Enterprise Cloud Architecture at Scale

Mark Godfrey | Cloud Solutions Architect

Two decades of experience architecting enterprise cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP. Specializing in AI-enabled modernization, Kubernetes orchestration, and multi-cloud strategy for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.

Microsoft Azure
Amazon AWS
Google Cloud
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20+ Years Experience
50+ Enterprise Clients
15+ Cloud Certifications
$50M+ Project Value

Core Technologies

Kubernetes Terraform Docker Ansible Azure DevOps Jenkins AI/ML React Angular .NET Node.js Python

Cloud Architecture Capabilities

Full-spectrum enterprise cloud solutions from strategy to implementation

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Cloud Strategy & Architecture

Enterprise-grade cloud architecture design and strategic planning for digital transformation initiatives.

  • Multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI)
  • Landing zone design & CCoE setup
  • Migration roadmaps & TCO/ROI analysis
  • Cost optimization & governance
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Infrastructure Architecture & Management

Scalable, resilient infrastructure design and management across cloud and hybrid environments.

  • Cloud infrastructure design & optimization
  • Hybrid cloud & on-premises integration
  • Network architecture & connectivity
  • Storage, compute, & database services
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Cloud Readiness & Assessment

Comprehensive current-state analysis and cloud readiness evaluations for successful migrations.

  • Application discovery & dependency mapping
  • Cloud readiness assessments
  • Security & compliance reviews
  • Workload rationalization strategies
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Migration & Modernization

End-to-end migration planning and cloud-native refactoring for legacy systems transformation.

  • Apps, data, infrastructure migration
  • Refactoring to cloud-native architectures
  • Hybrid & multi-cloud landing zones
  • Post-migration optimization
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DevOps & Automation

Modern DevOps practices with automated pipelines and infrastructure as code at scale.

  • CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins)
  • IaC with Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation
  • Kubernetes, AKS, Docker, Nomad
  • Automated policy enforcement
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Infrastructure as Code & Automation

Automated infrastructure provisioning with version control and repeatability across environments.

  • Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation
  • Ansible playbooks & configuration mgmt
  • GitOps workflows & policy as code
  • Infrastructure monitoring & observability
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Application & Platform Engineering

Modern application development and enterprise system integration across platforms.

  • Microservices & API development
  • Web apps (.NET, React, Angular, C#)
  • Enterprise system integrations
  • Containerized workloads
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Security & Compliance

Enterprise security architecture with compliance frameworks for regulated industries.

  • Zero-trust architecture design
  • IAM, RBAC, & identity management
  • Compliance automation & auditing
  • Security scanning & threat detection
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Architecture & Leadership

Enterprise architecture governance, pre-sales solutioning, and technical leadership excellence.

  • Cloud adoption frameworks
  • Pre-sales & executive engagement
  • Delivery leadership & mentoring
  • Migration playbooks & governance models

Professional Journey

20+ years architecting enterprise cloud solutions

2025 Present

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Clearmatrix (Freelance)

Providing cloud architecture and technical leadership for enterprise clients across Azure, AWS, and GCP platforms. Designing scalable, secure solutions for digital transformation.

2025 Present

Lead Cloud & Enterprise Solutions Advisor

Cohort Consulting Group

Driving AI-enabled cloud modernization reducing costs and accelerating AI readiness in 2-8 months. Using Microsoft-certified patterns and Azure Landing Zone best practices for enterprise clients.

2023-2024

Principal Cloud Solutions Architect

ATMOSERA

Led modernization and migrations to Azure across business units. Worked as cloud technical architect for major data center to Azure migration. Guided client's CCOE (Cloud Center of Excellence) setup including Azure Service Catalog with policy, automation, and security.

2022-2023

Group Manager / Sr. Architect

AVANADE

Spearheaded Midwest containerization group. Managed cloud solutions for US Bank, DocuSign, Dow Chemicals, and Edward Jones. Led AKS/Kubernetes implementation at enterprise scale.

2019-2020

Sr. Cloud Development Architect & Technical Lead

ACCENTURE

Led as Cloud and Technical Architect achieving Senior Technical Architect status for enterprise clients. Applied expertise across major clouds to drive modernization, migrations, DevOps implementations, and digital transformation. Worked with Department of Defense (JEDI), Anthem Healthcare, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T.

2016-2018

Technical Lead & Sr. Solutions Architect

MICROSOFT

Led development and architecture for Cloud & Enterprise division (Moneyball). Built portals using Azure, React, Angular supporting training and collaboration for C+E teams.

Featured Projects

Enterprise solutions delivering measurable business impact

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Multi-Cloud Consolidation

Fortune 500

Streamlined multi-cloud operations across Azure, AWS, and GCP. Identified technical gaps, defined landing zones, and implemented automated workflows.

Business Impact: 40% cost reduction, improved operational efficiency, enhanced security posture
Azure AWS GCP Terraform
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AI Modernization Platform

Cohort Consulting

Built AI-powered automation tooling enabling 2-8 month modernization cycles. Leveraged Microsoft-certified patterns for consistent, secure deployments.

Business Impact: 70% faster migrations, reduced costs, accelerated AI readiness
AI/ML Azure DevOps Automation
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Enterprise Kubernetes Platform

Avanade

Led Midwest containerization initiative serving US Bank, DocuSign, and major enterprises. Architected AKS platform supporting 100+ microservices.

Business Impact: Automated scaling, self-healing, 99.9% uptime, improved developer productivity
Kubernetes AKS Docker Helm
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DoD JEDI Cloud Infrastructure

Department of Defense

Delivered secure, compliant cloud architecture for DoD achieving Senior Technical Architect status. Implemented zero-trust security and compliance automation.

Business Impact: Mission-critical reliability, enhanced security, regulatory compliance
Azure Security Compliance Zero Trust
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Anthem Healthcare Cloud Transformation

Accenture • Anthem

Led cloud migration and modernization for major healthcare provider. Architected hybrid cloud solution ensuring HIPAA compliance while enabling digital transformation initiatives.

Business Impact: Improved patient data security, 60% faster application deployment, reduced infrastructure costs by $8M annually
Azure HIPAA DevOps Hybrid Cloud
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Verizon Wireless Network Automation

Accenture • Verizon

Designed and implemented automated infrastructure provisioning for Verizon's network operations. Built CI/CD pipelines reducing deployment time from weeks to hours.

Business Impact: 95% reduction in deployment time, eliminated manual errors, enabled rapid 5G rollout infrastructure
AWS Terraform Jenkins Ansible

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