Leading an Enterprise On-Premises to Cloud Migration

  • Authors

    • Yuga Sai Kiran Reddy Sudini Director of Engineering and operations at Public Partnerships LLC, USA. Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.67228/30713498/IJADSMC-2022PI4S3P

    Published 06-06-2022

  • Enterprise Cloud Migration, On-Premises Infrastructure, Cloud Transformation, Migration Strategy, Cloud Architecture, Workload Migration, Risk Management, Cloud Governance, Organizational Transformation, Enterprise It

    Issue

    Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022)

    Section

    Articles

  • Abstract

    Enterprise organizations increasingly migrate on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments to improve scalability, operational flexibility, cost efficiency, and service availability. However, large-scale cloud migration becomes significantly more complex when it occurs alongside organizational restructuring or corporate realignment. This paper presents an enterprise-focused approach to leading an on-premises-to-cloud migration program during a period of organizational transformation. The study examines key considerations involved in migration planning, workload assessment, cloud architecture, dependency management, risk mitigation, stakeholder coordination, and operational continuity. Particular attention is given to maintaining migration progress while managing changing organizational structures, technical dependencies, and business requirements. The proposed approach emphasizes structured planning, phased migration, effective governance, continuous communication, and close coordination between engineering and business teams. The discussion highlights practical principles and lessons that can support organizations in executing complex cloud migration initiatives while minimizing operational disruption and maintaining alignment with strategic objectives. The study demonstrates how disciplined leadership and systematic migration practices can contribute to successful enterprise cloud transformation.

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