Nikita Mourya
Staff Cloud Platform Engineer, Tech Speaker & Women in Tech Advocate
8 years of experience in Cloud & DevOps. Building scalable cloud platforms, speaking at tech conferences, and empowering women in technology.

About Me
My journey from Junior Engineer to Staff Cloud Platform Engineer
My Story
With 8 years of experience in Cloud and DevOps, 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.
Journey Timeline
Started Journey
Began career as Cloud Engineer at RigelData Solutions
DevOps Expertise
Joined Radix Health as DevOps Engineer
Cloud Platform Engineer
Joined Western Union, led major AWS migrations
Staff Engineer & Women Change Maker
Promoted to Staff Cloud Platform Engineer at AppDirect, awarded Women Change Maker of the Year
AWS Professional & Tech Speaker
Recertified AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS AI Practitioner, speaking at HashiTalks India
Technical Skills
Technologies and tools I work with
AWS
Cloud
Azure
Cloud
Private Cloud
Cloud
Terraform
IaC
Terraform Cloud
IaC
Ansible
IaC
CloudFormation
IaC
CDK
IaC
Kubernetes
Orchestration
Amazon EKS
Orchestration
Amazon ECS
Orchestration
Docker
Containers
CAST AI
Orchestration
ArgoCD
GitOps
GitHub Actions
Automation
Jenkins
Automation
CI/CD
Automation
Python
Programming
Bash
Programming
Datadog
Observability
ELK Stack
Observability
Elasticsearch
Observability
CloudWatch
Observability
CloudFlare
Security
WAF
Security
Dome9
Security
FinOps
Cost
Amazon Bedrock
AI
RAG
AI
Prompt Engineering
AI
Professional Experience
8+ years building cloud platforms at scale
Staff Cloud Platform Engineer
AppDirect
Leading multi-account AWS migrations, Terraform Cloud adoption, Kubernetes modernization, and cost optimization initiatives. Acting as Cloud Lead for infrastructure standardization and governance.
Key Achievements:
Led multi-account AWS migration post-acquisition with zero downtime cutover
Re-architected Infrastructure-as-Code from Terraform Open Source → Terraform Cloud (TFC), developing standardized modules, registry, and GitHub workflows
Automated EKS cluster upgrades into a single-line IaC change
Replaced Chef → Ansible for configuration management
Built GitHub Actions pipelines for Terraform module version publishing to TFC Registry
Drove key service migrations: Elasticsearch VMs → Elastic Cloud; Confluent services → Confluent Cloud
Partnered with Swisscom to migrate private cloud network stack NSX-V → NSX-T
Designed & led CAST AI adoption for AWS EKS clusters, enabling auto-scaling
Managed 20+ AWS accounts, implementing security, access control, and FinOps cost-saving strategies (~20% reduction)
Evangelized AI tools (Cursor, Amazon Bedrock) to boost developer productivity through internal hackathons & demos
Implemented Cloudflare certificate lifecycle automation and self-service certificate management solution
Designed and deployed Cloudflare rules for performance optimization, caching, and security policies
Executed PoC for Cloudflared and Tunnel management
Conducted proof of concept for Terraform MCP Server integration for prompt-driven IaC workflows
Collaborated with developers to build custom AI models leveraging generative AI techniques
Cloud Platform Engineer
Western Union
Managed 100+ AWS greenfield accounts, designed cost-optimized architectures, and automated infrastructure provisioning. Led migrations from monolithic to microservices architectures.
Key Achievements:
Managed 100+ AWS greenfield accounts, establishing governance frameworks and automation standards
Designed and implemented Signed URL CloudFront architecture, reducing infra cost by 30% while enhancing security
Migrated monolithic applications → RESTful APIs, integrating with API Gateway + JWT authentication
Developed and published IAM Service Catalog product, cutting provisioning time drastically
Architected cross-account CI/CD deployments using CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy with IAM role-based access
Delivered data analytics workloads using EMR (Spark, Hive, Ganglia)
Automated infra provisioning using CloudFormation, Python, and Bash
Provided capacity planning and architecture design reviews to ensure scalability and compliance
DevOps Engineer
Radix Health
Migrated 20+ client applications to AWS, automated infrastructure provisioning, and strengthened cloud security posture with HIPAA compliance.
