Kevin Smith is a seasoned Principal Azure Cloud Architect at Herbert Smith Freehills, where he leverages over 20 years of extensive experience in Microsoft products and services, with a concentrated focus on Azure for the past nine years. His role at this prestigious global law...
Kevin Smith is a seasoned Principal Azure Cloud Architect at Herbert Smith Freehills, where he leverages over 20 years of extensive experience in Microsoft products and services, with a concentrated focus on Azure for the past nine years. His role at this prestigious global law firm involves not only technical architecture but also strategic stakeholder engagement. Kevin has been instrumental in developing a comprehensive cloud adoption strategy tailored to the unique needs of the legal sector, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory requirements.
In his current capacity, Kevin has successfully collaborated with various stakeholders and business users to gather critical requirements, which have informed the creation of both high-level and low-level designs for a global greenfield platform. His expertise in Azure Landing Zone designs encompasses a wide array of components, including Azure Policy, Active Directory, and Azure DevOps, ensuring a robust and secure cloud environment. Kevin's proficiency in technical documentation and tools such as PowerShell, alongside his experience with email migration and storage solutions like 3PAR and HP Storage, positions him as a key player in driving cloud transformation initiatives.
His background spans multiple regulated sectors, including aviation, defense, healthcare, telecoms, insurance, travel, and legal, providing him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within these industries. Kevin's commitment to excellence and his ability to navigate complex technical landscapes make him an invaluable asset to Herbert Smith Freehills as they continue to innovate and expand their cloud capabilities in an increasingly digital world.
