Kevin Doan
@kevindoan
Results-oriented cloud infrastructure architect with proven cloud solutions expertise.
What I'm looking for
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Founder
Barkeep
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 8 months)
Created a mobile app that enables users to order drinks from their phone at nightclubs, designing the UI/UX for an intuitive user experience. Developed the app using React Native and built the cloud-native backend with Google's Firebase to ensure robust performance and scalability.
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.
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
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
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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