Ruben Panussyants
EXPERTISE
BIO
I'm a Principal Cloud Engineer with over 8 years of experience delivering infrastructure and automation solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP. I've led full-scale cloud transformations, architected secure multi-region Kubernetes platforms, and implemented scalable data streaming systems using Kafka and Confluent. My expertise spans Terraform, GitOps, CI/CD, Vault, and container orchestration (EKS, GKE, AKS, OpenShift). I’ve built cost-optimized platforms, automated infrastructure rollouts, and developed internal tools that reduce operational overhead. I thrive in high-impact roles where I can drive cloud architecture, platform engineering, and DevOps strategy to improve reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Cloud Consultant (Incorp.)
CloudNative Inc.
January 2020 - Present
Provide end-to-end technical solutions and consulting services across Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure, focusing on infrastructure automation, container orchestration, data streaming, and observability. Collaborate with data and development teams to enhance performance and scalability of cloud-based solutions. Oversee deployment and optimization of large-scale data streaming platforms. Automate infrastructure provisioning and ongoing support for critical client applications, ensuring robust security and high availability. Lead design and implementation of Kubernetes workloads, emphasizing automation, best practices, and operational excellence.
Senior Consultant
Red Hat
June 2019 - December 2019
Spearheaded the design and development of automated container platforms, enhancing deployment pipeline efficiency. Executed the implementation of automated, containerized cloud application platform solutions tailored for customer needs. Mastered proprietary technologies swiftly, earning multiple Red Hat certifications within 2-3 months. Contributed to high-demand, customer-facing projects, demonstrating technical proficiency and adaptability.
Senior Cloud and Automation Specialist
LCBO
January 2019 - June 2019
Led the design, automation, and deployment of Azure cloud infrastructure to align with organizational needs. Engineered cloud solutions on Azure to support development workflows, Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategies, and broader business requirements. Developed multiple AKS environments, focusing on full automation, security compliance, and compute optimization. Led the development of a next -generation microservices platform, significantly enhancing service delivery and operational flexibility. Established cloud governance standards and introduced robust infrastructure-as-code practices and deployment pipelines, setting a new benchmark for project execution and scalability.
Cloud Engineer
Questrade Inc.
May 2018 - January 2019
Designed and deployed GCP-based microservices infrastructure using Terraform, focusing on integrating infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines via GitLab on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Implemented dynamic storage provisioning for OpenShift workloads and developed automated Ansible playbooks, orchestrated via Ansible Tower, to streamline cloud deployments. Introduced and standardized infrastructure as code practices within the organization, enhancing deployment processes and operational efficiency. Enhanced system reliability and deployment speed through innovative automation strategies and tools, markedly improving operational workflows.
Cloud Engineer
OMERS
September 2016 - May 2018
Managed and optimized cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms including IBM SoftLayer and Azure. Utilized Red Hat Satellite for the management and automation of RHEL environments, ensuring compliance and performance optimization. Developed scripts in Python and Bash to automate tasks and enhance system functionality. Played a key role in the migration and integration of legacy systems to cloud-based infrastructures, significantly improving scalability and operational agility. Enhanced system automation and monitoring, reducing downtime and improving response times through proactive infrastructure management.
EDUCATION
Advanced Diploma
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, September 2016
Ontario Advanced Diploma - Computer Systems Technology
Foundation in Information Technology
Multimedia University, May 2013
CERTIFICATIONS
RedHat Certified Engineer
Red Hat
Issued: 3/1/2018 - Expires: 3/1/2021
Credential ID: 170-123-533
Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer
Issued: 12/1/2018 - Expires: 12/1/2020
Credential ID: 2sMls2
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco
Issued: 8/1/2015 - Expires: 8/1/2018
Credential ID: CSCO12811045
Datadog Technical Specialist
Datadog
Issued: 4/1/2021
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)
Issued: 4/1/2021 - Expires: 4/1/2024
Credential ID: LF-l81dt36kiw
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Issued: 11/1/2020 - Expires: 11/1/2023
Credential ID: WFCN2RFJK1BQ10CX
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Issued: 8/1/2020 - Expires: 8/1/2023
Credential ID: 2X9S5X2CFBFEQB5K
Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect
Issued: 3/1/2021 - Expires: 3/1/2023
Credential ID: HyYgVo
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Best Practices
Red Hat
Issued: 9/1/2019 - Expires: 9/1/2022
Credential ID: 170-123-533
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
Red Hat
Issued: 8/1/2019 - Expires: 8/1/2019
Credential ID: 170-123-533
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Application Development
Red Hat
Issued: 8/1/2019 - Expires: 8/1/2022
Credential ID: 170-123-533
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
Red Hat
Issued: 7/1/2019 - Expires: 7/1/2022
Credential ID: 170-123-533
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
Red Hat
Issued: 7/1/2019 - Expires: 7/1/2022
Credential ID: 170-123-533
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Issued: 9/1/2018 - Expires: 9/1/2021
Credential ID: 2EMPC2YKCFQQ1K39
Verified DevOps Engineer
8+ years of experience
Preferred commitment: Full Time
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