Hi, I'm Gurnik Singh

AWS Certified Cloud Engineer

I design scalable cloud architectures and build robust applications with AWS.

Projects

Explore some of my recent work and personal projects.

Cloud-Native Portfolio Website: A Modern Approach with Next.js

Cloud-Native Portfolio Website: A Modern Approach with Next.js

This project walks you through building a modern, automated, cloud-native portfolio website, like this one.

AWS CDK
Amplify
Route 53
Modernizing AWS Infrastructure with CDK & TypeScript

Modernizing AWS Infrastructure with CDK & TypeScript

Transitioning infrastructure from a legacy manual setup to a robust, automated, and secure system built with AWS CDK & TypeScript.

AWS CDK
TypeScript
IAM
EC2
RDS
Ditching the AWS Root Account in a Live Startup Environment

Ditching the AWS Root Account in a Live Startup Environment

Solving a root account nightmare and establishing a secure, well-governed AWS environment using Terraform.

Terraform
IAM

About Me

Get to know more about me and what drives my passion for cloud computing.

Gurnik Singh

Gurnik Singh

I'm an AWS Cloud Engineer with 4 years of client-facing experience in fintech, now specializing in AWS Cloud Engineering. With hands-on experience designing secure, highly available, and compliant infrastructures, I've deployed a strong foundation in IAM security frameworks, infrastructure automation, and serverless architecture.

I'm passionate about cloud security, automation, and delivering resilient cloud solutions that meet real-world compliance and performance requirements. My goal is to continue growing my skills in both AI/ML and solutions architecture to create impactful solutions.

DevOps
Terraform
AI
Linux
Python
ServiceNow
Problem Solving
Team Collaboration

Resume

My professional experience and certifications.

Cloud Support Engineer

Solecurity

Dec 2024 - Present

Remote

  • Architected comprehensive AWS IAM security framework for fitness application startup, implementing role-based access controls with least-privilege principles that eliminated shared root account usage across 10 employees
  • Migrated healthcare application from manual AWS Console deployments to Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK, reducing deployment errors by 80% and enabling consistent environment replication
  • Redesigned network architecture for patient portal application with proper public/private subnet isolation, reducing security vulnerabilities by 60% and ensuring HIPAA compliance for sensitive healthcare data
  • Architected serverless AI ticket system security framework using AWS Organizations with role-based access for 12 employees across 5 teams, eliminating shared credential usage and implementing encryption at rest/in transit
  • Enhanced security for Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Bedrock by implementing service-level permissions and data encryption, meeting compliance requirements for customer data handling

Mortgage Consultant

MortgagePal & True North Mortgage

April 2021 - Present

Vancouver, BC

  • Analyze client requirements and provide tailored product recommendations, applying systematic assessment methodologies similar to technical requirement gathering
  • Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulatory frameworks, developing expertise in navigating complex rule systems similar to cloud compliance requirements
  • Build client relationships through clear communication of technical concepts, translating complex mortgage options into understandable recommendations
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry regulations and product offerings, demonstrating commitment to continuous professional development
  • Experience across multiple mortgage companies: True North Mortgage (April 2021 - March 2024) and MortgagePal (March 2024 - Present)

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