Philippe Le Gal

I am a Cloud / Infrastructure / Solutions architect with 20 years of experience in IT in on-prem technical architectures and Cloud technologies. I have worked in various type of industries, including start-ups, consulting companies in private and European public sector, in the US, UK, Netherlands, France and Germany.

I graduated with Honours with a Master MsC in Computer Sciences in Networking Engineering from the University of Rennes I, in Brittany, France. I am also currently studying a Master in Business Administration(MBA).

My background is in operations, systems and networks administration, data centres and on prem infrastructures and architectures. I am also versed in Cloud technologies and own multiple certifications from the 4 largest CSPs: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Alibaba Cloud, and also in Networking (Juniper Networks). I am also certified in the TOGAF 9, ITIL 4 frameworks as well as GDPR. I speak French, English, Spanish (B1 on a good day) and I am learning German.

I am fascinated by the seemingly endless possibilities of Cloud technologies and loves building solutions. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to get in touch.

You can find my CV here.

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Profile

A driven, versatile and results-focussed Cloud Architect with extensive experience planning, architecting and implementing digital transformations to deliver business change and IT optimisation. A practical specialist, confident at the interface between the business and technical world; transforming requirements into technical specifications and communicating constraints and possibilities in clear, simple terms.

A skilled strategist, with a deep understanding of business needs and a genuine passion for delivering beneficial outcomes by enabling the innovative use of technology. Well versed in multi-vendors Cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Alibaba Cloud) and with expertise in Data Centres, network and infrastructure migrations, architecture, design, project management & overall Digital Transformation projects.

Multiple times promoted, both a team player and an independent thinker, confident and assertive with valuable analytical skills and the ability to influence, articulate ideas and negotiate with engineering and delivery teams, senior leaders and third parties to ensure needs are identified and fully addressed. Experienced in large scale, IT infrastructure projects, within complex change environments running teams and delivering success.

A positive professional who genuinely pushes himself to constantly learn and evolve, whilst achieving excellence and “making a difference” for clients where his expertise, experience and complete commitment will bring immediate value.

Certifications

Amazon Web Services AWS

Google Cloud Platform GCP

Alibaba Cloud

Microsoft Azure

Juniper Networks

Various other certifications

Articles and publications

You can find my publications on Medium.com here.

  • Co-authored with AWS : How Transit Gateway Can Be Used to Scale Connectivity in the Cloud and your Data Center here.
  • New Google Professional Cloud Architect PCA case study : EHR Healthcare here.
  • My AWS Snowcone experience here.
  • Get in touch

    You can get in touch by email or through LinkedIn.