Tapan Kumar Sahoo is a senior technology and digital transformation leader with over 23 years of experience driving business-aligned IT strategy across global enterprises in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and SaaS/PaaS sectors. He specializes in architecting scalable, secure cloud-native infrastructure and leading high-performing engineering teams to deliver enterprise-wide transformation.
As the current Technology Head for a cloud-native PaaS/SaaS organization and a former global director overseeing cloud, SRE, DevOps, and security, Tapan has successfully led $50M+ transformation programs, delivering 30–40% operational efficiencies and modernizing global infrastructure footprints. His strategic approach has reduced service disruptions by 64% and accelerated business value through automation, AI-driven observability, and security-by-design.
Tapan’s technical depth spans multi-cloud strategy (AWS, Azure), Infrastructure as Code, AIOps, DevSecOps, platform engineering, and enterprise IT governance. His experience includes aligning cloud adoption with regulatory frameworks like HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC2, making him a key contributor to compliance-centric industries. His leadership extends to managing globally distributed teams of 150+ engineers, ensuring 24/7 resilient infrastructure delivery across APAC, EMEA, and North America.
A frequent speaker and contributor, Tapan has shared insights at AWS Summit India, DevOps Days Bangalore, and IBM Leadership Academy. His talks blend real-world experience with frameworks that empower executives and technologists alike. His signature topics include “Zero-Trust DevSecOps,” “SRE at Scale,” “The 2025 CIO Playbook,” and “AI, Risk & Governance.”
Currently on the path toward CIO-level leadership, Tapan is passionate about contributing to podcasts, panel discussions, and executive forums. He brings hands-on credibility, broad business alignment, and a deep understanding of how to evolve IT from a cost center into a strategic growth enabler.