Deepak Poola

Lead Architect and technology leader with 15+ years driving transformative outcomes across cloud infrastructure, data architecture, and enterprise systems. I combine deep technical expertise—backed by a PhD in Cloud Computing from The University of Melbourne—with strategic business acumen honed at Melbourne Airport, Société Générale, and IBM.

Leadership & Strategy

I partner with C-suite executives to architect solutions that deliver measurable impact. At Melbourne Airport, I'm leading a $25+ million datacenter transformation, managing the complete lifecycle from board-level strategy through implementation. At Société Générale, I built high-performing architecture teams while co-authoring 5-year Transformation Strategic Plans that shaped digital evolution and cloud adoption across 100+ applications.

Thought Leadership

As Innovation Champion at Société Générale, I led the private cloud guild exploring confidential computing, quantum computing, and blockchain. I've published research papers, contributed book chapters, and hold 5 patents across cloud, AI, and blockchain. I regularly share insights through guest lectures on cloud architectures, IoT, and automation.
I believe great architecture enables business outcomes while remaining invisible. Whether establishing TOGAF-aligned governance, developing 5-10 year technology roadmaps, or mentoring teams, I focus on creating lasting value through elegant solutions.

Architecture Expertise

My work spans building resilient, scalable systems across:
Cloud & Infrastructure: Public cloud landing zones, hybrid architectures, and migration factories across AWS, Azure, and private clouds. TOGAF 9.2 certified with expertise in Kubernetes, container platforms, and PaaS services.
Datacenter: End-to-end architecture supporting mission-critical operations, including disaster recovery, capacity planning, and regulatory compliance.
Data & Analytics: Enterprise architectures leveraging Elasticsearch, Apache Spark, Hadoop, and real-time analytics. Experience spans data modeling, ETL pipelines, and AI/ML infrastructure.

Always open to connecting with technology leaders and innovators.

Certifications: TOGAF 9.2 | AWS Solutions Architect | Azure AZ-300