Technology & Digital Transformation Executive with Cloud & Security

Ashish Shroff

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Technology Advisor CIO Strategy Technical Due Diligence Cloud & Cybersecurity Enterprise IT executive with 20+ years of experience leading large-scale cloud modernization, enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, identity governance, automation, and operational transformation initiatives across financial services, insurance, and cloud technology environments. Proven track record building and scaling enterprise IT organizations, leading multi-cloud strategies across AWS and Azure, modernizing employee technology experiences, driving Zero Trust security programs, and governing highly regulated environments aligned with NIST, PCI DSS, NYDFS, and enterprise compliance frameworks. Experienced advising executive leadership and Boards on technology strategy, operational resilience, M&A integration, and digital transformation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AWS, Herndon, VA Mar 2024 - Present

A subsidiary of Amazon that provides an on-demand cloud computing platform Sr. Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI)

Led the end-to-end NPI lifecycle for Outpost server solutions, driving cross-functional alignment from initial design through global launch.

Assessed technical readiness, architecture maturity, and launch risk for new hardware platforms.

Spearheaded vendor and internal stakeholder alignment, driving faster speed-to-market. Justice Federal Credit Union, Chantilly, VA Oct 2020 - Oct 2023 A non-profit financial institution serving more than sixty thousand members in nine states. Chief Information Officer

Hired to bring digital transformation, improve online user experience, pursue cloud strategy, develop a plan to leverage analytics, collaborate with senior leadership to develop a strategic roadmap, and help implement robust cybersecurity measures.

Led hybrid cloud strategy spanning AWS-hosted services, Azure/Microsoft 365 ecosystems, SaaS platforms, and vendor-managed infrastructure.

Established governance standards for cloud-hosted enterprise platforms including identity integration, security controls, operational oversight, and vendor accountability.

Improved employee technology experience through modernization of collaboration tools, cloud platforms, service delivery processes, and workflow automation initiatives.

Established service delivery governance including operational KPIs, escalation management, vendor SLAs, and end- user support metrics.

Established roadmap for enterprise applications and data services, aligning technology investments with executive leadership and organizational strategy.

Led the IT team to develop a cloud strategy that reduced the number of onsite virtual machines from 375 to 80 thus reducing the effort needed to maintain and manage the data center.

Oversaw enterprise SaaS ecosystems including Office 365, RingCentral, vendor-hosted core banking systems, and cloud backup services ensuring secure configuration, smooth integrations, and consistent service delivery.

Built and chaired analytics & reporting committees to govern data definitions, reporting standards, and enterprise- wide insights.

Championed improving employee efficiency by directing the programming team to implement Robotic Process Automation (RPA) using Microsoft Power Automate that helped automate business processes, resulting in a reduction of manual effort by more than 750 hours each month.

Directed integration efforts between cloud platforms, core systems, and business applications to improve workflow efficiency and data reliability.

Guided evaluation and adoption of emerging solutions, including early AI-enabled capabilities and advanced analytics platforms.

Developed multi-year CIO strategy roadmaps for cloud, cost optimization, cybersecurity, and modernization.

Directed enterprise identity and access governance initiatives aligned with Zero Trust principles, secure remote access, MFA, and role-based access controls.

Oversaw endpoint governance, device lifecycle management, and secure workforce enablement across distributed enterprise environments.

Designed and operationalized enterprise cybersecurity program including risk assessments, penetration testing, incident response planning, and disaster recovery testing.

Oversaw regulatory compliance with NCUA, PCI DSS, and cybersecurity standards aligned to NIST framework.

Served as strategic technology advisor to executive leadership and Board of Directors, providing CIO-level governance, roadmap planning, cybersecurity oversight, and modernization guidance. Hilb Group, Richmond, VA Aug 2016 – Apr 2020

A $250M PE-backed Property and Casualty Insurance Broker with over 1,000 employees. Chief Information Officer

Hired to build an IT department from the ground up while facilitating the company’s transformation into an enterprise-class organization with an annual budget of $23M.

Hilb Group’s business model is to grow primarily through acquisition. Led the team of Program Managers to develop and implement a system consolidation strategy to integrate acquired new insurance agencies on a common Agency Management System platform (AMS).

Built enterprise IT organization, governance structures, PMO, operational standards, and infrastructure integration processes from the ground up during rapid acquisition-driven expansion.

Led multiple M&A technical assessments including application portfolios, integrations, cybersecurity, infrastructure cost models, and IT operating gaps.

Performed technical due diligence on newly acquired entities reviewing architecture, security posture, development maturity, and integration risks.

Assessed IT operating models and built team structures to improve agility, collaboration, and service delivery.

Evaluated outsourcing opportunities, vendor performance, SLAs, and OpEx/CapEx trade-offs to optimize cost and speed.

Led enterprise system consolidation and integration strategy across 80+ acquired entities, modernizing business workflows and data flows across finance, HR, and operational systems.

Developed multi-year enterprise technology roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities and stakeholder needs.

Experience overseeing enterprise SaaS platforms supporting HR, finance, procurement, and operations.

Led a team of Network Engineers to develop a plan to integrate acquired agencies with the Hilb Group IT environment.

Built and matured the PMO to govern enterprise system delivery, prioritization, and resource allocation across business units.

Directed development of enterprise data warehouse and reporting platform, enabling standardized metrics, dashboards, and cross-division insights.

Oversaw integration architecture connecting Salesforce, AMS, and data analytics systems to ensure data consistency and seamless business processes.

Managed expenses by aligning the budget of more than 80+ entities acquired by Hilb Group since 2011 and bringing the overall expense ratio down by 27%.

Presented CIO-level strategy recommendations to Boards, audit committees, and executive leadership teams.

Designed cybersecurity and compliance programs aligned with NIST, PCI, NYDFS, and HIPAA regulatory requirements.

Virginia Farm Bureau, Richmond, VA Nov 2008 – Jul 2016 Property and casualty insurance company serving Virginia and nine other states. IT Manager

Responsible for managing Application development and delivery, IT budget, closely monitoring variances, budget planning, and joint position allocation.

Led the acquisition of Countryway Insurance from Indiana Farm Bureau in 2011. It was a twelve-month initiative that involved the migration of applications as well as the entire infrastructure.

In the first three years after the acquisition, Countryway's IT budget was reduced by twenty percent by various automation projects that resulted in fewer applications and improved business efficiency. EDUCATION AND OTHERS

University of Bombay

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science)

University of Richmond, School of Business

Mini MBA

Certificates

PMP certification

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Fin Tech & AI certification – Cornell University - 2023

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