Paul Ciurean

DevOps Engineer

Barnsley, England, United Kingdom3 yrs 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

Created Terraform scripts reducing deployment time by 80%.
5x AWS Certified and Terraform Associate.
Guided over 100 people through AWS training.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with a strong focus on automation and DevOps practices.

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Skills

Core Skills

AwsTerraformDevopsPre SalesCommunicationTeachingSecurity

Other Skills

JiraConfluenceGitlabGitHubGitHub ActionsAmazon EC2Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)Amazon CloudWatchAWS LambdaAWS EventBridgeAmazon ECSBasic ScriptingAWS S3AWS DynamoDBAWS Identity and Access Management (AWS IAM)

About

From Building Sites to Building Cloud Infrastructures 🏗 My curiosity about IT led me to a career in tech. Now, as a Cloud/DevOps Engineer, I focus on automating tasks and streamlining workflows with tools like AWS, Linux, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Docker. My mission is to save time and boost efficiency. Skills & Highlights: • Automation: Created Terraform scripts that reduced deployment time by 80%. 🛠️ • AWS Expertise: Skilled in various Compute, Serverless, and Database services ☁️ • CI/CD Pipelines: Designed workflows with GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipeline 🔄 Key Projects: • Hosted a WordPress site on ECS with automated updates. • Developed a serverless Cinema App using multiple AWS services. • Built a CI/CD pipeline to automate website changes. I’m 5x AWS Certified 🏅 and Terraform Associate 🏅, always eager to learn and find new ways to simplify tech. Let’s Connect! Open to new roles in Cloud, DevOps, or Platform Engineering—feel free to reach out!

Experience

3 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 7 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr

Current Experience

Rebura

AWS Support Engineer

May 2025 – Present · 1 yr · London Area, United Kingdom · Remote

Manage and track tasks efficiently using Jira for tickets and alarm notifications.
Build and manage AWS resources using Terraform, following best practices to keep the codebase clean, reusable, and organized.
Troubleshoot issues across various AWS services including EC2 instances, Lambda functions, RDS databases, and ECS clusters.
Develop automation scripts in Python and Bash to handle repetitive tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
Create and maintain CloudWatch alarms to monitor system health and performance.
Upgrade ECS clusters with new image versions to ensure smooth deployments and up-to-date environments.
Use GitHub and GitLab for version control and to manage CI/CD pipelines effectively.

TerraformJiraConfluenceGitlabGitHubGitHub Actions+7

Digitalcloudadvisor

2 roles

Junior DevOps Engineer

Jul 2024 – May 2025 · 10 mos · United Kingdom · Remote

Created Lambda functions to automate DynamoDB backups, using EventBridge to schedule and trigger them, making backups more reliable.
Set up automated CSV file uploads to S3, making it easier to update data in DynamoDB.
Used AWS CloudWatch Logs to monitor and fix application issues, with log groups and filters to catch errors and identify performance issues.
Configured AWS roles and permissions following security best practices, improving system security.
Automated deployments with Azure Pipelines and AWS CodePipeline, speeding up the CI/CD process.
Used Azure DevOps as a central dashboard to track project progress and performance.

Basic ScriptingAWS LambdaAWS S3AWS DynamoDBAWS EventBridgeAWS Identity and Access Management (AWS IAM)+7

Pre Sales Solution Architect

Feb 2024 – Jul 2024 · 5 mos · United Kingdom · Remote

Worked with the DCA team to understand customer needs and offer tailored tech solutions.
Designed and presented product demos to show how our solutions solve business problems.
Coordinated with technical teams to ensure our solutions met customer requirements.
Helped the sales team by answering technical questions and addressing any concerns.

Systems ManagementPre salesCommunicationProblem SolvingActive ListeningCross-team Collaboration

G4s

Security Officer

May 2023 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos · Doncaster, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Maintained a safe environment at the Job Centre by implementing strong security measures, conducting regular patrols, and monitoring surveillance systems.
Worked closely with management and law enforcement to handle security issues, ensuring quick and calm responses to incidents.
Used attention to detail and strong communication skills to identify and address potential risks, keeping the premises safe for both employees and visitors.
Gained experience in managing complex situations, staying calm under pressure, and following safety protocols.

Problem-solvingAttention to DetailCommunicationIncident ResponseSecurity

Optima training & consultancy ltd

2 roles

Academy Mentor

Promoted

Jan 2023 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Remote

Guided over 100 people through AWS training and certification, including aspiring DevOps Engineers and Solutions Architects.
Taught how to deploy AWS cloud solutions, focusing on automation and best practices.
Led hands-on labs and gave personalized advice, helping students gain real-world cloud skills.

Systems ManagementTechnical ExpertiseTeaching and CoachingCommunicationPatience and EmpathyLeadership+4

Academy Student

Oct 2022 – Mar 2023 · 5 mos · Remote

Started AWS cloud training with Optima-IT, learning key AWS services and concepts.
Prepared and earned AWS certifications for Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect Associate, building a strong foundation in cloud technology.
Learnt how to draw architectural diagrams.

AWSArchitectingDiagrams

Career break

Career transition

Sep 2022 – May 2023 · 8 mos · Doncaster, England, United Kingdom

I decided to do a career transition so I took some time off to reflect on what I wanted to do going forward. In October 2022 I started an academy program with AWS towards becoming a Solution Architect.

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Construction Worker

Apr 2022 – Sep 2022 · 5 mos · Nothingam · On-site

Self employed

Construction Worker

Jul 2012 – Mar 2022 · 9 yrs 8 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site

I came in England in 2012, that's when I started a career in construction industry. I started off as a labourer and worked my way towards different roles. I worked with different companies on all type of projects, from small houses to 25 floors buildings. I was always happy to learn new skills and I had no issues working as part of a team or on my own. I always gave my best in any role I had and learned skills such as: attention to details, time management, motivated, adaptable and many more.