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Amit Kumar

@amitkumar9

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Astute technology strategist and result-oriented leader

India

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role that leverages my technical expertise in cloud engineering, DevOps, and cybersecurity to drive digital transformation and innovation.

Amit Kumar is a seasoned technology strategist with 18+ years of experience in driving digital transformation in cloud engineering and platform management using disruptive technologies. He has worked with top companies such as IBM, Goldman Sachs, Societe Generale, Salesforce, and technology-driven start-ups.

With a strong background in cloud engineering, DevOps, and cybersecurity, Amit has successfully led multiple projects, including cloud migration, digital transformation, and technology governance. He is skilled in building and managing globally diverse, cross-functional engineering teams that excel in performance.

Amit is a certified professional with a Master's degree in Computer Science and holds certifications in RHCE, AWS Solutions Architect, and Certified Ethical Hacker. He has also published white papers on cloud infrastructure management strategy and DevOps pipeline security.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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VP - Cloud Engineering

Current

Checkmate Management Consulting

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Leading cloud engineering and migration strategies, ensuring stability and performance for analytics in North America's retail industry. Implemented DevSecOps practices and optimized cloud expenditure, achieving significant operational efficiencies and enhanced user satisfaction.

Cloud DevOps AWS Data Management Automation Risk Management Machine Learning

Director of DevOps

Near Intelligence

Feb 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Managed a $6M technology portfolio, leading cloud DevOps engineering for SaaS products. Focused on automation, cost optimization, and infrastructure monitoring, resulting in significant improvements in operational efficiency and cost reductions.

DevOps AWS Terraform Automation Kubernetes Docker Cost Management Infrastructure Monitoring Security

Cloud Operation Manager

Click Software (Salesforce)

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)

Oversaw cloud engineering team accountability and automated product release strategies while ensuring cloud security and cost management during mergers and acquisitions.

Cloud Automation Security Mergers And Acquisitions Cost Management Team Leadership Infrastructure Management Stakeholder Engagement

System Specialist

Societe Generale

May 2014 - Oct 2019 (5 years 5 months)

Managed cloud and on-prem Unix infrastructure operations across multiple regions, leading automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Cloud DevOps Automation Unix Python Scripting Infrastructure Management Incident Management

Technology Analyst

Goldman Sachs

Jun 2012 - Apr 2014 (1 year 10 months)

Responsible for managing the release and production operations of over 60 ESM products, achieving significant cost savings through effective monitoring and automation.