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• 10+ years in cloud-native architecture, AI platform delivery, and enterprise governance across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Led enterprise architecture practice, delivering 8+ AI systems, achieving CMMI Level 2 maturity, and co-authoring cybersecurity aligned to ISO 27001 and NIST.
• Skilled in Python, C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless, and IaC (Terraform).
• Leadership managing 40+ engineers, driving $4M+ revenue growth, and mentoring across distributed teams.
• Creator of AI governance frameworks, AI-powered automation, and multi-LLM orchestration platforms; active in thought leadership and industry innovation.

• 17 years as System Engineer specializing in Atlassian products with certifications ACP-500, ACP-600, ACP-620 and AWS Certified Solution Architect.
• Expert in Jira/Confluence administration, automation with Groovy/Python, and complex integrations using REST APIs.
• Led Atlassian Cloud migrations, business process automation, and custom workflow development for enterprise clients.
• Skilled in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), virtualization (VMware), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Background in scripting (Bash, PowerShell), database management (PostgreSQL, MS SQL), and identity management systems (Atlassian Crowd, Active Directory, Okta).

• 10+ years managing and automating Atlassian environments (Jira SW/SM, Confluence) with advanced JQL, REST API, ScriptRunner, and custom workflows.
• Expertise in ITSM/ITIL processes, KPI development, and incident/change management in fintech and SaaS domains.
• Background in AWS account management, Grafana monitoring, and cloud-based support tools integration.
• Led 24x7 L2 support setup, boosting team productivity 2x and reducing ticket reopen rate from 11% to 2% via automation saving 500+ hours/year.
• Experienced in developing scalable user group schemes, billing management, and cross-department collaboration through tailored Jira projects and dashboards.

• Senior Azure DevOps Engineer & Cloud Architect with 10+ years in scalable Azure infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
• Expertise in IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM), Kubernetes (AKS/EKS), GitOps (ArgoCD), and containerization (Docker, Helm).
• Skilled in reducing release cycles from weekly to daily and cutting cloud costs by 40% through FinOps and autoscaling (KEDA).
• Background in observability using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Azure Monitor, and Datadog, with incident runbooks and SRE practices.
• Experience in automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python, Go) and secure infrastructure delivery in B2B and enterprise settings.

• Senior Cloud Engineer with 15+ years specializing in Azure to AWS migrations, Kubernetes (CKA), and Terraform-driven IaC.
• Expert in designing Zero Trust, high-availability infrastructures and automating GitOps pipelines using ArgoCD and FluxCD.
• Proven success architecting AI RAG systems, boosting retrieval speeds by 40%, and managing multi-cloud environments including AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, and GCP.
• Skilled in security hardening with OPA, OpenSCAP, and IAM least privilege policies, ensuring compliance and enterprise asset protection.
• Strong background in Python, Bash, PowerShell scripting, CI/CD automation, and observability stacks like Prometheus and Grafana.

• Data Platform Architect with 20+ years of experience designing and scaling enterprise data systems.
• Expert in SQL Server, multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), performance engineering, and AI-driven operations.
• Managed 800+ SQL Server instances, Achieved up to 70% performance improvement, Delivered 80%+ cost reduction in cloud environments

• 10+ years leading cloud architecture and DevSecOps across AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and Terraform-based CI/CD pipelines.
• Cost and scale experience: reduced infrastructure costs by CAD $3M while scaling platforms to support 1M+ API calls/day.
• IaC and automation: Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions across multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Cloudflare).
• AI-enabled platform initiatives: led AI adoption, workflow automation, and governance across cloud/DevSecOps/SRE initiatives.
• Compliance-sensitive experience: administered AWS infrastructure and governed production microservices at a banking research environment.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional Training, Oracle Cloud Professional Architect.

Cloud-focused Software Engineer with practical experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable cloud applications. Skilled in cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices architecture. Adept at optimizing performance, automating workflows, and ensuring reliability and security of cloud systems. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time. Passionate about leveraging modern cloud technologies to build efficient, maintainable, and high-performing software solutions.

