Kajal Shah

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AWS Data Solution Architect

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 Results-driven IT professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in roles such as AW Solution Data architect.
 Proficient in leveraging a wide array of AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, Cloud Formation, and more. Extensive

experience with architecting solutions on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.Demonstrated success in leading technology teams, defining

technical roadmaps, and implementing cutting-edge solutions to address business challenges.

 Skilled in Python, R, and SQL for data analysis, scripting, and automation.
 Proficient in designing and implementing BI strategies, creating dashboards, and providing actionable insights to support informed decision-making.
 Hands-on experience with Hadoop, Spark, and other big data technologies for processing and analyzing large datasets.
 Proficient in tools like Tableau, Power BI, and matplotlib for creating compelling visualizations to communicate complex data insights effectively.
 Strong background in database design, optimization, and management, including both relational and No SQL databases.
 Kept abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and business intelligence, incorporating emerging technologies to drive innovation

within the organization.

 Extensive experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, utilizing services like Amazon Sage Maker and Azure Machine Learning for

scalable and efficient model deployment.

 Orchestrated the migration of on-premises data solutions to the cloud, optimizing performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
 Implemented DevOps practices to streamline development and deployment processes, utilizing tools like Jenkins, Dockers, and Kubernetes.
 Utilized collaborative tools such as Jira and Confluence to enhance communication, project tracking, and documentation within cross-functional teams.
 Implemented data security measures, including encryption, access controls, and auditing, to meet regulatory requirements and protect sensitive information.
 Established continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring rapid and reliable software releases.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 Programming Language: Python, R, ASP.NET, SQL, C#

 Cloud technologies: AWS, CDK, SNS, AWS ES3, Data Pipeline
 Data Visualization tools: Tableau, Power BI, QuickSight
 Big Data and Analytics: ERM Cluster, Predictive Analytics
 Database Management: Amazon Redshift, AWS RDS, data Warehouse
 Amazon web service: Lambda, S3, Quicksight, SageMaker, EMR cloud solution
 Platforms: AWS, Microssoft azure cloud, IIS(Internet Information Services)
 Certification: Scrum Master

CERTIFICATIONS:

 AWS Solution architect associate

 Informatica certified professional, informatica corporation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Client: Amazon, New York, USA Jun 20 – Present

Role: Solution Data Architect

Responsibilities
 Led the design and implementation of scalable, highly available solutions on AWS for enterprise clients across various industries.
 Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements, define architecture patterns, and develop solution designs that align with business objectives.
 Provided technical leadership to project teams, guiding them through the entire solution lifecycle from design to deployment and support.
 Conducted architecture reviews, performance assessments, and cost optimizations to ensure the efficiency and reliability of AWS-based solutions.
 Architected cloud-native solutions on AWS, leveraging serverless and containerization technologies to improve agility and scalability.
 Developed reference architectures, best practices, and automation scripts to streamline the deployment and management of AWS environments.
 Mentored junior architects and engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering their professional growth within the organization.
 Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop solution offerings, conduct product demonstrations, and support pre-sales activities.
 Possesses a deep understanding of cloud computing, infrastructure architecture, and application development, coupled with a strong business acumen.
 S3, API Gateway, Lambda, ELB (NLB/ALB), Route53, RDS, Cloud Watch etc.
 Designed and implemented Pivotal as PaaS and AWS as IaaS solution for Application modernization, migration and development on PaaS platforms.
Client: Narocotics Government Project, NY, USA Jun 19 – Dec 19

Role: AWS Solution Data Architect

Responsibilities
 Develop data architecture solutions that align with business objectives and leverage AWS services effectively.
 This includes designing data lakes, data warehouses, data pipelines, and data integration strategies.Plotly to develop an event driven product with maps

depicting deep dive analysis of the arrest data, drug data, demographic trends and criminal charges distribution across NY
 Possess in-depth knowledge of AWS data services such as Amazon Redshift, Amazon Aurora, Amazon RDS, Amazon EMR, Amazon S3, AWS Glue, AWS Lambda,

and others. Understand the capabilities, limitations, and best practices of each service to architect optimal solutions.
 Lead the design and implementation of a scalable data lake architecture on AWS using services like Amazon S3, AWS Glue, and AWS Lake Formation.
 Design data replication and disaster recovery solutions using AWS services such as Amazon RDS Multi-AZ, Amazon Aurora Global Database, and AWS Database

Migration Service (DMS)

 Designed and implemented Pivotal Cloud Foundry as a PaaS solution.
 Implementing PCF on vSphere on-prim datacenter and on AWS.
 Designed and deployed Pivotal in on-prem and in AWS with cloud formation.
 Deployed and maintained on-prim with BOSH and Ops manager in Pivotal.
 Designed and deployed Dockers containers and Docker clusters with Swarm orchestration.
 Implemented Amazon Web Services (AWS) and provisioning services like EC2, S3, Elastic Beanstalk, ELB
 (Load Balancers), RDS, VPC, Direct Connect, Route53, Cloud Watch, Cloud Formation, IAM, SNS etc.
 Designed event services using AWS Lambda.
 Worked with customers, suggested and deployed cutting edge technologies.
 Installed the application on AWS EC2 instances with lift and shift methodology and Designed the S3 buckets for various backup policies.

Client: GE Healthcare, Mumbai, India Nov 13 – May 18

Role: AWS Data/Solution Architect

Responsibilities
 Collaborated with client architects to determine a robust security design for the http module, ensuring optimal safety for healthcare data by conducting a

comprehensive risk assessment.

