Aasma Sayyad

AWS Solutions Architect

hello[at]rizmax.com | Toronto, Canada

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Summary

Experienced AWS Cloud Engineer with 6 years of hands-on experience in designing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining end-to-end AWS cloud solutions with focus on serverless applications. Complemented by an impressive record of 16 plus years in the IT industry, serving organizations of all sizes. Proficient in working with Agile, as well as waterfall model. Proven problem-solving abilities, dynamic collaboration skills with strong and effective communication. Acknowledged for routinely achieving targets within stringent timelines, garnering commendation from high-level executives. Avid learner, continuously in pursuit of new skills and knowledge.

Skills

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) – AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Serverless, Databases, EC2 and VPC infrastructure
  • DevOps – CI/CD, Git, CloudFormation, CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodePipeline, IaC, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jira
  • Full-Stack Programming – React.js, Redux, Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS
  • Databases – MySQL, Oracle, AWS Dynamodb, Amazon RDS
  • Soft skills – Leadership, Team Player, Adaptability, Time management, and Effective communication

Certifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Key Projects

Serverless Microservices on AWS Cloud

  • Implemented a Serverless REST API backend for a PR distribution platform using AWS to allow partner integration
  • Leveraged AWS CDK with TypeScript to define AWS Infrastructure as Code
  • Implemented the frontend application using React.js, Typescript, HTML, and CSS
  • Authored automation tests using Jest for Application and Infrastructure code

Cloud Native SaaS Application Platform

  • Developed a search engine analytics SaaS solution using AWS Serverless
  • Leveraged AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, AWS CDK, and AWS CI/CD tools
  • Implemented a CloudFront distribution for the frontend application
  • Implemented Federated Identity authentication with Google OAuth and Amazon Cognito

DevOps on AWS Cloud

  • Implemented CI/CD pipeline using AWS CodePipeline for automating deployment workflows
  • Authored CodeBuild specs to configure automated build, test, and deployment workflows

Employment History

Tata Consultancy Services

Mar 2024 to date

Role: AWS Cloud Engineer

  • Working on a serverless microservices implementation project on AWS
  • Leveraging AWS CDK, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, ELB, and ECS

Rizmax Inc.

Jul 2018 – Jan 2024

Role: AWS Cloud Engineer

  • Implemented a Serverless REST API backend for a PR distribution platform using AWS
  • Leveraged AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, AWS CDK, and AWS CI/CD tools
  • Implemented the frontend application using React.js, Typescript, HTML, and CSS
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline for automating deployment workflows
  • Designed, implemented, and managed cloud infrastructure with services like EC2, VPC, ELB, Auto Scaling etc.
  • Migrated an On-Premises NFS Share Using AWS DataSync and AWS Storage Gateway file gateway to Amazon S3
  • Developed a Cloud Native SaaS application platform for a Digital Marketing Company
  • Worked in an Agile Scrum development methodology to ensure delivery of high-quality work with bi-weekly iteration
  • Carried out routine maintenance and support, including monitoring, bug fixes, change requests.
  • Streamlined software engineering and quality assurance processes in the company

Capgemini Consulting

Jul 2013 – Jul 2018

Role: Senior Consultant

  • Served as a primary contact for a data migration project involving migration of 28,500 employees from Oracle to SAP
  • Received appreciation from the client senior management for flawless and in-time delivery
  • Lead a team of five consultants in project planning, execution, and delivery of a post-merger data migration project

KPIT Cummins Infosystems

Mar 2012 – Jul 2013

Role: Technical Consultant – Oracle Apps

  • Carried out Oracle Apps system upgrade of from version 11i to R12 for a manufacturing company
  • Implemented the Job Scheduler application using Oracle APEX as the frontend, and PL/SQL

Zensar Technologies

Sep 2010 – Mar 2012

Role: Oracle Apps Engineer

  • Provided Techno-Functional Support for core HRMS and Payroll for a Paper Industry in UK.
  • Carried out development of components, and reports using Discoverer Desktop, and Report Builder 6i

DSS Software

Aug 2006 – Sep 2010

Role: Software Engineer

  • Worked on an End-to-End Oracle Apps HRMS Implementation for two different oil companies in the Middle East

Education

University of Pune (India)

May 2006

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science – First Class with distinction

Awards and Recognition

  • Received the Best Employee award at Capgemini Technologies
  • Received client recognition for delivering a robust data migration solution to Capgemini, UK