Fadel Dabo - Principal Cloud Architect | CTO Azure Platform & Security

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Experiences

Lead the modernization and governance of Azure environments for a global reinsurance group.
Define and implement a multi-subscription architecture aligned with DORA, Zero Trust, and CAF/WAF frameworks.
Drive governance (RBAC, tagging, landing zones) to improve compliance and cost efficiency.
Partner with Microsoft to assess IaaS(+) vs. other PaaS services for modernization and performance.
Optimize cloud spend and resilience through FinOps and infrastructure rightsizing initiatives.

Structured and led the Cloud Platform, Cloud Native, DevOps, and Security practices.
Managed a team of 50 consultants, setting vision, delivery excellence, and upskilling programs.
Drove Azure transformation projects (AKS migration, Entra ID governance, FinOps, Zero Trust).
Conducted executive workshops with major clients to define cloud roadmaps.
Strengthened Cellenza’s technical reputation and partnership alignment with Microsoft.

Founded and managed a short-term rental and property management business, overseeing strategy, operations, and finance for multiple properties in the Paris area.
Implemented digital processes (automation, CRM, pricing) to increase efficiency and profitability.

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Supported enterprise clients in defining and executing Azure modernization roadmaps.
Delivered architecture frameworks and governance guidance for secure PaaS and container adoption.
Advised C-level stakeholders on FinOps, resilience, and compliance best practices.

Led the Modern Azure Platform Services offering for France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Managed sales, delivery, and capability development across regional teams.
Built strategic alliances with Microsoft and Accenture to drive Azure adoption and growth.

Owned the Move to Cloud™ offering for Southern Europe, managing teams in France and India.
Led multi-year Azure migration programs and modernization frameworks for enterprise clients.
Engaged directly with C-level executives on strategic cloud transformation initiatives.

Managed the France Cloud Practice and delivered hybrid cloud solutions across EMEA.
Supported go-to-market strategies and Microsoft partnership alignment.

Led transformation programs in insurance and automotive sectors (private cloud, app modernization).
Managed multi-disciplinary teams and ensured delivery excellence.

Designed and maintained Microsoft infrastructure and Active Directory architectures.
Supported business continuity and infrastructure modernization projects.

Certifications

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

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Azure Cybersecurity Architect Expert

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Azure Security Engineer

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Azure Administrator associate

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Skills

☁ Cloud Platforms: Azure (expert), AWS, GCP
Architecture: IaaS / PaaS / Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, DevSecOps, FinOps
Cloud-Native: Kubernetes, Docker, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, ARM, Bicep, YAML
Security & Networking: Entra ID, Zero Trust, VPN, Firewall, ExpressRoute
Management: Presales, Solution Architecture, Program Leadership

Presales & Solution Architecture

Expert
Cloud & Digital Transformation

Expert
Enterprise Architecture

Expert
Cross-functional Team Leadership

Expert
Project & Program Management

Expert
International Work Experience

Advanced

Education

Dirigeant Entrepreneur

Industrial Engineering - Enterprise Architecture

Languages

French

Expert

Mother tongue
English

Expert
Japanese

Intermediate

6 months in 東京 Tokyo for linguistic stay from 2015/11 to 2016/04.

Interests

Enjoy traveling around the world on business and/or personal trips. Mainly Europe, Africa and Asia to this day.

Practice of Running, Basketball, Skying, Judo.
Watching Tennis, Rugby, Olympics.

IT technology & state of the art trends, investing, fantasy, history, Japanese literature.