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Lena El-Sharkawy

Manassas,VA

Summary

Motivated IT & Cloud Operations professional transitioning into full stack development, with 3+ years of experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Strong foundation in front-end design, cloud infrastructure, networking, and DevOps. Proven track record leading technical projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing enterprise-grade systems. Actively building full stack development skills to create impactful, scalable applications. Passionate about joining a growth-oriented team where technical curiosity, agility, and hands-on experience are valued.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Led a cross-functional team to develop a cloud-based e-commerce platform on AWS that scaled to millions of users during peak traffic, ensuring high availability and responsive performance.
  • Architected and deployed serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and CloudFront, improving application response times by 40% and enabling seamless scalability on demand.
  • Developed rich, responsive front-end interfaces with React.js and integrated AWS back-end services (Python-based APIs and databases), delivering a superior user experience and robust functionality.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Terraform) and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, significantly accelerating release cycles and improving deployment reliability.Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Data Center Operations Specialist (L4)

Amazon
11.2021 - 10.2024
  • Optimized data center operations by upgrading hardware and network infrastructure (fiber optics, LAN/WAN) — a project that improved overall cloud system efficiency by 15% while maintaining 100% uptime for critical services.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and networking issues with a 98% success rate, leveraging strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and protocols to minimize downtime in a 24/7 mission-critical environment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective system monitoring, maintenance, and rapid incident response, contributing to high availability and adherence to strict SLAs.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction, addressing client concerns in a timely and professional manner.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Education

Associate of Science - Social Psychology

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript (ES6), HTML5, CSS3, Python, Reactjs (learning)
  • Cloud Services: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudFront, API Gateway, RDS, EBS)
  • DevOps & Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, Git, GitHub, GitLab
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
  • Networking: OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, LAN/WAN, Fiber Infrastructure
  • Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL), Windows Server, MacOS
  • Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – In Progress
  • CompTIA Security+ – In Progress
  • Microsoft Azure Cloud Developer – In Progress

Timeline

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon
01.2024 - 10.2024

Data Center Operations Specialist (L4)

Amazon
11.2021 - 10.2024

Associate of Science - Social Psychology

Northern Virginia Community College

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