Strategic Leadership

Director-level technology transformation in regulated industries

Strategic technology leadership and enterprise transformation
14+
Years Experience
£2.5M+
Cost Savings
99.99%
Uptime Delivered
1M+
Users Served

About Me

Director-level technology and digital leader with 14+ years delivering complex transformation in highly regulated environments. Proven track record of modernising IT, digital platforms and cyber assurance while maintaining service continuity and organisational trust.

Currently Solutions Architect / Tech Lead at Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), leading infrastructure, cloud, security and platform services with accountability for technology decisions affecting service resilience and delivery pace.

Leading practical adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, focusing on real-world use cases and measurable value while ensuring AI adoption aligns with security and compliance requirements.

Cyber & Enterprise Architecture

14+ Years Experience

Director-level leadership delivering complex transformation in highly regulated environments. Enterprise Security Architecture, Cyber Risk & Assurance, and Compliance-Aligned Security Controls across multi-year roadmaps.

Zero Trust Security

Zero Trust Expert

Identity & Access Governance, Cloud & SaaS Security Architecture, Regulatory & Compliance Alignment. Security Architecture Patterns & Standards ensuring cyber resilience while maintaining service continuity.

Technical Design Authority

TDA Leadership

Executive Risk & Stakeholder Engagement. Owning end-to-end solution design including security, confidentiality, performance, availability, RTO/RPO, auditability and cost alignment with enterprise standards.

GenAI & Copilot Enablement

AI Adoption Leader

Leading practical adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot - shifting focus from licence deployment to real-world use cases. Power Platform governance (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, ALM) with responsible AI alignment.

Technology Stack

Enterprise technology expertise across the complete infrastructure stack

Cloud & Platforms

Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS)
Microsoft 365 E5
Dynamics 365 / Business Central
Power Platform (Power Apps, Automate, Dataverse)

Cyber Security

Zero Trust Architecture
Entra ID & Conditional Access
Azure Sentinel SIEM
Microsoft Defender Suite

Automation & AI

Microsoft Copilot / GenAI
PowerShell & Terraform
Azure DevOps / CI-CD
Integration Patterns (API-led)

AI Transformation Leadership

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AI Strategic Transformation

Leading C-level AI strategy sessions that drive intelligent transformation initiatives

UCAS
AI-Powered Admissions
1M+ Students
LBBW
Intelligent Banking
€300B+ Assets
BLEVINS FRANKS
AI Wealth Management
Global Operations
CII
AI Insurance Solutions
Industry Leader

Proven Results

Measurable business impact and transformation outcomes

Contact

Email

jon.dajci@outlook.com

Phone

+44 (0) 7833467771

Location

London, United Kingdom

Connect

LinkedIn

Professional network and recommendations

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Project Portfolio

Strategic transformations delivering measurable business value

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Featured Project

UCAS Transformation

Transformed university admissions for 1M+ students with zero service disruption, delivering £2.5M+ in cost savings through strategic Microsoft 365 implementation.

£2.5M+ saved
Zero downtime
1M+ users
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CLASSIFIED
2022

LBBW Banking

Regulated Financial Services Transformation

Enabled secure trading operations with 24/7 uptime for commercial banking division

99.99% Uptime
ROI
12 Months
DELIVERY
Financial Services
SECTOR

Key Outcomes

Regulatory Compliance
Trading Continuity
Risk Mitigation
Global Operations
Available
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LEGENDARY
2020-2022

Blevins Franks

Global Wealth Management Platform

Architected secure remote operations during COVID enabling business continuity

80% Efficiency Gain
ROI
3 Months
DELIVERY
Wealth Management
SECTOR

Key Outcomes

Emergency Migration
Global Remote Work
Security Enhancement
Cultural Transformation
Available
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DELIVERED
2022-2023

A&O IT Group

Multi-Tenant Enterprise Architecture

Led Microsoft 365 modernisation across multiple Active Directory forests

Multi-Million Savings
ROI
18 Months
DELIVERY
IT Services
SECTOR

Key Outcomes

Forest Integration
Zero Audit Findings
Automated Lifecycle
MSP Optimization
Available
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CONTINUOUS
2017-2024

