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Suraj Bhattarai

Kathmandu, Nepal

Cloud Engineer/Architect

Passionate about building scalable cloud infrastructure and driving digital transformation. Specialized in Azure, AWS, GCP, and modern DevOps practices with a focus on automation and security.

7+
Certifications
50+
Servers Managed
99.8%
Uptime
Suraj Bhattarai - Cloud Solutions Architect
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Available for opportunities
AWS Certified
Associate Solutions Architect
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About Me

A passionate cloud engineer and community leader dedicated to building scalable solutions and fostering collaborative environments where technology and people thrive together.

What Defines Me

Cloud Engineer/Architect
DevOps Engineer
Community Builder
Open Source Advocate
Public Speaker
Tech Mentor

Community Building

Leading tech communities and speaking at events that bring enthuasiasts together to learn and grow.

Team Leadership

Driving digital transformation initiatives and leading cross-regional teams in collaborative environments.

Mentorship & Training

Passionate about sharing knowledge through workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one mentoring.

Technical Innovation

Building scalable cloud solutions and automating infrastructure to improve efficiency and reliability.

Speaking at Microsoft Skill Fest
Cloud Expert
Innovation

Professional Experience

My journey in cloud engineering, from junior engineer to senior architect, building scalable solutions and leading teams across multiple organizations.

GCP Cloud Engineering

May – Oct 2025
Mentor Me Collective
New York, USA

Participated in an advanced mentorship focused on cloud engineering best practices within Google Cloud Platform, emphasizing automation and high-performance system development.

40% faster response time
35% reliability improvement
GCP Career Launchpad

Key Achievements

  • Automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, improving deployment reliability by 35%.
  • Developed Python microservices with REST APIs, improving application response time by 40%.
  • Conducted infrastructure security and performance reviews, identifying 10+ critical enhancement areas.

Technologies & Tools

GCP
Python
REST APIs
GitHub Actions
CI/CD
Docker

Cloud Native Bootcamp

Mar – Apr 2025
Digital Innovation One (DIO)
São Paulo, Brazil

Intensive training and project work focused on cloud-native solutions, infrastructure management, and FinOps strategies within the Azure ecosystem.

18% cloud spend reduction
12% throughput increase
Azure Cloud Native Track

Key Achievements

  • Managed Azure Functions and Event Hubs to automate data ingestion, improving throughput by 12%.
  • Supported FinOps strategies and identified key optimizations, reducing simulated cloud spend by 18%.
  • Administered Azure infrastructure and implemented hybrid cloud solutions using Terraform.
  • Documented system configurations and performance benchmarks for audit readiness.

Technologies & Tools

Azure
Terraform
Azure Functions
Event Hubs
Hybrid Cloud
FinOps

Cloud Apprenticeship

Nov 2024 – Jan 2025
Adex International
Kathmandu, Nepal

Hands-on apprenticeship focused on AWS architecture, infrastructure automation, and ensuring system resilience across cloud environments.

40% reduced manual effort
5+ solutions deployed
AWS Architecture Focus

Key Achievements

  • Designed and deployed 5+ cloud-native solutions integrating hybrid architecture.
  • Automated provisioning using PowerShell and Terraform, reducing manual effort by 40%.
  • Resolved multi-region networking issues, significantly improving system availability and performance.
  • Supported backup and disaster recovery strategies across multiple cloud environments.

Technologies & Tools

AWS
Terraform
PowerShell
Hybrid Architecture
Networking
Disaster Recovery

Robotics Instructor

May 2023 – Nov 2024
Pi Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
Dharan, Nepal

Delivered comprehensive robotics education and mentorship, designing interactive curriculums and fostering technical skills in hundreds of students.

600+ students mentored
250+ mentorship hours
Module Design

Key Achievements

  • Completed 250+ hours of mentorship and guidance, educating over 600+ students.
  • Collaborated in drafting and designing interactive learning modules and practical mini robotic challenges.
  • Developed hands-on projects utilizing Arduino boards, NodeMCU, and TinkerCAD.

Technologies & Tools

Arduino
NodeMCU
TinkerCAD
Robotics
C++
STEM Education

Career Growth Summary

2+

Years Experience

6

Solutions Designed

16

Programs Completed

Featured Projects

Building the Future of Cloud Infrastructure

From CloudNative architectures to cutting-edge observability solutions, these projects showcase my expertise in designing and implementing scalable, production-ready cloud infrastructure.

Screenshot of Cloud-Native Payment API on Azure
Cloud & API Security
Completed

Cloud-Native Payment API on Azure

APR 2025

Built a Python microservice on Azure App Service behind API Management, secured with JWT validation over HTTPS/TLS, focusing on robust access control and enterprise connectivity.

Key Highlights

  • Built Python microservice on App Service behind API Management with **JWT validation** over HTTPS/TLS.
  • Configured **Gunicorn** startup on Linux App Service & leveraged Kudu to ensure reliable API response.

