Hassan Shuman - Technology Visionary & Strategic Advisor

Strategic Technology Leadership

Technology visionary and strategic advisor specializing in multi-cloud strategies (AWS, Azure, Oracle), generative AI solutions, and large-scale technology modernization. Proven ability to build cloud competency centers, establish strategic partnerships, and deliver substantial value across government, financial services, and enterprise sectors.

Strategic Advisory & Practice Building

£6M+ annual revenue through competency center development and trusted advisor relationships with CTOs and CIOs

Multi-Cloud & Sovereign Expertise

Deep expertise across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud with specialized sovereign cloud security experience

AI Innovation & Data Strategy

Enterprise AI adoption frameworks using Amazon Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, and Anthropic Claude

Global Market Leadership

Recent strategic engagements spanning UK, Europe, and Saudi Arabia across regulated industries

Professional Experience

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CTO/CIO Advisor & Strategic Technology Practice Leader

Infosys Consulting

February 2022 - Present | London

Co-created and evolved strategic cloud competency roadmaps with client CEOs, CIOs, and CTOs. Led knowledge-sharing and upskilling initiatives across cross-functional teams, establishing cloud best practices and certification pathways. Generated £6M annually through strategic pre-sales activities, acting as trusted advisor on tools, platforms, and partnerships.

NEOM - Sovereign Cloud Security

Designed classified "secrets data room" on Oracle Cloud for Saudi Arabia's NEOM project with comprehensive security frameworks.

Challenge

NEOM required sovereign cloud solution with stringent security requirements for classified document management, meeting government-level security standards in Saudi Arabia's emerging smart city initiative.

Strategic Approach

Designed comprehensive security competency framework for Oracle Cloud infrastructure
Developed document classification strategy handling secret and top-secret security levels
Created least-access governance protocols and advanced encryption standards
Established sovereign cloud compliance meeting Saudi government requirements

Solution Architecture

Implemented Oracle Cloud Infrastructure optimized for sovereign requirements
Built automated document classification and security tagging system
Established end-to-end encryption protocols and access governance frameworks
Created secure API gateways for controlled document access and audit trails

Business Impact

Enabled secure sovereign cloud operations for NEOM smart city initiative
Established Oracle Cloud security competency center for Middle East region
Created reusable framework for government security compliance across GCC markets
Enhanced organizational capability for classified document management at scale

Danske Bank - Serverless Loyalty Platform

Collaborated with CTO to implement credit card loyalty program using AWS serverless architecture with comprehensive compliance.

Challenge

Danske Bank needed innovative loyalty program for credit card users requiring serverless scalability, strict regulatory compliance, and seamless API integration with existing banking infrastructure.

Strategic Approach

Collaborated directly with CTO on strategic technology roadmap and innovation strategy
Led cross-functional competency building across CISCO networking and DevSecOps specialists
Designed comprehensive API governance framework ensuring banking regulatory compliance
Created serverless-first architecture supporting rapid scaling and cost optimization

Solution Architecture

Implemented AWS Lambda-based serverless architecture for loyalty processing and rewards calculation
Built real-time API frameworks adhering to PCI DSS and European banking regulations
Created customer engagement platform with personalized offers and real-time loyalty tracking
Established automated compliance monitoring and audit trail capabilities

Business Impact

Enhanced customer engagement through innovative loyalty platform increasing card usage by 25%
Established serverless banking competency center enabling rapid product development
Created API governance excellence framework adopted across bank's digital services
Improved cross-functional collaboration capabilities reducing time-to-market by 40%

MS Amlin - Insurance Digital Transformation

Rescued struggling account, evolved strategic roadmap worth £20M with advanced LLM capabilities using Anthropic Claude.

Challenge

MS Amlin's account was struggling with relationship issues and needed comprehensive digital transformation to remain competitive and meet regulatory requirements across 10 acquired companies.

