Led the infrastructure modernization efforts for a high-growth hotel WiFi management platform, implementing enterprise-grade AWS architecture and DevOps practices. The project successfully strengthened the platform’s stability and scalability, contributing to the company’s successful acquisition in June 2023.
Project Overview
Brought in as a cloud infrastructure specialist to evaluate and enhance the existing AWS infrastructure, implementing best practices and establishing a robust foundation for continued growth. The focus was on creating reproducible environments, enhancing security, and implementing comprehensive disaster recovery strategies.
Technical Achievements
Cloud Infrastructure
- Documented and optimized existing EKS Kubernetes clusters
- Implemented Infrastructure as Code for segmented testing environments
- Established AWS IAM roles and profiles integrated with AWS SSO
- Deployed AWS Systems Manager for automated AMI creation
- Set up and configured Redshift Data Warehouse for analytics
Disaster Recovery
- Designed and implemented comprehensive Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery processes
- Created data replication strategies to protect against ransomware threats
- Automated backup procedures using AWS native tools
Application Modernization
- Successfully containerized legacy PHP applications
- Implemented modern deployment practices using Infrastructure as Code
- Utilized Terraform and AWS CLI for infrastructure management
🎯 Key Outcomes
- Enhanced platform stability and scalability
- Improved security posture through IAM best practices
- Established reliable disaster recovery capabilities
- Successfully modernized legacy applications
- Contributed to company’s successful acquisition
The project demonstrated how systematic infrastructure improvement and modern DevOps practices can transform a growing SaaS platform while maintaining service reliability for hospitality clients.