Shaily Gupta
Vancouver,BC
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Platform Engineer
Bench Accounting
09.2020 - Current
- Architecting AWS Solutions: Led design and implementation of AWS multi-account architecture, enhancing cloud efficiency and reducing operational costs by 32%. Furthermore, architected migration from self hosted Kubernetes to AWS EKS utilizing Terraform Cloud.
- CI/CD Pipeline Optimization: Transitioned from Jenkins to GitHub Actions, cutting deployment times by up to 50%, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery of code.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Spearheaded 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, driving professional growth within team and promoting continuous learning culture.
- Emergency Response: Executed critical migrations for data warehouse operations, improving performance by 11% and ensuring business continuity during system failures.
- Championed best practices in code quality through code reviews, refactoring initiatives, and documentation efforts.
Platform Engineer
Cloudreach
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Optimized CI Pipeline: Achieved 45% reduction in deployment time by refining parallel task execution and batch processing, boosting customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Team Collaboration: Coordinated efforts of a geographically dispersed team, improving communication and project delivery.
- Quality: Maintained product quality by carrying out reviews, performing continual tests, analyzing feedback, and managing software integration.
Core Operations Engineer
Cloudreach
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Disaster Recovery & Automation: Developed and implemented disaster recovery plans, securing long-term contracts with clients by enhancing operational resilience.
- Process Improvement: Streamlined customer onboarding through automation, reducing setup time by 30%.
Core Associate Engineer
Cloudreach
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Process Automation: Created internal scripts to optimize daily tasks, improving team efficiency and productivity.
- Rapid Certification: Completed all five core AWS certifications in record time, showcasing a commitment to professional development and cloud expertise.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Systems Technology - Networking Specialty
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC03.2023
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Always open to feedback
- Active Listener
Additional Information
- Startup Ecosystem: Deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by startups, particularly in the realm of infrastructure architecture, cost management, and rapid scaling.
- Generative AI & Emerging Technologies: Passionate about working with cutting-edge technologies and guiding startups in deploying scalable, secure cloud solutions.
- Technical Leadership: Experienced in leading teams, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with product teams to influence the development of AWS services.
- Customer Advocacy: Committed to providing technical advocacy and strategic advice to help startups maximize their use of AWS services, ensuring they operate efficiently and cost-effectively.
Certification
- AWS Solutions Architect - Professional
- AWS Developer - Associate
- AWS SysOps Administrator - Associate
- AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional
- Azure Administrator Associate
- Chef Fluency Badge
- Terraform Associate
Timeline
Senior Platform Engineer
Bench Accounting
09.2020 - Current
Platform Engineer
Cloudreach
06.2019 - 09.2020
Core Operations Engineer
Cloudreach
04.2018 - 06.2019
Core Associate Engineer
Cloudreach
06.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Systems Technology - Networking Specialty
British Columbia Institute of Technology
- AWS Solutions Architect - Professional
- AWS Developer - Associate
- AWS SysOps Administrator - Associate
- AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional
- Azure Administrator Associate
- Chef Fluency Badge
- Terraform Associate
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