Optimizing Cloud Infrastructure for a Fintech

Led a comprehensive optimization project for a fintech company’s cloud infrastructure, aiming to enhance performance, security, and cost-efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Assessed the existing cloud architecture on Azure and identified areas for improvement.

- Migrated critical applications to more efficient and scalable Azure services or other cloud vendors depending on application compatibility.

- Enhanced security by configuring advanced IAM policies, implementing encryption, and setting up automated compliance checks.

- Optimized cloud costs through resource right-sizing, reserved instances, and continuous monitoring.

Achievements

- Reduced cloud spending by 20% through strategic cost optimization techniques.

- Improved database performance and scalability, resulting in a 40% reduction in latency.

- Enhanced security posture, achieving full compliance with industry regulations (SOC 2 Type II).

- Automated application and database change deployment and management, reducing manual intervention and errors by 50%.

Tools and Technologies

Azure

Azure Devops

Git

Azure AD

Datadog

Microsoft Sql Server

Azure Secure Vault

.Net Core & .Net

React.js & Node.js

Outcome

Delivered a more efficient, secure, and cost-effective cloud environment, significantly enhancing the fintech company's operational capabilities and user experience.