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Khalil K.

AWS Cloud Architect, DevSecOps Engineer
  • Suggested rate
    £272 / day
  • Experience3-7 years
  • Response rate50%
  • Response time1 hour
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Location
Sheridan, United States
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
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Skill set
Khalil in a few words
Seasoned Senior Cloud and DevSecOps Engineer with 6+ years of experience specializing in AWS infrastructure automation and optimization. Demonstrated expertise in leveraging AWS Cloud, IaC and monitoring tools to drive operational excellence and cost efficiency. Track record of delivering high-impact results, including 95% cost reduction through cloud optimization, 80% faster deployment cycles via infrastructure automation, and 70% improved system reliability through enhanced monitoring solutions. Proven ability to architect scalable cloud solutions while adhering to AWS Well-Architected Framework best practices, resulting in significant improvements in system performance and operational efficiency.
Experience
  • IU (International University) GmbH
    DevOps Lead
    October 2023 - Today (1 year and 6 months)
    Berlin, Germany
    Led end-to-end DevOps transformation initiatives for the Edutech cluster at IU, orchestrating infrastructure modernization and implementing automated deployment pipelines while ensuring robust security and monitoring solutions.

    Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

    • Architected and executed AWS cloud migration strategy, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation to enhance scalability and operational efficiency
    • Established comprehensive CI/CD pipelines through GitLab integration, automating deployment workflows and reducing deployment risks
    • Implemented enterprise-wide monitoring and alerting systems using DataDog and CloudWatch, enabling proactive issue detection and resolution
    • Enhanced security posture through implementation of automated vulnerability scanning and compliance checks, ensuring adherence to educational sector regulations
    • Fostered cross-functional collaboration between development and operations teams, implementing agile methodologies to accelerate innovation cycles

    Technologies: AWS, Terraform, CloudFormation, GitLab CI/CD, DataDog, AWS CloudWatch, Auth0
  • HEYJOBS GMBH
    Infrastructure Engineer
    November 2021 - September 2023 (1 year and 10 months)
    Germany
    Led end-to-end cloud infrastructure initiatives with focus on high availability and performance optimization in a fast-paced recruitment technology environment.

    Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

    • Architected and implemented comprehensive AWS infrastructure modernization, optimizing both performance and cost-efficiency
    • Led cross-functional engineering teams in developing scalable cloud solutions aligned with business objectives
    • Established advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform with GitHub and Atlantis integration
    • Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI and GitHub, significantly improving deployment automation
    • Executed strategic cloud architecture assessments, delivering ROI-driven recommendations for system enhancements
    • Deployed comprehensive monitoring and security framework using DataDog, AWS CloudTrail, Inspector, and GuardDuty

    Technologies: AWS, Terraform, GitHub, Atlantis, CircleCI, DataDog, AWS CloudTrail, AWS Inspector, AWS GuardDuty
  • CARREFOUR
    Infrastructure Engineer . Freelance
    April 2022 - December 2022 (8 months)
    Morocco
    Drove cloud infrastructure initiatives for a major global retail organization, focusing on performance optimization and automation at scale.

    Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

    • Designed and implemented comprehensive AWS infrastructure strategies, balancing performance requirements with cost optimization for retail operations
    • Conducted thorough cloud architecture assessments, providing strategic roadmaps for infrastructure improvements
    • Led technology integration initiatives using AWS services, Python, and Terraform to enhance operational efficiency through automation
    • Established enterprise-wide monitoring and alerting framework using DataDog and PagerDuty, ensuring robust system reliability

    Technologies: AWS, Python, Terraform, DataDog, PagerDuty
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Education
  • Engineer's degree, Information Technology
    École Nationale des Sciences Appliquées d'agadir
    Engineer's degree, Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Technology
    BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur, Kénitra)
    Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology
  • baccalaureate , Physics
    Lycée MOHAMED BELHASSAN EL OUAZZANI, Khémisset
    baccalaureate , Physics
  • Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and Computer Science
    Université Ibn Tofail
    Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and Computer Science
Certifications
  • Amazon Web Services DevOps Engineer Professional
    Amazon Web Services
    2020
  • Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate
    Amazon Web Services
    2020
  • HashiCorp Terraform Associate
    HashiCorp
    2024