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NIKUNJ MIRAJKAR

Cloud & DevOps Graduate (AZ-900) • AWS • Terraform • Docker • GitHub Actions • Linux • Python

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Loading: CI/CD automation, infrastructure work, and cloud-ready projects.
Location: Nottingham, UK
AWS
Terraform
Docker
GitHub Actions
Linux
Python
Azure (AZ-900)
Nikunj Mirajkar

Summary

Cloud & DevOps graduate with hands-on experience in AWS fundamentals, Terraform IaC, Docker, GitHub Actions CI/CD, Linux, and backend/API development. I build practical projects focused on automation, reliability, and scalable cloud-ready systems.

Highlights

  • Built and documented multiple cloud/devops projects with CI/CD and infra automation.
  • Strong foundation in cloud networking (VPC, subnets, routing, security groups, ALB, Route 53).
  • AZ-900 certified; actively seeking entry-level Cloud/DevOps roles in the UK.

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Experience

Cloud Engineer — Personal Cloud Infrastructure Lab

Jan 2026 – Present • Nottingham, UK • Remote • Personal Project
  • Analyzed warehouse datasets using SQL and Python to identify trends across training status, warehouse zones and experience levels
  • Created Python charts and analytical summaries to communicate data-driven findings
  • Built geospatial applications using FastAPI, PostgreSQL, PostGIS and REST APIs
  • Deployed applications on AWS EC2 using Ubuntu, Docker and Docker Compose
  • Automated deployments using GitHub Actions and configured Nginx as a reverse proxy
  • Troubleshot deployments, checked application health and monitored running services

Training Instructor — Frasers Group

Oct 2025 – Present • Full-time • United Kingdom • On-site
  • Deliver structured onboarding and practical training for new and existing colleagues
  • Monitor trainee progress, identify learning gaps and provide individual coaching
  • Maintain training records, assessments and completion documentation
  • Review training outcomes and communicate development needs to team leaders and supervisors
  • Identify recurring training gaps and recommend improvements to training delivery
  • Adapt instructions and feedback to support different levels of experience

Cloud & DevOps Engineer — Hands-on Lab Environment

Oct 2024 – Oct 2025 • Nottingham Trent University • Academic Projects
  • Built cloud and DevOps projects using AWS, Terraform, Docker and Linux
  • Used Python and SQL for data processing, analysis and reporting
  • Developed and tested REST APIs and database-backed applications
  • Practised CI/CD automation, cloud deployment and infrastructure configuration
  • Investigated application and deployment issues and documented technical solutions

Data Analyst — Clean Harbors

May 2021 – May 2023 • Full-time • Pune City, Maharashtra, India • On-site
  • Developed interactive Power BI dashboards to track business KPIs, highlight performance trends and help stakeholders investigate changes through filters and drill-through views
  • Wrote SQL queries using joins, aggregations and subqueries to combine datasets and prepare accurate data for analysis and reporting
  • Used Power Query to clean, transform and consolidate data, creating repeatable preparation workflows for recurring reports
  • Built Power BI data models and DAX measures to calculate KPIs, percentage changes and period comparisons consistently across dashboards
  • Used Excel PivotTables, lookup functions and formulas to reconcile datasets, validate calculations and investigate reporting discrepancies
  • Analyzed trends and anomalies, translating findings into clear visualizations and recommendations for stakeholders
  • Gathered business requirements, agreed KPI definitions and developed reports that answered specific stakeholder questions
  • Documented data sources, transformation logic and validation checks to support accurate and reproducible reporting

Portfolio

Featured projects + auto-synced GitHub repos (only repos with descriptions are shown).

Featured Projects

Distributed File Management System

Secure file upload, edit, encryption and multi-server storage with CRUD operations.

Key Tech: JavaFX • MQTT • SQLite • Docker

Personal Finance Tracking & Budgeting App

Cloud-ready finance manager concept with automated expense entry and analytics dashboards.

Key Tech: Python • APIs • Data Processing

Cloud/DevOps Project Labs

Infrastructure, automation, and deployment practice projects to showcase practical skills.

Key Tech: AWS • Terraform • CI/CD • Linux
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Skills

AWS
Terraform
Docker
GitHub Actions
Linux
Python
Java
MySQL
SQLite
MQTT
Azure (AZ-900)

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS (EC2, ALB, IAM, Route 53, VPC, Security Groups)
Internet Gateway & Route Tables
Microsoft Azure (Fundamentals)

DevOps & CI/CD

Docker & Docker Compose
GitHub Actions (CI/CD Pipelines)
Terraform CLI (init, plan, apply, destroy)

Programming

Python • Java • Shell scripting (Linux)

Backend & Data

REST API Development • MVC Architecture
MySQL • SQLite • MQTT messaging

Security & Networking

HTTPS & CORS • Load Balancing
IP-restricted SSH / CIDR (/32)
Public & Private Subnets (cloud networking fundamentals)

Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Issued: 2025

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