Carlo P.L. Ciciriello

Associate Director @ Kyndryl | Executive Advisor | Enterprise & Cloud Transformation

Greater Milan Metropolitan Area

About

I operate at the intersection of Enterprise & Cloud Transformation, Executive Advisory, and technology strategy, helping organizations translate complex technology challenges into measurable business outcomes. With over 20 years of experience across consulting, architecture, and transformation leadership, I advise enterprise stakeholders on modernization strategies, operating models, and innovation initiatives spanning Hybrid Cloud, Networking, and Security. My work focuses on aligning technology decisions with business priorities to accelerate transformation, strengthen resilience, optimize operational efficiency, and enable scalable growth. I combine executive-level influence with deep technical authority, anchored by the Cisco CCIE credential and extensive experience across enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, security, automation, and large-scale infrastructure modernization. I partner with C-level leaders, consulting teams, sales organizations, and delivery stakeholders to shape transformation roadmaps, strategic pursuits, and high-value technology initiatives. Capability development and knowledge sharing have always been a core part of my leadership approach. As a Certified ICT Trainer since 2010, I have delivered advanced enablement programs across Cisco, AWS, and Microsoft ecosystems, helping develop both technical expertise and strategic capabilities across organizations and professional communities. I am actively engaged in the global technology community as a Microsoft MVP, AWS Community Builder, Cisco Champion, and Aviatrix Cloud Networking Hero. Focus areas include Enterprise & Cloud Transformation, Cloud Networking & Security, AI Infrastructure, Automation, Observability, Zero Trust, DevOps, and Advanced Network Architectures.

Experience

  • Kyndryl (Milan, Lombardy, Italy · Hybrid)
    • Associate Director, Senior Managing Consultant
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      Lead enterprise transformation across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments for large and regulated organizations, with a primary focus on Italy and broader EMEA, including financial services, energy, telecommunications, and the public sector. Work directly with CIOs, CTOs, and senior business leaders to define modernization priorities, shape operating models, and support critical technology investment decisions. Take ownership of strategic pursuits and complex transformation proposals (EUR 500k to several million euros), ensuring clarity across business priorities, solution design, delivery approach, risk, and financials. Serve as the technical focal point for the Google Cloud alliance, working closely with partners and internal teams to align capabilities and support joint opportunities. Lead cross‑functional teams of 10+ across architecture, sales, and delivery, maintaining alignment from early strategy through execution and driving measurable results in resilience, risk reduction, cloud adoption, and platform standardization.

    • Chief Hybrid Cloud & Multi-Cloud Architect
      Jun 2024 - Mar 2025 · 10 mos

    • Senior Infrastructure/Cloud Architect
      Sep 2021 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Senior Infrastructure/Cloud Architect at IBM
    May 2021 - Aug 2021 · 4 mos

    Hired by IBM to join Kyndryl as a day-one NewCo recruit

  • AT&T (Brno, South Moravia, Czech Republic)
    • Senior Network Architect
      Sep 2017 - Mar 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Senior Network Engineer
      Aug 2013 - Aug 2017 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Network & Infrastructure Consultant at Independent Consultant
    Aug 2005 - Jul 2013 · 8 yrs