Alexander Johnston
Founder & AWS Solutions Architect
Architecting scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions while ensuring security, compliance, and zero-downtime migrations.
Our Expertise
AJ Cloud Solutions delivers expert AWS consulting with over 10 years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and architecture. We specialize in designing and implementing scalable, cost-effective, and secure cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code. Our proven track record includes re-architecting monolithic platforms into modern service-based architectures, achieving SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance, reducing AWS costs by over $30,000/month, and building high-performance systems handling 25+ million daily transactions. We combine deep technical expertise with business-focused solutions to help enterprises migrate to AWS with confidence and zero downtime.
Areas of Expertise
Infrastructure Architecture & Migration
10+ years- Re-architected monolithic platforms to service-based architectures using containers and Lambda
- Achieved $30,000+ monthly AWS cost reduction while improving system stability
- 100% Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, and Terraform
Database Engineering & Migration
9+ years- Migrated MS SQL to MySQL with zero downtime for enterprise applications
- Supported systems processing 100+ million transactions daily
- Designed and optimized database clusters with disaster recovery capabilities
Security & Compliance
7+ years- Achieved SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance for enterprise cloud infrastructure
- Implemented GDPR-compliant solutions for regulated industries
- Integrated with major credit bureaus ensuring data sovereignty compliance
Team Leadership & Project Management
7+ years- Lead and mentor Software Engineering teams with regular performance reviews
- Technical lead for high-profile projects and major client partnerships
- Managed sprints using SCRUM methodology and Agile practices
Certifications & Credentials
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
AWS Knowledge Badge: Architecting
Amazon Web Services
AWS Knowledge Badge: Cloud Essentials
Amazon Web Services
AWS Knowledge Badge: Serverless
Amazon Web Services
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
Let's Work Together
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