Multi-Enterprise

Strategic Technology Leadership

Led digital transformations across multiple Fortune 500 organisations

10K+ Users
ROI
Ongoing
DELIVERY
Multi-Industry
SECTOR

Key Outcomes

Enterprise Scale
Strategic Advisory
Innovation Leadership
Measurable ROI
Available

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Career Timeline

14+ years of enterprise technology leadership

CURRENT
September 2025 - Present

Solutions Architect / Tech Lead (Cyber & Enterprise Security Architecture)

Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)

Senior technology lead for infrastructure, cloud, security and platform services with accountability for technology decisions affecting service resilience, operational risk and delivery pace. Owning design and assurance of cloud and SaaS platforms across Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and Business Central.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Driving Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption with priority use cases delivering practical value
Acting as Technical Design Authority - setting architectural guardrails across teams
Designing integration patterns (API-led, event-driven) ensuring secure data flow
Supporting Power Platform governance including Power Automate and Dataverse
ENTERPRISE
February 2023 - August 2025

Solutions Architect (Enterprise Platforms, Cyber & Security Architecture)

UCAS - Universities & Colleges Admissions Service

Fully accountable for enterprise-wide Microsoft platform transformation including M365 E5 deployment, hybrid identity integration, cloud migration and real-time analytics within a regulated, high-availability environment serving 1M+ students annually.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Enterprise security architecture authority across identity, cloud, and data platforms
Delivered M365 E5 Environment, Entra ID & Conditional Access rollout
Implemented Sentinel SIEM with proactive security monitoring
Led SAN to Azure migration with seamless hybrid integration
ENTERPRISE
July 2022 - February 2023

Solutions Architect / Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Security & Architecture)

A&O IT Group

Security architecture authority across multi-tenant Microsoft environments, ensuring consistent implementation of approved security patterns and controls. Directed Microsoft 365 and hybrid identity modernisation across multiple AD forests.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
M365 Coexistence & Migration across complex tenant environments
Implemented Intune & Conditional Access with zero audit findings
Certificate Management and Guest Lifecycle Automation
Zero-Trust Controls implementation and Security Co-Pilot PoC
FINANCIAL
March 2022 - July 2022

Deputy Head of IT / Cloud Engineer

LBBW - Global Commercial Bank

Headed IT strategy for London branch of a global bank, delivering cloud-first roadmap, secure hybrid migration to Azure and Microsoft 365 with cyber and infrastructure architecture leadership within a regulated banking environment.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Cyber and infrastructure architecture leadership in regulated banking
Cloud-first roadmap with accelerated business value delivery
Strengthened security posture through zero-trust controls
Ensured audit readiness and operational continuity
TRANSFORMATION
January 2020 - February 2022

System Architect

Blevins Franks - International Tax & Wealth Management

Delivered secure, cloud-first transformation with end-to-end Azure and Microsoft 365 migration, enabling seamless remote work during COVID with zero downtime. Drove ongoing governance, automated infrastructure and uplifted cyber posture.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
End-to-end Azure & M365 migration with zero downtime
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Dev/Test standardisation
Proactive monitoring and security team collaboration
Cultural transformation to agile remote operations
CONSULTANT
April 2019 - January 2020

Business Technology Consultant

Blevins Franks

Led enterprise-wide shift to remote work by aligning C-suite stakeholders, implementing zero-trust model and deploying Microsoft Teams, enabling secure collaboration and driving cultural shift toward agile communication.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
C-suite stakeholder alignment for digital transformation
Zero-trust governance model implementation
Reduced security incidents by 80%
Rapid Microsoft Teams deployment across business units

Credentials

Academic qualifications and industry certifications

Education

BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Communications

University of Westminster

BTEC Level 3 IT Users (ITQ)

Triple Merit Award

5+ GCSEs

Including English & Maths

Certifications

Cisco CCNA | Cisco Certified Network Associate

Microsoft MCSA | Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate

National Diploma | IT Practitioner (Networking) - Triple Distinction Award

Expertise

Cloud Technologies & Platforms
Data, AI & Automation
Security & Compliance
Technical Innovation & Architecture
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Network Segmentation & Design
Threat Detection & Response
Business Continuity & DR

Beyond Work

Outside of technology, I enjoy hiking and outdoor activities, traveling and exploring new cultures, and staying committed to continuous learning. This balance drives fresh perspectives in every project.

