AWS Solutions Architect

Vanessa Awo

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Aspiring AWS Solutions Architect with hands-on experience designing scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures. Skilled in cloud infrastructure design, networking, serverless architecture, IaC, and the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Open to Solutions Architect roles — Seattle, WA.

✓ AWS Certified SAA ✓ LPI Linux Essentials ✓ Per Scholas AWS Re/Start ✓ Open Source on GitHub
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Vanessa Awo, AWS Solutions Architect

About Me

Turning business requirements into production-grade cloud infrastructure

Aspiring AWS Solutions Architect passionate about architecting reliable cloud solutions that improve performance, security, scalability, and operational efficiency. I design scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures using AWS services and apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework principles across every project.

Hands-on experience with core AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, CloudFront, Route 53, SNS, SQS, ECS, Auto Scaling, AWS Backup, and Systems Manager (SSM). Skilled in VPC design, serverless architecture, Infrastructure as Code, disaster recovery, and cloud security best practices.

Currently enrolled in the Per Scholas AWS Re/Start program in Seattle — a rigorous, full-time 15-week program covering Cloud Computing, Networking, Databases, and AWS Governance. Also completing my B.S. in Computer Science at WGU. I hold the AWS Solutions Architect Associate and LPI Linux Essentials certifications.

My background as a Claims Adjuster at Pilot Catastrophe Services sharpened skills that map directly to cloud work: managing 100+ concurrent workflows under SLA pressure, using specialized tooling (Guidewire, Xactimate, XactAnalysis), detecting anomalies, and communicating complex decisions to non-technical stakeholders clearly and confidently.

Education

Per Scholas AWS Re/Start (2026) | B.S. Computer Science, WGU (07/2023–07/2026) | Data Analytics, Colaberry (2022–2023) | B.S. Business Mgmt, Univ. of Douala

Location

Seattle, WA

Availability

Open to AWS Solutions Architect roles. Remote preferred.

Focus Areas

AWS Architecture, Serverless, High Availability, IaC, Networking, Security, Disaster Recovery

Skills & Expertise

Technologies and tools I work with daily

Cloud Platforms

AWS Azure GCP

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform CloudFormation Ansible

Compute & Containers

EC2 ECS / Fargate EKS

Deployment & Automation

CodePipeline CodeDeploy GitHub Actions CloudFormation

Monitoring & Observability

CloudWatch Prometheus Grafana Datadog

Scripting & Automation

Python Bash AWS CLI YAML

Security & Compliance

IAM KMS WAF AWS Shield

Networking

VPC DNS Load Balancers VPN

Reliability & High Availability

Multi-AZ Design Disaster Recovery Auto Scaling Fault Tolerance

Architecture Design

Well-Architected Framework, HLD/LLD, architecture decision records

Cloud Migration

6R strategies, workload assessment, TCO analysis, cutover planning

Cost Optimization

Reserved instances, right-sizing, savings plans, cost-optimized architecture design

Technical Documentation

Runbooks, SOPs, proposals, technical diagrams, knowledge bases

Security Architecture

IAM policies, least-privilege design, encryption, compliance frameworks, threat modeling

Capacity & Performance

Right-sizing, auto scaling design, reserved instance planning, performance benchmarking

Stakeholder Communication

Translating technical concepts for C-level executives and non-technical teams

Client-Facing Consulting

Discovery sessions, requirements gathering, proposal presentations

Team Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork, mentoring, Agile ceremonies, knowledge sharing

Problem Solving

Root cause analysis, troubleshooting, creative solution design under constraints

Experience

My professional journey in cloud, infrastructure, and reliability

Insurance Claims Adjuster

February 2022 – July 2025

Pilot Catastrophe Services | Fort Worth, TX | Remote

  • Managed 100+ active insurance claims simultaneously while meeting SLA deadlines, maintaining regulatory compliance, and improving claims processing accuracy and turnaround times
  • Utilized Guidewire, Xactimate, and XactAnalysis to strengthen claims tracking, support audit readiness, and identify documentation inconsistencies and potential fraud for SIU escalation
  • Negotiated complex property loss settlements with adjusters, engineers, and contractors while clearly communicating technical coverage decisions to policyholders and stakeholders to reduce escalations and improve customer satisfaction

Operations Associate

October 2019 – April 2020

Whole Foods Market (Amazon Prime) | Washington, DC

  • Fulfilled high-volume online grocery orders using handheld order management systems while maintaining speed, accuracy, and strict delivery timelines
  • Maintained quality standards for fresh and packaged products and coordinated with store teams to resolve inventory and order issues efficiently
  • Followed structured fulfillment procedures during peak demand periods to support reliable operations and consistent customer service

Education & Certifications

Academic background and validated cloud expertise

Education

AWS Re/Start Program

Per Scholas | Seattle, WA

Full-time 15-week program covering Cloud Computing, Networking, Databases, and AWS Management & Governance. Focus: Linux, Python, Auto Scaling, EC2, Lambda, Shell Scripting, DynamoDB, Redshift

August 2026

In Progress

B.S. Computer Science

Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT

Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Software Engineering

June 2026

In Progress

Certification in Data Analytics

Colaberry School of Data Analytics | Plano, TX

Data analysis, visualization, and analytics workflows

July 2022

Completed

Bachelor's in Business Management

University of Douala

Business strategy, stakeholder management, and process optimization

10/2015 – 06/2019

Completed

Certifications

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Amazon Web Services

September 2025

Earned

AWS Solutions Architecture Job Simulation

Forage | Amazon Web Services

September 2025

Earned

Linux Essentials Certificate

Linux Professional Institute (LPI)

May 2025

Earned

Certification in Data Analytics

Colaberry School of Data Analytics | Plano, TX

July 2022

Earned

Get In Touch

I'm open to AWS Solutions Architect opportunities — Seattle, WA | Remote