Cloud Engineer
Current* Implemented Infrastructure as Code solutions using cutting-edge tools like Terraform, ARM and bicep to automate infrastructure deployments and configuration management, streamlining development and deployment processes.* Designed and implemented highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure for more than 12 applications, encompassing virtual machines, load balancers, data factories, and app services.* Tailored and executed migration strategies aligned with client needs and objectives resulting in 15% cost reduction* Engineered secure and performant cloud networks by configuring and optimizing virtual networks, subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Load Balancers. * Monitored and analyzed resource health, performance, and utilization metrics, implementing disaster recovery and backup strategies that improved data integrity and availability by 99.9%, minimizing downtime to less than 1 hour annually.* Conducted security assessments and implemented best-in-class practices for securing cloud infrastructure including network security, encryption, and compliance with industry standards and made sure all applications are 100% compliant* Provided comprehensive documentation, training and support to internal teams for managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure.* Led successful decommissioning projects for multiple Azure environments, resulting in* optimized resource utilization and significant cost savings.* Demonstrated expertise in deploying and managing containerized applications utilizing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to achieve optimal scalability and resource efficiency.* Collaborated seamlessly with development and operations teams to troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues and optimize infrastructure for enhanced performance and cost-efficiency.* Fostered Agile practices to drive team adaptability, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
