Solution Architect
About Candidate
Introduction:
An ambitious and results-driven Senior Lead Cloud Architect with 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud infrastructures. Expertise includes Cloud Architecture, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics. Strong leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and driving transformative projects. Proficient in automating deployments, optimizing cloud security, and integrating third-party applications. Skilled in Agile, PRINCE2, and ITIL methodologies for efficient project execution. Adept at developing disaster recovery strategies and ensuring high-availability cloud solutions. Experienced in stakeholder collaboration, process automation, and large-scale cloud migrations. Ensures compliance with security protocols and regulatory requirements. Continuously improves workflows using DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Committed to innovation and aligning technology solutions with strategic business goals.
Responsibilities:
- Designed and implemented cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Led teams of cloud and DevSecOps engineers, mentoring and guiding them on best practices.
- Automated cloud deployments using Terraform, Helm, ArgoCD, Kubernetes, and Ansible.
- Managed security processes, including PKI administration, identity access management, and compliance.
- Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, and Azure DevOps.
- Integrated cloud environments with third-party applications via APIs and connectors.
- Designed and optimized M365 platforms, ensuring governance, security, and seamless collaboration.
- Implemented disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for critical systems.
- Monitored cloud environments with Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, and Azure Monitor.
- Streamlined workflows using Agile, PRINCE2, ITIL methodologies, and tools like Jira and ServiceNow.
- Configured and managed database architectures, including MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
- Developed automation scripts in Python, Bash, and PowerShell for infrastructure management.
- Led full-scale cloud migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions and optimized performance.