Strategic Approach

Rescued and transformed struggling account relationship through strategic competency rebuilding
Co-evolved three-year strategic roadmap with client executive engagement
Established insurance industry cloud competency centre with advanced LLM capabilities
Created comprehensive data integration strategy across acquired companies

Solution Architecture

Implemented advanced LLM capabilities using Anthropic's Claude 2 for intelligent document processing
Created comprehensive data integration platform across 10 acquired companies
Built cloud-native underwriting and claims processing automation
Established real-time analytics and reporting frameworks for executive decision making

Business Impact

Secured £20 million strategic transformation program across three-year roadmap
Established template for insurance industry cloud adoption adopted by Lloyd's market
Enhanced operational efficiency and regulatory compliance across all subsidiary companies
Created innovation center driving competitive advantage in insurance technology

NatWest - AI-Powered Customer Service

Collaborated with Head of Data to develop internal bot using Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Q, reducing customer hold times by 35%.

Challenge

NatWest faced increasing customer service demands with long hold times affecting customer satisfaction. Traditional call center approaches were not scaling effectively with business growth.

Strategic Approach

Analyzed call center data and customer interaction patterns to identify optimization opportunities
Designed comprehensive AI strategy leveraging bank's existing call logs and customer data
Created detailed business case for enterprise-wide AI transformation worth £5M in follow-on opportunities

Solution Architecture

Implemented Amazon Bedrock for advanced natural language processing and customer query understanding
Deployed Amazon Q for intelligent query handling and automated response generation
Integrated seamlessly with existing customer data systems and CRM platforms

Business Impact

Reduced customer hold times by 35% improving overall customer satisfaction scores
Improved agent efficiency and reduced training time for new customer service representatives
Created template for bank-wide AI adoption enabling £5M in follow-on AI opportunities
Established AI center of excellence for financial services customer experience

CMA CGM - Global Logistics AI Transformation

Built comprehensive cloud competency practice from single GenAI project to £12M strategic transformation program.

Challenge

CMA CGM needed to modernize their global logistics operations with AI-powered solutions while maintaining operational excellence across international shipping networks.

Strategic Approach

Started with single GenAI project and demonstrated rapid value delivery
Designed comprehensive capability development program for shipping industry innovation
Created strategic roadmap expanding from AI to full cloud transformation

Solution Architecture

Developed local GenAI solution based on Azure OpenAI LLM trained on shipping data
Implemented 20 AWS native DevOps solutions and SRE outsourcing capabilities
Created intelligent customer service platform for shipping queries, pricing, and route optimization

Business Impact

Grew account from single project to £12M strategic transformation program
Developed organizational capability in Azure OpenAI, AWS DevOps, and SRE practices
Trained 30+ staff and established shipping industry cloud innovation center
Enhanced customer experience through AI-powered shipping intelligence and route optimization

Open University - Educational Platform Modernization

Led global competency development for educational technology transformation with Azure cloud services.

Challenge

Open University operated on legacy database systems (mainframe, Sybase, Informix, Ingres) limiting their ability to deliver modern educational experiences and real-time analytics.

Strategic Approach

Comprehensive legacy system assessment and Azure-first migration planning
Designed modern data architecture supporting educational analytics and student insights
Established global team coordination and delivery methodology for distributed education teams

Solution Architecture

Migrated databases to Azure Cosmos DB for global scalability and performance
Implemented Azure Data Factory, Stream Analytics, and Data Lake for ETL and real-time processing
Created conversational AI chatbot using Azure OpenAI for student support and information access

Business Impact

Enhanced student experience through personalized learning and real-time support
Improved platform performance and reliability enabling 24/7 global access
Enabled predictive student analytics and early intervention capabilities
Reduced operational costs by 25% while improving service quality

Sandoz - Independent Data Strategy

Established independent cloud competency strategy with comprehensive data governance frameworks.

Challenge

Sandoz required an independent data strategy to support their pharmaceutical operations while ensuring regulatory compliance and data governance in highly regulated healthcare environment.

Strategic Approach

Led Azure architects to establish reference architecture and landing zones
Designed comprehensive cloud strategy covering platform selection, security, and organizational restructuring
Developed transformation roadmap supporting data-driven pharmaceutical business model

Solution Architecture

Implemented Azure Data Lake Storage for pharmaceutical research and development data
Established comprehensive landing zones and security frameworks for healthcare compliance
Created data governance protocols ensuring regulatory compliance across global operations

Business Impact

Established independent data strategy supporting business objectives and regulatory requirements
Enhanced data governance and pharmaceutical regulatory compliance capabilities
Created scalable architecture foundation enabling future AI and analytics innovations
Improved data-driven decision making across research, development, and commercial operations

Chief Architect & Technology Strategist

IBM

September 2018 - January 2022 | London

Established enterprise architecture competency centers and strategic technology advisory capabilities across government, healthcare, and enterprise clients. Led capability building initiatives and technology standardization programs, developing comprehensive market propositions generating £25M+ in client value.

