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Kevin Doan

@kevindoan

Results-oriented cloud infrastructure architect with proven cloud solutions expertise.

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a results-oriented cloud infrastructure architect with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing highly scalable and secure cloud solutions. My expertise lies in AWS Managed Services, Terraform, and DevOps methodologies, which I leverage to optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency. I am adept at leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and driving successful project delivery, all while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Throughout my career, I have spearheaded numerous initiatives that have significantly reduced operational expenses and enhanced cloud performance. My experience includes developing multi-region cloud infrastructures, championing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, and delivering technical training programs that empower engineers to excel in their roles. I am passionate about utilizing my skills to create robust cloud solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses and contribute to their growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Platform Engineer

Woven by Toyota

Oct 2024 - Present (11 months)

Spearheaded the design and implementation of a comprehensive cloud cost optimization strategy, resulting in a significant reduction in operational expenses while ensuring optimal performance and scalability. Led the development and implementation of a multi-region cloud infrastructure for a new mobility service, leveraging AWS services (EC2, EKS, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB) to ensure high availability

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Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect

PayPay

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Developed and managed cloud infrastructure benchmarks and budgets, collaborating with Finance for strategic financial planning, and led projects to enhance business performance through AWS Managed Services. Served as the Technical Lead, driving key initiatives for cloud efficiency, developing automated solutions for account management, cost-saving, and security, and implementing DevOps tools for o

AI

Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Architected and designed cloud infrastructure solutions tailored to clients' business needs, leading projects to optimize cloud usage through account vending automation, cost-optimization, and security initiatives. Drove client migrations from on-site data centers to AWS cloud, managing teams of consultants to develop solutions meeting stakeholder needs, and designed network routing for hybrid env

HA

Solutions Engineer

HashiCorp

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Supported clients with technical implementations of the HashiCorp stack (Terraform, Vault, Consul, Nomad, Waypoint, Packer), created reference architecture, and consulted on integration. Developed end-to-end cloud solutions and guided customers through the adoption of the cloud operating model, serving as the go-to person for best practices and reference architecture advice.

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Site Reliability Engineer

Lightspeed Systems

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Built scalable and highly available infrastructure and applications in the cloud, transforming legacy server code to serverless cloud-native code. Developed Infrastructure-as-Code using tools such as Chef, Terraform, and Salt Stack, and built CI/CD pipelines and automations in AWS with Jenkins and GitHub.

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Solutions Architect Consultant

Nymlogic

Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Consulted for small businesses and startups to create cloud-native applications on AWS, developing automated CI/CD pipelines using Git, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CloudWatch Events with CloudFormation stacks and templates. Containerized applications with Docker and managed them using orchestration tools such as ECS/EKS and Kubernetes, assisting in migrating and refactoring existing code to be clou

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Support Analyst (Team Lead)

Lightspeed Systems

Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Tracked and documented product bugs using Jira and Pivotal, wrote Bash scripts for supporting in-line web filters (FreeBSD) and DNS filters (Ubuntu), and developed tests for ML model testing for the Safety Check product using TensorFlow.js. Handled escalated cases from support, provided advanced troubleshooting and support for Technical Support Engineers, and collaborated on high-priority escalati

LS

Technical Support Engineer

Lightspeed Systems

Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Supported customers in implementing Lightspeed products, including filtering, monitoring, and analytics, and implemented both hardware and software cloud solutions, often in hybrid setups for K-12 education clients. Interacted with technologies such as FreeBSD, PostgreSQL, and Linux to support customers and integrate Lightspeed products, leveraging experience in education infrastructures, includin

BA

Startup Consultant

Blackstone Launchpad - The University of Texas at Austin

Aug 2016 - Present (9 years 1 month)

Provided analysis and strategic guidance to student-led startups, developing comprehensive business plans to support their growth and success. Designed and consulted on the technical stack for startups, ensuring optimal technology solutions aligned with business objectives.

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Research Assistant

A&M University, Central Texas

Feb 2015 - Present (10 years 7 months)

Collaborated with a team of mathematicians to develop and print 3D models of abstract mathematical concepts, teaching these concepts to local public schools and training education staff in setting up MakerBots. Maintained the school's infrastructure and system for 3D printing custom files, providing troubleshooting and technical support for the MakerBots.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Texas at Austin logoUA

University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

2015 - 2019

Studied Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Gained foundational knowledge in engineering principles and aerospace systems.

Temple College logoTC

Temple College

Associate of Science, Biotechnology

2013 - 2015

Completed an Associate of Science in Biotechnology at Temple College. Acquired knowledge and skills in biotechnological principles and practices.

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