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    4x AWS Certified Architect

    Professional Experience.

    15+ years designing resilient, high-scaling cloud architectures, streamlining enterprise DevSecOps pipelines, and driving cloud transformation.

    15+Years in Systems & Cloud
    4xAWS Certs · inc. Pro & AI
    100%Infrastructure as Code
    99.9%Uptime SLA Architected

    Career Timeline.

    AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

    Current
    BrightPeers
    Mar 2024 — Present
    • Architected and implemented scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructures on AWS to support the new communication platform
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy cloud-native applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives
    • Orchestrated the migration of on-premises applications and infrastructure to AWS, optimizing for performance and cost-efficiency
    • Established and enforced standards for cloud architecture, security, networking, and cost optimization across the organization
    • Developed comprehensive architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and reference implementations to guide development and operations teams
    • Led the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud solutions, from initial planning through deployment and ongoing support
    • Evaluated emerging AWS services and provided strategic recommendations for their adoption to enhance system capabilities
    • Conducted regular architecture reviews to ensure compliance with organizational standards and to identify areas for improvement
    AWSMicroservicesSolution ArchitectureKubernetesHelmCloud MigrationDevOpsInfrastructure as CodeSecurity HardeningCost OptimizationCloud-Native ApplicationsArchitecture ReviewsTechnical Documentation
    Apr 2018 — Feb 2024
    • Implemented and maintained continuous delivery pipelines, enabling rapid and reliable deployments across AWS-based environments
    • Migrated legacy, on-premises systems to cloud-native architectures with a focus on scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness
    • Automated key security practices including compliance checks, access control, and policy governance using infrastructure-as-code frameworks
    • Deployed and configured monitoring and observability tools to track system health, performance metrics, and log analytics
    • Architected and operated fault-tolerant, highly available systems using industry-standard cloud design principles
    • Applied operational standards such as resource tagging, budget alerts, scheduled scaling, and disaster recovery planning
    • Evaluated application needs and selected appropriate AWS services to match compute, storage, and network requirements
    • Delivered complete infrastructure solutions using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK to ensure repeatability and scalability
    Solution ArchitectureMicroservicesCloud MigrationAWSHelmDevOpsAmazon EKSAmazon CloudWatchGitHubAWS LambdaDockerTerraformGitOpsInfrastructure as CodeAWS IAMPythonAmazon S3PostgreSQLKubernetesAWS SecurityAmazon ECSAWS CloudFormationCI/CD PipelinesAWS CDK

    DevOps Engineer

    Gantner Ticketing
    Feb 2017 — Apr 2018
    • Designed and managed continuous delivery systems on cloud platforms, cutting deployment steps and turnaround time
    • Led the migration of existing on-premises applications to cloud environments, ensuring scalability and resilience
    • Implemented and automated security controls, governance processes, and compliance validations to maintain strong security postures
    • Monitored system performance through metrics and logging systems, catching issues before they escalated
    • Developed and maintained tools to automate operational processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual interventions
    • Deployed, managed, and operated scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on cloud platforms
    • Controlled and optimized the flow of data to and from cloud platforms, ensuring data integrity and accessibility
    • Selected appropriate cloud services based on computing, data, and security requirements to meet organizational needs
    • Identified and applied cloud operational standards to improve system reliability and performance
    • Estimated cloud platform usage costs and implemented operational cost control mechanisms to optimize expenditures
    • Provided guidance on cloud platform operations and deployments throughout the project lifecycle
    Cloud MigrationHelmDevOpsAmazon EKSAmazon CloudWatchAWS LambdaDockerAmazon S3AWS SecurityAmazon ECSAWS CloudFormationContinuous DeliverySecurity AutomationPerformance MonitoringCost Control