PMI - Enterprise Architecture Transformation

Transformed enterprise architecture competency, implementing SAFe Agile processes and reducing design efforts by 83%.

Challenge

PMI struggled with inconsistent technology standards, lengthy design reviews, and inefficient architecture processes that slowed product development and innovation delivery.

Strategic Approach

Assessed existing architecture governance processes and identified optimization opportunities
Designed SAFe Agile architecture framework with architectural runway methodology
Established comprehensive technology standards and streamlined review processes
Created strategic capability roadmap for agile architecture adoption and team upskilling

Solution Architecture

Implemented SAFe Agile architecture processes with architectural runway
Established technology standards reducing inconsistency and review complexity
Created streamlined design review processes with automated compliance checking
Built collaborative architecture governance framework improving cross-functional efficiency

Business Impact

Reduced ARB meetings and design efforts by 83% accelerating product development cycles
Improved technology consistency and standards across the entire organization
Enhanced team collaboration and cross-functional efficiency
Created strategic capability roadmap for agile architecture adoption and team upskilling

GCHQ - Government Digital Infrastructure

Developed comprehensive FinOps strategy and created advanced analytics dashboards achieving 20-30% cost reductions.

Challenge

Government organization needed comprehensive cloud financial management strategy and advanced analytics capabilities while maintaining strict security and compliance requirements.

Strategic Approach

Developed FinOps strategy aligned with government digital transformation initiatives
Created automated Python solutions using boto3 API for cost analysis and optimization
Designed secure data governance frameworks for government cloud operations
Established cost optimization center of excellence for cross-departmental knowledge sharing

Solution Architecture

Built multiple QuickSight dashboards providing real-time cost visibility and optimization recommendations
Implemented Python automation using boto3 API for automated cost analysis and reporting
Created knowledge-sharing frameworks enabling cross-departmental FinOps collaboration
Established architectural governance incorporating FinOps principles and compliance requirements

Business Impact

Established cost optimization frameworks achieving 20-30% annual savings
Created reusable FinOps methodologies adopted across government departments
Enhanced data-driven decision making capabilities for national digital infrastructure
Improved architecture review processes incorporating FinOps principles and compliance

Government Organization - ML/AI Infrastructure

Pioneered ML/AI competency development using Amazon SageMaker for infrastructure optimization and predictive analytics.

Challenge

Government organization needed advanced ML/AI capabilities for infrastructure optimization while ensuring security and establishing cross-departmental collaboration frameworks.

Strategic Approach

Pioneered ML/AI competency development leveraging Amazon SageMaker for infrastructure optimization
Established predictive analytics best practices and created reusable capability frameworks
Implemented data mesh architecture on IBM Cloud using Golang microservices

Business Impact

Enhanced infrastructure optimization through predictive analytics and anomaly detection
Enabled cross-departmental collaboration through data mesh architecture
Established government AI competency center influencing national digital strategy

NHS Trust & Bayer - Healthcare Cloud Strategy

Directed global competency development for healthcare and pharmaceutical cloud transformation.

Challenge

Healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations needed comprehensive cloud transformation while meeting stringent regulatory requirements and patient data protection standards.

Strategic Approach

Directed global competency development for healthcare and pharmaceutical cloud transformation
Established migration patterns and technology standards for regulated healthcare environments
Created organizational capability building frameworks for Azure Cosmos DB and AWS optimization

Business Impact

Enhanced patient care delivery through advanced cloud analytics platforms
Improved regulatory compliance and patient data protection capabilities
Created scalable healthcare cloud transformation templates adopted industry-wide

Enterprise Architect & Strategic Transformation Leader

Accenture

August 2014 - March 2018 | London

Led enterprise technology competency development and strategic transformation initiatives across telecommunications, financial services, and retail sectors. Established cloud-first competency centers and influenced strategic technology investments worth over £100M through comprehensive pre-sales leadership.

Unilever - Technology Separation Programme

Led strategic technology separation competency, winning £20M opportunity for business divestiture preparation.

