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Appugouda Patil

@appugoudapatil

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Seasoned AWS Solutions Architect with expertise in cloud-native solutions.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning in cloud technologies.

I am a seasoned AWS Solutions Architect with over 17 years of experience in designing and delivering cloud-native, serverless, and event-driven architectures. My expertise lies in building scalable, fault-tolerant systems using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and multi-region deployments. I have a proven track record in cloud migration, cost optimization, and enabling digital transformation through resilient solutions.

Throughout my career, I have successfully architected and automated complex ETL pipelines, achieving significant operational cost reductions. My leadership in cloud transformation initiatives has resulted in substantial cost savings and improved reliability for various clients across multiple sectors, including healthcare and education. I am passionate about mentoring and developing technical talent, ensuring teams are equipped with the skills needed to excel in cloud technologies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AWS Solution Architect / Consultant

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Freelance

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Architected and delivered scalable, secure, and cost-optimized AWS solutions for 5+ clients across Education, Retail, and LBS domains, achieving 35% average cost savings. Engineered RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI, enabling seamless integration and data exchange across distributed systems.

AWS Python fastAPI MFA Encryption WAF Security Groups NACLs

Technical Architect

Goavega Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

May 2017 - Nov 2023 (6 years 6 months)

Drove cloud transformation initiatives for a Healthcare client, utilizing AWS-native services to achieve 40% cost savings and improved reliability. Built and implemented a secure Identity Verification system using Cognito, Lambda, API Gateway and S3, enhancing user onboarding by 60%.

AWS Cognito Lambda API Gateway S3 AWS Glue Step Functions AWS Well Architected Framework

Technology Specialist

Calpion Software Tech Pvt. Ltd.

Mar 2013 - May 2017 (4 years 2 months)

Defined and modernized legacy logistics systems by introducing scalable, cloud-native architecture patterns, resulting in a 40% operational cost reduction. Orchestrated end-to-end modernization of a legacy logistics platform, leveraging a modern tech stack and cloud-native solutions to streamline operations and achieved a 40% reduction in infrastructure and operational costs.

Cloud Native Architecture CI CD Docker AWS ECS Business Alignment

Sr. Software Engineer

Mindtree Ltd.

Jun 2007 - Nov 2011 (4 years 5 months)

Executed cloud-native prototypes using AWS (EC2, S3, Beanstalk, AMI, CloudWatch) for early-stage solution validation at Mindtree Labs. Created a mobile POC for an Art Gallery Android app that guided executive buy-in on mobile-first adoption strategy.

AWS EC2 S3 Beanstalk AMI Cloudwatch Mobile Development UI UX Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

B.M.S. College of Engineering

Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications

2004 - 2007

Grade: 74.05%

Completed a Master of Computer Applications degree with a strong academic performance, achieving 74.05%. Focused on advanced topics in computer science and applications.