Vlad Ignjatic is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, and digital transformation. Currently serving as the Director of Infrastructure and Enterprise Applications at Empyrean since May 2024, Vlad previously held the position of Director of Cloud Infrastructure and Security at Marchex, where leadership of a multi-functional team and operational strategies were pivotal to the company's success in AI-powered conversation intelligence. Prior roles include Director of Digital Transformation at Royal & Ross, Senior Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services, and Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Strategy Manager at Energy Transfer, where significant advancements in cloud service strategies and IT infrastructure were achieved. Vlad's foundation in technology is supported by degrees in Management Information Systems from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Electrical Engineering from the University of Belgrade.