Challenge

Unilever needed to separate and create independent technology capability to support business unit divestiture, requiring comprehensive capability assessment and independent operating model development.

Strategic Approach

Conducted comprehensive capability assessment and roadmap development
Established independent technology operating model and governance frameworks
Built organizational cloud competency supporting business divestiture requirements
Created scalable, autonomous technology platform for new business entity

Solution Architecture

Designed independent cloud infrastructure supporting autonomous business operations
Created data migration and governance frameworks ensuring business continuity
Established security and compliance protocols for separated business operations
Built integration platforms connecting new entity with legacy Unilever systems

Business Impact

Successfully enabled £20M business divestiture through technology independence
Created scalable, independent technology platform supporting business growth
Established template for corporate separation programs adopted by other Unilever divisions
Delivered complex transformation on time and within budget despite organizational complexity

Barclays - Cloud First Strategy

Developed enterprise-wide Cloud First competency strategy enabling legacy estate migration to Azure.

Challenge

Barclays needed to modernize legacy financial services infrastructure while maintaining regulatory compliance, security, and operational continuity across global banking operations.

Strategic Approach

Developed comprehensive Cloud First competency strategy for enterprise transformation
Co-created strategic technology roadmap with senior banking leadership
Designed regulatory compliance and security frameworks for cloud adoption
Established technology excellence center enabling digital innovation

Solution Architecture

Implemented Azure-first cloud strategy for legacy estate migration
Created comprehensive security and compliance frameworks for financial services
Built digital banking capabilities enabling fintech innovation and customer experience
Established API governance and integration platforms for modern banking services

Business Impact

Enabled digital-first banking strategy supporting fintech innovation and customer experience
Improved operational efficiency and scalability across global banking operations
Enhanced security posture and regulatory compliance capabilities
Created foundation for continuous innovation and competitive advantage in financial services

RBS - Digital Banking Competency Centre

Architected digital banking competency centre, leading personal banking application migration to AWS.

Challenge

RBS needed to modernize personal banking applications while establishing cloud-first capabilities and training cross-functional teams on modern banking technology standards.

Strategic Approach

Architected digital banking competency centre for personal banking transformation
Led personal banking application migration to AWS cloud platform
Established cloud-first capability frameworks and training programs
Created modern banking technology standards for cross-functional teams

Solution Architecture

Migrated personal banking applications to AWS with zero downtime
Implemented cloud-native banking services with enhanced security and scalability
Created API-first architecture enabling rapid product development
Established DevSecOps practices for continuous banking application delivery

Business Impact

Enhanced customer experience through faster, more reliable banking services
Reduced infrastructure costs by 30% while improving performance
Enabled rapid deployment of new banking features and services
Created template for digital banking transformation adopted across RBS group

New Look - Strategic Outsourcing Competency

Developed strategic outsourcing competency, leading £50M five-year technology transformation opportunity.

Challenge

New Look needed comprehensive technology transformation and outsourcing strategy to modernize retail infrastructure while maintaining operational excellence and customer experience.

Strategic Approach

Developed strategic outsourcing competency for retail infrastructure modernization
Led £50M five-year technology transformation opportunity
Created capability frameworks for retail technology service delivery excellence
Established vendor management and governance frameworks

Solution Architecture

Designed hybrid cloud infrastructure supporting retail operations and e-commerce
Created omnichannel customer experience platforms
Implemented supply chain and inventory management optimization
Established data analytics platforms for retail insights and decision making

Business Impact

Secured £50M technology transformation program improving operational efficiency
Enhanced customer experience through omnichannel retail capabilities
Improved supply chain visibility and inventory optimization
Created retail technology excellence center driving competitive advantage

AstraZeneca - Pharmaceutical Cloud Strategy

Built pharmaceutical technology competency, leading SAP Hybris platform migration from Oracle to AWS Aurora.

Challenge

AstraZeneca needed to migrate SAP Hybris platform from Oracle to AWS Aurora while developing comprehensive cloud strategy frameworks for life sciences industry compliance.

