Context
As part of its Cloud transformation strategy, the organization launched a Foundations initiative aimed at designing and industrializing cross-functional technical components to structure Cloud environments at group level. These foundations provide a shared framework to standardize development and deployment practices while ensuring compliance with governance, security, and operational requirements. To secure the implementation of these technical components and ensure effective coordination between DevOps teams and business stakeholders, Avaliance was engaged as Proxy Product Owner, supporting the internal Product Owner.
Challenges
The client needed to industrialize the delivery of Cloud technical components while ensuring efficient agile governance and rigorous prioritization.
Key challenges included structuring the product backlog, coordinating technical teams, facilitating agile ceremonies, and establishing a framework enabling continuous delivery of standardized technical solutions for Cloud projects.

Achievements
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facilitation of agile ceremonies (daily meetings, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)
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close coordination with the internal Product Owner and both technical and business stakeholders
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organization and facilitation of scoping workshops with DevOps and architecture teams
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prioritization, writing, and management of the product backlog
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support for the continuous delivery strategy of Cloud technical building blocks
Technologies & Frameworks
Results
Context
As part of the industrialization of its Cloud services, the client launched a transformation program aimed at standardizing and securing infrastructure deployments across its Cloud environments. This initiative relies on the implementation of an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach at enterprise scale, enabling consistent deployment practices and improved governance. To accelerate this transformation, the client introduced a shared foundation of reusable components, organized as Cloud Shared Libraries (CSL), designed to be integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Avaliance was engaged to lead this cross-functional initiative and drive adoption across Cloud and application teams.
Challenges
The client needed to provide Cloud teams with a catalog of reliable, secure, and governance-compliant IaC components, while ensuring large-scale adoption across projects.
Key challenges included standardizing Cloud deployments, embedding security, monitoring, and compliance requirements into technical components, and enabling effective adoption of these libraries within a DevOps and CI/CD ecosystem.

Achievements
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design and development of Cloud Shared Libraries (CSL) to standardize deployments
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integration of security, monitoring, and compliance requirements into IaC components
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prioritization and product-oriented management of IaC library development
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facilitation of CSL integration into existing CI/CD pipelines
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support and enablement of project teams to drive adoption of Cloud standards
Technologies & Frameworks
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Context
In a context of IT system transformation and an increasing number of IT projects, the client in the services sector launched an initiative to strengthen control over its internal processes and improve project management quality. To support this evolution, a Process Support Officer (PSO) function was established to structure process governance, ensure compliance with internal standards, and drive continuous improvement of practices. The mission takes place in a multi-project environment involving IT teams, PMO, quality, and business stakeholders.
Challenges
The client needed to improve the consistency and control of its internal processes within a complex and highly interconnected project environment.
Key challenges included ensuring compliance with project management and quality standards, optimizing operational practices, structuring shared methodological frameworks, and supporting teams in adopting processes and associated tools across the organization.

Achievements
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implementation and monitoring of internal procedures for project and change management
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documentation and formalization of existing processes with operational improvement proposals
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support to teams in adopting standards, templates, and project management tools
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execution of compliance reviews, internal audits, and production of KPI dashboards
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structuring of processes related to new product launches and critical project steering
Focus Areas
Results
Context
The client launched a strategic program to structure its data capabilities at a group level and establish the foundations of a data-centric organization. This initiative involves coordinating several key entities — including the Cloud Center of Excellence, Data Management Department, and DataLab — to align practices, architectures, and governance. To drive this transformation and ensure the successful deployment of an Azure-based Enterprise Data Platform, the client relies on Avaliance to organize initiatives, define standards, and support teams in increasing their maturity.
Challenges
The client needed to structure Data Management at scale while deploying a modern data platform capable of supporting business and analytical use cases.
Key challenges included unifying Data and Cloud practices, defining core architectural patterns (ingestion, modeling, governance, serving), establishing a robust data governance framework, aligning teams under a common agile framework, and successfully launching the group-wide data platform.

Achievements
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structuring Data Management activities and defining governance roles, responsibilities, and processes
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implementing and supporting teams on the SAFe framework to industrialize delivery
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designing Azure-based data architecture patterns for ingestion, modeling, and exposure
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defining the Enterprise Data Platform scope including roadmap, MVP, and target architecture
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coordinating business, IT, and support teams and overseeing overall program governance
Technologies & Frameworks
Results
Context
As part of its global digital transformation, the client launched a strategic initiative to migrate all its infrastructures to Azure and accelerate Cloud adoption at an international scale. This global program includes the definition of a group-wide Cloud strategy, large-scale migration of existing environments, the establishment of a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), and support for executives and local teams across more than 70 countries. To manage this complex transformation and ensure successful execution, the client relies on Avaliance to define the strategy, coordinate international teams, and lead large-scale migration programs.
Challenges
The client needed to execute a global Cloud migration while ensuring security, compliance, performance, and governance across environments.
Key challenges included defining a global Cloud strategy, coordinating multiple international stakeholders, industrializing Cloud practices, reducing transformation risks, and accelerating Azure adoption within a controlled framework.

