About Me
My Story
I'm currently a Staff Cloud Platform Engineer specializing in AWS, Terraform Cloud, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation. My journey has been driven by a passion for building scalable, secure cloud platforms and empowering others through technology.
My Mission
I'm on a mission to drive developer productivity, cloud adoption, and community engagement through advocacy, mentoring, and innovation. As a Tech Speaker and Women in Tech Advocate, I deliver sessions at HashiTalks, AWS Community events, and DevFest while building robust cloud platforms and breaking barriers for women in technology.
My Journey
Cloud Journey Begins
Stepped into the world of cloud computing, building AWS solutions and discovering my passion for infrastructure
DevOps & Healthcare Tech
Expanded into DevOps, automating deployments and ensuring HIPAA compliance for healthcare applications
Enterprise Scale
Managed 100+ AWS accounts, architected cost-optimized solutions, and led major cloud migrations
Leadership & Recognition
Became Staff Engineer leading platform teams, recognized as Women Change Maker of the Year
Tech Speaker & AI Explorer
Speaking at global conferences, exploring GenAI with Amazon Bedrock, and mentoring the next generation
Technical Skills
Technologies and tools I work with
Cloud
AWS
Azure
GCP
Swisscom
Private Cloud
DevOps
CI/CD
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
ArgoCD
Docker
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation
Terraform
Ansible
CloudFormation
CDK
AI
Agentic AI
Prompt Engineering
Amazon Bedrock
RAG
Version Control
GitHub
Git
Observability
Datadog
ELK Stack
Elasticsearch
CloudWatch
Security
CloudFlare
WAF
Dome9
Programming
Python
Bash
Cost Optimization
FinOps
CAST AI
What I Do
Building and scaling cloud platforms with expertise and innovation
Cloud Architecture
Managed 100+ AWS accounts, led multi-account migrations with zero downtime, and architected cost-optimized solutions saving 30%+ on infrastructure costs.
Platform Engineering
Re-architected Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform Cloud, automated EKS cluster upgrades, and modernized Kubernetes deployments at enterprise scale.
Security & Compliance
Implemented HIPAA-compliant security, designed WAF policies, automated certificate lifecycle management, and established governance frameworks.
Innovation & AI
Evangelized AI tools including Amazon Bedrock, led internal hackathons, and conducted PoCs for Terraform MCP Server integration for prompt-driven IaC.
Currently working at
AppDirectStaff Cloud Platform Engineer
Certifications & Achievements
Professional certifications and recognition for excellence
Professional Certifications
AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
Recertified AWS Solutions Architect Professional demonstrating continued expertise in cloud architecture
AWS Certified AI Practitioner (Early Adopter)
Early adopter certification in AWS AI services including Amazon Bedrock and generative AI
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
Certified in developing and maintaining AWS-based applications
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Certified in Infrastructure as Code best practices with Terraform
AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
Foundation AWS certification demonstrating cloud architecture knowledge
Awards & Recognition
Women Change Maker of the Year
2024Recognized for advocacy and mentoring in tech, empowering women in technology
Applause Award
2025Leadership in Terraform Cloud adoption at AppDirect
Rising Star Award
2022Awarded for exceptional technical excellence and innovation in cloud platforms at Western Union
Above and Beyond Award
2020Recognized for exceptional performance and going above expectations at Radix Health
The Art of Prompt Engineering - From Zero Shot to Chain of Thoughts
DMCon Kerala 2025
Presented at Kerala's biggest tech event, covering prompt engineering techniques from basic zero-shot to advanced chain-of-thought approaches
Breaking Barriers in Cloud: My Journey, Challenges, and Lessons
Women in Technology, Ahmedabad 2025
Keynote on breaking barriers for women in cloud engineering, sharing personal journey, challenges faced, and lessons learned
Infra as Code Meets Prompt Engineering
HashiTalks India 2025
Presented prompt engineering techniques and their application to infrastructure provisioning, bridging AI and IaC
From Basics to Brilliance: Fine-Tuning Generative AI with Amazon Bedrock
AWS User Group Kolkata
Deep dive into fine-tuning generative AI models using Amazon Bedrock
From Compute to Serverless: Simplifying Modern Application Deployment
GDG DevFest Raipur 2025
Speaking about cloud technologies and serverless deployment at Google Developer Group DevFest
Generative AI with Amazon Bedrock
AWS User Group Pune – Empower Her Program (Women's Day) 2025
Speaking at AWS User Group Pune's Empower Her Program for Women's Day about Generative AI and Amazon Bedrock
AWS She Build 2025 Mentee
AWS She Build Mentorship Program 2025
AWS She Build Mentorship Program 2025
Terraform Everywhere: Standardization Practices and Cloud Integration
HashiTalks India 2024
Presented best practices for managing Terraform at enterprise scale and Terraform Cloud adoption
Speaker Gallery
Women in Tech
Empowering the next generation of women in technology
My Philosophy
Technology should be accessible to everyone, regardless of gender. I believe in creating opportunities, providing mentorship, and building communities where women can thrive in tech careers. As a Women Change Maker of the Year recipient, I'm committed to breaking barriers and empowering the next generation of women in technology.
My Impact
Through mentorship programs, speaking engagements across India at HashiTalks, AWS Community events, and Women's Day forums, I've helped numerous women start or advance their careers in cloud engineering, DevOps, and AI. As an active AWS Community Contributor & Mentor, I continue to drive community engagement and advocacy.
Why I Mentor
I mentor because I remember the challenges I faced early in my career. Having someone believe in you and guide you makes all the difference. I want to be that person for others and help create a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. Through advocacy, mentoring, and innovation, I'm driving developer productivity, cloud adoption, and community engagement.
My Initiatives
Active AWS Community Contributor & Mentor
Keynote speaker at Women's Day 2025: Breaking Barriers in Cloud
Monthly mentorship sessions for women in tech
Speaking at women-focused tech conferences and community events
Advocating for diversity and inclusion in cloud engineering
Building supportive online communities
Career guidance for students and professionals entering tech
Get in Touch
Let's connect for speaking opportunities, mentorship, or collaboration
Connect With Me
I'm always excited to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, aspiring cloud engineers, and organizations looking for speakers or mentors.
Schedule a Meeting
Book a time slot that works for you. Whether it's for speaking opportunities, mentorship sessions, or collaboration discussions.
Available for:
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- • Mentorship & career guidance
- • Technical consultations
- • Collaboration opportunities
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