confidence. No 'big bang' migrations — just steady progress with clear milestones. Your business keeps running while we modernize.
I specialize in companies under pressure — whether it's runaway IT costs, competitive threats, regulatory deadlines, or digital transformation that's stalled. If you're feeling stuck, that's exactly when outside expertise delivers the most value.
Three things: I actually implement, not just advise. I transfer knowledge so you're not dependent on me. And I work at a fraction of the cost without the junior consultant rotation. You get 15+ years of hands-on experience, not a fresh MBA reading from a playbook.
I've architected solutions for Deutsche Bank, the United Nations, and other highly regulated organizations. I understand GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and industry-specific requirements. Security and compliance are built into every recommendation, not bolted on afterward.
That's common and manageable. Part of my approach is building your internal capability over time. I can work with whatever team you have — or help you hire the right people. The goal is always to leave you stronger, not dependent.
Yes — and I'll help you avoid the hype. As co-founder of an AI automation company (MEM.Zone), I know what works in production versus what's just demos. I'll identify where AI can actually drive revenue or reduce costs for your specific business.
It varies by scope: Strategy assessments take 2-4 weeks. Implementation projects typically run 3-6 months. Some clients keep me on retainer for ongoing advisory. I'm flexible — the goal is results, not billable hours.
Book a 30-minute strategy call. We'll discuss your challenges, I'll share initial observations, and you'll leave with at least one actionable insight — whether we work together or not. No sales pitch, just a real conversation about your business.

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