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Azure Cloud Engineer @ FNZ

Abin Mathew

Azure Cloud Engineer

Experienced Azure Cloud Engineer at FNZ with expertise in architecting robust cloud infrastructures, leading cloud migrations, and implementing comprehensive automation solutions. Proven track record in optimizing Azure networking, security, and cost management while driving CI/CD excellence.

CI/CD enabled – auto deploy on push

Quick Info

  • Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada
  • Email: mathew.abin842@gmail.com
  • Phone: +1 2892177826
  • Cloud Focus: Azure • ARM/Bicep • AKS • DevOps
Azure
App Service • AKS • ACR • Monitor
Terraform
Idempotent infra • remote state • policies
CI/CD
Azure Pipelines • approvals • blue/green
Full-Stack
React • Node • REST • Auth

Work Experience

Azure Cloud Engineer

FNZ

Canada
Jan 2021 to Current

Infrastructure

Architected and deployed robust Azure cloud infrastructures, leveraging services like Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for high availability and scalability

Migration

Spearheaded cloud migration initiatives, transitioning large-scale enterprise applications from on-premises to Azure, focusing on performance optimization, cost reduction, and enhanced security

Automation

Led automation of infrastructure provisioning and management using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Terraform

70% reduction in manual intervention

Networking

Optimized Azure networking solutions, including VPN and ExpressRoute, ensuring seamless connectivity and security between on-premises and Azure resources

Security

Implemented Azure Security Center, Azure Active Directory (AAD) for enforcing security practices, configuring role-based access control, ensuring regulatory compliance

Storage

Designed and managed Azure storage solutions (Blob Storage, Files, Data Lake), ensuring data redundancy, cost-effective scaling, and optimized access control

CI/CD

Streamlined CI/CD processes by creating automated pipelines with Azure DevOps, integrating build, test, deployment processes, and accelerating software delivery cycles

Cost Optimization

Drove cost optimization initiatives using Azure Cost Management identifying underutilized resources and ensuring business continuity through disaster recovery solutions like Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup

30% reduction in cloud spend

Technical Skills

Core Azure Services

Virtual MachinesAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Azure Active DirectoryAzure ArtifactARM TemplatesBicep

DevOps & Automation

Azure DevOpsCI/CD PipelineTerraformDockerKubernetesPowerShellAzure CLIPython

Monitoring & Security

Azure MonitorAzure Security CenterPrometheusGrafanaDatadogRBACAzure Cost Management

Networking & Storage

Load BalancersVPNExpressRouteAzure StorageBlob StorageAzure Site RecoveryAzure Backup

Featured Case Studies

Cloud Migration to Azure (Lift & Shift + Modernize)

Azure VM Scale SetsAzure SQLApplication GatewayBlob StorageAzure Monitor

Migrated an on‑prem web app to Azure with phased modernization for database and storage; added observability and autoscaling.

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Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipeline for .NET & React

Azure DevOps PipelinesApp ServiceACRYAMLSlot Swaps

Automated pipeline for full-stack app with test gates, container build, and blue/green deployment via slot swaps.

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Terraform IaC with Policy Governance

TerraformAzure PolicyRemote StateWorkspaces

Provisioned VNets, web apps, and storage via Terraform with policy guardrails and remote state in Storage Account.

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Education

Calicut University

B.Sc. Physics
Mar 2017 – Apr 2020

Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Credential ID: 29928B633591279C
Number: CFBA92-69BW66
Earned: 31 July 2025

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Credential ID: AD5C4ED1A6B52422
Number: 777W52-25DB68
Earned: 17 Jan 2025

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)

Credential ID: HASHI-003
Number: 0f898c58-c4ad-4f80-9cab-5026d6c0b886
Earned: 14 August 2025

GitHub Activity

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847
Commits
+12%
124
PRs Merged
+8%
32
Repos
+3
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Latest commit: feat: correct NSG rules for App Service access
2 hours ago

Community & Impact

Active contributor to open source projects and constantly learning new technologies. Check out my GitHub activity and visitor stats below.

Latest Articles

Oct 12, 2024
8 min read

Optimizing AKS Autoscaling for Cost Efficiency

A deep dive into configuring Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) and Cluster Autoscaler to reduce Azure Kubernetes Service costs by up to 40% without compromising performance.

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Sep 28, 2024
12 min read

Terraform Best Practices for Large DevOps Teams

Managing state files, module versioning, and implementing policy-as-code (Sentinel/Azure Policy) when working with multiple engineers on shared infrastructure.

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Aug 15, 2024
10 min read

Achieving Zero-Downtime Deployments on Azure App Service

Step-by-step guide to implementing blue/green deployments using Azure App Service deployment slots and Azure DevOps pipelines.

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