Testimonials

Trusted recommendations from senior leadership

UCAS
"Outstanding infrastructure architecture leadership"
"Jon is an exceptional Solutions Architect who consistently delivers resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. His technical expertise is matched by practical, hands-on leadership. Jon proactively identifies risks and provides well-thought-out solutions with unwavering dedication. I highly recommend him for any organisation seeking outstanding infrastructure architecture leadership."
RD

Richa Dwivedi

Line Manager & Senior Leader

UCAS

UCAS
"Strategic thinking and technical depth"
"Jon demonstrated exceptional expertise in infrastructure architecture with deep understanding of enterprise IT environments. He played pivotal roles in SAN solutions and enterprise laptop deployments. His technical proficiency in Microsoft Azure and M365 is top-tier. Jon communicates complex concepts clearly to all stakeholders and delivers strategic recommendations under pressure. A tremendous asset to any organisation."
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Richard Leeman

Senior Technology Professional

UCAS

Track Record

100%
Client Satisfaction
Zero
Security Breaches
99.99%
Uptime Delivered
£2.5M+
Cost Savings

Client Organizations

Trusted partnerships across regulated industries

UCAS
Universities & Colleges Admissions
1M+ Students Served
LBBW BANK
Commercial Banking Division
€300B+ Assets Under Management
BLEVINS FRANKS
International Wealth Management
Global Operations Enabled
A&O IT GROUP
Enterprise IT Services
Multi-Tenant Architecture

Industry Recognition

Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect with proven enterprise delivery excellence

Security Excellence

ISO 27001 compliant implementations with zero major security incidents

Transformation Leadership

14+ years driving digital transformation across regulated industries

Thought Leadership

Industry Speaking

Regular contributor to enterprise technology conferences and executive roundtables on digital transformation strategies

Executive Advisory

Trusted advisor to C-suite executives on strategic technology investments and risk management frameworks

Get in Touch

Ready to discuss your next transformation? Let's connect.

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Enterprise transformation planning

Discuss your enterprise transformation requirements and strategic technology roadmap with detailed analysis and tailored solutions.

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Direct executive communication

Direct line for urgent infrastructure requirements and executive-level discussions with immediate strategic guidance.

Immediate executive access
Confidential strategic discussions
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✓£2.5M+ proven cost savings
✓Zero downtime track record
✓C-level trusted advisor
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London, United Kingdom
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Strategic Capabilities

Core competencies driving digital transformation

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Cybersecurity Leadership

Zero-Trust architecture and enterprise security frameworks

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Infrastructure Excellence

Enterprise-grade architecture and intelligent automation solutions

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

End-to-end enterprise modernisation strategies that align technology investments with business objectives

RISK MANAGEMENT

Comprehensive security frameworks and compliance strategies that protect business continuity

COST OPTIMIZATION

Strategic technology investments that deliver measurable ROI and operational efficiency

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY

C-level technology consulting that translates complex solutions into business value

Technology Leadership

Enterprise Architecture

  • • Strategic Technology Roadmaps
  • • Cloud-First Transformation
  • • Hybrid Infrastructure Design
  • • Scalability & Performance
  • • Business Continuity Planning

Security Governance

  • • Zero-Trust Architecture
  • • Regulatory Compliance
  • • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • • Identity & Access Management
  • • Incident Response Planning

Operational Excellence

  • • Process Automation
  • • Performance Optimization
  • • Cost Management
  • • Team Leadership
  • • Vendor Management

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