Cloud & AWS Specialist

I am a highly skilled and certified AWS and cloud computing expert with over [X] years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructures. My expertise lies in cloud architecture, automation, and optimization, with a focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS). I possess a deep understanding of cloud best practices, including infrastructure as code (IaC), DevOps principles, and serverless technologies.

Throughout my career, I have worked with a range of clients—from startups to large enterprises—helping them harness the full potential of cloud computing. I am passionate about leveraging cloud technologies to solve complex business challenges and deliver value through high-performance, cost-effective solutions. I am also proficient in working with multi-cloud environments and cloud migration strategies.

Skills

Cloud Technologies

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, Auto Scaling, and more.
• Cloud Security: Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS Shield, Security Groups, and encryption strategies.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), ECS, Fargate.
• Serverless Architecture: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, EventBridge.
• DevOps Practices: CI/CD pipelines (AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins), Git, Ansible, Kubernetes, and automated deployments.
• Cloud Optimization: Cost control, resource tagging, and billing analysis.

Programming & Scripting Languages

• Python, Bash, Shell scripting for automation and cloud integration.
• Infrastructure Automation using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.

Networking & Security

• AWS VPC design, VPN, Direct Connect, NAT Gateways, and network security with NACLs, security groups.
• AWS WAF, AWS Shield, AWS Secrets Manager, and key management services.

Cloud Migration

• AWS Migration Hub, AWS DMS, and cloud migration strategies for on-premise to cloud environments.

Monitoring & Performance Tuning

• AWS CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, ELK Stack for logging and monitoring.
• Application performance tuning for cloud-native apps.

Professional Experience

Freelance Cloud & AWS Specialist

Remote
Dates of Employment: 2024 – Present

As a freelance cloud consultant, I have partnered with a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from small businesses to enterprise-level organizations. I offer end-to-end cloud solutions, including architecture design, cloud migration, security optimization, and cost management.

• Cloud Architecture & Deployment: Designed and deployed highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable cloud infrastructures on AWS using EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC. Implemented microservices architecture using Docker, ECS, and AWS Lambda.
• Infrastructure as Code: Developed and managed infrastructure using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation. Automated infrastructure provisioning, deployment pipelines, and configuration management to streamline the deployment process.
• DevOps & CI/CD Implementation: Integrated CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, and Git. Automated build, test, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce time-to-market for cloud applications.
• Cost Optimization: Provided cost analysis and optimization services, reducing cloud infrastructure costs by up to 30% for several clients by implementing AWS cost management best practices like auto-scaling, reserved instances, and right-sizing.
• Cloud Security: Enhanced cloud security by designing and implementing IAM roles, policies, and secure VPC architectures. Conducted security audits and introduced monitoring solutions using AWS CloudTrail and CloudWatch.
• Serverless Solutions: Built serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Step Functions. Enabled clients to reduce infrastructure complexity and improve scalability and performance.

Cloud Engineer

Internet Company
Dates of Employment: 06/2023 - 12/2023

In this role, I served as the lead cloud engineer responsible for the design, deployment, and management of AWS cloud environments for various clients.

• Cloud Architecture: Led cloud infrastructure design for clients across industries, ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability in compliance with AWS best practices.
• Migration to AWS: Executed large-scale cloud migrations for multiple organizations, moving on-premise workloads to AWS environments. Utilized AWS Migration Hub, DMS, and custom scripts to ensure a seamless transition with minimal downtime.
• Automation & Scripting: Developed scripts in Python and Bash to automate routine cloud management tasks, such as scaling infrastructure, managing backups, and patching.
• Cloud Monitoring: Implemented comprehensive monitoring solutions using AWS CloudWatch, enabling real-time performance tracking and rapid response to system anomalies. Reduced incident response time by 40% through automation and alert systems.
• Disaster Recovery: Developed and tested disaster recovery (DR) strategies using AWS S3, EC2 snapshots, and multi-region replication to ensure business continuity for clients.

AWS Solutions Architect Intern

Internet Company
Dates of Employment: 01/2023 - 05/2023

During my internship, I gained hands-on experience in building AWS cloud solutions under the guidance of senior architects.

• Assisted in designing AWS-based solutions for clients, ensuring adherence to security, scalability, and cost-efficiency best practices.
• Worked with senior engineers to automate infrastructure deployments using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Conducted research on new AWS services and their potential applications for clients, delivering technical presentations to senior team members.

Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  Earned: 2023
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  Earned: 2023
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
  Earned: 2022
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  Earned: 2022
• Terraform Associate Certification
  Earned: 2022

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Technical University Munich
Key Courses: Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Data Structures, Networking, and Algorithms

Projects

Cloud Cost Optimization Dashboard

• Description: Developed a cost optimization dashboard using AWS CloudWatch, Cost Explorer, and Lambda functions to track real-time cloud usage and spending. Implemented cost-saving strategies, reducing monthly cloud expenses by 25% for a client.

Serverless E-Commerce Application

• Description: Built a serverless e-commerce platform using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB. The platform is fully scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective, with a zero-maintenance backend architecture.

Multi-Cloud Hybrid Infrastructure

• Description: Designed and deployed a hybrid cloud solution using AWS and on-premise resources for a financial institution. Integrated on-premise servers with AWS services to optimize performance and reduce infrastructure costs.

Technical Tools & Platforms

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure (basic knowledge), GCP (basic knowledge)
• Automation Tools: Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, AWS CloudFormation
• Version Control: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket
• Monitoring & Logging: AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus
• Databases: DynamoDB, RDS, MySQL, PostgreSQL

Professional Affiliations

• Member, AWS User Group
• Member, Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)
• Contributor, Open-Source DevOps Tools (GitHub)

Languages

• English: Fluent
• German: Fluent

This CV offers a detailed overview of your skills, experience, and qualifications as a freelancer specializing in AWS and cloud computing, highlighting your expertise in delivering cloud solutions and optimizing infrastructure for clients.