John Scharf
About John Scharf
John Scharf is a Cloud Transformation Lead at UBS, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in technology program management, having held various roles at UBS and served in the British Army.
Current Role as Cloud Transformation Lead
John Scharf currently serves as the Cloud Transformation Lead at UBS, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on leading cloud transformation initiatives, including the migration of applications to cloud platforms. He has successfully led the migration of 172 applications to Azure as part of a broader technology transformation program. Additionally, he has implemented a cloud culture initiative that emphasizes communication and training to enhance cloud adoption within the organization.
Previous Experience at UBS
John Scharf has held multiple roles at UBS, contributing to various technology and finance projects. He worked as a Finance Technology Program Manager from 2016 to 2019 and as a Technology Program Manager from 2019 to 2020. His tenure also includes a position as an IT Infrastructure Project Manager from 2014 to 2016 and a role in Digital Finance Innovation from 2018 to 2019. Throughout these positions, he managed significant budgets and was involved in establishing a FinOps Centre of Excellence to improve financial operations.
Military Background
John Scharf has a notable background in the British Army, where he served as a Commissioned Officer from 2009 to 2013. He held the position of SPS Detachment Commander in both Catterick and Woolwich during his service. His military training included time at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as an Officer Cadet from 2008 to 2009. This experience has contributed to his leadership skills and project management capabilities.
Educational Qualifications
John Scharf has a solid educational foundation in both business and technology. He studied Computer Science and Law at Keele University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 2002 to 2005. He furthered his education with a Business Management program at Bristol Management Centre in 2013. Additionally, he holds a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute, obtained in 2017, and has completed PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner courses in 2012.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, John Scharf has demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale projects and budgets. He managed a program with a budget of $10 million, ensuring effective cost control. He has also served as a technical advisor on procurement programs with budgets reaching up to $1 billion. His work has included developing a Cloud Native architecture practice that emphasizes microservices and reactive architecture.