Walson Mboe - Curriculum Vitae

PROFILE

Results-driven Cloud Solutions professional combining 7+ years of financial leadership experience with newly acquired AWS expertise. Recently achieved AWS certifications with distinction, demonstrating exceptional ability to rapidly master complex technical concepts. Proven track record of mentoring peers, implementing solutions, and driving operational excellence. Seeking to leverage both business acumen and technical expertise in a Cloud Engineering role at AWS.

SKILLS

AWS Services Proficiency

Compute: EC2, Lambda, Auto Scaling, ECS
Storage: S3, EBS, EFS, Glacier
Database: RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora
Networking: VPC, Route 53, CloudFront, Direct Connect
Security: IAM, Security Groups, NACLs, WAF, Shield, KMS
Management: CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config
Application Integration: SNS, SQS, API Gateway

Technical Competencies

Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation:
Linux system administration:
Python scripting for automation:
CI/CD principles and tools:
Security best practices and compliance frameworks:
Network fundamentals and troubleshooting :
Cost optimization and resource management:

CLOUD PROJECTS AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCE

Three-Tier Web Application Architecture.
Designed and implemented scalable web architecture using EC2, RDS, and S3.
Configured auto-scaling and load balancing for high availability.
Implemented security best practices including encryption and least privilege access.
Designed various Disaster Recovery Solutions.
Created cross-region backup strategy using AWS Backup.
Implemented automated snapshot management.
Built serverless applications using Lambda and API Gateway.
Implemented event-driven architectures using Step Functions, Event Bridge, SNS and SQS.
Configured CloudWatch alarms, dashboards, and X-Ray tracing for serverless applications to monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure application health.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Managing Director, Presbyterian Woodwork and Training Centre TELLCO PRESWOOD,

Ombe, Cameroon | Oct 2021 – Jan 2025

Led digital transformation initiatives improving operational efficiency by 40%, laying the foundation for future cloud adoption by modernizing legacy processes and aligning teams with scalable digital frameworks like those enabled by AWS. .
Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, contributing to a culture of analytics that aligns well with cloud-based solutions such as AWS data lakes, business intelligence tools, and serverless computing environments.
Managed cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships, gaining experience in coordinating cross departmental initiatives.

Internal Controller, Presbyterian Microfinance Institutions LTD,

Buea, Cameroon | Jan 2021 – Sep 2021

Enhanced security protocols for financial systems, building a strong understanding of access control, data protection, and audit readiness — core components of secure cloud environments such as AWS IAM and KMS.
Conducted system audits and compliance reviews, developing familiarity with regulatory standards that are critical in cloud compliance governance and cloud-native audit logging systems.

Audit Analyst / Internal Auditor, Presbyterian Church in Cameroon - Synod Office,

Buea, Cameroon | Mar 2020 – Aug 2021

Performed in-depth audits and presented recommendations to executive stakeholders, refining skills in translating technical findings into actionable business advice.
Strengthened compliance and policy adherence across multiple departments, experience directly applicable to managing compliance frameworks in cloud environments.

Director Administration and Finance, Gateway International College,

Republic of Congo | Jul 2018 – Jul 2019

Managed financial planning, forecasting, and resource allocation with high accuracy, mirroring cloud cost estimation and budget planning in AWS environments.
Led cost-saving initiatives and financial optimizations, developing analytical frameworks like AWS cloud cost optimization strategies.

Welcome to My World

Walson Baiye Mboe