Chris Ovett is a seasoned Lead Technical Product Manager and Senior Solution Architect with extensive expertise in Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud-based SaaS solutions. Currently serving as the Director of Cloud Solutions Strategy at IDBS in the United Kingdom, Chris has a robust background in Life Sciences and Telecommunication sectors. His career is marked by senior roles where he has excelled in driving innovation, leading teams, and managing complex technology and customer use cases.Chris is adept at embedding FinOps into organizations, advising on mergers and acquisitions, and developing migration practices for digital transformation. His skills extend to integrating Microsoft 365 with third-party VoIP services and CRM platforms, enhancing service offerings significantly. A trusted advisor, Chris leverages Salesforce for key account management and excels in pre-sales and customer consultancy roles, consistently seeking improvement opportunities to add value for clients.His contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Gold Management Team Award from Applicable Ltd and the Vodafone Pioneer 2010 for achievements in Unified Communications. Chris also served as Parish Vice Councillor, where he was responsible for local community services and development policies. His commitment to technology and community service showcases his multifaceted expertise and leadership skills. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn or visit his blog at www.ucwire.com for insights into his professional journey and achievements.