• 10+ years in IT infrastructure and AWS solutions architecture; leads a 12-person cross-functional platform team running 100+ microservices across 2 AWS regions.
• IaC expertise: Terraform + GitLab CI/CD at ~95% coverage; built an Internal Developer Platform, cutting provisioning from 1 day to under 15 minutes.
• Compliance and network segmentation experience: zero-trust VPC/Security Group/NACL architecture (KMS/TLS) as sole security engineer, delivering PCI DSS Level 1 in ~6 weeks; DPO under LGPD.
• Skilled in low-code AI workflow automation: GPT-4 + n8n in production resolving ~70% of 1,000+ daily tickets under $100/month.
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate, PCI DSS PCIP, AI Agents Advanced.

• Senior AI/ML & MLOps Engineer with 8+ years operationalizing ML systems across GCP, AWS, Azure, specializing in Python, Kubeflow, VertexAI, and SageMaker
• Architected multi-agent AI platforms reducing workflow turnaround by 45% and deployment cycles to under 2 hours via CI/CD automation
• Expert in scalable data pipelines using Apache Beam and Dataflow, achieving up to 47% runtime reduction and 40% faster model delivery
• Proven track record optimizing distributed training and inference, increasing accelerator utilization by 31% and cutting cloud costs by 28%
• Computer Science BSc with strong background in software design, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and production-grade ML infrastructure

• 25+ years in cybersecurity and application security with expertise in DevSecOps, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and secure SDLC.
• Led PoCs reducing detection time by 40%, integrating DevSecOps and SIEM automations for financial clients.
• Technical leadership in DevSecOps pipelines for 50+ critical applications, implementing SAST, DAST, SCA, and container security.
• Proficient in security orchestration, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and offensive security tools like Burp Suite and Metasploit.
• Certified CISM, CDPSE, TOGAF 9, with MBA in AI & Machine Learning and strong background in solution architecture and pre-sales engineering.

• Over 30 years of software development experience in banking, financial services, and insurance sectors.
• Expertise in .NET, Java, Kotlin, Python, Golang, AWS, Azure, Angular, React, and DevOps tools.
• Proven track record as Software Architect and Tech Lead delivering scalable solutions using microservices, cloud architectures (AWS, Azure), and messaging systems (SNS, SQS, RabbitMQ).
• Strong background in Agile methodologies, Scrum, and software design patterns with hands-on experience in API development, Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Led multiple international projects integrating complex systems for clients like Santander, BMW, Mastercard, Safra Bank, and Itaú Unibanco.

• Technical Lead & Backend Architect with 10+ years in scalable backend systems using Node.js, PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter), and AWS.
• Expertise in microservices, cloud-native architectures, and performance optimization, achieving 40% faster system response.
• Proven track record in legacy system modernization, API design, and integrating complex third-party services like Facebook and Google APIs.
• Strong leadership in mentoring engineering teams, enforcing code quality, and implementing DevOps best practices with Docker and AWS.
• Computer Science B.Tech graduate with extensive experience in database design (MySQL, MongoDB, Postgres) and real-time high-volume application development.

• Senior Solutions Architect with 10x AWS and 4x Databricks certifications, specializing in scalable AWS data and AI architectures including lakehouse, GenAI (Amazon Bedrock), and ML pipelines.
• Skilled in Python, SQL, Spark, and cloud-native tools: AWS Glue, Redshift, Athena, EMR, SageMaker, and Terraform for IaC automation.
• Extensive experience designing and delivering end-to-end data engineering solutions, migrating on-premises systems to AWS, and implementing CI/CD pipelines using AWS Code services.
• Background in distributed computing, big data ecosystems (Hadoop, Apache Iceberg), and enterprise databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).

• 7+ years in backend and frontend development with expertise in .NET, Azure, and microservices architecture.
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kafka, Helm, Ingress, Nginx
• Front-End: React and Angular
• Recently lead/Tech-lead roles. Background in architecture design, team leadership, and delivering complex enterprise solutions.

