About Me

Hello, I’m Carlos A. Herrera

Welcome to my corner of the web! I’m a passionate Cloud Architect and DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-native infrastructure and automated deployment pipelines.

Professional Background

I specialize in architecting scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that enable organizations to thrive in the digital era. My expertise spans across cloud platforms, infrastructure automation, and DevOps culture transformation:

• Cloud Architecture: Designing resilient, scalable cloud infrastructures across AWS, GCP, and multi-cloud environments
• Infrastructure as Code: Implementing automated, repeatable infrastructure using Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation
• DevOps & CI/CD: Building robust deployment pipelines, automated testing, and continuous delivery workflows
• Platform Engineering: Creating developer-friendly platforms that accelerate software delivery and improve reliability

Core Skills & Technologies

Architecture Philosophy

My approach to cloud architecture is built on these core principles:

• Security by Design: Implementing security controls at every layer of the infrastructure
• Cost Optimization: Designing solutions that balance performance with operational efficiency
• Scalability & Resilience: Building systems that can grow and recover gracefully
• Automation First: Eliminating manual processes through intelligent automation
• Developer Experience: Creating platforms that empower development teams to deliver faster

What Drives Me

I’m passionate about the transformative power of cloud technology and DevOps practices. Whether it’s migrating legacy systems to the cloud, implementing zero-downtime deployments, or building self-healing infrastructure, I find fulfillment in solving complex technical challenges that enable business success.

Beyond Infrastructure

When I’m not architecting cloud solutions, you’ll find me:

• 🏗️ Exploring emerging cloud services and infrastructure patterns
• 📖 Reading about cloud-native architectures and DevOps methodologies
• 🤝 Mentoring teams on DevOps culture transformation
• 🎯 Contributing to infrastructure automation projects
• 🚀 Experimenting with new deployment strategies and monitoring tools

Professional Focus Areas

Currently, I’m particularly focused on:

• Multi-cloud strategies and avoiding vendor lock-in
• GitOps workflows and declarative infrastructure management
• Platform engineering and internal developer platforms
• FinOps practices for cloud cost optimization
• Site reliability engineering and observability

Let’s Connect

I’m always interested in discussing cloud architecture challenges, DevOps transformations, or infrastructure automation opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a cloud architect to design your next-generation platform, want to discuss migration strategies, or just want to chat about the latest in cloud technology, I’d love to hear from you.

Feel free to reach out through LinkedIn, check out my infrastructure projects on GitHub, or send me an email.