Ross Drobny

Background

About Ross Drobny

With over 16 years of IT project management experience, I am a seasoned Cloud Engagement Consultant at Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company. I hold the PMP certification from the Project Management Institute and the Azure Fundamentals certification from Microsoft, demonstrating my proficiency and expertise in cloud technologies and project management methodologies. In my current role, I spearhead engagement with business unit application and technology teams, collaborating with support architects and engineering teams to reduce the on-premises footprint by 40%. I facilitate migration of approximately 300 applications to Azure and AWS cloud hosting, coordinating migration timelines and prioritizing workloads as well as decommissioning of legacy environments. I also lead an Azure cost savings initiative, resulting in an annual savings of approximately $7 million. I am responsible for regular progress and status calls, disseminating corporate policies, processes, and initiatives, and ensuring project objectives are delivered on schedule and within budget. I excel in building cross-functional teams and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels. My adaptability and strong work ethic set me apart. I possess exceptional organizational, analytical, strategic planning, and execution skills. I approach tasks with professionalism, creativity, and a track record of analytical thinking and creative problem-solving. I thrive in diverse project settings and find fulfillment in guiding projects to successful completion. My agile mindset and flexible thinking enable me to swiftly adapt to changing challenges and provide effective solutions in dynamic situations.