• Expertise in microservices, event-driven, and service-oriented architectures with strong focus on scalable, maintainable system design.
• Proficient in PHP, Node.js, Python, Golang; developed AI-powered financial portals and algorithmic trading systems.
• Skilled in full-stack development using React, Vue.js, Next.js, and Nuxt.js with REST and WebSocket APIs.
• Experienced in DevOps: Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Linux server administration, and automated deployments.
• Delivered complex projects including VIP online gaming platforms, AI automation systems, and financial APIs integration.

• Cloud Engineer with 4+ years architecting multi-cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP) supporting 23M+ users and 1,200+ microservices with 99.99% uptime.
• Expert in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep), Kubernetes (EKS, AKS), and CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times by up to 85%.
• Skilled in cloud security, compliance (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, GDPR), and FinOps, achieving 25% cost savings and improving security posture from 72% to 92%.
• Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, Python, and containerization, delivering scalable, secure microservices and APIs with 99.95% transaction reliability.
• Reducing MTTR by 35% and incident detection by 60%.

• Engineer with 15+ years in backend and full-stack development, specializing in scalable, high-load system architectures.
• Proficient in NodeJS, PHP (Symfony, Zend), and databases including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL.
• Experienced in leading development teams, performing code reviews, and designing enterprise-grade backend solutions.
• Skilled in REST API, GraphQL, messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka), and cloud-native tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong foundation in OOP, design patterns, TDD, BDD, and Agile methodologies, supported by a Master’s in Software for Automated Systems.

• Software Architect with 10+ years in designing scalable AI-driven backend systems, specializing in Generative AI, LLMs, and RAG pipelines using LangChain and Weaviate.
• Expertise in cloud-native deployments on AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Kubernetes, and MLOps with CI/CD pipelines using Docker, CircleCI, and GitHub Actions.
• Led architecture and implementation of AI-powered healthcare apps automating IVR call systems and gift card backend platforms with Kafka, Redis, and microservices.
• Skilled in monitoring and observability using Grafana, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry to maintain production-ready AI systems and ensure high performance.

• DevOps Engineer with 6+ years managing multi-tenant AWS cloud platforms, enforcing strict tenant isolation and security across 100+ client environments
• Expertise in Kubernetes (EKS, 40+ clusters), GitOps (Argo CD, GitHub Actions), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Led cloud migrations for major banks and retail, optimizing CI/CD pipelines and multi-account networking with Transit Gateways and IAM
• Implemented layered security using Wazuh, Trivy, DefectDojo, Prowler, and AWS native tools, driving SOC 2 readiness and compliance culture
• Background in observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog), cost optimization, and large-scale data migrations with cross-region AWS services

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner with hands-on experience in Node.js, TypeScript, REST APIs, and AWS services including Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, and EventBridge.
• Proficient in CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins, with expertise in automated testing frameworks like Jest for unit and integration testing.
• Developed and deployed scalable cloud-hosted SaaS platforms and backend systems with secure authentication (JWT, Argon2) and infrastructure as code (CloudFormation).
• Strong background in backend development, API design, deployment automation, and production troubleshooting on Linux and AWS EC2 environments.

• Full-Stack Developer skilled in Next.js, React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Prisma with hands-on experience building scalable e-commerce platforms and secure REST APIs.
• Expertise in cybersecurity tools including web vulnerability and malware scanners, emphasizing security-focused software development.
• Proficient in backend technologies: Express, MongoDB, JWT, NextAuth, and frontend styling with Tailwind CSS.
• Experienced with Linux environments, Docker, Git, and continuous learning in Web3 integrations like MetaMask, wagmi, and smart contract interaction.
• Certified in Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Cyber Attack basics, combining software engineering with security best practices.

