Hussein S.

Spearheaded cloud migration and technology innovation initiatives for leading Energy and Utilities companies, driving transformative projects that enhance operational efficiency and business growth. With a robust background in managing large-scale cloud technology implementations, I lead cross-functional teams in deploying advanced AI and machine learning solutions tailored to the energy sector. My strategic vision and technical expertise facilitate the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies, optimizing energy management, predictive maintenance, and data analytics. This results in significant cost savings, improved energy efficiency, and heightened customer satisfaction, positioning the organization at the forefront of industry innovation ● Orchestrated the creation of comprehensive AI Strategy for the AWS Energy & Utilities business unit, ensuring alignment with clients' strategic goals and facilitating seamless integration and deployment of AI solutions for our customers ● Established and scaled AI capabilities across energy sector clients, driving significant improvements in operational decision-making and unlocking new revenue streams through data-driven insights. ● Partnered with data scientists, engineers, and business leaders to ensure the successful deployment of AI solutions, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged innovation and continuous improvement. ● Led the creation and business development of Subsurface Domain at AWS Energy & Utilities and owned the execution of multiple large-scale partnerships on subsurface transformation, including Data, HPC and AI, for multiple Oil and Gas super majors.

Collaborated closely with MSFT clients and partners on their Digital Transformation and Energy Transition paths, aligning technology solutions and strengths with their goals and plans. Led in strategizing to expand Microsoft's partner network and drive the expansion of Microsoft engineering products and solutions. Engaged with internal and external stakeholders to drive technological advancements and address sector challenges. ● Delivered a state-of-the-art cloud-based subsurface data and technology platform to thousands of users worldwide through partnership with cloud provider, operator and solution provider. ● Orchestrated the creation of comprehensive cloud migration roadmaps, ensuring alignment with clients' strategic goals and facilitating seamless transitions with minimal disruption to business operations. ● Pioneered the development and deployment of MLOps frameworks that enhanced the efficiency and reliability of machine learning models, leading to a 50% reduction in model deployment times and a 35% increase in predictive analytics accuracy. ● Promoted a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within teams, driving the adoption of the latest technologies and methodologies in cloud computing, MLOps, and AI.

Ensured Azure's commitment to security, privacy, and compliance across all client regions. Supported Azure Energy clients to thrive by fostering innovation and driving platform improvements for increased availability and resiliency throughout their operations. Fostered and fortified strategic relationships with key customers to drive engagement and satisfaction. ● Directed multiple complex cloud migration initiatives for leading energy sector clients, resulting in an average of 30% reduction in IT infrastructure costs and a 40% improvement in system reliability and performance. ● Led a team exceeding 100 members to boost Azure growth and adoption within the Energy sector globally. ● Implemented innovative cloud solutions that not only streamlined operations but also delivered significant cost savings, enabling energy companies to reinvest in core business activities. ● Recruited, mentored, and developed high-performing teams capable of executing complex cloud migration projects and deploying cutting-edge cloud and AI solutions. Fostered a culture of continuous learning, resulting in a 50% improvement in team productivity and project delivery times

Established a product-focused framework to meet customer digital transformation needs. Facilitated onboarding of significant industry ISVs onto Azure while overseeing strategic partnerships and program implementations with these partners. Oversaw the global Microsoft Energy industry big Compute business, defining and driving customer needs within Microsoft Big Compute engineering teams. Interacted with Microsoft's field teams and strategic partners to deliver a modern High-Performance Computing ecosystem for the Oil & Gas sector. ● Devised and executed an innovative Energy Industry strategy to secure over a significant market share for Azure engineering among key Energy operators and ISVs; resulted in Azure becoming the preferred cloud platform for Energy super majors.

Drove client technology adoption and investment through presenting solutions to align with business strategies. Assessed client's current technology state, crafted a future vision, and designed initiative architecture, plans, and roadmaps. Adapted to and solved challenges from business and technology standpoints, striking a balance between strategic thinking and operational delivery.

Responsible for developing, updating, and maintaining the overall architecture for Chevron Global Drilling & Completions Upstream function in business, information, application, and technology architecture. This role also ensures seamless integration of Information Management principles and requirements into Upstream architectural design to deliver a holistic view of all the function’s information (structured or unstructured). Additionally, this role executes on plans, processes, and work to develop, maintain, and deploy D&C strategy in alignment with business and IT goals around Modeling & Analytics, Data Quality Management, Reliability and Efficiency, and Rig IT Operation.

Responsible for designing, developing and implementing data management and integration solutions for Chevron North America's Unconventional business units. This includes defining and designing new capabilities and solutions deployed across multiple North America locations. Also a critical part of the role is to develop a target architecture and strategy for the business units to incorporate into their business plans and execute on for the foreseeable future.

Responsible for providing foundational integration and visualization platforms for the Mid-Continent business unit workflows and solutions. Also in charge of capturing synergies between Reservoir Management and Operations through common platforms by practical standardization, integration and simplification of the team’s IT environment.

Responsible for the solution architecture roles and responsibilities within the Upstream Business Solutions team by providing reviews, guidance and direction, compliance with existing standards/policies and proper vetting and endorsement of new standards to projects and IT operations. This helps ensure all IT systems in the UBS team move in a disciplined design way towards appropriate and practical standardization, integration and simplification of the team’s IT landscape.

Responsible for programming, unit testing, user acceptance testing, and implementation of projects involving reengineering, development and maintenance. Activities included: clarifying and editing specifications, coding, modifications, and final application implementation.

Designed, developed, tested and deployed ASP.Net systems for vendor statement tracking. The systems provided vendor third callers, field auditors and executive managers the ability to track the efficiency of statement calling of vendors from different clients that the Company serves. It also allowed them to compare revenues generated by statement compared to other profit recovery practices.

Finance with focus on business and statistical analysis.