Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Don Blake

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Professional Summary

Experienced Cloud Architect with a proven track record in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructures. Strong background in collaborating with development teams, managing cloud migrations, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. Expert in troubleshooting cloud-based environments and aligning cloud strategies with organizational goals.

Skills & Expertise

- Cloud Architecture Design

- Cloud Infrastructure Scalability & High Availability

- Security & Compliance in Cloud Environments

- Cloud Migration Strategy & Execution

- Cloud-Native Application Integration

- AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platforms

- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation

- Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization

- Cross-Functional Collaboration

- CI/CD Pipeline Integration

Professional Experience

Evolve Technology, LLC

Cloud Architect February 2020 – Present

- Designed and implemented scalable and secure cloud architectures to support business operations.

- Collaborated with development teams to integrate applications seamlessly with cloud infrastructure.

- Led strategic cloud migration initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance.

- Developed and enforced best practices and security standards across cloud environments.

- Troubleshot and resolved cloud infrastructure issues, improving system uptime and reliability.

- Ensured compliance with industry standards including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.

IDS – IT Solutions

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer January 2017 – February 2020

- Supported the deployment and scaling of cloud-based applications across multiple platforms.

- Assisted with the design of disaster recovery and high availability strategies.

- Worked closely with application teams to implement automated CI/CD pipelines.

- Maintained infrastructure documentation and monitored system performance.

Education

Dover Business College

Computer Specialist Degree Graduated 1996

Certifications & Technical Tools

- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

- Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect

- Terraform & CloudFormation

- Kubernetes & Docker

- Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD

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