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Samreen Shaikh
Cloud Engineer
Mumbai
Summary
Enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with 14 years of experience in Financial services transitioning into IT, with a strong foundation in technology, problem-solving, and customer engagement. AWS re/Start graduate with hands-on experience in AWS Cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (Terra form), Linux, Python, and security best practices. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments, as evidenced by a successful career in finance and compliance and grow into a Cloud Engineer role with a long-term goal of becoming a Solutions Architect.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Cloud Engineer Trainee
AWS re/Start Program
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed hands-on experience with AWS core services(EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, VPC).
- Built and deployed serverless applications and automated cloud infrastructure.
- Implemented security best practices, access controls, and compliance measures.
Independent Mortgage & Protection Advisor
MyHomeMortgages
07.2019 - 02.2023
- Analyzed financial data to develop tailored solutions, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Adapted to regulatory changes and compliance tools, showcasing attention to detail and technical adaptability.
- Gained exposure to digital platforms and CRM systems, reinforcing technical proficiency in financial technologies.
Mortgage Case Manager
Habito
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Utilized digital mortgage processing tools to manage applications, streamlining data workflows.
- Acted as a bridge between clients and technical teams, enhancing communication between finance and tech teams.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Compliance Analyst
Worldremit
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Investigated fraudulent transactions using analytical tools, demonstrating data-driven decision-making.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive risk assessment framework for evaluating potential threats to organizational compliance systems.
- Worked cross-functionally with Operations & Compliance teams, refining process automation strategies.
Financial Advisor
Santander Bank
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Analyzed and processed financial transactions, ensuring data integrity and security compliance.
- Leveraged data management tools to generate and interpret daily reports, optimizing operational insights.
Financial Specialist (Digital Transformation)
Post Office Finance
11.2010 - 03.2013
- Spearheaded the digital transformation of legacy systems to Salesforce, enhancing CRM and operational workflows.
- Managed data migration and integration, ensuring accuracy and seamless system transitions.
- Trained end-users and provided technical documentation, improving system adoption rates.
Education
Cloud Engineer -
AWS re/Start Graduate – Cloud Practitioner Program
10.2024 - 02.2025
Certification in Mortgage Advice & Practise (CeMap) - undefined
London School of Banking & Finance
01.2018 - 07.2018
PGDBM - undefined
Oxford Business College
09.2008 - 09.2009
MBA - undefined
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
03.2005 - 03.2007
BBA - undefined
University of Mumbai
03.2002 - 03.2005
Skills
Proficient in Python
Project
Project
Mortgage Eligibility Calculator – AWS Cloud-Based Serverless App
Role: Project Manager | Team Size: 5 | Tech Stack: AWS S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, IAM.
● Designed and deployed a serverless mortgage eligibility calculator using AWS services.
● Developed Python-based AWS Lambda functions for processing loan eligibility based on credit score, income, and debt-to-income ratio.
● Configured IAM roles/policies for secure access between Lambda, DynamoDB, and set up S3 for static website hosting with Function URL integration.
● Implemented DynamoDB to store and retrieve loan application data efficiently, ensuring high availability.
● Managed a team of 5 developers by defining project scope, sprint planning, and monitoring progress using Agile methodologies.
● Automated infrastructure deployment using AWS CloudFormation, ensuring scalability and repeatability.
Certification
AWS Cloud Practitioner, 10/01/24 - 03/31/25, London, England
Interests
Reading
Calligraphy
Professional Links
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samreen-shaikh11
GitHub: https://github.com/SamreenShaikh12
Timeline
Cloud Engineer Trainee
AWS re/Start Program
10.2024 - 02.2025
Cloud Engineer -
AWS re/Start Graduate – Cloud Practitioner Program
10.2024 - 02.2025
Independent Mortgage & Protection Advisor
MyHomeMortgages
07.2019 - 02.2023
Mortgage Case Manager
Habito
07.2018 - 07.2019
Certification in Mortgage Advice & Practise (CeMap) - undefined
London School of Banking & Finance
01.2018 - 07.2018
Compliance Analyst
Worldremit
08.2016 - 08.2017
Financial Advisor
Santander Bank
09.2013 - 07.2015
Financial Specialist (Digital Transformation)
Post Office Finance
11.2010 - 03.2013
PGDBM - undefined
Oxford Business College
09.2008 - 09.2009
MBA - undefined
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
03.2005 - 03.2007
BBA - undefined
University of Mumbai
03.2002 - 03.2005
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