Key Achievements:
Migrated 20+ client applications to AWS, reducing deployment time by 75% and improving scalability
Automated infrastructure provisioning with CloudFormation, Python (Boto3), and AWS CLI
Strengthened cloud security posture by implementing VPN, WAF, Dome9, and IAM policies
Automated SSL certificate renewals and created 400+ CloudWatch alerts via scripting
Implemented HIPAA-compliant security scanning, ensuring regulatory compliance
Configured site-to-site VPN connectivity for client integrations and secure access
Led team in evaluating and adopting new DevOps tools to improve operational efficiency
Cloud Engineer
RigelData Solutions
Designed and deployed high-availability AWS environments, architected secure VPC solutions, and drove cost optimization initiatives.
Key Achievements:
Managed AWS assets and integrated multiple AWS resources into solutions appropriate for company projects
Designed and deployed high-availability AWS environments using EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, Redshift, IAM, and CloudWatch
Architected secure VPC solutions (subnets, ACLs, route tables, security groups)
Implemented S3 tiering & lifecycle policies, optimizing storage costs
Automated monitoring and scheduled tasks (CPU alerts, restarts, backups)
Configured AWS WAF for advanced security (IP whitelisting/blacklisting)
Generated AWS metrics (monthly/quarterly) and drove cost optimization initiatives
Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time
Certifications & Achievements
Professional certifications and recognition for excellence
Professional Certifications
AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
2025Recertified AWS Solutions Architect Professional demonstrating continued expertise in cloud architecture
AWS Certified AI Practitioner (Early Adopter)
2025Early adopter certification in AWS AI services including Amazon Bedrock and generative AI
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
2024Certified in developing and maintaining AWS-based applications
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
2021Certified in Infrastructure as Code best practices with Terraform
AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
2020Foundation AWS certification demonstrating cloud architecture knowledge
Awards & Recognition
Women Change Maker of the Year
2023Recognized for advocacy and mentoring in tech, empowering women in technology
Rising Star Award
2023Awarded for exceptional technical excellence and innovation in cloud platforms at AppDirect
Applause Award
2023Leadership in cloud migration & Terraform Cloud adoption at AppDirect
Above and Beyond Award
2020Recognized for exceptional performance and going above expectations at Radix Health
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
DevOps & Cloud Modernization
DMCon Kerala 2025
Sharing insights on DevOps practices and cloud modernization strategies
Terraform & Cloud Infrastructure
HashiTalks India 2025
Speaking about Terraform best practices and cloud infrastructure automation
Empowering Women in Cloud
AWS Empower Her
Empowering women to build careers in cloud computing and technology
Mentoring Women in Cloud
AWS She Build Mentorship Program 2025
Mentoring women developers in AWS cloud technologies and career development
Breaking Barriers in Cloud
Women in Tech Panel
Keynote on breaking barriers for women in cloud engineering and technology
Terraform Everywhere
HashiTalks India 2024
Presented best practices for managing Terraform at enterprise scale and Terraform Cloud adoption
What People Say
Testimonials from colleagues and mentees
“Nikita is an exceptional engineer who brings both technical excellence and leadership to every project. Her expertise in cloud platforms has been instrumental in our infrastructure modernization.”
Sarah Johnson
Engineering Manager, AppDirect
Speaker Gallery
Moments from conferences, meetups, and community events

AWS User Group Kolkata
Fine-Tuning Generative AI with Amazon Bedrock
DevFest Raipur 2025
From Compute to Serverless
DMCon Kerala 2025
DevOps & Cloud Modernization
Women Change Maker Award
Women Change Maker of the Year 2023Add your speaker event images to /public/images/speaking/
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:
- • Speaking engagement discussions
- • Mentorship & career guidance
- • Technical consultations
- • Collaboration opportunities
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