Raul Mihai

Co-Founder

Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom11 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founder and CEO of DigitalCloudAdvisor
  • Achieved AWS Golden Jacket for technical dedication
  • Expert in designing secure cloud solutions
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Computing Innovator specializing in AWS solutions for businesses.

Contact

rmihai@digitalcloudadvisor.comLinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

AwsBusiness DevelopmentCloud SecurityOrganizational LeadershipFinance

Other Skills

Business StrategyCloud Cost ManagementAWS IoTAWS SecurityAmazon EC2AWS CloudFormationAmazon DynamodbAWS SageMakerAWS CodePipelineAWS GlueAmazon Web Services (AWS)Amazon S3AWS LambdaAWS Identity and Access Management (AWS IAM)Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)

About

Over the past few years, I have focused on helping businesses adopt and scale cloud technologies in ways that deliver real operational value. As the founder and CEO of DigitalCloudAdvisor, I work with organizations to design secure, scalable cloud solutions built on Amazon Web Services, following the principles of the AWS Well-Architected Framework. My work combines cloud architecture, product development, and business innovation. In the last three years, I’ve led the development of several solutions including ChillManager, a SaaS platform helping multi-location ice cream businesses manage inventory and operations more efficiently, as well as AI-powered solutions for the hospitality industry, including a hotel knowledge assistant designed to improve guest experience while giving hotel teams real-time operational insight. Through DigitalCloudAdvisor, I’ve also delivered a wide range of cloud-native implementations—from secure infrastructure and DevOps pipelines to connected solutions integrating sensors, VoIP systems, and real-time data into business workflows. My focus is always on building systems that are secure, resilient, and scalable while remaining practical for businesses to operate. My passion for cloud technology was recognized last year when I achieved the AWS Golden Jacket, a milestone that reflects both technical dedication and a strong commitment to continuous learning. I enjoy solving complex challenges, building new products, and helping businesses unlock the full potential of cloud technology. #DigitalCloudAdvisor #AWS

Experience

Digitalcloudadvisor

Co-Founder, Managing Director and Solution Architect

Dec 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · United Kingdom · Remote

  • DigitalCloudAdvisor is a dynamic and innovative technology company that specializes in providing cutting-edge solutions and services as an AWS Partner. We pride ourselves on our deep expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and our commitment to delivering exceptional cloud computing solutions to our clients. As a rapidly growing organization, we are dedicated to empowering businesses with the latest AWS technologies, helping them optimize their operations, enhance their security, and achieve their digital transformation goals.
  • Strategic Leadership:
  • Collaborate with fellow co-founders and executive team members to define the company's strategic vision and long-term goals;
  • Drive the development and execution of business strategies, ensuring alignment with AWS best practices and market trends;
  • Identify new business opportunities, market niches, and potential areas for expansion within the AWS Partner Network;
  • Partnership Development:
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with AWS representatives, fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial partnership;
  • Explore opportunities for collaboration with other AWS Partners and technology providers to enhance service offerings and expand the company's reach.
  • Business Development:
  • Lead the business development efforts, including client acquisition, proposal development, and contract negotiations;
  • Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to create effective strategies for lead generation and market penetration;
  • Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality solutions and services tailored to clients' specific needs.
  • Team Leadership:
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team of AWS-certified professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning;
  • Provide guidance and support to team members, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
Organizational LeadershipAwsBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentCloud Cost ManagementAWS

Optima training & consultancy ltd

AWS Student/Mentor

Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr · Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

  • Since January, when I discovered AWS, I become a full time Student within AWS Academy. After passing my SAA certification back in may I started mentoring new students on their AWS journey. I also started hosting different study buddies evening with different specific topics within AWS. Over the past few months I was working on different projects such: Hosting a static website in S3 and distribute the content with CloudFront and Route53; Design a 3 Tier WebApp with High Availability and Resiliency; Design a Serverless Application with API Gateway and Lambda; Design an Architecture using IOT sensors and Kinesis; Create a Portfolio in Service Catalog and create a VPC, EC2 and RDS as products with CloudFormation and share the portfolio with another account. Working towards my Solution Architect Professional certification.
AWS IoTCloud SecurityAWS SecurityAmazon EC2AWS CloudFormationAws+11

Self-employed

Driver

Sep 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

Customer Service

Home care angels

Registered Care Manager

Jan 2019 – Sep 2019 · 8 mos · Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

  • Managing 200-300 hours of care weekly – Customer first point of contact
  • Managing 15-25 members of staff- making sure the staff are following the Policies and Procedures of the company, regular Supervision and Support with all the staff, regular team meetings, continous training targeting the customer needs
  • Working in expanding the business, carry out assessment with new clients and building up new relationships within the community
  • Working close with the Finance Department,Regional Manager and the Director on planning the business future
  • Reporting any Safeguarding’s occur to the Local Safeguarding Office and CQC
Business DevelopmentManagementBusiness Strategy

Autism ni

Deputy Manager

Aug 2015 – Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

  • Managing 35 individuals with Learning Disabilities, approximatively 680 hours/week, Money Management, Care planning, Medication Management, making sure the service is covered and the needs of the clients are meet
  • Managing a team of 25 members of staff- I improved the staff retention with 75% in the first 6 months, this reflected on the customers by providing a continous regular service
  • Attending/holding Supervisions, Appraisals, Team meeting, Annual Review meetings, Opening recruitment days, Continous training opportunities for staff targeting the clients needs
  • Working close with the Registered Manager, following Policies and Procedures, working close with the HR, Training Department, PCST and Finance Department
Organizational LeadershipHuman Resources (HR)Organization SkillsChange ManagementTime Management

Battlesteads hotel

General Assistant

Sep 2011 – Sep 2012 · 1 yr · Wark, England, United Kingdom

Bayler sa

Account Assistant

Apr 2008 – Apr 2010 · 2 yrs · Galaţi, Romania

FinanceFinancial AnalysisFinancial Accounting

Avon românia

Junior Sales Manager

Apr 2004 – Aug 2011 · 7 yrs 4 mos · Galaţi, Romania

  • Managing a sales team of about 120 was great in Avon. I built many skills during this period as long with improving my communication in a business and also developing sales skills.

Education

Aws Academy

Aws

Feb 2022 – Feb 2023

Coursera

Linux by RedHat

Sep 2022 – Sep 2022

Universitatea „Dunărea de Jos” din Galați

Bachelor's degree — Finance and Banking

Sep 2004 – Jul 2008

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