Asif Mithawala

I'm a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect @ Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Asif is a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), bringing extensive expertise in cloud technologies and digital transformation.

He holds a B.Sc. in Business Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), with a focus on Management and Enterprise Systems.

With a comprehensive technical background, Asif excels in:

• Cloud Architecture & DevOps practices
• Infrastructure Automation & Scaling
• Full-Stack Development (Node.js, Vue.js, Python)
• Large-scale Cloud Migrations (On-prem to Cloud, Cross-cloud, Legacy Modernization)
• CI/CD Implementation & Pipeline Optimization
• System Integration & Testing
• IT Infrastructure Management
• Process Optimization & Efficiency
• Security & Compliance in Cloud Environments
• Cost Optimization & Resource Management
• Microservices Architecture
• Container Orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM)
• Cloud Security & Governance
• Performance Optimization & Monitoring
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

His diverse industry experience spans Finance, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Manufacturing, and Nonprofit sectors, where he has successfully delivered enterprise-scale solutions. As a full-stack developer, Asif combines technical expertise with strong business acumen to drive innovative solutions.

Known for his analytical mindset and structured approach, Asif consistently delivers high-quality results while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. He thrives in challenging environments and excels at identifying value-creation opportunities through detailed analysis and creative problem-solving.

Outside of work, Asif maintains an active lifestyle through gym training. He values work-life balance, dedicating time to both professional development and personal relationships. He regularly participates in tech community events and contributes to open-source projects.

What I Do

Cloud Consulting

I can help transforming your IT infrastructure with hybrid or public cloud, from strategy to implementation

Training & Advisory

I can offer training sessions or provide ad-hoc advisory work on Cloud, Automation, Serverless Architecture, DevOps etc.

Coding & Web Development

For short-term coding projects using Python, PowerShell, Javascript, Front-end/back-end development etc.

Personal Training

Working out can be intimidating. It’s normal to have goals and be unsure how to achieve them, and it’s completely normal to lack motivation at times. I can help you overcome your obstacles and take you to new heights on your fitness journey

Resume

16 Years of Experience

Education

2009 – 2014
University of Studies

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Computer science and Industrial economics and management

2011
Security Guard (Ordningsvakt)

Swedish Police Academy

Legal, conflict management, self-protection, fire & emergency care

2005-2008
High School

Arlandagymnasiet

Natural Science Programme

Experience

Oct 2021 - Current
Amazon Web Services

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect

AWS Professional Services

· Architect and evaluate highly innovative cloud-based solutions that are scalable and reliable.
· Review implementations and provide feedback on improvements in areas such as security, reliability and scalability.
· Lead customer workshops with technical leaders to gather requirements and to educate and
demonstrate how various AWS services can be leveraged in their environment.
· Provide assistance building out cloud infrastructure, including scripting and delivering
infrastructure as code solutions.
· Educate customers and colleagues on how to develop high-quality architectures and
innovate using the latest (cloud) technologies and best practices.
· Solve deep technical issues and develop solutions that extend service capabilities to meet customer
needs. While at the same time, being in contact with the service teams to align the customer needs
with the service development roadmap.

Apr 2014 - Oct 2021
Accenture

Cloud Transformation & Migration Innovation Principal

IT Management consultancy / Cloud practice

Jun 2020 - Sep 2021
Nordic Wellness

Group Exercise Instructor

Group Exercise Instructor

Feb 2009 - Feb 2021
FedEx

Heavy-truck driver

Unloading of containers from cargo planes with various different trucks and plan the work so that the remaining staff can complete their work in the terminal (sorting, transshipment, etc.)

Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
Sats

Group Exercise Instructor

Group Exercise Instructor in Pure Strength & Cross Training

Nov 2008 - July 2013
Swedish Red Cross

IT Technician

Technician in the IT department. Main focus on Infrastructure and the Microsoft stack

Nov 2011 - March 2012
Stockholm University

Tutor

Helped students with their assignments in the courses "ERP Systems and Service-Oriented Architectures" and "ERP systems, configuration and customization."

