Xavier Verdino

Managing Director – Cloud & Data Business Unit

Promoted to lead the entire Cloud & Data business unit, driving vision, strategy, and execution across a portfolio of services for enterprise and financial sector clients. Acted as the primary executive contact for strategic customers, fostering long-term partnerships and aligning technical roadmaps with business objectives. Combined a strong technical background with business acumen to bridge the gap between engineering teams and client executives, ensuring solutions delivered measurable value, compliance, and innovation.

Directed multidisciplinary teams covering cloud architecture, data engineering, and advanced analytics, while cultivating partnerships with major cloud providers such as AWS and Azure. Oversaw P&L, resource allocation, and go-to-market strategies, enabling consistent growth and positioning the unit as a trusted partner for mission-critical, cloud-driven transformation initiatives. Recognized for a leadership style that empowers teams, strengthens client trust, and drives excellence in delivery and innovation.

Evolved from leading Microsoft-focused teams to managing a broader IT group covering both Microsoft and Linux environments, maintaining responsibility as the main point of contact for clients and driving strong customer relationships. Directed teams supporting mission-critical systems in the financial sector, with a strong emphasis on compliance with PCI-DSS standards. Spearheaded the team’s transition towards cloud-based infrastructures, building partnerships with AWS and Azure while leading the adoption and integration of hybrid and cloud-native solutions. Provided strategic direction, cross-team coordination, and hands-on leadership to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant operations across diverse platforms.

Team Lead – Microsoft Systems, Virtualization & Networking

Led a specialized team focused on Microsoft infrastructure, virtualization, and networking solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability for mission-critical environments. Oversaw the 24x7 management and monitoring of systems supporting business-critical operations, with a strong focus on availability, scalability, and security. Coordinated and mentored engineers, streamlined incident response, and implemented best practices in system administration and virtualization technologies. Partnered with stakeholders to align infrastructure strategy with organizational goals, while driving continuous improvement in monitoring, automation, and operational excellence.