Azure Engineer
About Candidate
Introduction:
The candidate is a seasoned Principal Cloud Solution Architect with extensive expertise in cloud-native computing, digital transformation, and enterprise cloud solutions, primarily within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. With over 23 years in software engineering and significant experience as a cloud consultant and lead architect, he has successfully led multiple large-scale app modernization, enterprise integration, IoT, and big data streaming projects across Europe and the US. His expertise spans cloud adoption, containerization, microservices, Kubernetes, high-availability architectures, and real-time enterprise integration. He has a strong background in cybersecurity, compliance, DevSecOps, and cloud governance, ensuring secure and scalable cloud implementations. His work involves designing and deploying high-throughput, event-driven architectures, implementing disaster recovery strategies, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency. Additionally, he has a deep understanding of IAM, Azure security frameworks, data security, and observability/monitoring. His technical leadership and consulting experience enable him to drive digital transformation initiatives, leveraging open-source and cloud-native technologies. With a strong foundation in enterprise architecture, big data solutions, and cloud-powered IoT, he is adept at delivering innovative solutions that enhance business agility and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Led cloud adoption strategies and enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
- Designed and implemented cloud-native architectures, including microservices and Kubernetes-based solutions.
- Developed high-availability, scalable, and event-driven architectures for enterprise applications.
- Designed and deployed secure cloud infrastructures with compliance and governance best practices.
- Managed large-scale app modernization projects, migrating legacy applications to cloud platforms.
- Led DevSecOps implementations, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments.
- Provided technical leadership for enterprise integration, API management, and real-time data streaming solutions.
- Architected disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for mission-critical applications.
- Designed cloud security frameworks, IAM strategies, and data protection mechanisms.
- Optimized cloud costs, performance, and infrastructure efficiency for various enterprise clients.
- Spearheaded cloud-native IoT and big data streaming solutions, enhancing operational analytics.
- Implemented observability, monitoring, and logging solutions for cloud and hybrid environments.
- Led security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management programs for cloud deployments.
- Provided technical advisory and consultancy for cloud strategy, adoption, and migration planning.
- Trained and mentored technical teams on cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive cloud innovation and enterprise-scale digital solutions.