David Kim
Cloud & AI Transformation Accelerator
Transforming Business Potential into Measurable Impact: Building High-Performance Teams and Delivering Cloud & AI Solutions That Others Consider Impossible
30+
Years of Experience
$450M
Total Revenue Impact
100+
Cloud Migrations
15
Strategic Organizations Built
3 AWS Organizations
Transformational Leadership
What I Do
Senior leader with 30+ years of experience driving enterprise-scale digital transformation through innovative methodologies, cloud architecture, and AI solutions. Proven track record of building high-performance technical teams that accelerate cloud migration and modernization across public sector and commercial organizations.
Recognized for pioneering outcome-focused approaches that compress months of transformation work into days while maintaining highest standards of security and compliance.
Core Competencies
- Multi-Cloud Technical Delivery Leadership
- Outcome-Driven Transformation Methodologies
- Large-Scale Migration & Modernization
- Generative AI Implementation & Governance
- Public Sector Cloud Strategy
- P&L Management & Team Leadership
- Enterprise-Scale Digital Transformation
- Cloud Adoption Framework Implementation
Leadership Journey
Senior Manager, Public Sector Shared Services
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Built and led three strategic organizations that accelerate cloud transformation across AWS’s global public sector customer base.
- Established specialized delivery team of Technical Customer Solutions Managers
- Expanded Experience-Based Acceleration (EBA) program from 15 to over 100 annual engagements
- Pioneered first-to-market Generative AI EBA frameworks leveraging RAG architecture
- Launched dedicated Migration Launch Team for cloud adoption
- Delivered $250M+ in cloud migration and modernization services
Vice President, Cloud Advisory
Genpact
Founded and scaled a 220-person multi-cloud professional services practice delivering comprehensive cloud strategy, architecture, and migration services.
- Built cloud advisory practice from ground up, scaling to 220 consultants
- Generated $70M annual revenue through strategic cloud engagements
- Led complex client implementations across AWS and Azure environments
- Designed industry-specific cloud transformation roadmaps
Senior Director, Global Software & Cloud Portfolio | Deputy CTO
Honeywell International
Led software engineering and cloud transformation initiatives across Comfort and Security business lines as Deputy CTO for Honeywell Software Solutions.
- Migrated mission-critical alarm signaling platform to Azure cloud
- Directed $40M technology portfolio spanning mobile applications to IoT
- Managed 180-person global engineering organization
- Developed 5-year strategic roadmap for software platforms
Founder and Chief Technology Officer
kFidelis, Inc
Launched, marketed, and successfully expanded technology consulting firm specializing in public sector digital transformation.
- Generated $1M+ first-year revenue through strategic public sector client acquisitions
- Designed and implemented organizational development strategy for agency consolidation
- Led SAFe Agile implementation for 1,000+ person IT organization
Earlier Experience
Managing Director
The Greentree Group (2004-2015)
- Generated $10M+ in new revenue with 40% YoY growth
- Managed $120M Agile development portfolio
- Delivered $80M in projected savings through IT strategic planning
Sr Systems Engineer
Raytheon Missile Systems (1999-2004)
- Developed embedded systems in C and Java for mission-critical defense applications
- Implemented application virtualization achieving $2M annual savings and 30% productivity improvement
- Improved on-time project delivery by 50% through portfolio management processes
- Received corporate-wide achievement award for employee computer purchase program
IT Project Manager
US Marine Corps, Active Duty (1992-2004)
- Managed mission-critical IT infrastructure and systems at MCBH Kaneohe Bay, HI
- Implemented technology solutions supporting Marine Corps operations
- Developed technical expertise that formed foundation for civilian career
Qualifications & Credentials
Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
- AWS Certified Developer Associate
- AWS Certified ML Engineer Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner
- Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
- Google Certified Cloud Digital Leader
- SAFe 6 Program Consultant
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Education
- MBA in Technology – University of Phoenix
- BS in Computer Science – Hawaii Pacific University
- Database Engineering – Columbia University
Philanthropy
- Board Member – Pathway Plus Foundation
- Member – Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Member – Cheekwood Society
Featured Case Study
Transformation in Action
Generative AI EBA Implementation
Challenge:
Developing a Secure, Enterprise-Grade Generative AI Solution with Robust Compliance and Data Governance for Sensitive Organizational Information.
