Harmohan Singh Johal
Cloud & Platform Engineer
Career Summary
Cloud & Platform Engineer with 2+ years of production experience managing AWS and Azure infrastructure, building GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and containerising applications with Docker and Kubernetes. Skilled in Linux systems administration, Terraform, observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic), and network security. Currently completing an MSc in Cloud & Enterprise Computing at Nottingham Trent University with Overall Distinction and a Best Research Project Award.
Education
MSc Cloud & Enterprise Computing
Nottingham Trent University
- ▹Overall Distinction
- ▹Best Research Project Award
- ▹Exceptional Distinction in Service Oriented and Cloud Technologies
B.Tech, Computer Science & Engineering
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College
- ▹First Division (UK equivalent 2:1)
Core Skills
Languages & Scripting
Cloud & Infrastructure
Platform & Delivery
Reliability & Observability
Security & Networking
Data & Services
Containerisation
Asset & IT Operations
Professional Experience
Cloud and Platform Engineer
Master Software Solutions ·
- ▹Managed and optimised cloud environments across AWS (EC2, S3, Route 53, CloudWatch) and Azure (VMs, Resource Groups), maintaining high availability for critical production workloads.
- ▹Provisioned and administered Linux servers (Ubuntu/CentOS), deploying and configuring Nginx and Apache for 10+ client web applications.
- ▹Designed and maintained GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and Dockerised application deployment across staging and production environments.
- ▹Containerised applications using Docker, reducing environment inconsistencies and standardising deployments across development and production.
- ▹Implemented full-stack observability using New Relic APM, Prometheus, and Grafana, reducing mean time to resolution through proactive alerting.
- ▹Hardened network security using Sophos XG and SonicWall firewalls, proactively blocking potential security threats and ensuring ongoing compliance with security policies.
- ▹Automated database backup and disaster recovery workflows using Bash and Python with AWS S3, ensuring complete data integrity and resilience.
- ▹Scripted routine infrastructure maintenance and reporting tasks in Bash and Python, significantly reducing manual operational overhead.
Receptionist | Student Services Centre
Nottingham Trent University ·
- ▹Provided front-of-house support at Nottingham Trent University's Student Services Centre, assisting 100+ students and visitors daily.
- ▹Maintained accurate student records and managed appointment scheduling systems, ensuring data integrity and smooth service delivery.
- ▹Successfully balanced part-time employment alongside full-time MSc studies, demonstrating effective time management and professional reliability.
Key Projects
🏆 Best Research Project Award
Forecast-Driven District Heating Control
ML-driven system using weather forecast data to optimise district heating control, reducing energy waste through predictive scheduling. Selected as MSc research project and awarded Best Research Project at Nottingham Trent University.
⭐ Exceptional Distinction
Event-Booking Web Application
Full-stack event booking system supporting user registration, event management, and ticket booking. Built as enterprise coursework and awarded Exceptional Distinction in Service Oriented and Cloud Technologies.
GitLab CI/CD Pipeline Architecture
Designed and implemented multi-stage GitLab CI/CD pipelines for WordPress (PHP), Java, and containerised applications. Included automated tests, Docker builds, and deployment stages used in production.
Automated Backup & DR System
Bash and Python automation system for scheduled database backups, S3 upload, retention management, and restore testing. Ensured absolute data retention and reliability during production tenure.
Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco
Feb 2022 - Feb 2025
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Microsoft
July 2025