Cloud Engineer Infrastructure

Geethika B

Lewisville, Tx +1-504-***-**** *************@*****.*** LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Cloud Engineer with 3+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, OpenSearch, ElastiCache, S3), focusing on high availability, security, and performance.

Expertise in developing and deploying scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Node.js, Python, Java, and Angular.

Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, IAM roles, compliance frameworks (PCI, NIST, CIS), and encryption strategies.

Experienced in integrating front-end (Angular, React Native), back-end (Node.js, Python, Java), and databases (SQL, MongoDB, Oracle, Redis) in cloud-based applications.

Proficient in container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture to support scalable ecosystems.

Skilled in CI/CD automation, leveraging tools like Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, and Terraform for pipeline optimization and deployment efficiency.

Strong background in big data technologies and performance tuning for cloud-native applications and databases.

Experience

SignIn Technologies Cloud Engineer Oct 2023 – Till Date

Designed and deployed AWS cloud infrastructure, incorporating high-availability features with EC2, RDS, Lambda, and ElastiCache, ensuring scalable and fault-tolerant systems for mission-critical applications.

Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, and Packer, reducing manual configurations and deployment time by 25%.

Integrated Datadog for Application Performance Monitoring (APM), proactively detecting and resolving performance bottlenecks and improving cloud resource utilization by 15%.

Spearheaded the optimization of CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab, improving deployment speed and reducing downtime during releases by 20%.

Led the migration of on-premises systems to AWS, enhancing reliability and reducing operational costs by 30%, while improving system scalability using AWS Lambda and S3.

Configured and maintained Kubernetes (EKS) clusters and Docker containers for supporting a microservices architecture, reducing infrastructure overhead by 18%.

Developed cloud automation scripts using Python and Bash, automating routine tasks and reducing manual intervention by 40%.

Played a key role in cloud cost optimization, reducing AWS spend by 20% through resource rightsizing and auto-scaling strategies.

Developed and maintained detailed technical documentation, streamlining knowledge-sharing and troubleshooting procedures across teams.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices, including configuring IAM roles, policies, and ensuring compliance with PCI/NIST security frameworks.

Associate Cloud Engineer Oct 2022 - Sept 2023

Built and maintained AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure 24/7 uptime for critical applications, supporting business continuity and mission success.

Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and CloudFormation, enhancing deployment efficiency and consistency across multiple environments.

Designed and managed IAM policies, VPC configurations, and security groups, strengthening cloud security and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Reduced AWS costs by 15% through resource rightsizing, cost monitoring, and reserved instance strategies.

Enhanced CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab, leading to a 20% improvement in release frequency and operational stability.

Managed and scaled containerized workloads using Kubernetes (EKS/ECS) and Docker, ensuring smooth application deployments across multiple environments.

Integrated AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, and Splunk for comprehensive system monitoring, providing insights into application health and optimizing performance.

Automated repetitive cloud operations using Python and Bash, freeing up time for higher-priority tasks and improving team efficiency by 30%.

Troubleshot and resolved complex cloud infrastructure issues, minimizing production downtime and ensuring business continuity.

Developed detailed documentation for cloud infrastructure processes, improving collaboration and cross-team knowledge sharing.

Contributed to disaster recovery planning, ensuring high availability and quick recovery in case of service disruptions.

Acara Solutions Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Aug 2021 – June 2022

Designed and deployed scalable AWS cloud environments using ALB, NLB, and ECS, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.

Enhanced CI/CD pipeline automation by integrating new tools, leading to a 25% increase in software release speed and a reduction in production issues.

Optimized AWS resources by fine-tuning EC2 instances and implementing auto-scaling, resulting in improved performance and a 15% cost savings.

Implemented IAM policies, security groups, and AWS best practices to ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

Integrated AWS services (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk) for enhanced system monitoring, enabling proactive incident management and performance tuning.

Reduced AWS costs by 18% through efficient resource management, including implementing reserved instances and auto-scaling strategies.

Developed and maintained automated Terraform scripts for provisioning infrastructure, reducing deployment time and human error.

Actively participated in team discussions on cloud security, providing recommendations to strengthen compliance with PCI, NIST, and CIS standards.

Provided troubleshooting and support for cloud infrastructure issues, reducing downtime and enhancing overall system stability.

Contributed to disaster recovery planning and high-availability configurations, ensuring critical workloads remained operational in the event of failures.

EDUCATION

University Of South Alabama Masters in Computer and Information Sciences

Project

Cloud Infrastructure & Microservices Deployment: Deployed and managed cloud-based infrastructure using AWS Fargate, RDS, and IAM to automate the scaling and management of containerized applications.

Architected microservices using Docker and AWS ECS, enabling modular and scalable applications for improved fault tolerance and high availability.

Integrated PostgreSQL (RDS) database with Flask-based microservices, ensuring robust data management and seamless app-to-DB connectivity.

Developed and tested RESTful APIs for communication between decoupled services, enhancing the flexibility and scalability of the application architecture.

Implemented security best practices by configuring security groups, network access control, and monitoring logs for troubleshooting and debugging.

Optimized deployment processes using AWS CloudWatch for real-time monitoring and performance insights, improving system reliability.

SKILLS

Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, OpenSearch, ElastiCache, S3, EMR, Glue, Elasticsearch), Azure, GCP

• Big Data Technologies: Spark, AWS Glue, AWS EMR

• Programming Languages: Node.js, Python, Java, Angular, React Native, SQL

• Databases: SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle, Redis

• IaC Tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Packer

• CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, ECS)

• Security & Compliance: IAM, Security Groups, Network ACLs, PCI, NIST, CIS

• Monitoring & Analytics: Datadog, AWS CloudWatch, Splunk

• Scripting & Automation: Python, Bash, Shell, Terraform

• Methodologies: Agile, DevOps, CI/CD

CERTIFICATIONS

AWS Certified Cloud practitioner

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (In progress)

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