Strategic Approach

Built pharmaceutical technology competency for SAP Hybris platform migration
Developed cloud strategy frameworks covering platform selection and architecture design
Created security and FinOps implementation strategies for pharmaceutical compliance
Established life sciences industry best practices and regulatory frameworks

Solution Architecture

Migrated SAP Hybris platform from Oracle to AWS Aurora with enhanced performance
Implemented pharmaceutical-grade security and compliance frameworks
Created data governance protocols for research and development operations
Established cost optimization strategies specific to life sciences workloads

Business Impact

Enhanced platform performance and reduced operational costs by 25%
Improved pharmaceutical research and development data accessibility
Created life sciences cloud transformation template adopted industry-wide
Established regulatory compliance frameworks enabling faster drug development

Mitie - Strategic Technology Advisory Growth

Grew strategic technology advisory capability from £125K initial engagement to multi-million transformation program.

Challenge

Mitie needed to transform their technology advisory capabilities and demonstrate strategic value to grow from small initial engagement to comprehensive transformation program.

Strategic Approach

Grew strategic technology advisory capability from £125K initial engagement
Developed competency building and relationship development strategies
Created strategic value demonstration frameworks
Established multi-million transformation program through progressive engagement

Solution Architecture

Implemented facilities management technology platforms
Created IoT and smart building capabilities for enhanced service delivery
Established data analytics platforms for predictive maintenance and optimization
Built customer engagement and service management systems

Business Impact

Achieved 20x growth from £125K to multi-million transformation program
Enhanced facilities management capabilities through technology innovation
Improved customer satisfaction and service delivery efficiency
Created facilities management technology excellence center

Chief Architect

DXC Technology

April 2018 - August 2018 | London

Short-term strategic contract to establish a cloud discovery offering for fixed time and cost with fixed outcomes to enable data-driven cloud migration decisions. Developed comprehensive assessment methodology providing clients with clear migration strategies and business cases.

Technology Leadership & Program Management

Earlier Career Highlights (2000-2014)

Infrastructure Modernization & Large-Scale Migrations

CSC (2006-2013)

Senior Project Manager

Led multiple data center migration projects from client computer rooms to CSC Data Centres. Managed 300-1000 servers and 100-600 applications/databases including swing, lift-and-shift, and decommission operations.

Computacenter (2000-2006)

Project Manager

Led multiple infrastructure upgrade projects including server and desktop refreshes, SAN deployments, and application consolidations. Built solid client relationships generating additional revenue and extensions on all engagements.

Glasshouse Technologies (2013-2014)

Program Manager

Managed L&G consolidation of 1,000 Windows 2003 servers and 450 applications to Windows 2012 private cloud. Set up governance for Vodafone's 100+ security division projects.

Proprietary Methodologies

The Shuman Framework

Innovation over licensing. Custom solutions over vendor lock-in. Economic efficiency through intelligent automation and proprietary methodologies that deliver enterprise value.

Cloud Economics & FinOps Innovation

The Alternative to Aptio: Custom TBM Platform Development

Challenge: Enterprise FinOps tools like Aptio cost £300K+ annually with limited customization and poor integration capabilities.

The Shuman Solution:

Custom Platform Architecture: Python/C# microservices consuming AWS/Azure/Oracle APIs directly
Advanced Analytics: ML-powered cost prediction and anomaly detection using Prophet and scikit-learn
Superior Integration: Native SAP, ERP, and ITSM connectivity that commercial tools cannot achieve
PowerBI Visualization: Executive dashboards with real-time cost visibility and optimization recommendations

Business Impact:

£250K+ annual savings vs. commercial FinOps tools
Complete customization to business requirements
Enhanced multi-cloud integration capabilities (AWS, Azure, Oracle)
Full control over data and functionality with sovereign cloud compliance

Core Components: Multi-cloud cost data collection → Custom allocation engine → ML-based forecasting → PowerBI dashboards → SAP integration for end-to-end financial visibility

Mainframe Cloud Migration Framework

The 4R Strategy: Systematic Legacy Modernization

1. Rehost & Emulate

Lift-and-shift mainframe workloads to cloud using emulation platforms, preserving existing code while gaining cloud benefits.

2. Refactor with Automation

Transform legacy code using code conversion tools and automated modernization, maintaining functionality while improving efficiency.

3. Rewrite & Modernize

Rebuild applications as cloud-native solutions using modern languages and architectures for optimal performance.

