Trueman Atughonu

About Trueman Atughonu

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) with 8+ years designing, deploying, and optimizing secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud architectures.Experienced across core AWS services (EC2, Lambda, RDS, EKS/Kubernetes, S3, IAM, CloudWatch) with a focus on reliability, performance, and operational efficiency in regulated healthcare environments.Strong background in cloud security, governance, and infrastructure automation/IaC, including least-privilege IAM, encryption with AWS KMS, centralized logging and monitoring, and continuous detection aligned to HIPAA expectations and NIST CSF.Proven track record aligning cloud strategy to business goals—delivering resilient, production-ready platforms, measurable cost optimization, and clear architectural standards—while partnering closely with engineering, security, data, and product stakeholders.I’m especially effective in roles that sit close to stakeholders, where discovery, clear tradeoffs, and pragmatic architecture decisions turn requirements into systems teams can confidently operate at scale.Outside of work, I value family time and bring that same sense of responsibility, ownership, and long-term thinking into the platforms I design.

Experience

1. Aws Solution Architect

   Humana

   Oct 2022 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Designed and implemented scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud architectures using AWS services, reducing Infrastructure costs by 85%.• Developed and enforced cloud security best practices, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and GDPR regulations.• Designed and deployed multi-region, highly available architectures using AWS services like EC2, RDS, and S3.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to migrate on-premise applications to AWS, ensuring minimal downtime and Seamless integration.• Optimized cloud infrastructure for performance and cost, leveraging AWS Cost Explorer and Trusted Advisor.

Education

• Wichita State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry

• Lagos State University

  Associate of Science - AS, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

• Walden University

  Doctor of Business Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

• Avalon University School of Medicine

  Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medicine

• Walden University

  Master of Healthcare Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management