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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Design and implement security architectures for cloud-native and third-party applications within AWS environments, utilizing AWS Config, CloudTrail, and AWS WAF to ensure robust security and seamless integration.• Administer SIEM solutions, including Splunk and ELK (Elasticsearch/Logstash/Kibana), optimizing security event logging, monitoring, and real-time analysis for enhanced incident detection, response, and proactive threat hunting.• Integrate DevSecOps principles using Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and AWS CloudFormation for automation, conducting SAST and DAST to enhance application security pre- and post-deployment, focusing on secure data transmission and design reviews.• Conduct security reviews and partner with 3P for web application security testing, demonstrating a thorough understanding of secure application deployment and vulnerability remediation.• Install, configure, and deploy a variety of applications, adhering to security policies and best practices, leveraging AWS Inspector and Nessus for comprehensive security assessments.• Manage cloud data security measures, including data encryption with AWS KMS, access management through IAM, and secure data storage strategies to safeguard sensitive information throughout the data lifecycle.• Enhance platform and infrastructure security through continuous monitoring with CloudWatch and advanced intrusion detection systems, complemented by firewall management via AWS Shield.• Developed secure cloud applications by adhering to industry best practices, performing vulnerability assessments and remediation, and utilizing AWS GuardDuty, Nessus, and container security tools.• Formulate and enforce comprehensive cloud security policies and procedures, focusing on IAM, network security, and data protection, utilizing AWS WAF and AWS Inspector to reinforce security measures.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Architected and implemented complex, scalable, and high-availability AWS solutions for business-critical applications, achieving a 25% increase in system availability.• Led comprehensive cloud migration projects utilizing AWS Migration Hub, DataSync, and DMS to modernize legacy systems and reduce operational complexity.• Designed and enforced robust AWS security frameworks using Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, and third-party tools like Splunk, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.• Implemented data security and compliance measures, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies, AWS Artifact, AWS Shield, and Prisma Cloud, maintaining adherence to GDPR, HIPAA, and NIST requirements.• Orchestrated CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes using AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions, enhancing development efficiency and reducing time-to-market.• Developed and managed disaster recovery and business continuity plans with AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery, AWS Backup, and Zerto, ensuring high availability and minimizing data loss risks.• Executed cloud cost management and optimization strategies with AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and CloudHealth, resulting in a 20% reduction in unnecessary spending.• Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Ansible, Terraform, and AWS CloudFormation to automate cloud resource provisioning, configuration, and management, enhancing deployment consistency and reducing manual errors.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Designed and delivered secure, scalable AWS-based solutions using services like Lambda, S3, RDS, and DynamoDB, ensuring alignment with business needs and high availability.• Developed Well-Architected solutions by leveraging AWS Fargate, Redshift, and Glue, optimizing performance and cost management according to AWS best practices.• Conducted Well-Architected Reviews and defined migration strategies with AWS Migration Hub and Database Migration Service (DMS), facilitating seamless application transitions.• Deployed and managed AWS services using Infrastructure as Code tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible to automate and streamline cloud infrastructure.• Led technical discussions to gather requirements and collaborated with cross-functional teams in development, infrastructure, and security to deliver robust cloud solutions.• Ensured security and compliance by implementing policies with AWS IAM and Key Management Service (KMS), and optimized AWS environments for performance and cost using CloudWatch, Auto Scaling, and Cost Explorer.

New York, New York, United States

• Engineered and maintained dynamic, interactive dashboards and detailed reports using Power BI, Tableau, and Excel, leveraging DAX, Power Query, and advanced charting techniques to support real-time, data-driven decision-making processes.• Performed complex data analysis utilizing statistical methods and predictive modeling to uncover trends and patterns, leading to actionable insights that contributed to a 15% increase in sales revenue by optimizing business performance.• Employed advanced SQL queries and scripts to extract, clean, and transform data from heterogeneous data sources (e.g., relational databases, cloud storage, APIs), designing and optimizing relational and multidimensional data models to ensure data integrity and consistency.• Compiled and presented complex data insights and advanced analytics reports to senior management and key stakeholders, utilizing data storytelling techniques and visualization best practices to facilitate data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.