Meet Gursimran Singh: Your Trusted Cloud Engineer and DevOps Expert
Introduction
With over seven years of experience in the financial services, education, and IT sectors, I, Gursimran Singh, am dedicated to architecting scalable cloud solutions, implementing cutting-edge DevOps practices, and optimizing infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency. This blog post aims to provide an in-depth look at my background, skills, and achievements to build trust with anyone seeking a reliable cloud infrastructure and DevOps expert.
Professional Background
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with industry leaders like Morgan Stanley and innovative tech companies such as Uberflip. My journey in cloud infrastructure and DevOps has been marked by significant improvements in cloud infrastructure and development processes, applying best practices across various industries—from fintech to education to content marketing and beyond.
Experience
Uberflip, Toronto, Canada (Nov 2021 - Present)
At Uberflip, a martech firm partnering with AWS, CapitalOne, and Autodesk, I have been instrumental in architecting AWS cloud environments, leading incident responses, performing proactive maintenance, and modernizing platform components. My efforts led to a 25% enhancement in platform performance and a 30% reduction in latency by migrating applications and databases to EKS (Kubernetes) and AWS Aurora.
Morgan Stanley, Montreal, Canada (Aug 2020 - Nov 2021)
During my tenure at Morgan Stanley, I engineered an AWS cloud orchestration framework using Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and Policy as Code (PAC) principles, resulting in a 30% reduction in deployment time. I also orchestrated highly scalable services, harnessing up to 1000 cores for extensive computations using auto-scaling.
Concordia University, Montreal, Canada (Sep 2018 - Jul 2020)
As a DevOps Engineer at Concordia University, I managed cloud infrastructure and IT support, designed and set up systems on AWS, and delivered first-line IT support. My efforts ensured optimal performance and reliability for university services.
Auribises Technologies, India (Dec 2016 - Aug 2018)
At Auribises Technologies, I developed and maintained Android apps using Java on AWS cloud, ensuring robust and reliable performance. Leading a team of 10 developers, I managed AWS accounts and implemented unit tests to enhance code robustness and security.
Skills and Expertise
Cloud Platforms
- AWS: Scalable and reliable infrastructure, Solution Design & Proposal, Microservices, Serverless
- Azure: Infrastructure design and management, emphasizing security and compliance
Container Orchestration
- Docker: Containerization of applications for seamless deployment and scaling
- Kubernetes: Orchestration and management of containerized applications
- EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service): Migration and optimization of applications and databases
Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform: Automated infrastructure provisioning and management
- CloudFormation, CDK: Deployment and management of AWS resources
- Ansible: Automation of configuration management and application deployment
CI/CD Pipeline Development and Optimization
- Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab: Streamlined CI/CD processes for efficient software delivery
- AWS CodePipeline, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD: Continuous integration and delivery pipeline management
DevOps Practices and Culture
- Cloud Security and Compliance: Implementation of security protocols and compliance measures
- Serverless Architecture: Design and deployment of serverless applications for cost efficiency and scalability
- Performance Optimization and Cost Management: Enhancing infrastructure performance and reducing costs
Selected Achievements
- Uberflip: Led Azure and AWS infrastructure design during cloud migration, enhancing platform performance by 25%.
- Morgan Stanley: Engineered an AWS cloud orchestration framework, reducing deployment time by 30%.
- AWS Certifications: Security Specialty, SysOps Administrator Associate, Solutions Architect Associate.
Education and Certifications
- Master of Applied Computer Science: Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Bachelor of Computer Science: Punjab Technical University, Punjab, India
- AWS Certifications: Security Specialty (2023), SysOps Administrator Associate (2022), Solutions Architect Associate (2021), Developer Associate (2021)
Conclusion
As a certified AWS professional with extensive experience in cloud technologies and automation tools, I am committed to driving business value and innovation through automation and continuous improvement. I am open to new opportunities and professional connections. Feel free to reach out via LinkedIn, email at gursimran.singh.id@gmail.com, or phone at 514-431-9586.
Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate to achieve your cloud infrastructure and DevOps goals.
Gursimran Singh | Cloud Engineer | LinkedIn® Profile | GitHub Profile | Gursimran’s Cloud Lab
I am a Cloud Solutions Architect and a Full Stack Developer. I love to work on cloud technologies and build scalable and reliable solutions. I am passionate about learning new technologies and sharing my knowledge with others.