Joshua Michael Hall

Joshua Michael Hall

Cloud Architect | AWS Certified | FinOps & Security Focus | Infrastructure as Code Expert

Cloud Cost Optimization Specialist | Security Automation | Saving Companies Millions

Cloud Architect specializing in cost optimization and security automation. AWS Solutions Architect certified with proven track record of reducing cloud costs by 20-30% while enhancing security posture. Expert in serverless architectures, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and multi-cloud cost management. Former MSP Founder who understands both technical excellence and business impact. Currently targeting opportunities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area while remaining open to remote positions.

🎯 Unique Qualifications

MSP Founded & Operated
100% Client Satisfaction
20-30% Avg Cost Reduction
AWS Solutions Architect Security+ Certified FinOps Practitioner Infrastructure as Code Expert
🚀 Available for Cloud Architect Roles | DFW Area & Remote | Cost Optimization & Security Focus
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Cloud Engineering Expertise: Cost Optimization & Security Automation

Business
P&L Management
FinOps certified with proven ROI tracking and cost attribution expertise
Technical
Cloud Expertise
AWS certified, multi-cloud experience, IaC automation specialist
Customer
Success Focus
Implemented automated security compliance saving 80% audit time
Results
ROI Driven
Significant documented cloud savings across multiple organizations

Cloud Architecture Competencies

Cloud Cost Optimization & FinOps

Certified FinOps Practitioner with expertise in multi-cloud cost management, resource optimization, and financial accountability. Implemented cost allocation frameworks saving organizations 20-30% on cloud spend. Expert in AWS Cost Explorer, CloudHealth, and custom cost dashboards. Proven ability to align engineering decisions with business objectives through data-driven insights.

Security Automation & Compliance

Security+ certified with hands-on experience implementing automated security frameworks. Reduced security incidents by 90% through proactive monitoring and automated remediation. Expert in AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, and custom security automation using Lambda. Implemented compliance frameworks for HIPAA, SOC2, and PCI-DSS environments.

Infrastructure as Code & DevOps

Advanced expertise in Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible. Implemented GitOps workflows reducing deployment time by 75%. Built reusable IaC modules for multi-environment deployments. Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline.

Multi-Cloud Architecture

Experience designing and implementing solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Expert in cloud-agnostic approaches using Kubernetes and containerization. Implemented multi-cloud disaster recovery strategies with 99.99% uptime SLAs.

Professional Development & Certifications

Continuous learner transitioning from traditional IT to cloud technologies while leveraging strong business foundation.

Cloud Certifications

  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate
  • AWS Security Specialty (In Progress)
  • FinOps Certified Practitioner
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Terraform Associate

Technical Expertise

  • AWS Services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC)
  • Container Orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS)
  • CI/CD Pipeline Design & Implementation
  • Monitoring & Observability (CloudWatch, Datadog)
  • Python, Ruby, Bash Scripting

Industry Experience

  • Healthcare Cloud Migrations (HIPAA Compliant)
  • Financial Services (Security-First Architecture)
  • E-commerce (High-Availability Systems)
  • SaaS Platform Development
  • Enterprise Cost Optimization

Cloud Engineering Projects & Impact

Production-ready projects demonstrating cloud engineering expertise in cost optimization and security automation.

Multi-Cloud Cost Dashboard

Built serverless cost optimization platform aggregating spend across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Achieved 35% cost reduction for enterprise clients through automated rightsizing recommendations and reserved instance optimization. Platform includes real-time anomaly detection and automated alerting.

Security Automation Platform

Developed automated security compliance platform using AWS Lambda and Step Functions. Reduced audit preparation time by 80% through continuous compliance monitoring. Integrated with Security Hub, GuardDuty, and custom threat intelligence feeds.

Serverless CI/CD Pipeline

Architected zero-infrastructure CI/CD solution using AWS CodePipeline, Lambda, and ECS. Reduced deployment time from hours to minutes while maintaining 99.99% success rate. Implemented blue-green deployments with automated rollback capabilities.

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Thought Leadership & Industry Insights

Sharing insights on cloud transformation, business value creation, and technology leadership based on real-world experience.

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