Hello, I'm

Dr Salek Ali

Cloud Architect / Consultant
I am an AWS cloud professional with experience as an architect and consultant within a variety of industries including television, e-commerce, AI startups, and government departments.
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"Why Work With Me?"

1️⃣ Qualifications up the Wazoo

AWS Solutions Architect Pro ☁️
Kubernetes CKA ☸️
PhD in Blockchain & IoT 🎓

2️⃣ Proven Results

Delivering cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable cloud solutions across diverse industries.

3️⃣ Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Terraform & AWS CDK expert, building consistent, repeatable cloud architectures.

4️⃣ Automation & CI/CD

Streamlined workflows for faster, reliable deployments with minimal downtime.

5️⃣ Security-First Design

Built-in compliance and best practices from day one.

6️⃣ Business-Aligned Solutions

Tailored strategies that drive measurable outcomes for your organisation.

Qualifications Up the Wazoo

AWS Solutions Architect Pro ☁️
Kubernetes CKA ☸️
PhD in Blockchain & IoT 🎓

Proven Track Record Across Industries

My cloud architecture and optimisation strategies have consistently achieved cost savings, improved system reliability, and scalable performance for clients across various sectors.

Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Skilled in Terraform and AWS CDK – I build repeatable and efficient cloud infrastructures to ensure consistency across deployments.

Automation-First Approach

I streamline workflows with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments, ensuring faster releases, minimal downtime, and reliable cloud operations.

Security-First Mindset

Security is a day one job in every solution I design—ensuring your infrastructure meets best practices, compliance requirements, and industry standards.

Client-Focused Solutions

Every solution I design aligns with your business goals and technical requirements, with measurable impact and no bias towards specific tools or services.

I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with some of the brightest engineers in Australia 🇦🇺

... across a multitude of industry verticals, and in the AWS cloud consultancy space.

My Services

(actual Python wrangling not included)

I deliver end to end services for your AWS cloud needs, with ongoing support. I deliver tailored solutions based on your business priorities without bias towards specific toolsets. I offer the value of getting it right the first time though collaboration and proper planning.

Not finding a service that perfectly fits your needs? No problem—let’s work together to create a custom engagement structure that suits you.

AWS Cloud Foundation

I build a robust AWS foundation with IaC for building platforms and scalable application architecture. I setup AWS landing zones with bespoke networking requirements.

Cloud Security Best Practices

I review + uplift your AWS tenancy's security posture. I help with cloud governance and protection against threats / data loss.

CI/CD Pipelines

I build pipelines for automated cross-account deployments, and GitOps for fast cloud native deployments.

Migration Services

I assess your existing infrastructure, plan your migration strategy, and execute it with best practices for a smooth transition to the cloud.

Well-Architected Review

I evaluate your architecture and workflows against the AWS Well-Architected Framework, identify gaps, and provide a remediation plan to address them.

Cost Optimisation

I review your monthly cloud spend and identify cost optimisation strategies while maintaining performance.

Custom Projects / Retainer

I handle custom cloud and infrastructure projects, from design to deployment.
I also offer a monthly retainer for AWS guidance, reviews, maintenance and support.

I have a PhD from the University of Bologna, Italy 🇮🇹

Over my extensive career of delivering AWS Cloud solutions, I have picked up a few choice certifications that highlight my skills and experience.

Buongiorno, AWS!

Want to work together?

Send me a message!

Let's discuss your business needs and how I can provide value to your team

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