• Principal Solutions Architect with 8+ years in Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, OpenShift), cloud-native architecture, and generative AI for real-time financial fraud detection
• Led cloud transformation for 150+ enterprise customers, including Fortune 500, specializing in scalable, resilient platforms on AWS, Azure, and hybrid clouds
• Expertise in DevOps, SRE, GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux), IaC (Terraform, Bicep), and multi-cluster Kubernetes strategies in regulated environments
• Skilled in designing and optimizing high-throughput, cost-efficient systems with low latency and massive data scale
• Experience in Python, .NET, and automation tooling, plus leadership in cloud solution architecture and container adoption

• Senior Full-Stack Developer with 6+ years in C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET 6/8, and Microsoft SQL Server, leading enterprise software modernization and cloud/on-premises deployments.
• Expert in designing resilient RESTful APIs, microservices, and complex SQL Server databases with advanced T-SQL and performance tuning.
• Proven SAP Business One ERP customization using C# add-ons, T-SQL stored procedures, and Crystal Reports for automated reporting.

• Senior AI/ML Engineer with 5+ years deploying generative AI and ML systems using GPT-4, Claude 3, LLaMA, and LangChain.
• Expertise in Python backend development (FastAPI, Django) serving LLMs and ML models with scalable cloud deployment on AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Built enterprise RAG platforms with hybrid retrieval (FAISS, Neo4j) and multi-agent orchestration reducing hallucinations and improving LLM output quality.
• Developed AI pipelines for sales enablement, GDPR compliance, semantic multimodal search, and predictive modeling using PyTorch, TensorFlow, LightGBM, and CatBoost.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Matric certificate (high school)
• TEFL Level 5 Certified
• First aid certification
• CPR certification

• Experienced in first-line IT support using Microsoft 365, HubSpot, and Freshdesk for efficient issue resolution.
• Skilled in technical documentation, training material development, and user onboarding.
• Proficient with communication tools: Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Meet.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and HR Management Professional (HRMP).
• Strong background in ICT Operations and administrative coordination with proven multitasking ability.

Main Achievements:

• Built scalable full-stack web applications using modern frameworks and DevOps practices for seamless deployment.
• Developed cross-platform mobile apps with React Native, delivering high-performance user experiences.
• Automated CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Created responsive front-end solutions that enhance user engagement and site performance.
• Earned certifications in React and DevOps to stay updated with industry best practices.

• Senior Software Developer & Team Lead with 10+ years in backend architecture, REST API design, and cloud infrastructure using Node.js, Python, Laravel, and AWS services including hands-on experience in database design (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and modern software development practices.
• Expertise in AI-powered applications, specializing in RAG systems with LangChain, OpenAI APIs, Ollama, Pinecone, and Qdrant vector databases.
• Proven track record leading scalable web and mobile app projects, including AI-driven recommendation engines and intelligent notification systems.
• Strong command of microservices, serverless architectures, and deployment automation on AWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway).

• DevOps Engineer with over 7 years of experience designing and automating scalable cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, achieving up to 15% cost savings and deployment time reductions.
• Proficient in CI/CD pipeline development using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, and Flux, enhancing deployment frequency and reliability by 10-15%.
• Expertise in container orchestration and microservices using Kubernetes, Docker, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance with 99.9% uptime.
• Strong background in database optimization, monitoring, and incident management, improving system stability and reducing resolution times by 15%.

• DevOps Engineer with 6+ years of expertise in automating and scaling AWS cloud infrastructure, reducing costs by 50% and accelerating deployments by 80%.
• Proficient in Terraform, Kubernetes (CKA certified), Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Python scripting, with strong IaC and CI/CD pipeline development skills.
• Led zero-downtime migration of 700+ AWS resources and architected fault-tolerant, auto-scaling distributed systems handling 3M+ data entries.
• Holds a BSc in Computer Science and multiple certifications including AWS Solutions Architect Professional and Certified Kubernetes Administrator.

• Over 20 years of experience architecting scalable software solutions using Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, and AWS, with a strong focus on migrating legacy monoliths to microservices and SaaS platforms.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and operational observability
• Skilled in Agile methodologies, servant leadership, and cross-functional team mentoring
• Author of technical publications on JVM performance, software quality attributes, and engineering team leadership
• Holds M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Computer Science, knowledge of cloud AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and data stores including PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.