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Ajay Ananthanarayanan

Manager – Infrastructure & Cloud Services

Ajay Ananthanarayanan is a strategic technology leader with over 15 years of experience leading IT operations and infrastructure for licensed financial institutions in the UAE. With deep expertise in Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) regulatory requirements, he effectively bridges complex technology initiatives with stringent compliance and governance frameworks. 

His expertise spans the full spectrum of IT operations, including application lifecycle management, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and enterprise infrastructure. He has successfully led cloud deployments, migrations, and hybrid environments across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Sangfor Cloud, hyperconverged infrastructure platforms, and UAE-hosted sovereign cloud environments. 

At Crowe UAE, Ajay advises both regulated and non-regulated organizations on building secure, resilient, and compliant technology ecosystems. His experience includes driving IT strategy, cybersecurity initiatives, digital transformation programs, and large-scale technology projects for leading fintech and financial services organizations, with a strong focus on operational excellence, risk management, and regulatory compliance.