Principal Strategist at Caylent

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of consulting experience in cloud and digital transformation or leadership experience in technology transformation
  • Experience leading large scale cloud transformation efforts within Financial Services Institutions (Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Banking, FinTech and or Insurance)
  • Proven ability to build key client relationships and secure repeat business
  • Experience delivering large, complex projects for enterprise clients
  • Expertise in public cloud infrastructure and services, preferably AWS
  • Proven experience in business transformation domains, such as: Productization & Service Design, Cloud & Application Modernization, Agentic & Intelligent Solution Design, Data Platform & Governance Strategy, Cloud Operating Model Design, AI Enablement Strategy
  • Strong understanding of Agile project delivery
  • Excellent communication skills, especially with executive audiences
  • Startup environment adaptability and cross-functional teamwork
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies
  • Willingness to travel for project kick offs and key client milestones
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, Agile, or HashiCorp
  • Knowledge of Security Best Practices, Cloud Economics, Serverless technologies, container-based architecture, Software development frameworks, and cloud cost optimization
  • Experience in AWS consulting with Fortune 2000 clients

Responsibilities

  • Develop clear, actionable plans from ambiguous customer business problems. Collaborate with customers to define desired outcomes, identify gaps in their current business and technology capabilities, and propose solutions. Construct a business value narrative that fosters alignment across the customer's organization
  • Guide customers to enhance their adaptability, resilience, and relevance in dynamic business environments. Facilitate key stakeholders in defining direction, achieving alignment, and making informed decisions. Translate complex technical details into clear business impacts to empower effective decision-making
  • Drive growth of strategic accounts by uncovering new opportunities within customers following an Assessment or Roadmapping engagement. Collaborate with Account Executives and Customer Solutions Architects to develop these opportunities
  • Achieve KPIs: Utilization (75% target), Influenced Pipeline and growth of Customers following a Strategic Engagement, CSAT scores within Strategic Engagements

Skills

AWS
Cloud Migration
Modernization
DevOps
Data Engineering
Security
Compliance
Strategic Roadmapping
Business Value Realization

Caylent

Cloud-native services for AWS solutions

About Caylent

Caylent offers cloud-native services that help organizations utilize Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve their technology and workforce. The company specializes in building, scaling, and optimizing cloud solutions, serving clients from those just starting their cloud journey to those seeking advanced capabilities. Caylent stands out by using a co-delivery approach, working closely with clients to create tailored solutions while also teaching them to manage their cloud environments. Their goal is to accelerate time-to-value for clients through expert consulting and ongoing support.

Irvine, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$15.8MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Health Insurance
Company Equity
Long-Term Disability
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus
Home Office Stipend
Flexible Work Hours
Equipment & Office Stipend
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Rapid AI evolution may outpace Caylent's capabilities despite its partnership with Anthropic.
East Los Capital's exit could impact Caylent's financial stability and growth initiatives.
MeteorAI's adoption may face challenges if enterprises hesitate to integrate new AI frameworks.

Differentiation

Caylent is a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, enhancing its cloud-native service offerings.
The company has a strategic partnership with Anthropic to advance enterprise AI solutions.
Caylent's MeteorAI framework accelerates generative AI experimentation for enterprises.

Upsides

Caylent won three 2024 AWS Partner of the Year Awards, boosting its industry credibility.
The growing demand for cloud-native security aligns with Caylent's expertise in cloud solutions.
Rising hybrid cloud adoption offers Caylent opportunities in tailored migration and optimization services.

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