Navigating Hybrid, FinOps & Building Future-Ready Infrastructure for AI at Scale

Nam Je Cho is an accomplished technology executive and thought leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation and leveraging latest technologies deliver customer value.

He currently serves as the Director of Solutions Architecture at AWS where he has spent over a decade helping customers transform their business in the cloud. Throughout his career, Nam Je has honed his skills in presales, consulting, and systems integration underpinned by latest and emerging technologies.

He brings deep expertise in cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, enterprise applications, resilience, cybersecurity, and aligning digital solutions to business strategies that drive value. Outside of work, Nam Je is passionate about promoting STEM education to youths and career in technology.

Nam Je holds a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology, Sydney.

Dedicated to empowering individuals, businesses, and enterprises to thrive through cutting-edge IT solutions, Patrick serves as an esteemed ADAPT Advisor.

With a profound passion for facilitating success in the realm of high-performing IT, Patrick brings forth a wealth of expertise, specialising in the Financial Services Industry, honed across diverse domains.

Having collaborated closely with regulatory bodies like the European Commission, EBA, ECB, and Executive Boards of prestigious institutions, Patrick offers invaluable counsel on critical facets including risk & security, compliance, IT strategy & transformation, digitisation strategies (in collaboration with MIT CISR), and large-scale cloud adoption.

Patrick’s leadership has seen the creation and nurturing of a top-tier global IT organisation spread across 45 countries, leading a team of 2000+ FTEs to unparalleled success.

His vision and expertise have resulted in the successful implementation of multi-year IT strategies, groundbreaking digitisation initiatives, and the establishment of market-leading practices in application development and infrastructure engineering encompassing cloud, AI & ML, API, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.

Patrick’s track record boasts the creation and delivery of pioneering capabilities such as the world’s first online IPO engine, Unified Payments Platform, and innovative New Way of Working initiatives.

A stalwart in the field, Patrick leverages his profound knowledge and experience to navigate the complex landscapes of IT operations and program management, optimising services on a global scale, all while focusing on elevating employee (EX) and client experience (CX).

In his role as an ADAPT Advisor, Patrick serves as a beacon of expertise and guidance, offering invaluable insights and strategies to propel businesses towards unparalleled success in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Harry is a passionate leader in the data centre industry, bringing over 15 years of dedicated experience from his roles at Commonwealth Bank and Equinix. His expertise lies in building teams and driving transformation, where he has successfully managed both day to day and significant change projects within both the property and IT sectors.

As a Fellow and Executive Engineer with Engineers Australia, he holds Chartered status in Asset Management, Risk Management, and Leadership & Management, underscoring his commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards.

Harry is particularly passionate about enhancing customer loyalty and fostering innovation in response to the rapid advancements in technology.

He is dedicated to developing the next generation of data centre leaders, recognizing the importance of diversity, inclusion and mentorship in support of nurturing talent.

A collaborative leader with over 25 years working in the built environment and mission critical fields. From initial roles with the Ministry of Defence in the UK, now based in Sydney, where he specialises in the design and development of Data Centre facilities. Career highlights include working with major international organisations including NEXTDC, Global Switch, Equinix, IBM, Telstra, Metronode, Woolworths, ANZ and Amazon.