The organization needed to harness the power of generative AI while addressing complex regulatory requirements, data security concerns, and integration with legacy systems. Previous attempts had stalled due to compliance barriers and extended implementation timelines that threatened business value realization.
Solution:
A custom RAG architecture on AWS leveraging Amazon Bedrock to deliver a secure, scalable generative AI solution that ensures security and compliance while providing contextually accurate, dynamically generated insights.
The implementation utilized Experience-Based Acceleration (EBA) methodology, employing hands-on workshops that compressed months of planning into days of guided action. This approach incorporated continuous compliance validation throughout the delivery process, rather than treating it as a separate checkpoint, eliminating traditional implementation barriers and ensuring security considerations were embedded from the start.
Results:
Accelerated enterprise AI deployment with a 60% reduction in implementation timeline, achieving full regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
The solution enabled access to AI capabilities across multiple business units within weeks rather than months, driving immediate productivity gains. Key stakeholders reported enhanced decision-making capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of data security and governance. The EBA methodology directly contributed to an estimated $3.2M in productivity improvements within the first quarter of deployment.
Implementation Timeline Comparison
Traditional Approach vs. Experience-Based Acceleration (EBA)
Key Insights:
- Experience-Based Acceleration methodology reduces implementation timelines by 60-75% across various cloud and AI initiatives
- GenAI implementations show the most dramatic improvement, compressing 4+ months of work into 6-7 weeks
- EBA’s “learn-by-doing” approach maintains or improves quality while drastically reducing time-to-value
Technical & Leadership Expertise
Cloud Migration & Modernization
Accelerating digital transformation through innovative cloud migration methodologies and frameworks.
Experience-Based Acceleration methodology that compresses months of transformation work into days innovative “learn-by-doing” approaches.
Expertise in AWS cloud migration strategies, multi-cloud architecture, and infrastructure modernization.
Key Achievements
- Expanded EBA program from 15 to 100+ annual engagements
- Delivered $250M+ in cloud migration services
- Established specialized Technical Customer Solutions teams
Generative AI Implementation
Designing and implementing enterprise-grade AI solutions with a focus on security and compliance.
Extensive experience implementing RAG architecture solutions leveraging AWS Sagemaker, Amazon Bedrock, Claude, and other AI technologies.
Expertise in AI implementation strategies that maintain compliance requirements while accelerating adoption.
Key Achievements
- Pioneered first-to-market Generative AI EBA frameworks
- Reduced implementation timelines by over 60%
- Maintained security standards across implementations
Public Sector
Solutions
Navigating complex government requirements to deliver successful cloud and AI transformations.
Deep expertise in public-facing, defense, federal, state, and local government technology delivery, compliance frameworks and security standards.
Specialized knowledge of public sector processes, mission requirements, and modernization approaches.
Key Achievements
- Led strategic delivery across Public Sector verticals
- Implemented Cloud Adoption Frameworks for agencies
- Managed governance approaches for regulatory environments
Global Team
Leadership
Building and scaling high-performing technical teams that deliver consistent results.
Experience building and leading global technical delivery teams across multiple organizations and industries.
Leadership approach rooted in Marine Corps principles, focusing on mission achievement, team development, and continuous improvement.
Key Achievements
- Built and led three strategic organizations at AWS
- Scaled 220-person cloud advisory practice at Genpact
- Managed 180-person global engineering organization at Honeywell
Outcome-Driven Methodologies
Developing practical approaches that deliver measurable business value for customers.
Creator of results-focused transformation approaches that prioritize practical outcomes over theoretical transformation roadmaps.
Expertise in “learn-by-doing” methodologies that accelerate adoption and shorten time-to-value for organizations.
Key Achievements
- Compressed months of migration work into days
- Led implementation of SAFe Agile for 1,000+ person IT organization
- Deployed innovative Experience-Based Acceleration framework
Technical Delivery Excellence
Ensuring consistent quality and implementation success across complex initiatives.
Experience managing complex technology portfolios with innovative approaches to organizations, governance, standards, and quality.
Focus on practical, measurable outcomes while maintaining highest standards of technical excellence.
Key Achievements
- Managed $120M Agile development portfolio
- Directed $40M technology portfolio spanning mobile to IoT
- Improved on-time project delivery by 50% through improved processes
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