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AWS environments designed, deployed, and sustained. Microsoft Intune programmes built. Microsoft 365 tenants migrated. Long-term Senior Cloud Engineer engagements or finite implementation projects — I run both. 8 years on Upwork: 100% Job Success, Top Rated Plus, 11,233 hours, $400K+ earned across 35 contracts. I work with MSPs, MSSPs, and tech-mature SMBs in two patterns. Pattern one: embedded long-term Senior Cloud Engineer — I become a stable hand on your environment, the way I spent 8 years on a 168-server hybrid AWS estate. Pattern two: finite implementation projects — scope, design, deploy, validate, hand over. Both work without ramp-up. Both work without supervision. Recent reference points: - 8 years as Senior Cloud Engineer on a 168-server hybrid AWS estate (Linux + Windows) for an ASX-listed catering enterprise — CrowdStrike deployment, Oracle E-Business DR build, documented India offshore transition. December 2017 through January 2025, unbroken. - Microsoft Intune + Apple Business Manager rollouts at NWCR (Chicago MSP) — conditional access framework, Autopilot, mixed Apple/Windows fleet. - Amazon WorkSpaces and AppStream 2.0 builds at Syncronet (Houston) — application catalogues, directory integration. - Before Upwork: founded and ran my own MSP (ITRS), scaled to R5m revenue, Microsoft Silver Infrastructure Partner. Before that, Regional IT Manager at Discovery Holdings — 99.8% uptime across regulated financial services. What I deliver: - AWS cloud migrations, implementations, and ongoing operations — EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, WorkSpaces, AppStream. Well-architected design, lift-and-shift, hybrid estates. AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate (verified by Upwork). - Microsoft Intune endpoint rollouts and lifecycle management — Autopilot, conditional access, configuration profiles, Apple Business Manager, BYOD/COPE programmes. - Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID migrations and tenant work — tenant moves, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Purview, security baselines. - MSP toolchain implementation and ongoing optimisation — Kaseya, N-Central, ConnectWise PSA + Automate, NinjaOne, IT Glue. I built my own MSP from zero, so I can architect or operate yours the same way. How engagements run: for finite projects, scope to design to deploy to validate to hand over. For long-term retainer or embedded work, weekly reporting cadence, monthly DR and security review, documented incident history. Either way, every change documented — I built the runbooks that let an India offshore team take over the AWS estate after 8 years, and I work the same way for new clients. SAST timezone (UTC+2) overlaps EU business hours, US mornings, and AU afternoons. What I don't do: application development, ML model training, or Kubernetes-first DevOps. My lane is cloud infrastructure, endpoint management, and migrations — operations and stability, not greenfield app dev. Credentials: AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate · Top Rated Plus · 100% Job Success Score · 11,233 platform hours · 35 completed Upwork contracts · 8 years on Upwork · ITIL Foundation · 30+ years in IT. If you have an AWS migration in scope, a stalled Intune rollout, a tenant move that needs to ship — or a senior cloud engineer slot you need filled long-term — send me the brief. I'll come back within 24 hours with whether I'm a fit and what the first 30 days would look like. Hire a resource with the following proven values; • Excellent Service • Integrity • Value • Trustworthy • Detailed • Passionate • Ethical Jaco Louw Cape Town South Africa