Achievements
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definition of a group-wide Cloud strategy (Cloud First and Cloud by Design)
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management of an Azure migration program for 2,400 servers (IaaS/PaaS) across 70 countries
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structuring and leadership of the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE)
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implementation of executive dashboards to track consumption, performance, and $20M program budget
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deployment of global Cloud adoption initiatives, technical assessments, and Azure training
Technologies & Frameworks
Results
Context
In the context of a global Cloud transformation, the client established a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) to structure Cloud adoption and harmonize technical practices across its various entities. This initiative aims to define a common governance framework, establish global technical standards, and support Business Units in designing their Azure architectures. To drive this strategic initiative and ensure consistency of the Cloud model, the client relies on Avaliance to structure the governance framework, guide teams, and accelerate project delivery.
Challenges
The client needed to implement a unified Cloud governance model based on a global hybrid framework while defining common standards applicable across all entities.
Key challenges included designing robust and compliant Azure architectures, creating shared Cloud components, upskilling teams, harmonizing practices across Business Units, and coordinating IT stakeholders in a complex international environment.

Achievements
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definition of a global Cloud governance model and associated responsibilities (RACI)
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implementation of shared standards (naming conventions, tagging, Azure Policies)
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operational leadership of the CCoE and coordination of technical and business teams
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design of scalable, resilient, and compliant Azure architectures
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development of shared components (Data Lake, API Management, shared services) and support for Business Units
Technologies Used
Results
Context
As part of its global digital transformation, the client, a large international group, launched an initiative to structure and industrialize its development and deployment practices. This initiative led to the creation of a DevOps stream responsible for automating pipelines, defining a common methodological framework, and supporting the migration to Microsoft Azure services. The program is built around a major initiative developed in collaboration with the Microsoft ecosystem, leveraging a wide range of Azure services. To lead and deploy this transformation globally, the client relies on Avaliance to define DevOps governance, industrialize pipelines, and ensure software quality.
Challenges
The client needed to deploy DevOps practices consistently across the group in a multi-site, international environment.
Key challenges included standardizing CI/CD pipelines, defining a sustainable and unified DevOps governance model, accelerating delivery cycles, improving software quality over time, and automating deployments across all global sites.

Achievements
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structuring and leading the DevOps stream within the group’s digital transformation program
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implementation of the Nexus Framework and standardization of pipelines through Azure DevOps
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definition of a group-wide DevOps governance model and global delivery pipelines
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integration of SonarQube for static code analysis and quality monitoring
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design and deployment of a quality strategy based on automated testing
Technologies & Frameworks
Results
Context
As part of its global digital transformation, the client, a large international group, established a Cloud Center of Excellence to structure, secure, and accelerate the adoption of Azure Cloud across its international entities. This initiative aims to support business-driven projects while ensuring architectural consistency, compliance with global standards, and business value creation. To support this cross-functional initiative and industrialize usage, the client relies on Avaliance to structure Cloud & Data practices and support projects end-to-end.
Challenges
The client needed to accelerate the time-to-market of Cloud and Data projects while ensuring robustness, security, and compliance with global standards.
Key challenges included strengthening Cloud governance, integrating security (SecOps), cost control (FinOps), and automation (DevOps) practices, defining standardized, reusable, and compliant Cloud & Data architectures, and supporting strategic projects across their entire lifecycle.

Achievements
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design of Cloud & Data architectures on Azure, including Data Lakehouse platforms (Synapse, Databricks, ADLS Gen2)
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industrialization of batch and streaming ingestion pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Synapse Link
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definition of reusable Cloud & Data blueprints and reference architectures
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integration of DevSecOps practices (Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and Bicep, CI/CD via Azure DevOps)
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implementation of a Cloud & Data governance framework (security, cost management, naming, and tagging)
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facilitation of architecture reviews and coordination across IT, Data, Security, and Business stakeholders
Technologies & Methods
Results
Context
As part of its global digital transformation program, the client initiated a strategy to progressively migrate its infrastructure and applications to the Cloud. This transformation, carried out in an international and multi-cloud environment (Azure, AWS, GCP), aims to modernize the information system while ensuring security, performance, and service continuity. To manage and coordinate this strategic initiative, the client relies on Avaliance to oversee planning, governance, and operational tracking of Cloud migration projects across the group.
Challenges
The client set ambitious and phased Cloud migration targets, with clearly defined multi-year milestones.
Key challenges included meeting deadlines and migration roadmaps in a multi-cloud, multi-region environment, controlling costs and risks, and ensuring high levels of quality, security, and performance of deployed solutions. It was also critical to ensure effective coordination between technical teams, business units, and regional stakeholders.

Achievements
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end-to-end planning and supervision of Cloud migration projects
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management of migrations to public and hybrid Cloud environments
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coordination of technical, business, and security teams within a unified framework
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implementation of reporting and communication mechanisms for stakeholders
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monitoring of performance, quality, and risks associated with Cloud services
Technologies & Frameworks
Results
Context
As part of its global Cloud transformation program, the client initiated a governance structuring effort to effectively manage Cloud initiatives at an international scale. To ensure consistency of actions, budget tracking, and coordination of Cloud activities across all regions, the client relies on Avaliance to implement a cross-functional governance framework focused on visibility, steering, and communication.
Challenges
The client needed a unified and reliable view of all its Cloud projects while ensuring full traceability of actions and precise monitoring of migrations and costs.
The challenges also included strengthening the reliability of tracking processes, improving consistency across regions, and streamlining communication around Cloud activities through shared KPIs and clear dashboards.

Achievements
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implementation of a global steering framework for Cloud initiatives at an international level
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definition and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) through shared dashboards
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management of Cloud projects, budgets, and resources within a common framework
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facilitation of governance processes and coordination of stakeholders across different regions
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structuring of communication around program progress and Cloud-related challenges