 Collaborate with the client's development and operations teams to assess the existing application architecture and infrastructure.
 Develop a cloud migration strategy focusing on refactoring and containerization of legacy applications for deployment on AWS.
 Design a scalable and fault-tolerant architecture on AWS using services like Amazon EC2, Amazon ECS, and AWS Fargate for container orchestration.
 Implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeBuild for automated deployment and testing of containerized applications.
 Optimize application performance and cost-efficiency by leveraging AWS auto-scaling capabilities and spot instances for non-critical workloads.
 Ensure high availability and disaster recovery by deploying applications across multiple AWS Availability Zones and implementing backup and recovery strategies.
 Provide training and knowledge transfer to the client's technical teams on AWS best practices for cloud-native application development and operations.
 Conduct performance and load testing of migrated applications on AWS, fine-tuning configurations for optimal resource utilization and user experience.
 Conducted regular code reviews to maintain high code quality, adherence to coding standards, and identified opportunities for continuous improvement.

Implemented quality assurance processes to minimize bugs and enhance overall software reliability.
 Implemented CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring a streamlined and efficient development workflow.
 Acted as a key point of contact for clients, addressing technical concerns, and providing updates on project progress.
 Maintained strong client relationships through regular communication and exceeding expectations in project deliverables.
 Developed comprehensive technical documentation for the implemented solutions, facilitating knowledge transfer within the team and ensuring the

sustainability of the developed systems.

 Utilized Agile metrics and reporting tools to track and communicate project progress, sprint velocity, and team performance. Presented actionable insights

during sprint reviews to enhance team efficiency.

 Played a role in budgetary planning and resource management for the project, optimizing resource allocation to meet project deadlines while adhering to

financial constraints.

Client: Eclerx, Mumbai, India Dec 11 – Nov 13

Role: Senior Front end Developer

Responsibilities
 Led the redesign and development of a traditional ASP.Net 2.0 application, using object-oriented language C# and relational database SQL 2008.
  Successfully transformed the application into an MVC3, EF 4.1, and JQuery scripting application, demonstrating a commitment to adopting newer technologies

to improve efficiency and maintainability. Actively participated in the data migration and transformation process, enhancing the performance of the existing

system.
 Utilized complex SQL stored procedures for KPI Matrix calculations, showcasing a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset to optimize system efficiency.
 Played a pivotal role in documenting technical specifications for projects, ensuring clarity and consistency for the development team.
 Developed a prototype of the new framework, facilitating ease of adoption for other teams and promoting a standardized and efficient development process.
 Designed WCF services using architecture and design patterns, specifically the factory pattern, in ASP.Net 3.5.
 Implemented the services to enable different clients to run crawlers on competitor websites, capturing data for comparison purposes and generating insightful

reports.
 Collaborate with UI/UX designers to bridge the gap between design vision and technical implementation.
 Work closely with back end developers to integrate front end components with server-side logic and ensure seamless data flow.
 Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute to overall project success.
 Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior front end developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.
 Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and ensure adherence to coding standards.
 Mentor team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to promote skill development.

Client: NucSoft, Mumbai, India Aug 2009 – Dec 2011

Role: Front End Engineer

Responsibilities:
 Utilize ASP.Net 2.0 and C# to develop web applications tailored for insurance agents.
 Implement Excel and Macros to facilitate offline and online modes, enabling the assessment of user statistics.
 Generate policy plans based on data findings to enhance decision-making processes.
 Create and enhance Windows applications specifically tailored for insurance agents working in low internet connectivity areas.
 Develop Win Forms to ensure optimal usability and performance in environments with limited internet access.
 Utilize version control systems such as Git to manage and track changes in the codebase.
 Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring rapid and reliable releases.
 Work with tools like Jenkins or Azure DevOps to streamline development workflows.
 Design and implement user interfaces that are intuitive and user-friendly for insurance agents interacting with the web applications. Collaborate in the

management of multi-threaded systems to ensure scalability, especially when faced with increased workloads.
 Contribute to the design and optimization of systems to handle growing demands efficiently.
 Work closely with cross-functional teams, including backend engineers, to integrate front-end components seamlessly with backend services.
 Collaborate with UI/UX designers to ensure a consistent and visually appealing user experience across applications.
 Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and adhere to best practices.
 Conduct testing and debugging of applications to identify and address any potential issues.
 Stay updated on the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to bring innovative solutions and improvements to the development process.
 Maintain comprehensive documentation for all front-end development processes, ensuring knowledge transfer and smooth on boarding for new team

members.

Client: V2 Solutions, Mumbai, India Aug 2006 – Jul 2009

Role: Front End Developer

Responsibilities:
 Implement responsive and interactive web designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
 Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize them for maximum speed and scalability.
 Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
 Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve the usability and overall quality of the application.
 Utilize front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js to build dynamic and efficient user interfaces.
 Stay updated on the latest industry trends and best practices in front-end development.
 Develop responsive web designs to ensure a consistent and optimal user experience across various devices and screen sizes. Use version control systems (e.g.,

Git) to manage and track changes to the codebase. Effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical team members and stakeholders. Create and

maintain documentation for code, processes, and best practices.

 Involved in development/coding of websites in ASP.Net 2.0, Asp 1.1, JavaScript
 Actively involved in writing backend stored procedure in SQL 2005 and doing complex calculations within
Education Details

 Bachelor’s in Compute Engineering - Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology

 Master’s in Information Systems – Pace University of New York