4. Replace & Augment

Replace core mainframe functions with modern SaaS solutions and cloud-native applications, integrating with existing systems.

Success Metrics:

Cost reduction: 30-50% through cloud optimization
Performance improvement: 2-5x faster processing
Agility enhancement: Reduced deployment cycles
Risk mitigation: Modern, supportable technology stack

Sovereign Cloud Security Framework

Government-Grade Security: NEOM-Proven Methodology

Challenge: Sovereign cloud environments require specialized security frameworks meeting government-level classification and compliance requirements while enabling operational efficiency.

The 3-Layer Security Architecture:

1. Classification Layer

Automated document classification (secret, top-secret) with intelligent tagging

2. Access Control Layer

Least-access governance with role-based permissions and audit trails

3. Encryption Layer

End-to-end encryption with sovereign key management and compliance monitoring

Implementation Approach:

Multi-Cloud Capable: Adaptable across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud platforms
Compliance-First: Built-in regulatory frameworks for government and financial services
Scalable Security: Automated security policies and continuous compliance monitoring
Operational Excellence: Security that enables rather than hinders business operations

AI Strategy & Implementation Framework

Human-Centric AI: Evolution, Not Replacement

Philosophy: AI should augment human capabilities, not replace them. Focus on enhancing decision-making, automating routine tasks, and enabling creative problem-solving.

The 3-Pillar AI Strategy:

1. Augmentation

Enhance human decision-making with AI insights and recommendations

2. Automation

Automate routine, repetitive tasks to free human creativity

3. Innovation

Enable new business models and customer experiences

Multi-Platform Implementation:

Amazon Bedrock & Q: Enterprise AI with AWS integration for scalable, secure deployments
Azure OpenAI: Microsoft ecosystem integration with enterprise compliance and governance
Anthropic Claude: Advanced reasoning capabilities for complex business scenarios
Oracle AI: Specialized solutions for sovereign cloud and government applications

Industry Insights & Innovation

Thought Leadership & Market Perspectives

Challenging conventional wisdom and shaping industry conversations through data-driven insights and innovative thinking

AI & Future of Work

"AI and the Evolving Junior Developer: Not a Replacement, But a Revolution"

Challenging the narrative that AI will replace junior developers, instead showing how it creates new opportunities for human creativity and problem-solving.

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"The Urgent Need for Bilingual Leaders in the Age of AI"

Why successful AI adoption requires leaders who speak both technology and business languages fluently.

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Key Insight: AI succeeds when it amplifies human capability rather than replacing it.

Data Strategy & Innovation

"Data Debt in the Age of LLMs"

How organizations must address accumulated data debt to successfully implement AI and machine learning solutions.

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"Harnessing the Power of Amazon Data Exchange and DataZone"

Practical strategies for leveraging cloud-native data sharing and governance platforms for enterprise data strategy.

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"Azure Data Share and Azure Purview: A Dynamic Duo"

Multi-cloud data governance strategies for seamless data procurement and compliance.

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Key Insight: Modern data strategy requires native cloud tools and governance-first thinking.

Cloud Evolution & Modernization

"The Cloud Evolution: From Migration to Innovation and AI"

How cloud strategy has evolved beyond cost savings to become the foundation for AI and innovation capabilities.

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"Mainframes in the Cloud Era"

Strategic approaches to mainframe modernization in cloud-first environments, balancing innovation with operational continuity.

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"From Turbo Pascal to Bedrock—A Legacy Modernization Journey"

Personal perspective on technology evolution and the lessons learned from decades of modernization projects.

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Key Insight: Successful modernization preserves business value while enabling future innovation.

Consulting Philosophy

"The 'Client is Always Right' Myth: A Toxic Trap"

Challenging the most sacred consulting orthodoxy and arguing for intellectual honesty in client relationships.

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"Hire for Brains, Not Just Brackets"

Why programming concepts matter more than specific language expertise in building effective technology teams.

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"Unmasking Bias: Navigating the Complexities of Human Expression"

Technical exploration of bias in technology systems and how coding can help identify and mitigate unconscious bias.

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Key Insight: Great consulting requires challenging assumptions, not just following instructions.

Sovereign Cloud & Security

"The Rise of Sovereign Cloud: NEOM Case Study"

Lessons learned from implementing government-grade security in Oracle Cloud for Saudi Arabia's mega-project.

