AWS Cloud Engineer - EC2, Terraform, EKS Expert

Kishor

AWS Cloud Engineer GC Holder

************@*****.*** 682-***-****

SUMMARY:

•Accomplished AWS Cloud Engineer with 8+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient AWS cloud environments for enterprise-grade applications.

•Proficient in leveraging AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFront, CloudFormation, and Elastic Load Balancing to build and maintain high-availability infrastructure.

•Skilled in infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible, ensuring consistent provisioning, configuration management, and faster environment deployment.

•Experienced in designing and implementing secure, multi-tier VPC architectures with subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, and network ACLs to enhance network isolation and control.

•Adept at monitoring, alerting, and log management using AWS CloudWatch, SNS, and CloudTrail to ensure system reliability and proactive issue resolution.

•Knowledgeable in managing IAM policies, roles, and permissions to enforce security best practices and maintain fine-grained access control across AWS accounts.

•Versatile in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Amazon EKS for seamless deployment and scaling of microservices.

•Efficient in managing data storage and backup strategies using Amazon S3, EBS, and Glacier with lifecycle policies for cost optimization and durability.

•Competent in database deployment and migration using Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and AWS DMS to ensure data integrity and performance.

•Dedicated to automating CI/CD pipelines through Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline, enabling continuous integration, testing, and delivery across environments.

•Proven experience in implementing disaster recovery, fault tolerance, and performance tuning to meet high availability and compliance requirements.

•Collaborative in mentoring cross-functional teams on AWS best practices, documentation, and operational excellence to drive continuous improvement.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS): EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudFront, Route 53, EKS, ECS, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancer, AWS Config, AWS Backup

Configuration & Automation Tools: Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy, AWS CodePipeline, AWS Systems Manager

Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)

Monitoring & Logging Tools: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

Programming & Scripting: Python, Shell, PowerShell, Bash, JSON, YAML, Java, SQL

Databases: Amazon RDS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, DynamoDB, MongoDB

Web & Application Servers: Apache Tomcat, NGINX, WebLogic, JBOSS

Operating Systems: Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu), UNIX, Windows Server

Reporting & Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Amazon QuickSight

Version Control & Collaboration: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, AWS CodeCommit

Networking & Security: VPC, Security Groups, NACLs, Route 53, AWS WAF, CloudFront, IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, SSL/TLS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Beacon Business Bank, San Francisco, CA

Sr. Cloud Engineer Sep 2024 - Present

•Designed and deployed secure, scalable AWS environments supporting high-volume banking operations and transaction workloads.

•Migrated on-premises infrastructure to AWS, improving reliability, performance, and cost efficiency through automated provisioning.

•Developed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and CloudFormation to standardize deployments and prevent configuration drift.

•Configured VPCs, subnets, NAT gateways, and security groups to maintain network segmentation and meet compliance standards.

•Built and managed Jenkins and CodePipeline CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.

•Implemented automation with Ansible and Chef to standardize environments and accelerate deployments.

•Used CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and ELK Stack to monitor performance metrics and identify issues before impact.

•Administered Docker and EKS clusters, optimizing resource allocation and scaling microservices environments.

•Evaluated AWS cost reports and implemented savings strategies through instance optimization and automated scheduling.

•Strengthened security posture via IAM roles, KMS encryption, and automated compliance audits using AWS Config and GuardDuty.

•Configured AWS Backup and S3 lifecycle policies to automate snapshots and maintain disaster recovery readiness.

•Troubleshot cloud and network issues using Splunk logs and CloudWatch metrics, minimizing downtime and improving stability.

•Collaborated with development teams to integrate Java-based APIs and services into AWS-hosted infrastructure.

•Built Tableau dashboards to visualize KPIs, cloud performance, and compliance trends for executive reporting.

•Documented AWS setups, deployment steps, and best practices, while mentoring junior engineers on automation and governance.

Environment: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Route53, VPC, IAM, EKS, ELB), Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jira, Splunk, Linux/Unix, Bash, PowerShell, Apache Tomcat, SQL

ProAssurance, Birmingham, AL

AWS Cloud Engineer Jan 2023 – Aug 2024

•Delivered secure and scalable AWS infrastructure supporting critical insurance applications with high availability and reliability.

