Cloud Platforms
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AWS vs Azure: A Practical Service Comparison for Engineers
An in-depth analysis of AWS and Azure services, pricing, and capabilities to help you make informed cloud platform decisions.
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Akhil Kakar
Driving platform and app modernisation through cloud, AI, and engineering excellence
Services
I advise organisations on technical strategy, cloud migration, FinOps/DevSecOps, AI integration, and create fully functional e-commerce solutions to achieve measurable business outcomes.
Strategy & Roadmaps
Technology strategy shaped to align with business objectives, risk and compliance priorities, and long-term growth. Comprehensive roadmaps covering cloud adoption, DevSecOps, AI integration, and platform modernisation ensure measurable outcomes and executive alignment.
Cloud and App Modernisation
AWS migration, architecture design, cloud-native transformation strategies, legacy code to modern code transformation, best practices & standards implementation, CI/CD automation, comprehensive test strategy, and modern tooling adoption.
Cost Optimisation
Cloud cost reduction strategies, ongoing cost maintenance frameworks, software license consolidation with alternative solutions, OSS adoption strategies, and detailed cost-benefit analysis with pros/cons for each approach. Proven FinOps implementation delivering $200K+ savings.
Secure SDLC
DevSecOps with shift-left security, secure coding best practices, and a culture of security across the SDLC. Code quality (SonarQube, AWS X-Ray), artifact management (JFrog), and observability (Datadog, AWS CloudWatch), compliance frameworks, reduction in security related incidents, penetration test findings.
AI Adoption
AI adoption through integration of developer tools (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q) to boost productivity and accelerate delivery. AWS ecosystem services (Amazon Bedrock, Lex, Polly, Transcribe, Translate, Comprehend, SageMaker) enable intelligent applications, automation, and enhanced customer experiences.
Platform Engineering
Scalable cloud-native platform design guided by AWS Well-Architected Framework, leveraging Control Tower, Landing Zone, Service Catalog, and CDK for secure, cost-optimised foundations. Engineering team performance uplift through DORA metrics, DevSecOps automation, AI-assisted developer tools, and streamlined CI/CD pipelines.
Engineering Excellence & Team Transformation
Lean team structure design, engineering competency frameworks, and optimised reporting aligned with organisational goals. Architecture governance boards and best-practice frameworks, waterfall-to-agile transformation strategies, developer productivity programs, and engagement score improvement initiatives ensure high-performing, future-ready teams.
Data & Analytics Solutions
Data lake and data warehouse solutions with best practices, modern technology suite, high-level architecture design, data governance, fine-grained security, BI, and advanced analytics capabilities.
E-commerce Solutions
Fully functional e-commerce websites with domain creation, product listing, shopping cart, payment integration, social logins, military grade security features, AI chatbot integration, site analytics, and ongoing maintenance.
Recognition
AWS Case Study Feature
Large-scale Cloud Migration Success
Featured by AWS for successfully leading a comprehensive cloud transformation, modernizing legacy systems and achieving significant cost savings through innovative platform engineering approaches.
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Trusted by Executives to Align Strategy with Innovation
My mission is building scalable platforms, championing AI-assisted engineering, and fostering high-performing teams that deliver exceptional results. I bridge the gap between technical excellence and business outcomes.
With a focus on security, scale, and innovation, I help organisations transform their technology landscape while maintaining operational excellence and achieving measurable business impact.
Innovation
Driving cutting-edge solutions
Continuous Learning
Staying ahead of technology
Technical Excellence
Delivering quality results
Why Work With Me
$25M
Tech Investment Programme Delivered
~$1M
Cost Savings from AWS Migration
20%
Developer Productivity Boost
$1M
Annual Revenue from Data Lake
Passions & Interests
Beyond technology, I believe in maintaining balance through running and continuous learning, fostering a philosophy that combines career excellence with personal wellbeing.
Running
Completed Melbourne Marathon and Run Melbourne events. Built workplace running culture and organised charity events, promoting health and team building.
Continuous Learning
Avid reader of technology publications including Tech AI and Wired magazines. Regular listener of insightful podcasts like HBR Ideacast, staying current with industry trends and leadership practices.
Personal Philosophy
I believe that true leadership comes from maintaining balance between professional excellence and personal wellbeing. By staying physically active, continuously learning, and fostering meaningful relationships, we can achieve sustainable success that benefits both ourselves and the teams we lead.
Let's Work Together
Ready to transform your cloud infrastructure? Let's discuss how I can help you build scalable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.
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Ready to discuss your cloud architecture or platform engineering needs? Let's talk!
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Available for remote consulting
Why Work With Me?
Proven Expertise
10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and platform engineering across various industries.
Results-Driven
Focus on delivering measurable improvements in performance, cost, and reliability.
Collaborative Approach
Work closely with your team to ensure knowledge transfer and long-term success.
Services I Offer
Cloud Migration
DevOps Setup
Cost Optimization
Security Audits
Team Training
Architecture Review