Yash Sharma

About Yash Sharma

Hi, I\'m Yash Sharma, a Cloud Platform Analyst II at Skechers, where I help build cloud infrastructure. I specialize in AWS, Terraform, and IAM, focusing on automating infrastructure, optimizing cloud architectures, and implementing secure, scalable solutions. At Skechers, I focus on designing customized IAM roles adhering to the principle of least privilege and leverage AWS Systems Manager to streamline operations, including tasks like EBS encryption and resource automation.I’m currently pursuing an M.S. in Computer Science with a Machine Learning specialization at Georgia Institute of Technology, exploring AI-driven cloud solutions like predictive scaling and resource optimization. I hold certifications as a HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified AI Practitioner, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate, and I’m working toward advanced credentials in cloud architecture and GenAI.My background spans cloud computing, security, and automation across diverse industries. Previously, I developed tools for network topology analysis at CAIDA, enhanced cloud security processes at FireMon, and supported HPC workloads for Wisk Aero’s Gen 6 aircraft using AWS and GCP. I’m proficient in Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, with a passion for driving efficiency and cost optimization.

Experience

1. Cloud Platform Analyst

   Skechers

   Sep 2024 — Present

Education

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  Computer Engineering, Software Engineering

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science: Specialization in Machine Learning

• UC San Diego

  Cognitive Science, Specialty in Machine Learning & Neural Computation