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Abhay Sharma

Melbourne, Australia | LinkedIn profile

About Me

With over a decade of experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, and IT leadership, I specialize in delivering scalable, secure, and cost-effective platform solutions for highly regulated environments. Currently serving as Acting Head of Cloud and DevOps at Australian Unity, I lead strategic transformation initiatives across multi-cloud platforms, supporting APRA and ASIC compliance.


I have authored and implemented enterprise-wide cloud and DevOps strategies, transitioned operations to managed services, and delivered more than $800K in cost savings across two fiscal years. My leadership blends technical depth with strategic oversight, including vendor management, risk mitigation, and audit readiness.


My technical strengths include automation, platform integration, virtualization, and configuration management. I have led successful transformations across industries such as aviation, banking, construction, digital media, energy and mining, insurance and public sector.


I am known for mentoring engineering teams, managing complex programs, and driving innovation through continuous improvement. I bring a proven ability to align technology with business outcomes, making platforms more resilient, efficient, and future-ready.

Skills/Certifications


Australian Institute of Management - Finance for Non-Finance managers. AWS Certified Developer. AWS Solution Architect - Associate. Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect. Hashicorp Certified Terraform Associate. Hashicorp Certified Terraform Associate. Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions. Microsoft Certified - Azure Administrator. Microsoft Certified - Azure DEVOPS Engineer Professional. Microsoft Certified - Azure Fundamentals. Microsoft Certified - Azure Solutions Architect Professional. Presentation Skills - National Institue of Dramatic Arts. Public Speaking - National Institue of Dramatic Arts.

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