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Cloud · Governance · Modernization

Esteban Gomez
Quesada

Senior Solution Architect and Cloud Architecture Leader — helping enterprises build secure, scalable, production-ready cloud platforms across regulated environments.

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Esteban Gomez Quesada
200+
Sessions
14+
Certs
12+
Years
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Trusted by enterprise leaders
Quanta Services
SouthState Bank
Pulte Mortgage
Accenture
CIBC
DXC Technology
HPE
What I Do
Three pillars of
cloud excellence

Cloud Architecture

End-to-end Azure solution design — landing zones, hybrid and multi-cloud platforms, API architecture, and migration strategies for regulated enterprises across financial services and energy.

Governance & Security

CCoE operating models, policy-as-code frameworks, identity architecture with Entra ID, and compliance baselines aligned to FFIEC, SOC 2, GLBA, and Zero Trust principles.

Technical Leadership

Executive advisory, architecture reviews, pre-sales solutioning, and delivery oversight — translating business objectives into cloud roadmaps and guiding teams from strategy through implementation.

About

Senior Solution Architect and Cloud Architecture Leader with 12+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale cloud, modernization, and migration solutions across regulated and complex environments.

Combines hands-on engineering expertise with strategic oversight — leading architectural strategy, governance, and platform design for financial services and large enterprises, with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and cloud operating models.

Trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, translating business, regulatory, and technical requirements into secure, scalable architectures. Drives delivery excellence, mentors architects and engineers, and partners with sales and delivery teams to accelerate outcomes.

Expertise
Enterprise Cloud Architecture
Azure Landing Zones
Solution Design & Solutioning
CCoE Design
Security & Identity (Entra ID)
Multi-Cloud Strategy
FinOps
Executive Advisory
Microsoft 365
Pre-Sales & Technical Discovery
Migration & Modernization
Architecture Reviews
Track Record
01
Led enterprise Azure architecture and modernization for regulated financial services clients including SouthState Bank, Pulte Mortgage, and Quanta Services — owning end-to-end solution design from discovery through delivery.
02
Designed and delivered a federated Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) across multiple operating companies, defining the charter, operating model, governance frameworks, and Azure landing zones.
03
Served as trusted technical advisor to executive stakeholders, translating business, regulatory, and operational requirements into target-state architectures, technology roadmaps, and executive-ready recommendations.
04
Authored 171+ governance documents and proposed 108 cloud policies across Azure and AWS, establishing enterprise-wide compliance baselines and architecture standards.
05
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with 200+ delivered technical sessions across Azure and Microsoft 365, supporting pre-sales, enablement, and customer adoption.
Career
12 years of progression
Sr. Solution Architect Gorilla Logic Current
Apr 2025 – Present
Owning architectural strategy, executive advisory, and technical leadership for enterprise and regulated client engagements. Leading CCoE design, governance frameworks, and cloud transformation across financial services and energy.
SouthState Bank · Pulte Mortgage · Quanta Services
ISV Technical Specialist Accenture
Jul 2024 – Apr 2025
Technical advisor within Accenture's global ISV Success Program — guiding ISVs on application architecture, cloud readiness, and Microsoft Marketplace publishing.
M365 Cloud Solution Architect Accenture
Jan 2023 – Jun 2024
Pre-sales technical leadership for enterprise Microsoft 365 engagements. Translated business requirements into cloud architectures spanning security, identity, collaboration, and endpoint management.
Microsoft Cloud Architect N3 Results → Accenture
Aug 2020 – Jun 2024
Led architecture-level conversations and Azure solution design for enterprise customers. Delivered 90+ Azure sessions and partnered with Microsoft Digital Sales to drive adoption.
90+ Azure architecture sessions delivered
Delivery Architect DXC Technology
May 2019 – Aug 2020
Primary technical authority for enterprise infrastructure and cloud implementations — owning solution fidelity, risk mitigation, and cross-tower delivery coordination.
Solution Architect DXC Technology
May 2016 – May 2019
End-to-end solution design and technical leadership for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) account. Translated business requirements into architectures across multiple technology platforms.
CIBC — regulated financial services
PMO Support Hewlett Packard
Jul 2015 – May 2016
PMO and delivery support for the CIBC account. Selected by account leadership to transition into a Solution Architect role based on performance and technical aptitude.
Hand-picked for promotion to Solution Architect
Technical Support Agent Hewlett Packard
Feb 2013 – Jul 2015
Global Tier 2 technical support across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Multiple Employee of the Month/Quarter recognitions.
Proven Results
Case studies
Energy & Infrastructure
Building an Enterprise Cloud Center of Excellence
Quanta Services · Fortune 250
Designed and delivered a comprehensive CCoE operating model, governance framework, and strategic roadmap for a Fortune 250 infrastructure leader's expanding Azure footprint.
171+
Documents
108
Policies
9
Domains
CCoE Design Governance Azure CAF FinOps
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Financial Services & Mortgage
Architecting Regulated Cloud Transformations
SouthState Bank · Pulte Mortgage
Led Azure architecture and migration planning for two regulated financial institutions, delivering compliant landing zones and phased modernization strategies.
2
Enterprises
4
Frameworks
100%
Audit-Ready
Landing Zones FFIEC / SOC 2 Migration API Mgmt
Read full case study →
Built by Me
Tools & resources
Reference Portal
Azure Cloud Architecture Reference
A growing collection of decision guides, architecture patterns, pricing comparisons, and interactive reference tools for Azure service selection. Searchable across 60+ Azure services — static HTML, no backend, no telemetry.
Decision Guides Architecture Patterns Service Selection Static HTML
Explore the portal →
Azure Cloud
Architecture Reference
What Others Say
LinkedIn recommendations
His professionalism and deep understanding of cloud technologies have greatly benefited our projects and client deliverables. His client-focused approach is commendable; he listens to clients' needs and translates them into effective cloud solutions, building strong, trust-based relationships that lead to successful outcomes.
SP
Sanjay Pattni
Enterprise Technology Executive · Architecture, Security & Cloud Modernization
Having worked next to and over Esteban on a 4 year project, I have witnessed how he admirably keeps his character and composure even during the most challenging of times. He effectively manages his time and maintains discipline to properly prepare which enables him to deliver quality outcomes time after time.
BD
Brandon Dusek
Cloud Solution Architect · Direct Manager
Esteban is an absolute delight to work with. He is one of a kind, with an extraordinary knowledge of the technologies in Azure that he specializes in. First class professional, team player, organized, wonderful communication skills in Spanish and English, very engaged with the customers he serves.
CR
Carmen Rodríguez
Senior Customer Success Manager · LATAM Cloud Computing
Credentials
Certifications & Standards

