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Michael E.

Michael E.

Optimize & Secure Your AWS Cloud Cut Costs and Boost Uptime

I help startups and enterprises streamline cloud operations, strengthen security, and keep budgets in check—so you can focus on growing your business. What I Deliver Cloud Architecture & Migration • Design and deploy resilient AWS environments that scale with demand • Migrate on-prem or legacy workloads with minimal downtime Cost Optimization • Implement rightsizing & Savings Plans to drive cost reductions of roughly 25–35% • Standardize tagging and policies for predictable, transparent billing Automation & Scripting • Automate repetitive tasks with Python & PowerShell to save ~10–20 hrs/week • Build IaC pipelines (Terraform, CloudFormation) for fast, repeatable deployments Security & Compliance • Enforce PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and SSO/IAM controls (Okta, IAM) to lock down access • Enable real-time monitoring and alerting (CloudWatch, GuardDuty) for 24/7 protection Ongoing Support & Troubleshooting • Proactive system health checks and rapid incident resolution • Hands-on management of AD, VMware, SFTP, DNS, and networking Why Work With Me? 10+ years in IT driving measurable improvements in cost, performance, and security Proven track record: helped clients save thousands monthly and achieve 99.9%+ uptime Transparent communication: clear roadmaps, regular status updates, and thorough documentation Let’s discuss how I can tailor a roadmap to your cloud goals—whether it’s slashing your bill, locking down security, or automating your stack. Send me a message today!

🇺🇸Nolensville, United States$60/hr100% JSSSince Sep 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.6k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#29,069 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,821 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$2.6k

Last 6 months: $9.8k

World#15,439 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,591 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$52k

Billed in all: $55k

World#73,601 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#13,408 / 62.1k
Per project
$26k

$4.9k in the last 6 months

World#3,798 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#780 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
2
0% fixed100% hourly
World#88,918 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,762 / 62.1k
Projects in all
2
0% fixed100% hourly
World#328,886 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#47,959 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$54.9k+$2.6k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$52k$54k$56kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 5% in Expert

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #14OKTA132 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #4Top 11%
  2. #18PCI DSS109 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #6Top 17%
  3. #28IT Compliance Audit192 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #11Top 15%
  4. #30Expert627 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #10Top 5%
  5. #32VMWare251 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #10Top 13%
  6. #49Information Technology659 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #13Top 7%
  7. #86Microsoft Windows PowerShell659 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #16Top 13%
  8. #126Cloud Computing1,432 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #26Top 9%