SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
SPEAKERS AT THE CLOUD ARCHITECTURE
CONFERENCE – APRIL 23, 2025
Mouncef Elalamy, Director, Cloud Computing & Data Center Infrastructure, HUB International Limited
Mouncef has over 20 years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Cloud, Data centers, Security and Operation at high growth companies such as Sidley Austin, Winston & Strawn, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, OfficeMax/Office Depot and is currently the Director of Cloud and Data Centers at HUB International leading 5 teams including Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure and Cloud Operation teams, M365 Services and Messaging, Database Services, and Backup and Disaster Recovery team. Mouncef has led many initiatives such as business process re-design, building and securing complex network infrastructures, migrating data centers, moving systems to the cloud, and more recently led efforts to modernize the Backup and DR for HUB International, a leading full-service global insurance broker providing property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services.
Aaron Frink, IT Manager, Hosting Products and Cloud Services / Infrastructure SysOps, Alliant Energy
Aaron Frink is a practiced IT Manager with over a decade of experience in software development and IT management. He currently serves as manager of the Hosting Products and Cloud Platforms & Systems Operations teams at Alliant Energy, based in Madison, WI. In this capacity, Aaron leads a dynamic team dedicated to advancing cloud and virtual infrastructure to support the company’s energy solutions. Prior to joining Alliant Energy, Aaron held positions at i3 Product Development and Entegral, focusing on agile software development in the IoT/electrification and collision repair industries respectively. He’s worked with small product teams to transition from monolithic applications to distributed, cloud-native architectures as well as kicking off a multi-year program at Alliant to migrate from on-prem to cloud.
Kirby McCord, Senior Manager Infrastructure Architecture, U.S. Cellular
Kirby McCord is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the field of Infrastructure Architecture. Currently, Kirby leads the Infrastructure Architecture practice at U.S. Cellular where he has led teams to deliver high-quality solutions for B/SS, Digital, and Analytical products across different architectures and technologies that meet the business’s availability and recoverability requirements.
Kirby holds an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management, an MS in Computational Engineering from Purdue University, and BS in Physics from Purdue University, along with several technical certifications.
Patrick McGovern, Senior Enterprise Architect, Kuvare
Patrick McGovern is a Sr. Enterprise Architect with a 30-year track record of delivering business and technology outcomes for iconic brands like Ty and Camping World as well as numerous enterprises and startups. Patrick specializes in information technology, legacy & monolith modernization, process transformation, and facilitating the successful adoption of impactful change. Patrick’s wide range of experience across small and large enterprises through roles in most areas of IT has provided him a unique perspective and ability to tailor bespoke solutions and transformation plans to a wide variety of organizations.
You can connect with Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmmcgovern/
Benjamine Stickney, Cloud Platform and Enablement Manager / Database Operations Team Manager, U.S. Venture
Benjamine Stickney is a seasoned technologist with 27 years of innovation in a variety of industries. Currently, leading the
Cloud Platform and Engineering team at US Venture, based in Appleton, Wisconsin, Ben focuses on architecture design purpose-built for the cloud and streamlining a FinOps strategy. His expertise in cloud architecture and leveraging a hybrid strategy enables US Venture to seamlessly integrate and optimize their IT infrastructure, application development, and business technology posture ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency. Ben has dedicated his career to driving business success through innovative IT solutions.
A modern-day IT practitioner needs to be business-minded and strategic in IT integration and enablement. With this belief, Ben’s approach to technology is deeply rooted in continuous improvement and lifelong learning. He believes that with the right mindset, perspective, and commitment, any level of success is attainable. His leadership at US Venture reflects this philosophy, as he works to shift perspectives and foster a culture of business partnership, mastery, and achievement.