Technologies

Python
Azure App Service
Azure API Management
JWT
+3
Screenshot of E-Commerce CMS on Azure (Data Layer Focus)
Data & Application Development
Completed

E-Commerce CMS on Azure (Data Layer Focus)

APR 2025

Developed a secure, scalable data layer for an E-Commerce CMS using Azure SQL and Blob Storage, integrated with a Streamlit admin UI for efficient data and image management.

Key Highlights

  • Built data layer with **Azure SQL + Blob Storage** and a **Streamlit admin** for secure CRUD and fast image delivery.
  • Normalized product schema; stored image URIs (not binaries) for efficient reads/writes, reducing Database bloat.

Technologies

Python/Streamlit
Azure SQL Database
Azure Blob Storage
DDL/DML
+2
Screenshot of Car Rental Service on Azure (Event-Driven)
Microservices & Event-Driven
Completed

Car Rental Service on Azure (Event-Driven)

MAR 2025

An event-driven microservice architecture using a Node.js Backend For Frontend (BFF) publishing real-time, resilient messages to Azure Service Bus running on Container Apps.

Key Highlights

  • Built a **Node.js BFF microservice** publishing to Service Bus on Container Apps for real-time, resilient handling.
  • Designed REST endpoints, **dockerized** via Azure Container Registry, & applied Backend For Frontend decoupling.

Technologies

Node.js
Azure Service Bus
Azure Container Apps
REST API
+3

Leadership & Impact

Driving technical excellence and organizational growth through strategic leadership, innovation, and mentorship in cloud engineering and DevOps practices.

Technical Leadership

Led cross-functional teams of 15+ engineers across multiple cloud projects, fostering collaboration and innovation.

15+ Engineers
8 Projects
3 Cloud Platforms

Performance Optimization

Drove infrastructure optimization initiatives resulting in 35% cost reduction and 25% performance improvement.

35% Cost Reduction
25% Performance Boost
99.9% Uptime

CloudNative Innovation

Guided adoption of emerging technologies including serverless architectures and AI/ML integration.

3 New Technologies
3 Cloud Platforms
7+ Architectures

Areas of Impact

Team Development

Mentored tech aspirants and shared effective team practices for high-performing cloud engineering teams.

  • Mentored 20+ young engineers
  • Promoted Rapid Cloud Engineering adoptions
  • Created comprehensive training programs

CloudNative Transformation

Implemented DevOps & CloudOps practices that reduced deployment time by 55% and increased reliability.

  • Observability & monitoring to improve reliability
  • Microservices adoption to improve scalability
  • Zero-downtime CI/CD deployment strategies

MultiCloud Strategy

Developed hybrid cloud strategy and capacity to support large-scale enterprise architectural decision.

  • Designed multi-cloud architectures
  • Optimized security frameworks
  • Ensured HIPAA and GDPR compliance

Leadership Philosophy

“I empower teams with a clear vision, continuous learning, and collaborative innovation, where technical excellence and human creativity unite to solve today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities with purpose.“

Community Involvement

Contributing to the tech community through speaking, mentorship, writing, and knowledge sharing. Passionate about helping others grow in their cloud/tech journey.

Instructor

Harvard's CS50 Adaptation

CS50x Nepal

Flagship event introducing computer science concepts & cloud computing to students, with a focus on Azure and real-world applications.

Annually
IOE Purwanchal Campus, Nepal
400+ Attendees
Youtube

AddToCloud Mentorship

Youtube Initiative

One-on-one mentorship for aspiring cloud engineers, covering technical skills, career guidance, and industry insights.

To be announced
Online
Estimated 250+ Mentees
Writing

Technical Blog Contributions

Medium

Occasional articles on cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and emerging technologies reaching hundreds of developers.

monthly
Online
100+ Readers

Community Impact

15+
Sessions/Talks
Technical presentations
30+
Blog Articles
Technical deep-dives
25+
Mentees Guided
Career development
5+
Open Source
Project contributions

Certified Professional

15 industry certifications from leading cloud platforms

15
Total Certifications
4
Cloud Platforms
2024
Latest Certified
Active
Status
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
Developer Associate (AZ-204)
Data Engineer Associate (DP-700)
AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Data Fundamentals (DP-900)
Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)
GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS)
GitHub Foundations (GHF)
AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03)
AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)
OCI AI Vector Search Certified Professional
OCI Generative AI Certified Professional
OCI AI Foundations Associate
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
Developer Associate (AZ-204)
Data Engineer Associate (DP-700)
AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Data Fundamentals (DP-900)
Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)
GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS)
GitHub Foundations (GHF)
AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03)
AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)
OCI AI Vector Search Certified Professional
OCI Generative AI Certified Professional
OCI AI Foundations Associate