About
AWS Certified Solutions Architect with over 23 years of experience designing secure, enterprise-scale cloud, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions.
Professional Background
I am an Amazon Web Services Solution Architect with over 23 years of experience delivering enterprise solutions for private sector technology organizations. Proficient in Windows Server, Linux, and advanced encryption methods (Elliptic Curve, RSA), with demonstrated expertise in security hardening aligned to CIS Level 2, OWASP, and CSA STAR standards.
My extensive AWS background covers S3, RDS, EC2, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, CloudFront, Route 53, and IAM, complemented by deep experience in database migrations (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL), SQL performance tuning, and Java/.NET application development. Skilled in secure network implementations including DNSSEC, as well as content delivery optimization using Elastic Load Balancing and global Content Delivery Networks.
Résumé
A visual overview of my education, experience, and AWS certifications.
Core Competencies
Cloud Environments
AWS GovCloud, Nutanix, and enterprise cloud infrastructure design and implementation. Expertise in cloud security architecture, multi-region deployments, and hybrid cloud solutions.
Unified Threat Management
Elasticsearch and Syslog-NG implementation for comprehensive log aggregation and security event correlation. Design and deployment of centralized SIEM solutions for enterprise environments.
Security Frameworks
CIS Level 2, OWASP for Tomcat and IIS, CSA STAR implementation. Comprehensive security hardening and compliance monitoring across diverse technology stacks.
Content Delivery
IIS 10.5, Tomcat 9.0, Apache Web Server implementation and optimization. Global content delivery using CloudFront, Elastic Load Balancing, and advanced caching strategies.
Operating Systems
Windows Server 2022/2025, RedHat Linux 9 enterprise administration. Expertise in system hardening, performance tuning, and automation across heterogeneous environments.
Programming Languages
AWS Java and AWS Microsoft .NET SDKs, PL/SQL, XML, C#, PowerShell, Ansible. Development and automation across multiple technology stacks for enterprise applications.
Database Management
Oracle 12c, MS SQL Server 2022/2019, MySQL 8. Database migrations, performance tuning, high availability configurations, and backup/recovery strategies.
Development Environments
Java Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022/2019. Full-stack development capabilities with modern IDEs and toolchains for enterprise application development.
Enterprise Hardware
HPE, Cisco VCenter, IBM Blade Center, Cisco Catalyst, Palo Alto and Juniper networking solutions. Data center infrastructure design and management.
Approach
I approach technical challenges with a focus on practical, sustainable solutions. Understanding business requirements and translating them into effective technical implementations has been central to my work. I value clear documentation, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
Throughout my career, I have worked alongside talented teams and learned from diverse perspectives. The IT field continually evolves, and I remain committed to expanding my knowledge and contributing to meaningful projects.