Ajay Uppu

Software Engineer | Gen AI |​ AWS Community Builder | AWS Certified Solutions Architect | AWS Certified DevOps Professional | AWS Re:inforce & AWS Re:Invent 2025 Grant Recipient | AI/ML enthusiast

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About

From dismantling my first computer out of pure curiosity to architecting scalable cloud systems and intelligent AI-driven platforms, my journey has always been driven by a passion for understanding how technology works beneath the surface and transforming it into real-world impact. I’m a cloud engineer with strong expertise across AWS, DevOps automation, cloud security, serverless architectures, and generative AI solutions. I contribute to designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures, leveraging AWS services and modern cloud-native technologies to enhance organisational efficiency, reliability, and security. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, I help integrate robust cloud strategies tailored to real business needs. My work spans Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD automation, observability, disaster recovery, performance optimisation, and AI-powered applications, turning complex challenges into resilient, intelligent cloud ecosystems. What sets me apart is my ability to bridge cloud engineering with GenAI and modern MLOps workflows, deploying production-ready AI solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence. Earlier in my career, I built a strong foundation in security engineering, data science, and applied machine learning, giving me a holistic perspective on designing secure, scalable, and future-ready digital platforms. I hold a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Lovely Professional University, which strengthened my core technical foundations in systems, software engineering, and problem-solving. I’m an AWS Certified Solutions Architect and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional, and I’ve also earned the Oracle Generative AI Professional Certification, validating my expertise in building and deploying intelligent cloud solutions. What truly drives me is continuous learning and creating real-world impact. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, and love collaborating with diverse teams to build systems that are not just functional but secure, scalable, and transformative. Turning ideas into intelligent, scalable cloud solutions Always learning. Always building. Always pushing boundaries.

Experience

  • Software Engineer at Infosys
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Founder at CloudAndhra
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • AWS Community Builder at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Futuralis (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Cloud Engineer
      Aug 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs

    • AWS Cloud Engineer Intern
      Oct 2022 - Jul 2023 · 10 mos

      Futuralis, an AWS Consulting and Public Sector Partner, is a global technology consulting firm raising standards in cloud services. Our mission is to help clients harness the benefits of the cloud. Our holistic approach integrates all aspects of IT into the overarching cloud strategy to reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve security.

  • Information Security Administrator at Virtually Testing Foundation
    Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 · 3 mos

    • Demonstrated strong technical acumen by effectively managing and monitoring security controls and systems to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. • Assisted in the development and implementation of security protocols, policies, and procedures to protect sensitive information and mitigate risk. • Conducted security assessments and audits, identified vulnerabilities, and recommended remediation strategies to enhance overall security posture. • Utilized technical expertise to implement security solutions and configurations in cloud environments such as AWS. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement security plans for new projects and initiatives, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical information. • Maintained awareness of emerging security threats and trends and provided recommendations for enhancing security defenses accordingly. • Assisted in incident response and recovery efforts, including investigation, analysis, and remediation of security incidents.