Aug 2011 - Feb 2012
System Verification

System tester

Worked with system testing and quality assurance of mobile applications in div. platforms such as iOS (iPhone)

PEAK-IT

IT-Consultant

1st and 2nd line support

Functional

Azure, GCP, AWS

95%

Solution Architecture

80%

Infrastructure

90%

DevOps

95%

Cloud Automation / Deployment

90%

Coding Skills

JavaScript

90%

Python

90%

Powershell

90%

Bash

85%

HTML / CSS / Vue

100%

PHP

30%

Portfolio

My Works
Meet Asif @ AWS

Meet Asif @ AWS

Video
Game On-Demand: Unlocking Cost-Efficient Cloud Gaming with Amazon EC2’s Pay-as-You-Go Model using Steam

Game On-Demand: Unlocking Cost-Efficient Cloud Gaming with Amazon EC2’s Pay-as-You-Go Model using Steam

Project, Video
Drone Footage: Aerial Overview of My Home – Part 2

Drone Footage: Aerial Overview of My Home – Part 2

Video
Drone Footage: Aerial Overview of My Home – Part 1

Drone Footage: Aerial Overview of My Home – Part 1

Video
Exciting Kitchen Transformation Journey!

Exciting Kitchen Transformation Journey!

Project
Photo Session

Photo Session

Illustration
AddWeekly: Streamlining Your Shopping Experience with Weekly Ads

AddWeekly: Streamlining Your Shopping Experience with Weekly Ads

Project
ChatGPT-3 with Alexa

ChatGPT-3 with Alexa

Project
My Crib

My Crib

Media
lac-tower.ch

lac-tower.ch

Project
Gym Session

Gym Session

Video
A day in my life as consultant @ Accenture

A day in my life as consultant @ Accenture

Illustration
Real-time Speech-to-Text and Translation with Azure Cognitive Services

Real-time Speech-to-Text and Translation with Azure Cognitive Services

Illustration, Project
My Smart Home Dashboard

My Smart Home Dashboard

Illustration, Project
ISH – Run a Linux Shell on your iPhone

ISH – Run a Linux Shell on your iPhone

Project
Pi Cluster running Kubernetes

Pi Cluster running Kubernetes

Project
Turn of TV if no activity detected on couch for 20 min

Turn of TV if no activity detected on couch for 20 min

Project
Home Office 2.0

Home Office 2.0

Illustration, Project
Buyn.se

Buyn.se

Project
Weighted Chins

Weighted Chins

Video
HIIT Workout!

HIIT Workout!

Video
One 100 Palm – The Most Extravagant Mansion In Dubai

One 100 Palm – The Most Extravagant Mansion In Dubai

Project, Video
“Beach 2020”

“Beach 2020”

Media
Mithawala Touch-Table

Mithawala Touch-Table

Project
Meet Asif

Meet Asif

Video
Smart Home

Smart Home

Project
Mixy – Cocktail Robot

Mixy – Cocktail Robot

Project
Group Exercise instructor @ Nordic Wellness

Group Exercise instructor @ Nordic Wellness

Media
DJ @ Company Christmas Party

DJ @ Company Christmas Party

Event
Smart Office

Smart Office

Project
Printing my own spare parts

Printing my own spare parts

Project
Magic Mirror

Magic Mirror

Project
Interactive Quiz

Interactive Quiz

Project
Safe Childhood Hackathon

Safe Childhood Hackathon

Event
AWS DeepRacer

AWS DeepRacer

Event
My House in 3D

My House in 3D

Illustration
Mithawala – Hands in the Air

Mithawala – Hands in the Air

Media
300km race – Vätternrundan

300km race – Vätternrundan

Event
3D Printing collection

3D Printing collection

Illustration
3km swim – Vansbrosimmet

3km swim – Vansbrosimmet

Event
90 km cross-country ski

90 km cross-country ski

Event

Blog

My Diary

Contact

Get in Touch

+4676 584 00 84

Stockholm

asif@mithawala.com

Freelance Available

How Can I Help You?