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I am an expert in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure, with additional experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS). My specialization focuses on the development and maintenance of infrastructure as code, using tools like Terraform to ensure efficient and replicable cloud resource management.
My advanced knowledge in Kubernetes, primarily in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), allows me to create and manage highly efficient and secure clusters. Additionally, I skillfully handle CI/CD pipelines, which optimizes continuous development and deployment processes.
Thanks to my previous experience as a programmer and my current projects, I have a solid understanding of how to develop and adapt applications for a microservices architecture. This ensures that applications are resilient, highly available, secure, cost-effective, and replicable across multiple environments.
In addition to my computer science degree, I hold a Master's degree in Web Software Engineering, both from the University of Alcalá, Madrid.
I also possess the following certifications:
- Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect
- Microsoft Certified - Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
- Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Security Engineer
- HashiCorp Certified - Terraform Associate (003)
My passion lies in exploring and researching cloud technologies to build efficient, secure, and scalable solutions. I am committed to driving innovation and excellence in cloud infrastructure.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or project ideas.
Spanish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- SCOR (Digital Solutions)Senior Cloud EngineerOctober 2023 - Today (2 years and 8 months)Madrid, SpainAs a Cloud Engineer, I have gained extensive experience in implementingand managing solutions across the three major cloud service providers(GCP, Azure, AWS) and Kubernetes. I have been working remotely fromMadrid for a company based in the Netherlands, as part of an international,English-speaking team.Below are the key areas of expertise:• Advanced Network Design and Management:Designed and implemented cloud networking components — including VPCs,subnets, route tables, firewall rules, and DNS — across GCP, AWS, and Azure, ensuringsecure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity.• Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC):Extensive hands-on experience using Terraform to provision and manage cloudinfrastructure, enabling repeatability, consistency, and reduced deployment times.• Container Architecture and Orchestration:Deep understanding of microservice architecture and containerization. Proficient inKubernetes and Docker, with practical experience using tools such as Argo CD, NginxIngress, Cert Manager, Kyverno, and Kong Gateway.• Security and Compliance:Strong focus on applying security best practices across cloud environments usingIAM, policies, and native tools, ensuring compliance and controlled access in multi-cloud setups.• Cloud Platforms & Services Expertise:Deep understanding of both IaaS and PaaS services across GCP, AWS, and Azure —including compute instances, container orchestration (GKE, EKS, AKS), and serverlessplatforms (Cloud Run, AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) — with broad familiarity acrossthe full range of cloud-native services.• Workshop Facilitation and Strategic Design:Led technical workshops to align business needs with architectural decisions, drivingsuccessful cloud adoption strategies.• CI/CD and DevOps:Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, and GoogleCloud Build, improving deployment frequency and software delivery reliability.
- iGEO ERP Cloud PlatformCloud ArchitectJanuary 2021 - October 2023 (2 years and 9 months)Madrid, SpainPromoted to Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise cloud solutions on GoogleCloud Platform (GCP), ensuring high availability, scalability, and security across mission-critical applications, while alsospearheading the development of Java-based cloud-native applications.GCP-Focused Responsibilities:- Designed and implemented scalable and secure network architectures using VPCs, subnets, Cloud NAT, and Cloud DNS.- Managed IAM policies and service accounts for fine-grained access control across cloud resources.- Architected solutions using GCP managed services such as Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions.- Created and maintained Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible, managing entire GCP environments acrossdev, staging, and production.- Built and deployed containerized applications to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), managing workload orchestration,autoscaling, and rolling updates.- Monitored system health and performance using Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and integrated custom alertingpolicies.- Led cost optimization strategies using GCP’s pricing models, committed use discounts, and resource rightsizing.Development & Infrastructure Responsibilities:- Developed full-stack microservices with Java (Spring Boot) and RabbitMQ for high-throughput messaging systems.- Automated creation of hardened machine images using Packer, with scripts for software provisioning and system tuning.- Designed and maintained Docker images and custom runtimes to support application isolation and portability.- Administered infrastructure-level components: Tomcat servers, Nginx reverse proxies, and PostgreSQL databases on Cloud SQL.- Implemented secure CI/CD pipelines using Google Cloud Build and Jenkins, automating build, test, and deploymentworkflows
- iGEO ERP Cloud PlatformCloud EngineerFebruary 2019 - January 2021 (1 year and 11 months)Madrid, SpainManaged the company’s cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), focusing on operational reliability and automation.Key Responsibilities:- Administered Kubernetes clusters on GKE to deploy and manage containerized applications.- Automated provisioning and updates of cloud resources using Terraform.- Monitored and maintained GCP services including VPCs, Cloud SQL, IAM, Load Balancers, and Cloud DNS.- Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins to streamline software delivery.Ensured security compliance and high availability across multiple environments.
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Education
- Master's Degree in Software Engineering for the WebUniversity of Alcalá2020Máster Universitario en Ingeniería del Software para la Web
- Degree in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science EngineeringUniversity of Alcalá2017Grado en Ingeniería en Sistemas de Información, Ingeniería informática
Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)Microsoft2024
- Professional Cloud ArchitectGoogle Cloud2023