Subash Banala is a Senior Manager – IT and Lead Cloud Architect with 19+ years of experience in cloud computing, DevOps, cybersecurity, and AI/ML. He has led critical projects at Capgemini, IBM, and ANZ, delivering cloud migrations, FinOps solutions, and infrastructure modernization. Subash holds multiple certifications, including AWS, CKA, and Terraform, and is a senior member of IEEE. He is also a published author and active contributor to research in cloud security and AI. With a deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and middleware technologies such as IBM WebSphere and WebLogic, Subash has successfully led mission-critical projects that modernized legacy systems, improving scalability, performance, and cost efficiency. He is also a Subject Matter Expert in security vulnerability management, ensuring systems are resilient and compliant with industry standards. Subash is known for his strategic approach to cloud modernization, his ability to lead cross-functional teams, and his focus on delivering measurable business value. He has implemented FinOps strategies that significantly reduced cloud expenditures, and he has leveraged AI/ML to enhance predictive analytics and automate operational workflows.