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About Me

// Principal Consulting Engineer & Cloud Architect

Arun Daniel

Tech Stack

AWSAWS
TerraformTerraform
PythonPython
WindowsWindows
DockerDocker
KubernetesKubernetes
LinuxLinux
GitGit

I'm Arun, a Principal Consulting Engineer building secure, scalable cloud platforms on AWS.

Experience

For more than a decade, I’ve helped enterprises modernize and simplify complex environments by blending deep technical knowledge with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach. I specialize in multi-account AWS architecture, Terraform-driven automation, serverless design, enterprise networking, identity management, FinOps, and large-scale migrations.

Philosophy

I’m driven by clarity, simplicity, and outcomes. I like taking messy, high-pressure situations and turning them into stable, well-architected systems. I’ve built platforms for global brands, optimized millions in cloud spend, created dashboards and automation used across organizations, and led complex projects across security, networking, VDI, Kubernetes, and serverless.

Leadership

Beyond the technical work, I care deeply about mentorship, collaboration, and empowering teams. I believe engineers perform best when they have the tools, trust, and knowledge to succeed—so I share what I build, document everything, and help others grow.

Outside Work

You’ll find me hiking, laughing with my family, learning new tech, experimenting with AI, or building personal side projects ranging from dashboards to trading bots. If you’re looking to build something better—faster, stronger, more secure—I’m always up for the conversation.

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