    Linux Administrator

    Brainvire Infotech Inc.
    Jul 2015 — Feb 2017
    • Led the IT team, overseeing IT infrastructure and keeping operations running across the organization
    • Managed and executed the migration of servers hosting shared websites, enhancing performance and reliability
    • Optimised web server performance, including Apache and Nginx, and implemented caching solutions like Varnish for improved load times
    • Handled the management and migration of CMS platforms such as Magento and WordPress, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity
    • Collaborated directly with clients to address project requirements, provide updates, and ensure satisfaction
    • Administered AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, and RDS, to support scalable and secure application deployments
    • Designed and implemented Amazon Web Services (AWS) architectures tailored to specific project needs
    • Developed and enforced backup policies, ensuring data protection and disaster recovery readiness
    • Managed firewall configurations to safeguard network security and prevent unauthorised access
    Cloud MigrationLinuxAmazon CloudWatchAWS LambdaPythonAmazon S3Linux System AdministrationApacheNginxVarnishMagentoWordPressAWS EC2AWS RDSBackup & RecoveryFirewall Management

    Cloud/Linux Administrator

    SAK Websolution Pvt Ltd
    Sep 2014 — Jul 2015
    • Monitored website performance and managed databases, ensuring optimal uptime and swift issue resolution
    • Troubleshot server-related issues and implemented performance tuning techniques to enhance site efficiency
    • Oversaw daily backups of all hosted sites using scripting tools to guarantee data integrity and availability
    • Developed and optimized high-performance servers specifically tailored for Magento hosting environments
    • Managed cloud services across platforms such as AWS and Digital Ocean, ensuring scalable and secure deployments
    • Handled site migrations, addressed performance bottlenecks in Magento sites, and implemented optimisation strategies for improved efficiency
    Cloud MigrationAmazon CloudWatchAmazon S3Linux System AdministrationDatabase ManagementPerformance TuningMagento HostingDigital OceanBackup Automation

    System Administrator

    Amar InfoTech
    Dec 2012 — Sep 2014
    • Managed and maintained IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments
    • Oversaw a network of over 70 users, administering services such as MySQL, Redmine, Apache, NFS, Openfire, and RhodeCode on Linux servers
    • Configured and managed Endian firewall to control inbound and outbound network traffic
    • Handled cPanel/WHM for hosted accounts, ensuring website uptime and performance
    Linux System AdministrationSystems ManagementNetwork AdministrationFirewall ManagementDatabase AdministrationMySQLApachecPanel/WHMEndian Firewall
    Apr 2011 — Dec 2012
    • Assisted in managing a network of 150 PCs and 11 servers
    • Supported system administration tasks, including server maintenance, user management, and network troubleshooting
    • Configured and maintained network devices, including Cisco routers and switches, to ensure network reliability and performance
    • Managed Fortinet firewalls to safeguard the organization's IT infrastructure against security threats
    Linux System AdministrationNetwork ServicesCisco NetworkingFortinet FirewallsNetwork TroubleshootingServer MaintenanceUser ManagementNetwork Security

    Core Technology Matrix.

    Virtualization & Cloud
    Amazon Web Services (AWS)VMware ESX/ESXi ServerMicrosoft Virtual PCAzure Cloud ServiceGoogle Cloud EngineHyper-VCitrix Server
    Container Management
    DockerAWS EKS (Kubernetes)AWS ECSDocker ComposeGoogle GKE
    CM & IaC Tools
    TerraformAWS CloudFormationAWS CDKAnsible
    CI/CD & GitOps
    JenkinsArgoCDGitLab CI/CDBitbucket CI/CDAWS Code PipelineAWS Code DeployAWS Code BuildArgo WorkflowsCodefresh.ioBamboo
    Operating Systems
    Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)Amazon LinuxMicrosoft Windows ServermacOS XWindows XP/Vista/7/8
    Security & Hosting
    Endian FirewallFortinet FirewallcPanel/WHMPlesk PanelVestaCPNginx & ApacheVarnish Cache

    Education.

    Graduated

    Bachelor's Degree

    Gujarat University
    Completed

    12th Standard (Commerce)

    Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board
    Completed

    10th Standard (SSC)

    Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board