Alexey Gain

Senior Cloud Engineer / Technical Lead
Prague, Czechia 🇨🇿
alex@alexkri.net | +420-778-449-879
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Professional Summary

Experienced Cloud Engineer and DevSecOps Specialist with 16+ years in the industry and 9 cloud certifications. Deep expertise in AWS and Google Cloud, with a strong focus on infrastructure automation, cloud security, system reliability, and performance optimization. Proven track record of designing and securing complex cloud environments, mitigating risks, managing technical debt, and driving operational excellence through automation, compliance, and best practices.

Core Competencies

  • Infrastructure Automation & CI/CD
  • Cloud Architecture & System Integration
  • Performance Optimization & Cost Management
  • Container Orchestration & Microservices
  • Database Administration & Optimization
  • Cloud Security & Compliance Implementation

Professional Certifications

  • Google Cloud Professional Architect
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • WIZ Certified Professional
  • Lacework Certified Professional

Professional Experience

HX Expeditions | Technical Architect

June 2025 - Present | Prague, Czechia

  • Lead technical architecture decisions and cloud infrastructure strategy
  • Design and implement scalable cloud solutions for marine cruise management systems
  • Drive technical innovation and best practices across development teams
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives

Revolgy | Senior Cloud Engineer/Technical Lead

March 2019 - May 2025 | Prague, Czechia

  • Design and implement complex cloud infrastructure patterns using Infrastructure as Code
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and testing
  • Implement and optimize Kubernetes clusters for production workloads
  • Drive system reliability engineering initiatives and performance optimization
  • Manage technical debt and implement infrastructure improvements
  • Build and maintain monitoring solutions and observability platforms
  • Handle complex troubleshooting and incident response across cloud platforms

Lacework | Delivery Architect

October 2023 - March 2024 | Prague, Czechia

  • Developed complex custom queries and automation for client-specific use cases
  • Implemented and optimized Lacework platform integration with client environments
  • Built infrastructure automation solutions using Terraform and CloudFormation
  • Created custom monitoring and alerting solutions for specific client requirements
  • Resolved complex technical implementation challenges across diverse environments

Alex&Kri Consulting | Information Technology Solutions Consultant

September 2012 - April 2021 | Greater Boston Area

  • Migrated SMB clients from on-premises to cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP)
  • Optimized website performance and infrastructure costs for cloud operations
  • Implemented automated backup and disaster recovery solutions
  • Provided ongoing technical support and infrastructure maintenance
  • Developed and maintained client-specific deployment automation scripts

Technical Skills

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud Platform
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm
  • Container Technologies: Kubernetes, Docker, ECS
  • CI/CD & Automation: GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
  • Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch
  • Programming: Python, Bash, HCL

Education

Bunker Hill Community College
Associate of Science - Network and System Administration
2007 - 2010

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