Adel Elgazzar - Master in Cloud Computing in

Adel Elgazzar - Master in Cloud Computing

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Primary Azure Architect (Architecture – Azure SQL - Arc - Migration Expert) at CIBC
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Adel Elgazzar is a Primary Azure Architect at CIBC, specializing in Azure SQL, Arc, and large-scale cloud migrations. With a background at Microsofts Cloud Migration Factory, he possesses deep expertise in Azure architecture and governance. He is currently advancing his knowledge by pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Capitol Technology University.

His professional writings suggest a deep consideration for the longevity of technical knowledge. He has contemplated the challenges of authoring books on rapidly evolving platforms like Azure, where frequent updates can quickly render content outdated, showing a nuanced view on knowledge sharing.

Adel believes that jumping into implementation before establishing architecture and governance is a costly mistake for companies starting their Azure journey.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Primary Azure Architect (Architecture – Azure SQL - Arc - Migration Expert)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Adel shows up

Quality Focused
Generally Skeptic
Fast But Wary

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Priorities

Topics Adel cares about

Azure Architecture
His role is focused on Azure architecture, and he publicly stresses the importance of design and governance before implementation to avoid costly mistakes.
Cloud Migration Strategy
His experience at Microsoft’s Cloud Migration Factory and as a migration expert at CIBC highlights his focus on moving server and database workloads to Azure.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Primary Azure Architect (Architecture – Azure SQL - Arc - Migration Expert)
CIBC
6-2023 - 1-2025
Primary Cloud Solution Architect (SQL, Arc, Migrations)
Microsoft
1-2016 - 6-2023
Azure Architect and Azure Migration and Cost Optimization Expert (Consultant)
CIBC
6-2014 - 1-2016
Senior Database and Migration Architect (Contract)
Northbridge Insurance
9-2012 - 6-2014
Principal Cloud and Database Architect
Eloqua
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Education
PhD Student (Doctorate) in Artificial Intelligence
Capitol Technology University
Masters of Cloud Computing
Northeastern University College of Science
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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