I am a Principal Cloud Architect with 24+ years of progressive IT experience and 15+ years in enterprise infrastructure and cloud architecture, specializing in AWS and Microsoft Azure. I design and govern secure, scalable, highly available cloud platforms, including serverless, containerized, hybrid, and multi-cloud architectures. I bridge business strategy, security, and engineering execution, leading modernization initiatives, defining cloud standards, and mentoring teams. I bring deep hands-on expertise combined with architectural leadership across cloud platforms, DevOps automation, security, and application development.

Samie Ullah

I am a Principal Cloud Architect with 24+ years of progressive IT experience and 15+ years in enterprise infrastructure and cloud architecture, specializing in AWS and Microsoft Azure. I design and govern secure, scalable, highly available cloud platforms, including serverless, containerized, hybrid, and multi-cloud architectures. I bridge business strategy, security, and engineering execution, leading modernization initiatives, defining cloud standards, and mentoring teams. I bring deep hands-on expertise combined with architectural leadership across cloud platforms, DevOps automation, security, and application development.

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I am a Principal Cloud Architect with 24+ years of progressive IT experience and 15+ years in enterprise infrastructure and cloud architecture, specializing in AWS and Microsoft Azure. I design and govern secure, scalable, highly available cloud platforms, including serverless, containerized, hybrid, and multi-cloud architectures.

I bridge business strategy, security, and engineering execution, leading modernization initiatives, defining cloud standards, and mentoring teams. I bring deep hands-on expertise combined with architectural leadership across cloud platforms, DevOps automation, security, and application development.

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Work Experience

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect / Principal DevOps Architect at Xpertech Solutions Inc.
March 1, 2020 - Present
Act as lead architect for AWS and Azure cloud initiatives, designing enterprise-grade, secure, and scalable cloud platforms. Architect and modernize multi-tier, data-intensive systems across AWS and Azure. Design multi-region and disaster-recovery architectures aligned with business continuity and security requirements. Define and implement serverless and event-driven architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, DynamoDB, SNS, and SQS. Establish Infrastructure-as-Code standards using Terraform, CloudFormation, and AWS CDK (Go & Python). Lead CI/CD automation and GitOps workflows using Kubernetes and ArgoCD. Design and manage secure Azure environments aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework. Architect hub-and-spoke network models, Azure Landing Zones, VPNs, firewalls, and application gateways. Implement security compliance frameworks, backup/recovery strategies, and CIS-aligned controls. Collaborate with business stakeholders, security teams, and developers to translate
Manager (Operations) at Huzaifa Technical Services LLC
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020
Directed business and operational strategy for technical services organization. Managed 30+ staff, overseeing service delivery, performance, and customer satisfaction. Streamlined operational workflows and strengthened client relationships. Led cross-functional teams combining technical and operational execution.
IT Manager at Budget Rent a Car
July 1, 2011 - August 1, 2017
Defined and executed enterprise IT strategy, governance, and security policies. Led disaster recovery planning, risk management, and compliance initiatives. Managed IT budgets, vendor contracts, procurement, and modernization programs. Oversaw large-scale infrastructure upgrades and enterprise application lifecycles. Designed strategy and policies for IT/technology infrastructure to ensure systems and services availability and alignment with business needs. Accountable for information risk assessment, management, and information governance. Developed and implemented technical support strategy and vendor contracts.
Assistant IT Manager at Budget Rent a Car
December 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011
Provided IT management support and contributed to IT strategy and operations.
Oracle DBA / Apps DBA at Budget Rent a Car
August 1, 2004 - November 1, 2010
Managed Oracle databases and applications; performed database administration and application operations.
Assistant Controller of Examinations at GC University — Faisalabad, Pakistan
April 1, 2002 - April 1, 2004
Assisted in examination administration and related processes.

Education

MCS – Master of Computer Sciences at Nicon College of Computer Sciences
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
MA – Islamic Studies at University of Punjab
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
B.Ed. at Allama Iqbal Open University
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
Microsoft Azure Developer / Solutions Architect
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
Oracle Certified Professional (DBA)
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services