Nitish Joshi

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About Nitish Joshi

Cloud DevOps Engineer with a security-first mindset and 5 years of experience building and protecting scalable cloud platforms. What I do: I create, automate, and secure cloud-native solutions on AWS and GCP. My focus is on integrating robust security controls and compliance (SOC2) directly into the CI/CD pipeline, enabling teams to innovate quickly and safely. I have a proven ability to reduce deployment times and enhance security posture through meticulous automation. Areas of Expertise: Cloud Security: CSPM (AWS Config), CWPP (AWS GuardDuty), AWS WAF, IAM, Zero Trust Architecture. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK, AWS SAM. Automation & CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes. Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in AWS, beginner in GCP. Programming: Python, Java, SQL. Continuous Learner: Currently expanding my expertise in AI/ML through a part-time M.S. in Data Science. I apply this learning mindset to my work, constantly seeking to improve processes and technologies. My personal projects, like developing a secure IoT data ingestion pipeline on AWS, reflect my passion for hands-on learning. Open to connecting with fellow tech enthusiasts and discussing challenges in cloud security and DevOps.