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Michael Orlov
Montreal West,Canada
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Summary
Senior Cloud Platform Engineer and Architect specializing in cloud-native infrastructure and AI/ML integration. Proven track record in creating robust developer platforms and implementing infrastructure automation, driving operational excellence and standardizing best practices across engineering teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect
Amdocs Cloud Studios
Montreal, Canada
03.2021 - 09.2026
- Developed and launched CDE platform, supporting global Amdocs engineers with AI-powered cloud workspaces.
- Deployed EKS clusters on AWS across both production and non-production environments featuring autoscaling capabilities.
- Created a two-stack Terraform deployment model promoting modularity between network infrastructure and application workloads.
- Launched Coder workspace orchestration on EKS utilizing GitOps delivery via ArgoCD, enabling multi-organization access through dual GitHub OAuth.
- Facilitated 20 active AWS Bedrock inference profiles in production for AI-driven coding workspaces.
- Constructed Coder workspace templates integrating Claude code agent with Bedrock, enhancing coding capabilities.
- Established centralized control for Coder AI gateway using IRSA-based authentication and VPC endpoint, ensuring secure Bedrock access.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines linking GitHub issues to autonomous fixes by AI agents, streamlining issue resolution process.
GSS Global System Lead / Senior DevOps Architect
Amdocs
Montreal, Canada
10.2014 - 03.2021
- Architected OpenStack cloud solution with mixed hypervisors to enhance internal infrastructure.
- Implemented Red Hat toolchain for configuration management, streamlining deployment processes.
- Developed repeatable tooling and automation for global infrastructure deployments, reducing deployment time and minimizing errors.
- Led cloud lift-and-shift migrations to optimize resource utilization.
- Participated in design and implementation of on-premises to cloud migrations across AWS and GCP, facilitating smoother transitions and improved system performance.
- Deployed Amdocs solutions on AWS to improve scalability and performance.
- Provided third- and fourth-level support for global customer accounts, enhancing service reliability and customer satisfaction.
Systems Architect
Amdocs Canadian Management Services
Montreal, Canada
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Scoped and designed infrastructure solutions for Amdocs customer accounts, aligning technology with specific business needs.
- Managed capacity planning and ensured solution integrity across multi-account environments, supporting operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with business needs.
- Evaluated emerging technologies, enhancing system performance and reliability for client applications.
- Designed scalable system architectures for diverse client applications.
Senior UNIX/Linux Systems Engineer
Amdocs Canadian Management Services
Montreal, Canada
01.2009 - 08.2012
- Provided production support for Amdocs billing platform (HP-UX, Linux RHEL), ensuring high system reliability and optimal performance.
- Developed kickstart automation for large-scale Linux deployments across physical and virtual hosts.
- Led design and execution of HP-UX to Linux migrations, facilitating seamless transition and operational continuity.
- Designed and implemented backup/DR procedures (ReAR) and Linux cluster environments (RHCS, Piranha).
- Configured LDAP/AD authentication and mail gateway (Postfix) to strengthen security measures in enterprise environments.
Senior UNIX Systems Engineer
Amdocs (Israel) Ltd.
Raanana, Israel
05.2004 - 01.2009
- Managed IBM pSeries / AIX infrastructure, supporting system reliability and performance through blade center management.
- Administered AIX, Solaris, HP-UX, and Linux environments to ensure optimal performance across Amdocs production and customer sites.
- Implemented Amdocs configurations at customer sites globally, enhancing system integration and operational effectiveness.
Infrastructure Expert
Amdocs (Israel) Ltd.
Raanana, Israel
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Designed infrastructure solutions to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement cloud technologies effectively.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in systems.
- Configured and installed Amdocs Billing platform (v4.0.1-5.5) to enhance customer site operations.
- Ported Amdocs Billing product to AIX platform to expand compatibility and performance.
Senior Web Developer
Enformia Ltd.
Tel Aviv, Israel
05.2000 - 05.2002
- Developed responsive web applications using modern frameworks and technologies.
- Collaborated with designers to create user-friendly interfaces and experiences.
- Implemented best practices for website performance and security enhancements.
- Designed and developed Enterprise Information Portal (EIP) to streamline information access.
- Maintained Linux and Solaris servers; ensured timely software delivery to clients.
Web Developer
Snunit Non-Profit Educational Organization
Jerusalem, Israel
09.1999 - 05.2000
- Developed responsive websites for educational programs and resources.
- Developed educational websites and administered Apache, MySQL, and mSQL on Solaris and Linux to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance online learning experiences.
- Managed content updates on the organization’s website platform.
Education
Practical Engineer - Software Development
ORT Technological College
Jerusalem, Israel10-1999
Skills
- Cloud architecture and design
- Infrastructure as code
- Terraform and cloud platforms
- Kubernetes and container orchestration
- DevOps practices and CI/CD
- Site reliability engineering
- AI/ML infrastructure integration
- Platform engineering
- Cloud management
- Cloud security architecture
- DevSecOps practices
- Observability and monitoring
- Configuration management
- Automation tools and scripting
- Microservices architecture
- Traffic management solutions
- Security and compliance measures
- Virtualization technologies
- Cloud storage architecture
- System integration techniques
- Capacity planning
- Business continuity planning
- Project oversight and agile management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Adaptability and continuous improvement strategies
- Python, Perl and Bash scripting
Languages
- English
- Russian
- Hebrew
Personal Information
Title: Senior Cloud Platform Engineer | Cloud Architect | AI/DevOps Infrastructure
Professional Training Certifications
- AWS Solutions Architect Concepts
- Red Hat OpenShift Administration II
- OpenStack Architecture and Administration
- VMware vSphere 5/5.5
- Automation with Ansible
- RHEL Performance and Tuning
- AIX 5L System Administration and Performance
- Oracle 10g HTML DB Development
- WebLogic Administration
- MQSeries Administration
Timeline
Senior Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect
Amdocs Cloud Studios
03.2021 - 09.2026
GSS Global System Lead / Senior DevOps Architect
Amdocs
10.2014 - 03.2021
Systems Architect
Amdocs Canadian Management Services
08.2012 - 10.2013
Senior UNIX/Linux Systems Engineer
Amdocs Canadian Management Services
01.2009 - 08.2012
Senior UNIX Systems Engineer
Amdocs (Israel) Ltd.
05.2004 - 01.2009
Infrastructure Expert
Amdocs (Israel) Ltd.
05.2002 - 05.2004
Senior Web Developer
Enformia Ltd.
05.2000 - 05.2002
Web Developer
Snunit Non-Profit Educational Organization
09.1999 - 05.2000
Practical Engineer - Software Development
ORT Technological College