Kareem Patrick Amara
Lanham,MD
Summary
Results-driven AWS Solutions Architect Associate with 5+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions. Proven expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure deployment, and automation. Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver innovative solutions that meet business objectives. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate. Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Artemis, adept in business development and operations management. Spearheaded a non-profit, raising over $500,000, showcasing visionary leadership and exceptional public speaking skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Help Desk Technician
MOOD
West Hollywood, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues: Assist end-users with problems related to hardware, software, networks, and peripherals, ensuring minimal disruption to their work.
- Install and configure systems: Set up new hardware and software, including workstations, printers, and mobile devices, while adhering to company guidelines.
- Identified recurring technical issues and provided solutions to prevent future incidents.
- Document and escalate tickets: Log all support requests in a ticketing system, provide detailed documentation of resolutions, and escalate complex issues to higher-level support when necessary.
Founder
NGO
Freetown, Sierra Leone
01.2017 - Current
- Led the establishment and growth of a non-profit organization dedicated to building advanced and affordable schools throughout Africa, significantly impacting local communities through education and development initiatives. Successfully managed fundraising, team development, and community engagement to achieve the organization's mission.
- Secured over $500,000 for students in Sierra Leone and coordinated community projects, including cleaning, feeding, and enrichment activities.
- Developed and executed marketing campaigns to increase awareness and attract new donors.
- Recruited, trained, and managed a team of volunteers and staff to implement programs.
- Engaged with local communities to tailor programs and foster a sense of community.
AWS Cloud Engineer Apprentice
Bullify LLC
Washington, DC
08.2024 - 01.2025
- AWS Fundamentals and Core Services: Gain hands-on experience with foundational AWS services like EC2 (compute), S3 (storage), VPC (networking), and IAM (security).
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Automation: Learn to use tools like AWS CloudFormation and Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
- Cloud Monitoring and Optimization: Develop skills in monitoring resources with AWS CloudWatch, optimizing cost and performance, and troubleshooting common cloud-related issues
Acquisition Manager
Artemis
Philadelphia, PA
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Advised senior management on strategic objectives related to acquisitions.
- Maintained information database related to products and service availability, supplier capabilities and lead times.
- Prospected potential customers by cold calling businesses and individuals to introduce products and services.
Amazon AWS Apprentice
Amazon
Glenarden, MD
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assist in deploying cloud infrastructure: Support the design, configuration, and deployment of AWS services, including EC2, S3, and RDS, under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Monitor and maintain cloud environments: Use AWS monitoring tools, like CloudWatch, to ensure system performance, identify issues, and optimize resource usage.
- Support automation and scripting tasks: Write basic scripts using Python, Bash, or AWS CLI to automate repetitive tasks, such as provisioning resources, or managing backups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA03-2019
Skills
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
- Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Services: EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, EKS, ECR, Cognito, Fargate
- Networking: VPC, Subnets, Route 53, Security Groups
- Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, Java
- Infrastructure as Code: CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible
- DevOps Tools: Git, Github, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes,
- Databases: Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL
- Monitoring and Logging: CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Splunk
Certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA A+
- Serv Safe
- Foundational Managerial
Affiliations
- All American football athlete in High School
- Named ESPN's Most Interesting Player in College Football
- Dean's List
- Scholar Athlete (Gold Award): Award for balancing high academic achievements with athletic excellence
Timeline
Help Desk Technician
MOOD
11.2024 - Current
AWS Cloud Engineer Apprentice
Bullify LLC
08.2024 - 01.2025
Acquisition Manager
Artemis
03.2024 - 10.2024
Amazon AWS Apprentice
Amazon
01.2021 - 01.2023
Founder
NGO
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Reinhardt University
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