# About Raphael J. Edwards

Technology Executive & Services Architect · Boston, MA

A technology executive with a "builder" mindset. I don't just manage complexity; I architect the strategic programs that scale global success. From web security to enterprise growth, I lead the high-performance teams that deliver measurable business value. Proven by a track record of architecting strategic programs that turn small investments into multi-million dollar recurring revenue loops.

## Leadership Philosophy

My core leadership philosophy centers on the belief that while technology is easy, people are hard. I advocate for blameless post-mortems and psychological safety as foundational elements for building resilient teams. I move engineering teams from chaos to clarity by embedding OKR frameworks and encouraging a culture of continuous learning. I believe in orchestrating hybrid human-AI workflows where AI amplifies human creativity rather than replacing it.

## Technical Background

My background is rooted in deep technical architecture, specifically in Cloud Computing (AWS, GCP, Azure), Cybersecurity (Zero Trust, Edge Security), and Future Tech (IoT, Connected Vehicles). I have architected secure OTA frameworks for 1M+ vehicles and led large-scale digital transformations involved microservices and cloud-native adoptions.

## Education

- University of Massachusetts Lowell — B.S.B.A., Management Information Systems and Business Administration (2001 – 2005)

## Certifications

- Project Management Professional (PMP) #1276180 (June 2009 – June 2024)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (February 2020 – February 2023)

## Recognition

- Global Services Pinnacle Award, 2023
- Akamai Leadership Academy, 2020
- Akamai Leadership Preparatory School, 2017
- Akamai Certified Instructor, 2016 – 2018
- Akamai "Titan" Award Recipient, 2015 — Given annually to the top-performing employees across Akamai's global Sales, Services & Marketing organization.