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Experience

Work history

After four years at a Japanese IT company delivering a government cloud migration end-to-end, I relocated to Sydney and now manage multi-client cloud operations and IT support at an Australian MSP.

Summary

Currently managing cloud operations across 10+ client projects in Australia while providing Tier 1 IT support. Previously migrated a large on-premises government system to AWS and led post-migration operations in Japan. Comfortable navigating regulated environments, multi-client coordination, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Strengths

Multi-client cloud operations, monitoring, and incident response
Design, implementation, and operation of AWS platforms
Hands-on migration experience from on-premises to cloud
Infrastructure as Code with AWS CDK, CloudFormation, and Terraform
Client-facing communication, technical presentations, and review meetings

Core responsibilities

Cloud operations, monitoring, patch management, and incident response
Tier 1 IT support with remote and onsite troubleshooting
Client coordination, maintenance scheduling, and monthly reviews
Cloud architecture design, development, and operational improvements
Key stack: AWS, Azure, Linux, Git, Docker, PostgreSQL, TypeScript

Feb 2026 – Present Cloud Engineer / Tier 1 IT Support

Australian MSP — Sydney, Australia

Manage cloud operations and maintenance across 10+ client projects, including monitoring, incident response, and monthly patch management.
Provide Tier 1 IT support for 2 client environments through remote support with occasional onsite troubleshooting.
Coordinate directly with clients to schedule maintenance, communicate technical updates, and lead monthly review meetings with presentations.
Participate in cloud architecture design and development, contributing to infrastructure improvements and operational efficiency.

Cloud Operations IT Support Client Management

Jan 2025 – Sep 2025 Team Leader · Operations & Maintenance

Japanese IT Company — Network, Security, and Database Unit

Led a five-person operations pod supporting the post-migration AWS environment for a government platform.
Owned WBS planning, task reviews, and workload balancing to keep incident response within service levels.
Guided RCA discussions and mentoring sessions to strengthen network, security, and database capabilities.

AWS Operations Leadership

Apr 2023 – Dec 2024 Engineer · Government Cloud Migration

Japanese IT Company — Public Sector Cloud Program

Maintained requirements documentation and steered stakeholder approvals for scope changes.
Authored detailed design packages, operational procedures, and CDK implementation standards.
Built AWS security services, networking, and Lambda stacks using CDK and Linux automation scripts.
Coordinated performance testing, DR rehearsals, and the production migration cutover.

AWS CDK GitLab Linux

Apr 2021 – Mar 2023 Engineer · Public Service Mesh PoC

Japanese IT Company — Hybrid Infrastructure Initiative

Validated hybrid network designs spanning on-premises data centers and AWS for a multi-agency service mesh.
Evaluated secure data migration patterns and logging approaches during performance testing.
Compiled verification reports for executive stakeholders and supported knowledge transfer sessions.

AWS Performance Testing Documentation

Skills

Technical toolkit

A balanced stack across infrastructure, backend services, and modern frontend experiences.

Cloud & Platform Engineering

AWS (multi-account design, networking, security baselines)
Azure (Static Web Apps, Communication Services, Bicep)
GCP fundamentals for serverless workloads
Multi-client cloud operations, monitoring, and patch management
Landing zone automation and governance guardrails

Infrastructure as Code

AWS CDK (TypeScript/Python), CloudFormation, Terraform
GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and AWS CodeBuild pipelines
Configuration management, secret rotation, policy automation

Backend Engineering

Next.js / Node.js / Express.js microservices
Golang with Gin for high-throughput APIs
Python (FastAPI) for data services and automation
Java / Spring Boot for enterprise-grade integrations

Frontend & Product

TypeScript, React, TailwindCSS, and component systems
Designing bilingual user interfaces and documentation
Static site generation and hybrid SSR/ISR architectures

Data & Storage

PostgreSQL (schema design, performance tuning, FTS)
OracleDB, DynamoDB, and managed time-series storage
Event-driven ingestion pipelines and analytics enablement

Tooling & Enablement

Docker, Kubernetes fundamentals, and Cloud Run
PowerShell, Bash, Python scripting for automation
Developer experience, documentation, and knowledge bases

Certifications

Validated expertise

Professional certifications that reinforce hands-on experience across cloud, security, and infrastructure.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Issued February 25, 2024

AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty

Issued March 24, 2024

AWS Certified Database – Specialty

Issued April 29, 2024

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Issued December 09, 2023

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Issued February 11, 2023

AWS Certified Developer – Associate

Issued November 19, 2023

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Issued October 29, 2022

LPIC-1

Issued December 17, 2022

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Issued July 29, 2022

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ORACLE MASTER Bronze DBA 2019

Issued January 14, 2023

Projects

Selected personal builds

Products and platforms I've assembled to explore new stacks, solve real problems, and sharpen architecture skills.

