Cloud Architect & AI Strategist

Jay
Keshavan

With over a decade of experience across private and public sectors, I specialize in building high-performing teams to deliver cutting-edge GenAI and cloud solutions — with my latest focus being serving 40M+ Californians with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Jay Keshavan
10+ Years
GenAI Focus
15+ Certs

Skills & Technologies

JK
Azure
AWS
GenAI
RAG
Python
Intune
M365
Rapid App Dev
LLM
MFA

Cloud & Infrastructure

Microsoft AzureAWS Azure AD / Entra IDIntune / Endpoint Mgr Conditional AccessSharePoint Online Dual-Cloud Strategy

AI & Automation

GenAI / LLMsRAG Pipelines Prompt EngineeringUIPath + Graph API Python ScriptingProcess Automation

Security & Identity

Azure MFADLP (ISO Standards) MDM / MAMSSO / Enterprise Apps VPN Security

Leadership

Team BuildingStrategic Roadmapping Solution ArchitectureStakeholder Engagement Vendor Management

Work Experience

OCT 2022 — PRESENT
Information Technology Specialist III
California Department of Motor Vehicles

Spearheading GenAI initiatives and cloud strategy for the CA DMV. Led a team developing LLM RAG models across two CSPs, improving model accuracy from 65% to 95%. Built custom automation reducing staff workload by 66%, and designed web applications achieving 7x performance gains over manual processes.

GenAI StrategyRAG: 65% → 95%66% Workload Reduction7x Performance Gain
JAN 2022 — OCT 2022
Senior Cloud Consultant
Billow Consulting LLC

Conducted comprehensive review of SharePoint Online environments and developed a consolidation plan targeting 95%+ of sites into a hub-and-spoke model. Led the transition of a custom MDM solution from POC to production with public showcase.

SPO ConsolidationMDM POC → ProductionUIPath + Graph API
JAN 2020 — JAN 2022
Senior Cloud Systems Engineer
Microsan Consultancy Services

Remediated enterprise infrastructure achieving 97% decrease in sync errors. Expanded Azure Enterprise Apps from 62 to 200+, enabling seamless SSO. Implemented dual-cloud strategy across Azure and AWS, and consolidated MDM solutions into Microsoft Intune.

97% Error Reduction62 → 200+ Enterprise AppsDual-Cloud Strategy
JUL 2017 — JAN 2020
Senior Cloud Consultant
Billow Consulting LLC

Led development of enterprise security solutions covering 100% of end-user use-cases and 85% of sysadmin use-cases. Deployed Intune MDM/MAM policies, Conditional Access, DLP solutions, and Azure MFA.

100% End-User CoverageEnterprise SecurityHA Infrastructure
JUN 2012 — JUL 2017
Consultant
Various Organizations

Consulted across software, cloud, and infrastructure projects. Earned CompTIA Linux+ certification. Designed prototypes for startups, built technical documentation platforms, and presented at University of Maine Farmington's Spring Symposium.

Linux+Startup PrototypingFull-Stack Development

Certifications

Microsoft
Applied Skills: Azure Management Tasks
Issued Feb 2026
Active
Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Issued Dec 2024 · Expires Dec 2027
Active
Microsoft
Azure Fundamentals
Issued Dec 2024
Active
Microsoft
Azure AI Fundamentals
Issued Apr 2024
Active
Google
AI Essentials
Issued Dec 2024
Active
Google
Prompting Essentials
Issued Dec 2024
Active
Khan Academy
Khanmigo for Educators Certificate
Issued Jan 2025
Active
Microsoft
Power Platform Fundamentals
Issued Apr 2022
Active
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Issued Jan 2022
Active
Microsoft
Identity & Access Administrator Associate
Issued Mar 2022 · Expired Mar 2023
Expired
Microsoft
Azure Security Engineer Associate
Issued Oct 2019 · Expired Oct 2021
Expired
Microsoft
Azure Administrator Associate
Issued Apr 2019 · Expired Apr 2021
Expired
CompTIA
Linux+
Issued May 2017 · Expired Jan 2022
Expired
Linux Academy
AZ-500: Azure Security Technologies
Issued Oct 2019
Active
Linux Academy
Azure Architect Technologies (AZ-300)
Issued Nov 2019
Active

Notable Projects

01

GenAI RAG Solution

Built and led the first-ever GenAI team for an organization of over 10,000. Deployed a Retrieval-Augmented Generation solution across two CSPs, achieving 98% accuracy for an internal-facing tool.

LLMRAGAzureAWSPython
02

SharePoint Consolidation

Comprehensive review and strategic plan to consolidate the organization's SharePoint Online environment, migrating 95%+ of sites into a streamlined hub-and-spoke architecture.

SharePointM365StrategyMigration
03

Dual-Cloud Infrastructure

Designed and implemented a dual-cloud strategy optimizing infrastructure across Azure and AWS — scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions enhancing operational resilience.

AzureAWSArchitectureSecurity
04

Custom MDM Deployment

Led the planning, design, testing, and delivery of a custom Mobile Device Management solution — POC to production with a public showcase and robust support plan.

IntuneMDMSecurityDeployment
05

Data Entry Web App

Designed and implemented a web application streamlining data entry across all internal divisions, achieving a 7x performance improvement over manual processes.

Web AppAutomationFull-Stack
06

Enterprise Identity Expansion

Upgraded Azure AD Connect infrastructure and expanded Enterprise Apps from 62 to 200+, enabling seamless SSO with a 97% reduction in sync errors.

Azure ADSSOIdentityEnterprise

Academic Background

2011 — 2017

University of Maine at Farmington

Bachelor of Arts — Computer Science

Dean's List — High Honors (×4)Spring Symposium Presenter
2007 — 2011

Gould Academy

High School Diploma

Let's connect.

Interested in discussing cloud strategy, AI innovation, or potential opportunities? I'd love to hear from you.