Akshay Kapoor
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect @Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect @Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Steered a cohort of 5-10 architects through 23 EMEA engagements, contributing hands-on code for Network, Security and DevOps automation while maintaining an average CSAT score of 9.63/10.• Standardized cloud deployments by developing reusable IaC artifacts (Terraform, Golang, Lambda, State Machines) for large-scale enterprise deployments.• Reduced SaaS migration costs by 15%(USD 63k/month) via compute rightsizing and network optimization.• Modernized network architecture for 100 internet-facing apps to a distributed edge model, cutting DDoS protection costs by 48% and securing USD 250k in ARR.• Built a Terraform automation for a financial customer, slashing AWS account provisioning time from 45 to 8 minutes.• Automated EKS workflows and CI/CD for a digital asset bank, reducing onboarding time from 6 hours to 15 minutes.
EDUCATION
Panjab University
Bachelors in Computer Applications, Computer Science
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Masters in Computer Applications
SKILLS
ABOUT AKSHAY KAPOOR
As a Lead Cloud Infrastructure Architect at Amazon Web Services, I specialize in designing and scaling complex cloud ecosystems across the EMEA region. My professional journey is defined by a passion for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), high-performance networking, and bridging the gap between high-level business roadmaps and actionable technical designs.My technical approach combines deep expertise in AWS networking and security with hands-on development in Golang and Python. I have a proven track record of modernizing application architectures, reducing DDoS protection costs by 48%, and slashing account provisioning times from nearly an hour to under 10 minutes through automation. My work consistently focuses on standardizing cloud deployments using Terraform and Lambda to ensure scalability and operational efficiency for global enterprises.My commitment to knowledge sharing and talent development is evident in my authorship of \'AWS DevOps Simplified\' and my mentorship of AWS consultants.Key Achievements and Impact Leadership at Scale: Steered 5–10 architects through 23 high-impact EMEA engagements, maintaining a stellar 9.63/10 customer satisfaction score. Cost Optimization: Realized significant financial gains for clients, including reducing SaaS migration costs by USD 63k monthly through compute rightsizing and network optimization. Technical Innovation: Pioneered reusable IaC artifacts and custom Golang CLIs for multi-cloud resource management, achieving up to 15% monthly cost savings for R&D divisions. Industry Recognition: Presented research on eBPF Linux observability at the OpenStack Summit and hold advanced certifications including AWS Solutions Architect Professional and Certified Kubernetes Administrator.Core Technical Stack Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EKS, VPC, IAM), Multi-Cloud (GCP, Azure), Linux Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Reusable IaC Artifacts, Lambda Automation Programming Languages: Golang, Python, Bash, Java DevOps & Containers: Kubernetes (CKA), Docker, CI/CD (GitLab, EventBridge) Specializations: Cloud Networking, Cost Optimization, Security, eBPFProfessional Certifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) AWS Certified Developer & SysOps Administrator
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