•Oversaw multi-account AWS setups, implementing automation, network isolation, and cost control using tagging and consolidated billing.

•Migrated legacy infrastructure to AWS with EC2, RDS, and S3, reducing complexity and improving performance.

•Built and maintained Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and CloudFormation to ensure consistent, repeatable deployments.

•Deployed and optimized Kubernetes (EKS) clusters and Docker containers for seamless microservices orchestration and performance.

•Automated provisioning, configuration, and patching with Ansible to ensure consistency and reduce manual effort.

•Enhanced monitoring and visibility through CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and ELK Stack, setting up alerts and dashboards for proactive insights.

•Managed IAM, KMS, and WAF configurations to enforce security best practices and automate compliance in AWS.

•Supported microservices integration with Spring Boot and AWS services, improving flexibility and resilience.

•Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git to streamline code delivery, testing, and deployment.

•Developed AWS Lambda functions to automate event-driven tasks such as backups, log cleanup, and notifications.

•Applied cost optimization and performance tuning through auto-scaling and lifecycle management policies.

•Collaborated across DevOps and operations teams to diagnose infrastructure issues and enhance service reliability.

•Prepared cloud documentation covering architectures, deployment steps, and standards for consistent operations.

Environment: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Route53, VPC, IAM, EKS, ELB, CloudFront), Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Linux/Unix, Bash, PowerShell, ELK Stack, Splunk

CareSTL Health, Saint Louis, MO

Cloud Engineer Mar 2020 – Dec 2022

•Deployed AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild to automate infrastructure provisioning, testing, and deployment, improving delivery efficiency across environments.

•Managed data ingestion and ETL pipelines with AWS Glue, Lake Formation, and Redshift, ensuring consistent and reliable data flow for analytics.

•Monitored ECS, EKS, and Lambda through CloudWatch Logs, Metrics, and Insights, building dashboards and queries for real-time visibility.

•Created custom alerts for Glue and pipeline failures, reducing downtime and improving operational transparency.

•Supported containerization and microservices initiatives by building Docker images and integrating them with Kubernetes and OpenShift.

•Performed security and vulnerability scans on Amazon ECR containers using Rapid7, addressing risks and maintaining compliance standards.

•Managed Terraform and Ansible scripts to automate AWS provisioning and maintain configuration consistency.

•Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate builds, testing, and deployments across environments.

•Utilized AWS Migration Hub to evaluate legacy infrastructure, estimate migration costs, and plan cloud transitions for healthcare systems.

•Administered Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Debian), applying patches, monitoring, and hardening to maintain secure operations.

•Maintained WebLogic and Tomcat servers for application hosting, ensuring stable performance and high availability.

•Built AWS QuickSight dashboards to track system utilization, cost trends, and data pipeline performance for leadership insights.

Environment: AWS, Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Git, Maven, Splunk, Linux/Unix, Bash, PowerShell, WebLogic, QuickSight

Code & Care, Austin, TX

Cloud Engineer May 2017 – Feb 2020

•Helped build and manage CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins and Maven, supporting automated software delivery workflows.

•Supported configuration management using Puppet and Ansible, ensuring consistency and minimizing manual configuration errors.

•Developed Shell and Perl scripts to automate recurring tasks, including log cleanup, file transfers, and deployments.

•Participated in code integration and version control with Git and Subversion, managing branches, merges, and release cycles.

•Monitored server and application performance with Nagios, detecting issues and ensuring consistent system uptime.

•Collaborated with senior engineers and QA teams on release management and build validation, ensuring deployment readiness.

•Administered Red Hat Linux systems, performing updates, managing user accounts, and verifying configurations.

•Assisted in configuring and maintaining DB2 and Redis databases to support consistent application data flow.

•Built Tableau dashboards to visualize build status, release progress, and infrastructure performance metrics.

•Engaged in team training and knowledge sessions to enhance hands-on expertise with cloud technologies, automation, and DevOps tools.

Environment: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Apache, DB2, Redis, Git/GitHub, Jenkins, Puppet, Subversion, Ansible, Maven, Nagios, Jira, Java/J2EE, Shell, Perl, PowerShell, Tableau

EDUCATION

•B.Sc., Computer Science, East Central University, Ada, OK.

Contact this candidate