Experience
- 20+ Years in the Tech Industry
- 15+ Years of Azure Cloud Experience
- 10+ Years Leading Automation Initiatives
- 10+ Years Managing On-Premises Infrastructure
About the Founder
Vedran Hromalic
I love making complex technology feel calm. From early mobile apps in Zagreb, Croatia, through freelancing for the US market, to designing and supporting Azure architectures for Norwegian and German enterprises, I’ve learned that collaboration works best when the tools simply get out of the way.
With over 20 years in IT, I’ve grown from automation and on-premises infrastructure into an Azure Solutions Architect focused on secure, scalable cloud and AI platforms. Today, working across regions I help teams turn ambitious ideas into resilient, production-ready solutions - without unnecessary complexity.
Regions worked in
- Croatia
- Norway
- Germany
- United States
Favourite focus areas
- AI Infrastructure
- Azure Governance
- Cloud Architecture
- Cloud Automation
A curiosity for systems and people
I began building things because I enjoyed how technology could improve daily routines. Over the years, that curiosity turned into a focus on enterprise collaboration. Whether it was ecommerce, hospitality, or large manufacturing groups, I saw the same truth: great architecture starts with empathy for the teams who depend on it.
I prefer working side by side with stakeholders—listening first, then aligning automation, security, and governance so everyone feels confident. VYRE Cloud is an extension of that approach: a platform designed to keep cross-functional teams in sync.
Outside the office
Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new tech ideas and simplifying complex systems just for fun. I believe good architecture starts with empathy and that curiosity should extend beyond project deadlines.
You will usually find me sketching automation patterns, mentoring peers, or testing emerging AI tools to see how they can make life easier for teams.
Education & Certifications
- L-02 Cloud Security Academy (Issued 2025)
- Secure Azure services and workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud regulatory compliance controls (Issued 2025)
- Deploy and configure Azure Monitor (Issued 2025)
- Administer Active Directory Domain Services (Issued 2025)
- Implement retention, eDiscovery, and Communication Compliance in Microsoft Purview (Issued 2025)
- Implement information protection and data loss prevention by using Microsoft Purview (Issued 2025)
- Prepare security and compliance to support Microsoft 365 Copilot (Issued 2025)
- Accelerate app development by using GitHub Copilot (Issued 2025)
- FinOps Certified Practitioner (Issued 2025)
- Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Issued 2021)
- MPN Competency: Microsoft Power BI for Data Analytics (MPN14350) (Issued 2016)
- MTA: Database Fundamentals (Issued 2012)
- MCP: Microsoft Certified Professional (Issued 2012)
- KNX Partner certificate for Automation Systems (Issued 2008)
Focus areas & skill sets
- Cloud governance frameworks & operating models
- Azure landing zones, networking, identity & policy automation
- Microsoft Power Platform lifecycle management and ALM
- Microsoft Graph, Teams, and M365 collaboration integration
- FinOps, cost controls, and platform sustainability practices
- AI-assisted sales enablement and automation design
A timeline of roles and lessons
ZET Tram WAP Application (Croatia)
Built one of Zagreb’s first mobile web solutions with Nokia toolkits, providing a citywide tram and bus timetable and demonstrating the potential of mobile devices to simplify daily services.
Svijet-Medija & Hotel Damianii (Croatia)
Built eCommerce and hospitality experiences, implementing ERP for electronics e-commerce platform (svijet-medija.hr) and delivering a KNX-based smart-hotel solution fully integrated with Hotel Damianii’s IT infrastructure (hoteldamianii.hr).
The first 5 years of my experience with Azure Cloud
Focused on enterprise content and integration work, partnering with cross-functional teams.
US Freelancing, Croatian Enterprises and Startups
Supported US freelancing clients, Croatian enterprises, and startups with early cloud migrations, automation, and collaboration tooling, including digital and infrastructure initiatives for AWT in the FMCG sector and platform modernization for DentiCroazia, enabling scalable and business-aligned technology foundations.
Azure Data Engineer at CGI Norge AS, Oslo (Norway)
Delivered Azure modernization and production projects across the Oil & Gas, Maritime, and Membership sectors, designing hybrid cloud and BI architectures with SQL Data Warehousing, Azure Analysis Services, Power BI, Data Factory, and Automation, while consistently identifying recurring patterns in governance, security, and scalable data platform design across industries.
Azure Solutions Architect at VSO Norge AS (Norway)
Led architecture across Azure, Power Platform, and Microsoft Graph, aligning technology with business outcomes, including application modernization initiatives for Arla Foods and cloud-driven platform solutions for Easee, supporting scalable, secure, and business-focused digital transformation.
Azure Infrastructure Architect at ACO Group (Germany)
Designing and implementing Azure infrastructure for ACO Ahlmann SE & Co. KG - aligning with global IT best practices, creating Infrastructure-as-Code templates, and supporting cloud initiatives including analytics platforms and Microsoft Cloud integrations.
Azure Solutions Architect at VYRE Corp. (United States)
Designing and delivering a unified, AI-driven enterprise platform on Microsoft Cloud - combining the VYRE Cloud App and VYRE Edge App with a hybrid Azure architecture to streamline operations, automate AI workflows, and enable intelligent decision-making.
Explore the full journey
Read The Story Behind
The story behind VYRE Cloud
See how two decades of projects shaped the platform approach, the lessons we carried forward, and why governance and empathy sit at the core of every engagement.
- Timeline of milestones that inspired VYRE Cloud
- Practical insights from Azure, Power Platform, and Microsoft Graph delivery
- Why collaboration-first governance keeps teams confident
What matters in every engagement
- Lead with empathy and curiosity.
- Make governance and automation feel supportive.
- Share knowledge so teams can stay autonomous.
Let’s collaborate
If you are exploring Microsoft Cloud, building enterprise automation, or modernizing operations, I would be glad to compare notes and share what we have learned through VYRE Cloud.
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