Portfolio Platform

Responsive bilingual site deployed to GitHub Pages showcasing professional history, certifications, and projects. Focused on accessibility, performance, and maintainable content architecture.

Stack: HTML, TypeScript, custom design system Hosting: GitHub Pages

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Never Egress Band Website

Dark, high-contrast bilingual website for a music band. Features news, tour dates, media gallery, and merch sections with an admin console for live content updates. Includes contact form integration with Azure Communication Services.

Stack: HTML, CSS, Vanilla JavaScript, Bicep Hosting: Azure Static Web Apps, GitHub Actions CI/CD

Visit site GitHub repo

Japanese Bar Homepage

Bilingual marketing site highlighting menu, location, and ambiance for a Japanese bar. Emphasizes immersive visuals, storytelling, and mobile-first interactions.

Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript Hosting: GitHub Pages

Visit site GitHub repo

Idea Bridge

Platform that connects idea creators with builders. Delivers submission workflows, SMS verification, and multi-channel experiences across web and mobile with a serverless backbone.

Stack: React (TypeScript), Express API, DynamoDB + PostgreSQL Hosting: CloudFront/S3, Lambda via API Gateway, Expo EAS

Visit app GitHub repo

Instant English Composition

Bilingual training app for rapid English composition. Offers CEFR-aligned decks, swipe-friendly flashcards, and review logging powered by Azure Functions so learners can practice anywhere without manual tracking.

Stack: Next.js 14 (TypeScript), Zustand, Azure Functions Hosting: Azure Static Web Apps, Cosmos DB, GitHub Actions

Visit app App Store GitHub repo

WriteDiary AI

Cross-platform mobile app for language learners. Users write diary entries in their target language and receive instant AI-powered corrections via Amazon Bedrock. Mistakes become flashcards for spaced repetition review, with handwriting OCR via Google ML Kit.

Stack: Flutter, AWS CDK (TypeScript), Lambda, DynamoDB, Cognito, Bedrock Hosting: AWS Serverless (API Gateway, S3, Cognito)

App Store GitHub repo

Subscription Expenses Manager

Tracks recurring subscriptions with cycle-aware billing, payment reminders, and analytics dashboards. Demonstrates secure session management and cost transparency tooling.

Stack: Next.js (TypeScript), FastAPI, PostgreSQL Hosting: Vercel, Cloud Run, Neon

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Inventory / Order / Cost Management

Multi-tenant management suite with real-time stock tracking, purchase flows, and analytics dashboards. Built to explore composable Next.js frontends with a Go microservice backend.

Stack: Next.js (TypeScript), Gin (Go), PostgreSQL Hosting: Vercel, Cloud Run, Neon

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Knowledge Tracker

System for logging learning resources, progress, and research notes. Includes FTS, CSV exports, dashboard analytics, and JWT-secured REST APIs with soft delete workflows.

Stack: Spring Boot 3, Thymeleaf, PostgreSQL Hosting: Cloud Run, Neon

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Sports Rules Companion

Bilingual terminology and starter guide companion featuring highlighted search, reviewer workflows, and JWT-secured editing. Fully documented REST API and Dockerized developer experience.

Stack: FastAPI (Python 3.11), Next.js 14, PostgreSQL Hosting: Vercel, Fly.io, Neon

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Serverless VPN Control

Full-stack control plane for WireGuard VPN lifecycle management. Implements maintenance windows, SNS notifications, and SSM automation for self-service peer onboarding.

Stack: TypeScript UI, AWS Lambda, EventBridge, SSM Hosting: CloudFront, API Gateway, Lambda

GitHub repo

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