Vimal P.

VIMAL PATEL Cloud Native Architect | AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional Gujarat, IN | 997.987.4557 | patel.vimal82@gmail.com | LinkedIn SUMMARY Accomplished Cloud Native Architect with over 18 years of experience in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions. Adept at leading DevOps initiatives, enhancing system reliability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Proven expertise in AWS cloud architecture, security best practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Passionate about delivering business-driven technology solutions and mentoring teams to achieve excellence. CORE COMPETENCIES Cloud Architecture & Design DevOps & DevSecOps Leadership AWS Well-Architected Framework Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security & Compliance Automation CI/CD Pipeline Development Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Team Leadership & Mentorship Client Relationship Management Strategic Planning & Innovation CERTIFICATIONS AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate CloudBees Certified Jenkins Platform Engineer PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Nagarro Enterprise Services Private Ltd. Principal Engineer 2022 – Present Led the design and implementation of AWS cloud architectures, aligning with business goals and compliance requirements. Developed comprehensive cloud strategies and roadmaps, guiding clients through successful cloud adoption and optimization. Championed DevSecOps practices, integrating security into the development lifecycle and ensuring cloud environments adhere to best practices. Provided mentorship and technical guidance, enhancing team capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Apexon (FKA Infostretch) Practice Head - DevOps April 2016 – October 2022 Spearheaded the development of DevOps strategies that streamlined software delivery processes and improved operational efficiency. Built and led a high-performing DevOps team, driving innovation and continuous improvement across projects. Collaborated with clients to design cloud-native solutions that met their unique business needs and objectives. Implemented CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks, ensuring secure and compliant deployments. Capgemini Senior Consultant September 2015 – February 2016 Delivered tailored AWS cloud solutions that enhanced system performance and met client-specific requirements. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud architectures that aligned with best practices. TECHNICAL SKILLS Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, IAM, KMS, Security Hub), Azure (Virtual Machines, Storage, Functions, Active Directory) DevOps Tools: Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, Helm, Octopus, Kubernetes, Jenkins Security Tools: AWS Inspector, GuardDuty, Sysdig, Trivy, Falco, Prowler Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog Programming & Scripting: Python, Bash Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes Automation: IaC (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD Integration (GitOps, Helm) Compliance & Governance: AWS Well-Architected Framework, Security Best Practices EDUCATION Master’s in Computer Application Gujarat University Bachelor’s in Computer Application Gujarat University SOFT SKILLS Strategic Decision-Making Effective Communication Innovation & Problem Solving Client & Stakeholder Management Team Mentorship & Development Change Management ACHIEVEMENTS Successfully led cloud transformation projects that aligned with business objectives and enhanced operational efficiency. Played a key role in implementing security best practices across cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Mentored and developed teams, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and continuous learning.