Cloud Migration & DevOps Expert | GCP | Kubernetes | Terraform

Pro

Tatiana Denel

Starting at

$

65

/hr

About this service

Summary

I help businesses seamlessly migrate to the cloud and optimize their DevOps workflows with GCP, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
With expertise in automating infrastructure, securing deployments, and ensuring high availability, I deliver scalable and cost-efficient solutions tailored to your needs.
My focus on security, performance, and best practices ensures a smooth transition and long-term cloud success.

Process

Cloud Migration & DevOps Implementation Process
1. Discovery & Assessment
Conduct an initial consultation to understand your business needs, current infrastructure, and goals.
Assess the existing on-premises or cloud environment, identifying dependencies, bottlenecks, and risks.
Define the migration scope, including workloads, security requirements, and compliance considerations.
Provide a migration strategy (Lift & Shift, Replatforming, or Refactoring).
2. Planning & Architecture Design
Design a scalable and secure cloud architecture using GCP best practices.
Define Kubernetes cluster setup (GKE) for containerized applications.
Establish networking, security policies, IAM roles, and access control.
Plan the CI/CD pipeline strategy for automated deployments.
Provide a cost optimization plan to align with budget constraints.
3. Infrastructure Automation & Setup
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to provision cloud resources.
Deploy Kubernetes clusters (GKE) and configure workloads.
Set up CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment automation.
Configure logging, monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, or Google Cloud Monitoring), and alerting.
4. Security & Compliance Implementation
Configure firewalls, WAF, and DDoS protection for enhanced security.
Implement data encryption policies (at rest & in transit).
Define backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, SOC2, GDPR, etc.).
5. Testing & Optimization
Conduct performance testing to ensure stability and scalability.
Validate security configurations against potential vulnerabilities.
Optimize resource allocation and cost efficiency.
6. Deployment & Go-Live
Execute a smooth transition to production, ensuring zero/minimal downtime.
Perform final validation and smoke tests to confirm stability.
Establish a rollback strategy for risk mitigation.
7. Handover & Knowledge Transfer
Provide detailed documentation on architecture, workflows, and best practices.
Conduct training sessions for your team on managing the new cloud environment.
Post-migration support to resolve any initial issues.

FAQs

  • How long does the cloud migration process take?

    The timeline depends on the complexity of your infrastructure and applications. A simple migration can take a few weeks, while a large-scale migration with optimization and automation may take several months. I provide a detailed project roadmap during the planning phase.

  • Will there be any downtime during migration?

    I aim for zero or minimal downtime by using strategies like blue-green deployments, canary releases, and phased migrations. However, some services may require short maintenance windows, which will be planned in advance.

  • How do you ensure security during and after migration?

    I implement best-in-class security measures, including IAM policies, encryption, WAF, DDoS protection, network segmentation, and compliance checks to safeguard your data and infrastructure.

  • Can you optimize our cloud costs after migration?

    Yes! I analyze resource utilization, right-size infrastructure, implement auto-scaling, and use reserved instances to help you reduce costs while maintaining performance.

  • Do you provide ongoing support after the project is completed?

    I offer post-migration support, troubleshooting, and performance optimization as an additional service. I also provide detailed documentation and training so your team can confidently manage the new cloud environment.

  • What cloud platforms do you specialize in?

    I primarily work with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), using GKE (Kubernetes), Terraform, and CI/CD tools, but I also have experience with AWS and hybrid cloud solutions.

  • Do you also migrate databases and backend systems?

    For now, my focus is on migrating web services, applications, and DevOps pipelines. However, I can assist in planning the future migration of your databases and backend systems.

  • How do you handle monitoring and incident response?

    I integrate monitoring and logging solutions like Google Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, and Grafana, and set up automated alerts to detect and respond to issues proactively.

What's included

  • Infrastructure & Deployment

    * Fully automated GCP cloud infrastructure using Terraform * Secure and scalable Kubernetes clusters (GKE) with optimized workloads * CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and updates * Networking setup (VPC, subnets, load balancers, firewalls) for high availability

  • Security & Compliance

    * IAM roles & policies for secure access control * WAF (Web Application Firewall) & DDoS protection setup * Encryption policies for data security at rest and in transit * Audit logging & monitoring for compliance and troubleshooting

  • Monitoring & Optimization

    * Fully integrated monitoring and alerting with Prometheus, Grafana, or Google Cloud Monitoring * Logging solutions (Google Cloud Logging, ELK stack) for centralized log management * Cost optimization recommendations for efficient resource usage

  • Documentation & Handover

    * Detailed infrastructure documentation and runbooks * Knowledge transfer session or training for DevOps/engineering teams * Backup & disaster recovery strategy with automated snapshots and failover

Skills and tools

Cloud Infrastructure Architect

DevOps Engineer

Docker

Git

Kubernetes

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