Donald Akujobi

Experience

1. Cloud Application Architect

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Jun 2022 — Present

   As a Cloud Application Architect within AWS Professional Services, I serve as a strategic technical partner to enterprise customers, bridging the gap between complex business requirements and scalable cloud infrastructure. My role is centered on engineering high-performance, cloud-native solutions that maximize the value of the AWS ecosystem.Architectural Leadership and StrategyI lead the design and deployment of scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant application architectures. By leveraging AWS best practices and Well-Architected Framework principles, I ensure that customer solutions are not only robust but also optimized for cost and performance. My work involves designing intricate inter-system structures and conducting deep-dive architectural reviews to mitigate risks and ensure long-term operational excellence.Technical Execution and InnovationActing as a dual specialist in both infrastructure and application development, I guide customers through the modernization of legacy systems into cloud-optimized environments. This involves applying deep software development expertise—spanning modern design patterns and advanced programming paradigms—to build custom applications that fully exploit the power of cloud-native services.Cross-Functional CollaborationI operate as a technical linchpin, working alongside customer business leaders, development squads, and infrastructure teams. My goal is to foster a culture of innovation by advising on DevOps integration, CI/CD pipeline optimization, and modern software delivery life cycles. By providing hands-on technical mentorship, I empower customer teams to adopt a \"cloud-first\" mindset while ensuring every project aligns with their broader digital transformation goals.

Education

• Wayne State University

  College of Engineering, Computer Science

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Html
• C++
• Css
• Jquery
• Php
• Sql
• C#
• Ajax
• Javascript
• Oop
• Assembly Language
• Perl
• Matlab
• Python
• Apache
• Microprocessors
• Jenkins
• Sonar
• Docker