Paul Kiel
Cloud Solutions Architect | Python Developer | XML Standards Expert | AWS Certified | Effective Technical Communicator
- Role
- Consulting Principal Software Engineer at LexisNexis
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paul Kiel
I\'m a Cloud Solutions Architect and Data Standards Specialist with a passion for designing scalable, efficient systems. I bring 15+ years of experience leading cloud migrations, Python automation projects, and complex XML data solutions.At LexisNexis, I specialize in cloud modernization initiatives, AWS architecture, structured content management, and API development — always focused on translating technical complexity into business impact. I\'m AWS Certified (Solutions Architect Associate) and committed to driving sustainable, high-performance technology solutions.Throughout my career, I\'ve built a reputation for strong technical leadership and clear communication across diverse audiences — from engineers to senior leadership. I also consulted independently through StrategicDevelopment.io, supporting cloud and structured data projects for specialized clients.I\'m passionate about sustainable technology practices, advancing cloud-native architectures, and mentoring the next generation of technologists.Let\'s connect!
Experience
Consulting Principal Software Engineer
Jan 2009 — Present
Lead cloud migration, content modernization, and structured data initiatives. Architect and implement AWS solutions (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) to drive platform scalability and operational efficiency. Develop Python-based automation tools for XML validation and content processing. Collaborate across technical and business teams to translate cloud architecture into actionable strategies.
Education
North Carolina State University
M.A. Public History
1992 — 1994
James Madison University
B.A., History
Skills
- Software Documentation
- Xslt
- Data Integration
- Xpath
- Xquery
- Soap
- Architecture
- Agile Methodologies
- Integration
- Soa
- Xml Schema
- Agile Project Management
- Distributed Systems
- Architectures
- Xml
- Uml
- Web Services
- System Architecture
- Data Modeling
- Software Development
- Scrum
- Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)
- Web Applications
- Enterprise Software
- Enterprise Architecture
- Business Process
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