Amit Nag

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About Amit Nag

Be kind to everyone on the way up because you’ll meet the same people on the way down."- Wilson MiznorI am a Security-focused Cloud Engineer with over 14 years of experience, bridging the gap between robust application development and secure cloud infrastructure. Currently based in Leverkusen, Germany, I specialize in designing secure Landing Zones, automating compliance remediation, and managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) across complex multi-account environments.My journey began with over a decade of hands-on software engineering, where I mastered Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate delivering enterprise solutions for global retail and finance giants. This deep developer background allows me to advocate effectively for "Security by Design" and build infrastructure that supports, rather than hinders, development velocity.Core Competencies:* Cloud Security: AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, AWS Config, SCPs, and automated remediation via Lambda.* Identity Management: Expert in Azure AD (Entra ID), OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, and AWS IAM policies.* Infrastructure as Code: Proficient in Terraform, AWS CDK, and CloudFormation for multi-region deployments.* DevSecOps: Building secure CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Azure DevOps with integrated SAST/DAST gates.Certifications:* AWS Certified Security – Specialty * AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate * Sun Certified Java Programmer