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐌𝐖, 𝐍𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐀𝐖𝐒 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 | 𝟴+ 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞-𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Hi, I'm Christiaan! I'm a senior software engineer who loves turning complex technical challenges into elegant solutions that drive real business results. With over 8 years of experience, I've had the privilege of working with industry leaders like BMW and Nedbank, building robust applications and cloud systems that scale beautifully. Whether you need a sleek web application, a cloud migration, or a complete DevOps overhaul, I bring both the technical expertise and collaborative spirit to make your project a success. 🎯 What I Bring to Your Project Full-Stack Development: I craft high-performance applications using Java (Spring Boot), C# (.NET Core), JavaScript (React, Angular, TypeScript), Python (Django, Flask), Go, Kotlin, and Rust. From front-end user experiences to back-end architecture, I handle it all. DevOps & Cloud Engineering: Expert in AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions. I design, build, and automate cloud infrastructure that's reliable, scalable, and cost-effective. Database & API Integration: Skilled with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, NoSQL, and microservices architecture. I ensure your data is fast, secure, and seamlessly integrated across your systems. Monitoring & Performance: Proficient with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack to keep your applications running smoothly with proactive monitoring and quick issue resolution. 💡 Real Projects, Real Results BMW – Central Ordering Pipeline: Built a critical ordering system using Java and Spring Boot that dramatically improved efficiency. Led a major AWS migration using PostgreSQL, Docker, and Kubernetes, ensuring rock-solid performance under heavy loads. Nedbank – Property Valuation Platform: Developed a comprehensive property valuation application with React and .NET Core. The result? A secure, user-friendly platform that streamlined operations and delighted end users. Nexi Group – Reserve Bank Systems: Maintained mission-critical financial systems across multiple countries, ensuring 99.9%+ uptime for infrastructure that keeps economies running. 🌍 Industry Experience You Can Trust I've delivered solutions across diverse industries: • Automotive – High-performance systems at scale • Financial Services & Banking – Secure, compliant applications • Accounting – Precision-driven tools • Media – Fast, responsive platforms • Healthcare Technology – Reliable, HIPAA-aware systems This breadth of experience means I quickly understand your unique challenges and deliver solutions tailored to your industry. ✨ Why Work With Me? Clear Communication: I keep you informed every step of the way. No jargon, no surprises—just honest, straightforward updates. Problem Solver: I don't just write code; I solve business problems. Whether it's slow deployments, technical debt, or scaling challenges, I find solutions that save you time and money. Quality Focus: My AWS certification and hands-on experience mean you get enterprise-grade quality without enterprise-level complexity. Collaborative Partner: Your success is my success. I work with you, not just for you, ensuring the final solution matches your vision perfectly. 🚀 Services That Drive Results • Custom Web Application Development – Modern, responsive apps built to scale • API Development & Microservices – Clean, efficient integrations • Cloud Architecture & Migration – Seamless moves to AWS or Azure • CI/CD Pipeline Automation – Faster, safer deployments • DevOps Implementation – Streamlined workflows that boost productivity • Legacy System Modernization – Breathe new life into old systems • Database Optimization – Fast, reliable data management 💬 Let's Talk About Your Project Are you dealing with slow development cycles? Complex integrations? A cloud setup that's costing too much? I'd love to help you solve these challenges. I'm available for projects of all sizes, from quick fixes to long-term partnerships. Let's have a conversation about what you're building and how I can help bring your vision to life. Ready to get started? Send me a message, and let's create something great together! Technical Keywords: Full-Stack Developer, Java, Spring Boot, C#, .NET Core, React, Angular, DevOps Engineer, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Microservices, Cloud Migration, API Development, Database Design, Software Engineer, Python, Django, Flask, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Kotlin, Rust, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, NoSQL, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack

I'm a Cloud Engineer, I specialize in designing, deploying, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure. My expertise spans cloud architecture, automation, and security, ensuring efficient and cost-effective cloud solutions. Specializing in AWS services to build and optimize cloud environments, implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and enhance system performance and reliability. I also focus on automating deployments, managing cloud security, and ensuring high availability of applications.

A creative network specialist with fifteen years of industry experience. Systems Administration, networking and Java development - I've been extensively trained and well experienced in it all. On the hobby side of things I enjoy voice work, creative work like logo design and am a master at Excel documents and VBA script. I even lectured for four years. Sole breadwinner in between jobs, again! Funny how life can surprise anyone. I'm here to hopefully earn some money while desperately seeking full time employment. I'm proper; please find me on LinkedIn to see my full professional history

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