Imad Chakaroun

Strategic and results-driven Technical Leader with 15+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions across the full cloud lifecycle—from consulting and architecture to automation, migration, and operational excellence. With a career spanning software, insurtech, fintech, and banking industries, I bring a strong blend of technical depth and leadership acumen. Currently serving as Vice President of Public Cloud Architecture at Morgan Stanley in Montreal, I lead initiatives within the firm’s Public Cloud Transformation Services, driving modernization efforts and architecting scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions. I have successfully led cross-functional teams, including senior engineers and people managers, in executing complex, multi-phase projects involving cloud migration, infrastructure automation, and hybrid-cloud strategies. My leadership extends beyond technical delivery—building high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, and aligning IT strategy with broader business goals. Leadership & Technical Highlights: • Led and managed local and remote technical teams, including other managers, to deliver critical enterprise cloud initiatives • Drove cloud transformation programs across AWS and Azure, from legacy modernization to greenfield cloud-native builds • Oversaw partnerships with major cloud providers, managing strategic roadmaps, escalations, and feature development • Spearheaded adoption of SRE practices and cloud resiliency frameworks across business-critical systems • Directed design and implementation of observability, monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code solutions • Partnered with architects, directors, and C-level executives to translate business needs into actionable, scalable technology strategies Certifications & Academic Background: • AWS Certified Solutions Architect • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert • Member, Order of Engineers and Architects • Project Management Program, McGill University • Master of Engineering – Information and Systems Security, Concordia University • Bachelor of Engineering – Computer and Communications, HCU • Hackathon Award Finalist