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"Oracle Cloud in 2025: The Overlooked Opportunity"

Why Oracle Cloud Infrastructure presents unique advantages for enterprise and government deployments.

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Key Insight: Sovereign cloud requirements are reshaping enterprise cloud strategy globally.

Financial Services Innovation

"Serverless Banking: The Future of Financial Services"

How serverless architecture is transforming banking operations and customer experience, featuring Danske Bank case study.

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"The Rise of AI versus AI in Finance"

How artificial intelligence is creating new competitive dynamics in financial markets and algorithmic trading.

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Key Insight: Financial innovation requires balancing technological capability with regulatory compliance.

Available Speaking Topics

AI Revolution: Evolution, Not Replacement

How AI enhances human capability in the workplace

Sovereign Cloud Security: Lessons from NEOM

Government-grade security in multi-cloud environments

Custom FinOps: Building vs. Buying

Why custom solutions often outperform expensive licenses

Multi-Cloud Strategy: AWS, Azure, Oracle Integration

Strategic approaches to multi-cloud architecture

Challenging Consulting Orthodoxies

When "the client is always right" is wrong

Serverless Banking Innovation

Transforming financial services through cloud-native architecture

Visionary Research & Innovation

From Neural Networks to Enterprise AI (1991-2025)

Pioneering theoretical frameworks for brain simulation and neural remapping - predicting today's AI revolution by over three decades

Personal Motivation & Vision

In 1988, my cousin was born with Down's syndrome. Witnessing the challenges faced by my family and the limited understanding of neurological development at the time, I was deeply moved to dedicate my doctoral research to understanding how the human brain could be understood, simulated, and potentially remapped. This personal connection drove me to explore theoretical frameworks that seemed impossible then but laid the groundwork for today's AI breakthroughs.

Groundbreaking PhD Research (1991)

The Vision: My doctoral research focused on developing a theoretical project that simulated the human brain's neural system and explored the possibility of remapping neural pathways in children with Down's syndrome to enable typical cognitive function. While the technology to implement such solutions didn't exist in 1991, the theoretical framework anticipated many concepts central to today's machine learning and neural network technologies.

Research Innovation: The work involved modeling complex neural networks, understanding pattern recognition in brain function, and theorizing about adaptive learning systems - concepts that would later become fundamental to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and neural network architectures used in today's AI systems.

Modern Relevance & Application

Predicting the AI Revolution: The theoretical frameworks I developed in 1991 for neural simulation and pattern recognition have remarkable parallels to today's deep learning architectures, natural language processing, and AI systems like those I now implement using Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, Azure OpenAI, and Anthropic Claude.

From Theory to Enterprise Practice: My early research into brain remapping concepts now inform my approach to AI strategy and machine learning implementations in enterprise environments. Understanding how complex systems adapt and learn has become central to designing AI solutions that augment rather than replace human capability.

Core Competencies

Strategic Consulting

Practice Development & Leadership
Business Development (£6M+ annually)
C-Suite Advisory & Stakeholder Management
Large-Scale Programme Delivery
Thought Leadership & Market Positioning

Multi-Cloud Strategy

AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud (Certified)
Sovereign Cloud & Government Security
Enterprise Architecture & Migration
Platform Selection & Security Frameworks
FinOps & Cost Optimization

AI & Data Strategy

Machine Learning (SageMaker, Azure AI)
Generative AI (Bedrock, OpenAI, Claude)
Data Architecture & Governance
Analytics Platforms (QuickSight, Power BI)
Data Engineering & ETL Processes

Industry Expertise

Government & Sovereign Cloud
Financial Services & Banking
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Telecommunications & Media
Energy & Logistics

Technical Capabilities

Programming (Python, SQL, R, C#)
DevOps & Automation (Terraform)
Data Analysis & Visualization
Infrastructure as Code
API Governance & Integration

Certifications

PhD Biomedical Engineering (Surrey)
AWS Solutions Architect
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
FinOps Certified
ITIL Foundation

Connect With Me

Email

hass.shuman@aol.com

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Mobile

+44 (0)7704 46 77 23

Direct line for urgent consulting inquiries

Connect for industry insights

Professional network and thought leadership content

Website

hassanshuman.com

Portfolio, insights, and thought leadership

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