Paul Paul Lundy Lundy Jr

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY With an extensive 25+ years in the IT sector, my career trajectory includes pivotal roles as a Senior Software Engineer and Senior Enterprise Architect. I've significantly influenced engineering projects across varied domains such as finance, insurance, e-commerce, public safety, multimedia, network, infrastructure, and retail. My proficiency lies in adeptly converting complex business needs into effective technical solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving technological innovation. I specialize in software development and systems engineering with a deep focus on cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. My expertise covers the gamut from developing and deploying cloud-native applications to spearheading comprehensive cloud migration strategies. A thorough understanding of Kubernetes underscores my ability to orchestrate containerized applications efficiently. My skill set in DevOps and CI/CD is comprehensive, encompassing tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, ArgoCD, HELM, Terraform, and Ansible, which enhances my ability in infrastructure management and deployment optimization. My proficiency extends to sophisticated monitoring and analytics with tools such as DataDog and Splunk, and Kubernetes integrations like Karpenter and Rancher. In addition, my programming skills in languages including Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, and .NET are foundational to my role, enabling me to tackle a broad range of technical challenges. My expertise in cloud security, compliance with standards like PCI-DSS, GDPR, and HIPAA, and experience in SQL/NoSQL databases, RPC, gRPC, AI/ML, and Web 3.0 technologies solidify my technical acumen. As an Enterprise Architect, I blend strategic business insights with technical prowess, ensuring IT strategies are in sync with business objectives. My leadership skills are evident in managing high-performance technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Strategic planning, roadmap development, and agile project management are integral to my approach. My academic credentials, including an MBA and a Bachelor's in Engineering (Major in Computer Science), complemented by professional certifications like AWS Solutions Architect, Kubernetes, ITIL, CISSP, and Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, form a robust foundation for my career. I am committed to leveraging my extensive engineering knowledge, strategic insight, and passion for cutting-edge technology in roles that demand not only technical excellence but also strategic and visionary leadership. Respected [Job Title] with history of creating system architectures that reduce costs and streamline operations. Ready to create design plans from whole cloth or tackle revamps of disparate networks full of outdated systems. Uses emerging and nascent technologies to create stress-free operations both on site and via remote locations and online.

• Implemented robust cloud security protocols for AWS and Azure, ensuring compliance with PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA through audits, MFA, and encryption
• Operational Excellence and Leadership:
• Enhanced operational workflows with automation tools like Ansible and Terraform, overseeing cross-functional teams to deliver on complex architectural projects
• Collaboration and Innovation:
• Led full lifecycle business development and delivered workshops to promote best practices in Enterprise Architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure Design and Deployment:
• Spearheaded the development of Directed cloud architecture strategies across AWS and Azure, improving technology infrastructures by 25% and reducing infrastructure costs by 20%
• High-Performance Distributed System Software Development & Architecture:
• Google Cloud Platform Integration: Applied Google Cloud's robust infrastructure for distributed systems, enhancing performance and scalability
• Utilized Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for container orchestration, ensuring high availability and efficient scaling
• Performance Optimization with Google Cloud: Implemented Google Cloud's Compute Engine for optimized VM placement, used Cloud CDN for efficient content delivery, and employed Cloud Load Balancing for managing traffic
• Integrated Google Cloud's Bigtable and Firestore for high-performance, scalable database solutions
• Innovated with service-oriented and event-driven designs, constructing distributed systems that excelled in performance, scalability, and availability
• Implemented container and serverless application frameworks using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS Lambda, which enhanced system efficiency and slashed scale-out costs by 30%
• Engineered systems with supreme availability, minimal latency, and self-repair capabilities, using techniques like load balancing and horizontal scaling (with AWS EC2 Auto Scaling), achieving an operational uptime SLA of 99.99%
• Optimized for low latency through strategic placement of EC2 instances in proximity to user bases, implementation of Amazon ElastiCache, and fine-tuning of AWS RDS performance
• Leveraged AWS CloudFront for content delivery, Route 53 for DNS service routing to reduce latency further
• Employed Amazon Aurora's high-performance database engine, designed for speed and reliability
• Utilized network performance monitoring tools to continually assess and adjust for optimal latency
• Leveraged AKS and EKS for Kubernetes management, delivering high-availability cloud-native applications
• Big Data Analytics and Real-Time Processing: Led initiatives integrating big data solutions and real-time data processing, utilizing technologies akin to Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Factory
• Pre-Sales Engineering and Solution Prototyping:
• Played a pivotal role in the complete cycle of pre-sales activities, including response to RFPs, proposal formulation, and direct engagement with prospective clients, contributing to a 40 % increase in closed deals and cloud adoption.