Digital Transformation Talent Acquisition

Derek Colanduno

Roswell, GA • 678-***-**** • *****@*********.***

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Visionary IT Executive with 20+ years driving digital transformation and SaaS innovation across highly regulated industries.

Expert in leading enterprise cloud modernization (Azure, AWS, GCP), DevOps automation, and high-performing global teams.

Delivers scalable, secure platforms that boost agility, cut costs, and align IT with business growth.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Enterprise IT Strategy & Governance

Cloud Architecture & Migration (Azure, AWS, GCP)

SaaS Product Development & Delivery

Digital Transformation & Innovation

DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps)

.NET, C#, Python, Golang, SQL, VB.NET, Node, Angular, React, Vue

Agile, Scrum & Scaled Agile (SAFe) Leadership

Data Architecture, Business Intelligence & Analytics

IT Risk Management, Compliance & Regulatory Standards (MISMO, ULDD, Open Banking)

Team Development, Talent Acquisition & Executive Stakeholder Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NOAA Office of Coastal Survey – Atlanta, GA

Lead Data Architect

Oct 2024 – Jul 2025

Led the effort to investigate and map the current network and server system details across the Office of Coastal Survey at NOAA.

Worked with the current employees at the division to get details about their current struggles with data connectivity, speed, and network/server issues.

Helped design new methods for work for the team to ensure work can be done without their current blockers.

Worked with team to identify new software, and setup new features to enhance the way their current enterprise systems help them deliver the required products and data to their customers.

SES Space and Defense – Atlanta, GA

Lead Cloud Architect / Project Manager

Apr 2023 – Aug 2024

Directed enterprise-wide cloud migration from on-premises to Microsoft Azure, aligning with cybersecurity and compliance standards.

Designed and implemented reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates with Terraform and Ansible, reducing deployment times by 60%.

Championed DevOps strategy, introducing CI/CD pipelines that cut release cycles by 45%.

Modernized monolithic systems into cloud-native microservices, enabling improved scalability and service reliability.

Partnered with C-level leadership to align IT capabilities with business goals and growth initiatives.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Atlanta, GA

Lead Cloud Systems Architect (Contract)

Jul 2023 – Apr 2024

Led strategic migration of critical laboratory data workflows to Jira Cloud, improving system performance and accessibility.

Designed secure multi-tenant cloud architectures supporting regulated data sharing and cross-agency collaboration.

Ensured compliance with federal cybersecurity protocols and HIPAA regulations.

Fiserv – Atlanta, GA

Senior Systems Architect (Contract)

Jul 2022 – May 2023

Spearheaded digital transformation of 30-year-old legacy teller platform into a modern cloud-based SaaS solution on Azure.

Managed cross-functional team (architecture, development, QA), improving system uptime by 28% and reducing support tickets by 32%.

Deployed scalable .NET microservices integrated with core banking systems.

Helped with performance and feature requests on established Fiserv products such as Clover, Zelle, and Corillian.

Architected new API modules written in Golang to facilitate the movement of funds from established accounts to any custom banking or financial location.

Jack Henry & Associates – Atlanta, GA

Senior Software Architect (Contract)

Jul 2021 – Mar 2022

Architected mortgage investment processing system with Open Banking API integration (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac).

Delivered MVP in <6 months, achieving full MISMO and ULDD compliance and driving operational efficiency.

Collaborated with finance leaders and regulatory consultants to align system design with industry mandates.

Various Clients

Sr. Software Architect / Engineer (Consulting Roles)

2020 – 2021

Developed scalable gaming payout systems using .NET and microservice-based architecture (Pace-O-Matic).

Built custom CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes for public and private clients, reducing manual deployment efforts.

Delivered dynamic, data-driven dashboards in React, Angular, and integrated with public sector BI platforms.

Brown and Caldwell Environmental Engineering – Atlanta, GA

Senior IT Architect / VP / Project Manager

Apr 2000 – Jan 2020

Led enterprise IT modernization initiatives across 48+ U.S. municipalities, managing annual IT project portfolios exceeding $3M.

Transformed legacy infrastructure into hybrid-cloud architectures using Azure, AWS, and GCP.

Built and led distributed software development teams across 10+ locations; reduced project delivery timelines by 35%.

Oversaw compliance with EPA, AWWA, and state-level regulatory requirements; contributed to national infrastructure planning.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

B.S. in Computer Science (Incomplete) – University of Nevada Las Vegas • GPA: 3.1

Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – CourseAlliance SCRUMStudy

Risk Assessment Methodology – DARPA/EPA

Utility Risk & Resilience Certificate – AWWA

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Dragon Con Inc. – Atlanta, GA

Director

Directed 60+ hours of annual technical programming; managed content, logistics, and speaker engagement.

Scaled event operations and strategy, contributing to a 3x growth in attendance and national recognition.

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