Macdonald Macwan is a seasoned technology leader and Principal Software Engineer (PMTS) at Salesforce, where he leverages over 20 years of extensive experience in project management, architecture, and analysis. His expertise spans a diverse range of domains, including Cloud, DevOps, Security, CI/CD, Infrastructure, Site Reliability...
Macdonald Macwan is a seasoned technology leader and Principal Software Engineer (PMTS) at Salesforce, where he leverages over 20 years of extensive experience in project management, architecture, and analysis. His expertise spans a diverse range of domains, including Cloud, DevOps, Security, CI/CD, Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), containerization, Data Warehousing, IoT, and Big Data. In his current role, Macdonald is primarily responsible for the architecture of Cloud (AWS) Security, focusing on shifting security left to enhance the security posture of applications and services. He manages multiple AWS GovCloud accounts tailored for government customers, ensuring compliance with stringent standards such as FedRAMP High security compliance.
Macdonald's key projects include the emulation of airgap environments for the Department of Defense (DoD), where he provides architectural guidance from high-level design to detailed, hands-on implementation of security controls. His proficiency in leveraging AWS services enables him to create robust security architectures that not only meet regulatory requirements but also enhance operational efficiency. His technical skills, including Hadoop, ETL, Pentaho, Unix, Core Java, Microsoft SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, and Data Modeling, allow him to integrate complex data solutions seamlessly while ensuring data integrity and security.
As a leader, Macdonald is committed to fostering innovation and collaboration within his team, driving initiatives that align business and IT vision through Multi-Cloud Architecture and application functionality. His strategic approach and deep understanding of the cloud landscape position him as a pivotal figure in advancing Salesforce's mission to deliver secure and scalable solutions for its clients.
