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Verified Expert in Engineering
Cloud Architect and DevOps Developer
Singapore, Singapore
Toptal member since February 11, 2026
Bio
Laurent is a results-oriented technology leader with 15+ years of expertise in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, cloud solutions, and AI strategy. Proficient in aligning technology with business objectives, he excels in managing risks, enhancing customer success, and fostering operational excellence. With a hands-on approach as a cloud architect and DevOps lead, Laurent specializes in driving modernization in complex, regulated environments.
Portfolio
ATT Digiverse
Technology Management, C Level Management, CI/CD Pipelines, Windows, Management...
Telstra Purple
Cloud, Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines...
Ascenz Marorka
Cloud, Management, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)...
Experience
- Data - 10 years
- Enterprise Architecture - 10 years
- C# - 10 years
- Technology Management - 10 years
- Cloud - 8 years
- Azure - 7 years
- C Level Management - 6 years
- Flutter - 5 years
Preferred Environment
Windows, Azure
The most amazing...
...role I've held is that of a trusted advisor, leading pre-sales efforts and project delivery for complex cloud solutions.
Work Experience
CTO
2025 - 2025
ATT Digiverse
- Defined enterprise architecture and cloud strategy aligned with Government Commercial Cloud (GCC) and regulatory frameworks.
- Contributed to multi-million-dollar government tenders, translating architecture blueprints into implementable Azure and AWS cloud solutions.
- Conducted deep technical reviews of Terraform Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes platforms, and cloud security posture.
Technologies: Technology Management, C Level Management, CI/CD Pipelines, Windows, Management, Data, Azure
Senior Lead Consultant
2022 - 2025
Telstra Purple
- Designed and implemented Azure and AWS Enterprise Landing Zones using Terraform Infrastructure as Code, incorporating Zero-Trust architecture, RBAC models, and policy enforcement.
- Engineered CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions (YAML), enabling automated infrastructure deployment and DevSecOps controls.
- Implemented Kubernetes (AKS) platforms and containerized microservices architectures supporting cloud-native modernization.
- Delivered end-to-end Modern Data Platforms using Azure Databricks, Azure Fabric, and Kafka with integrated governance and security controls.
- Led Enterprise Architecture workshops (TOGAF) while remaining hands-on in solution design validation and implementation oversight.
Technologies: Cloud, Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), Python, Windows, Enterprise Architecture, Management, Technology Management, Azure
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
2019 - 2022
Ascenz Marorka
- Led Azure cloud migration and designed SaaS platform architecture, including API-driven microservices and container-based deployment.
- Managed Agile teams and drove cross-functional software delivery and architecture planning, improving delivery efficiency by 50% within two years.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code practices (Terraform), introducing DevSecOps automation and improving deployment frequency and lead time.
- Integrated machine learning (ML) models for predictive maintenance using Python and cloud-based ML services.
- Ensured compliance with ISO 27001 and maritime cybersecurity standards through secure architecture and governance frameworks.
- Led vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and customer success programs for enterprise software solutions.
Technologies: Cloud, Management, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), Python, C#, Windows, Enterprise Architecture, Data, C Level Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technology Management, Azure
CTO
2018 - 2019
Celiveo
- Defined Azure cloud transformation strategy and TOGAF-based enterprise architecture for 50+ clients.
- Oversaw five Agile teams in re-architecting legacy applications for the cloud, improving delivery speed and quality.
- Implemented best practices in software development, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation that significantly reduced time-to-market for new features.
- Increased R&D efficiency by 25% via Agile/DevOps restructuring and CI/CD pipeline implementation within one year.
- Built long-term client partnerships through strategic advisory, requirement gathering, and upselling initiatives.
Technologies: Cloud, Edge AI, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), C#, Windows, Enterprise Architecture, Management, Data, C Level Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technology Management, Azure
Senior Enterprise Architect
2010 - 2017
Candriam
- Headed a team of architects in defining and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks, aligning IT strategy with business objectives organization-wide.
- Developed target architecture and migration strategies for Azure cloud adoption, applying a customized TOGAF framework covering 50% of the application portfolio.
- Established enterprise-wide standards, governance frameworks, tools, and compliance documentation, ensuring consistency across 100% of development teams.
Technologies: Finance, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, C#, Windows, Management, Azure
Experience
Electronic Bunker Delivery Notice
A mobile-based application running on a hardened Android tablet to manage the delivery notice and regulation documents and workflows for oil bunkering delivery on ships, regulated by the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore.
Certifications
JULY 2025 - PRESENT
Generative AI Engineering Professional Certificate
IBM
JULY 2024 - PRESENT
TOGAF® 9 Foundation
The Open Group
JULY 2023 - PRESENT
Azure Databricks Platform Architect
Databricks
SEPTEMBER 2022 - PRESENT
DevOps Engineer Expert
Microsoft
AUGUST 2022 - PRESENT
Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft
JULY 2022 - PRESENT
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft
JUNE 2022 - PRESENT
Terraform Associate
Hashicorp
Skills
Tools
Terraform
Platforms
Windows, Azure, Android, Kubernetes, Databricks
Languages
C#, Python
Frameworks
Flutter
Paradigms
Management, DevOps, ETL
Other
Cloud, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Technology Management, C Level Management, Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Edge AI, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), Finance, Cloud Architecture, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs)
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