Ajay Narayan is a pillar-certified Cloud Architect and distinguished Technology Leader known for driving large-scale digital transformation across global enterprises. With over 15 years of experience architecting Oracle Cloud, ERP, and AI-powered enterprise solutions, he has led multi-million-dollar programs that reshape operational performance, cloud security posture, and IT modernization strategies. His expertise spans cloud governance, platform engineering, secure integrations, and enterprise architecture—supported by advanced executive education from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business in CTO leadership, AI strategy, fintech, and emerging technologies.
As the Global Portfolio Leader for Oracle Cloud Integrations at Equinix—the world’s digital infrastructure leader—Ajay serves as Chief Architect on the company’s Cloud Governance Board, directly supporting strategic initiatives under the Chief Accounting Officer. He oversees a global ecosystem of Oracle Cloud integrations, automation frameworks, and modernization projects that enhance security, compliance, and scalability across 70+ countries. Previously, Ajay shaped cloud innovation at Hitachi Vantara and AXIA Consulting, where he designed industry accelerators, AI-driven automation solutions, and hybrid cloud architectures that have become benchmark differentiators in the EPC, manufacturing, life sciences, and high-tech sectors. His portfolio includes spearheading Oracle Cloud implementations spanning 30+ countries, leading $1B+ transformation programs, and engineering cost-optimization frameworks that have delivered more than $80M in measurable savings.
Widely recognized as an industry thought leader, Ajay has authored influential whitepapers, delivered more than 80 webinars, and served as a featured speaker at Oracle technology forums. He is a trusted advisor to CIOs and CTOs on cloud strategy, cybersecurity, AI adoption, and digital transformation. His leadership has earned multiple accolades—including Delivery Excellence Awards, Technical Leadership Awards, and client CIO recognitions. Beyond his technical mastery, Ajay is known for building high-performing global teams, mentoring technology professionals, and driving innovation cultures that accelerate modernization for some of the world’s most complex enterprises.