Certifications

AZ
Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAZ-305
AZ
Azure for SAP Workloads SpecialtyAZ-120
AI
Azure AI Engineer AssociateAI-102
AZ
Azure Administrator AssociateAZ-104
M3
Microsoft 365 Teams AdministratorMS-700
SC
Security, Compliance & IdentitySC-900
MCT
Microsoft Certified TrainerActive since 2021
GC
GCP Cloud Digital LeaderGoogle Cloud
CC
CCNA Discovery (Modules I–IV)Cisco
AI
Azure AI FundamentalsAI-900
M3
Microsoft 365 FundamentalsMS-900
AZ
Azure FundamentalsAZ-900
SM
Scrum FundamentalsScrumStudy
LX
GNU/Linux Server AdministratorGreenCore Solutions

Frameworks & Standards

Azure CAF, WAF, Landing Zones
CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001
SOC 2, HIPAA, Zero Trust
FFIEC, GLBA (Financial Services)
Policy as Code, Azure Guardrails
IaC, Monitoring & Observability

Education

Lic. IT & Project Management
Universidad Estatal a Distancia
B.S. Computer Science Engineering
Universidad Nacional
Diploma in Computer Application Programming
Universidad Nacional
Language
English — C1 Spanish — Native
Industries
Financial Services Energy & Utilities Insurance Mortgage Banking Technology ISV / SaaS
Contact
Let's build
something remarkable

Open to enterprise cloud architecture, governance consulting, and strategic advisory engagements.

estebangq@gmail.com →
LinkedIn Alajuela, Costa Rica +506 8421-9857
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Resume PDF
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Executive Summary
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Case Study — Quanta CCoE
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Case Study — Financial Services