About Me

I am Jay Shah, a Senior Network & Cloud Architect based in the Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area. With more than 15 years of experience, I specialize in architecting secure, scalable, and modern enterprise infrastructures that enable organizations to innovate with confidence. My expertise spans hybrid cloud, datacenter modernization, advanced security architecture, and enterprise connectivity — all delivered with a focus on resilience, performance, and governance.

Areas of Expertise

• Enterprise Network Architecture: Advanced design in BGP, OSPF, VXLAN/EVPN, QoS, and segmentation. Cloud Networking: Azure VNets, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, and hybrid connectivity strategies.

• Security Architecture: Zero Trust, NGFW, SASE, and micro‑segmentation frameworks.

• Datacenter Modernization: High‑availability fabric design, virtualization, and load balancing.

• Architecture Governance: High‑level and low‑level design, standards, patterns, and roadmaps.

Professional Approach

I bring a strategic mindset combined with hands‑on technical depth. My work is defined by clarity, scalability, and security, ensuring that complex infrastructures are transformed into competitive advantages. I excel in leading cross‑domain teams, mentoring technical specialists, and aligning architecture with organizational strategy.

Career Highlights

• Led network architecture for Bank of Canada’s Data Centers, designing a scalable, resilient backbone using Cisco APIC/ACI multi-pod fabric. Delivered high-performance connectivity across datacenters with centralized policy control and seamless workload mobility. 

• Directed firewall modernization and segmentation initiatives at the Bank of Canada, strengthening national financial infrastructure.

• Architected hybrid cloud and datacenter solutions to support modernization programs and operational agility.

• Delivered enterprise WAN/LAN and VPN designs with high availability for mission‑critical workloads.

Looking Ahead

Beyond architecture, I am exploring opportunities in product management, SaaS, and fintech, where my technical leadership and business acumen can drive innovation. I am actively seeking senior architecture contracts and collaborations that demand expertise, vision, and execution.

Connect With Me

If you are seeking a trusted partner to design secure, scalable, and future‑ready solutions, I welcome opportunities to connect with recruiters, hiring managers, and collaborators interested in network architecture, cloud modernization, and security engineering.

📧 Email
Jay@jshah.com

🔗 LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/shahjay

If you're exploring senior architecture expertise or looking to discuss a project, feel free to reach out — I respond promptly and professionally