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Ruben Panussyants

@rubenpanussyants

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I am a Senior Cloud and DevOps engineer driving scalable, secure cloud platforms.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking senior cloud/DevOps roles where I can lead cloud transformations, design multi-region Kubernetes platforms, optimize costs with IaC and automation, and collaborate cross-functionally—prefer remote or distributed teams focused on scalability and security.

I am a senior cloud and DevOps engineer specializing in designing and deploying secure, scalable multi-region Kubernetes platforms across AWS, GCP, and Azure.

I lead end-to-end cloud transformations for enterprise and high-growth clients, building automated infrastructure-as-code libraries with Terraform and Helm to reduce operational effort and costs. I integrate CI/CD, GitOps, and secrets management to accelerate releases and improve reliability.

I've architected and automated large-scale streaming and data platforms using Kafka, Confluent, and Airflow, enabling near real-time processing for millions of requests and improving performance and security. I have built self-service Confluent environments, custom Vault tooling for secrets management, and chargeback tools to improve budgeting accuracy.

I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional settings where I mentor teams and standardize best practices for security, observability, and automation. I am motivated by solving complex infrastructure challenges and delivering resilient, cost-effective platforms.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Cloud and DevOps Consultant

Current

CloudNative Inc.

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Provided end-to-end cloud transformation and automation across GCP, AWS, and Azure, designing secure multi-region Kubernetes platforms and self-service Confluent environments. Implemented IaC and cost-optimization libraries that saved clients thousands annually and reduced operational support through Vault and GitOps automation.

Kubernetes Terraform Helm GitOps Kafka Confluent GCP AWS Vault

Senior Consultant

Red Hat

Jun 2019 - Nov 2019 (5 months)

Designed and delivered automated container platforms and deployment pipelines, accelerating customer release cycles and adoption. Earned multiple Red Hat certifications within months and contributed to high-demand customer projects.

OpenShift Ansible Kubernetes CI CD Automation)Containerization Jenkins

Senior Cloud and Automation Specialist

LCBO

Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 (5 months)

Led design and automation of Azure infrastructure and multiple AKS environments, improving security compliance and compute optimization. Established cloud governance and IaC practices that accelerated microservices delivery and operational scalability.

Azure AKS Terraform Ansible Cloud Governance CI CD Automation)Kubernetes

Cloud Engineer

Questrade Inc.

May 2018 - Jan 2019 (8 months)

Designed and deployed GCP microservices infrastructure with Terraform and GKE, integrating CI/CD via GitLab to improve deployment velocity. Standardized IaC practices and automated provisioning to streamline hybrid onboarding.

GCP Terraform GKE CI CD OpenShift Ansible IaC BASH

Cloud Engineer

OMERS Administration Corporation

Sep 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Managed and optimized multi-platform cloud infrastructure, driving migration of legacy systems to cloud and improving scalability and operational agility. Automated system tasks with Python and Bash and enhanced monitoring to reduce downtime and improve response times.

Azure Python BASH Cloud Migration Automation)Monitoring