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Akin Kuti

@akinkuti

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Experienced AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with a focus on scalability.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role that fosters innovation and growth.

I am an experienced AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with over 10 years in traditional and on-premise network design, implementation, and support. My expertise extends to 5 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud architectures. I am proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation, and I have a strong background in migrating on-premise systems to the cloud while ensuring security and cost optimization.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams in deploying cloud-based applications and optimizing cloud environments. At Dorling Kindersley Ltd, I was responsible for creating a robust AWS environment for developers, which included designing cloud infrastructure and automating processes that reduced deployment times significantly. My efforts in cost optimization led to a 20% reduction in cloud expenses, showcasing my ability to balance performance with budgetary constraints.

My previous roles have allowed me to work with diverse clients, providing expert consultation on network infrastructure designs and implementations. I have a proven track record of improving security postures and reducing operational costs through strategic cloud migrations and infrastructure improvements. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success and am always looking for opportunities to further enhance my skills and contribute to innovative projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cloud/Network Engineer

Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Jun 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Designed and implemented cloud infrastructure using AWS services such as EC2, RDS, VPC, and Lambda, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and security best practices. Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, streamlining deployment processes and reducing manual configuration. Led cost optimization efforts, reducing cloud expenses by 20% through Reserved

AWS EC2 RDS VPC Lambda Terraform CloudFormation EKS ECS Docker

Cloud / Network Engineer

Gaussner Rotich Ltd

Jul 2017 - Jun 2023 (5 years 11 months)

Defined migration strategies to move applications to cloud, ensuring that the process are efficient, cost- effective, and minimise downtime. Designed and implemented the overall Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environment, including server instances, storage instances, subnets, availability zones, and other components. Achieved a 15% reduction in infrastructure costs for a client by optimizing their c

AWS VPC CloudFormation Lambda Terraform Docker ECS GitHub AWS CodePipeline

Infrastructure and Security Consultant

Datacomms Network Services

Jan 2004 - Apr 2017 (13 years 3 months)

Provided expert consultation to corporate clients on network infrastructure designs and implementations. Designed and implemented network infrastructure solutions for clients, including LAN, WAN, and VPN technologies, ensuring that they were scalable, secure, and efficient. Successfully enabled several clients to migrate their infrastructure to public and private cloud platforms, resulting in an a

VPN Disaster Recovery Firewalls Encryption

Senior Network Engineer

Bank of New York

Oct 2000 - Dec 2003 (3 years 2 months)

Designed and executed a project to move the network infrastructure to new buildings and a DR site, which serviced about 3000 users over gigabit MAN connections between buildings. Redesigned and rolled out data and voice connectivity to the Head office in New York and branches within Europe, resulting in a seamless and efficient network infrastructure across multiple locations. Successfully impleme

MAN OSPF