Keyur Bhatt
Platform & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with 8+ years of experience managing and automating Linux-based environments across Azure, GCP, and AWS. I combine core infrastructure expertise (IaC, DevOps) with modern AI assistant productivity to design, automate, and scale reliable systems.
About Me
A seasoned Platform and Cloud Infrastructure Engineer who bridges classical systems administration with modern AI-enhanced operational workflows to build stable, secure, and automated platforms.
Over 8+ years working across publishing, e-commerce, and consulting environments in the UK and India, I have built and maintained production-grade multi-cloud systems serving thousands of users. My expertise spans the entire infrastructure lifecycle — from server provisioning, database clustering, and security hardening to CI/CD and automated patch management.
I leverage prompt engineering and generative AI productivity tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot) to accelerate scripting, author Ansible playbooks, generate Terraform boilerplate, and troubleshoot operational issues faster. This hybrid capability allows me to reduce system overhead, automate repetitive tasks, and focus on solving complex architectural challenges.
Core Skills
Hands-on skills built across real production environments over 8+ years.
Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure
Designing and operating multi-cloud platforms on Azure, GCP, and AWS. Comfortable with everything from initial landing zone design and network topology to day-to-day cloud operations, cost management, and IAM governance. Experienced in migrating on-premises workloads to cloud-native architectures.
Linux Systems & Networking
Deep Linux expertise across Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, and RHEL variants. Managing physical servers, VMs, and cloud instances — covering kernel tuning, storage configuration, service management (systemd), network design, and day-to-day administration. Experienced with VoIP infrastructure, Zimbra mail servers, and enterprise server room operations.
Security & System Hardening
Security is embedded into everything I build. Holding a CompTIA PenTest+ learning path certificate via TryHackMe, I understand both offensive and defensive perspectives. In practice, I apply CIS benchmark hardening, implement automated patch management, configure web application firewalls, and conduct vulnerability scanning and remediation across diverse environments.
Databases & Web Servers
EnterpriseDB-certified PostgreSQL administrator with years of experience managing and tuning databases in production. Skilled in high availability clustering, backup strategies including point-in-time recovery, and query performance optimisation. Also experienced running Odoo ERP stacks, Nginx/Apache web servers, and HAProxy load balancers supporting live business-critical applications.
Automation, Scripting & Monitoring
I use Python and Bash to automate repetitive tasks — from system health checks and backup verification to patch management and log reporting. I have set up and maintained enterprise monitoring stacks including Nagios, Check MK, and Grafana with Prometheus, making incidents visible before users are impacted. I also use modern AI coding tools to write scripts and configuration faster.
Professional Experience
Freelance Linux & Cloud Infrastructure Consultant
Self-Employed — PHP Web Apps, Android/iOS, Odoo, Security
London, United Kingdom (Remote / Hybrid)
- Designed, deployed, and maintained Linux-based cloud and on-premise infrastructure for diverse clients including media companies, e-commerce businesses, and software agencies — consistently delivering 99.9%+ uptime on production environments.
- Delivered end-to-end Odoo ERP implementations including server provisioning, PostgreSQL database setup, module configuration, and ongoing maintenance for SME clients.
- Implemented DevOps and security best practices including automated monitoring, SSL/TLS certificate management, and server hardening based on CIS benchmarks.
- Built Bash and Python automation scripts for system health checks, scheduled backups, log rotation, and server reporting — reducing manual administrator effort.
- Provided ongoing third-line support and consultancy for infrastructure issues, performance tuning, and cloud cost reviews across client environments.
- Incorporated AI coding tools (ChatGPT, Claude) into day-to-day workflow to assist with script writing, documentation, and troubleshooting faster.
System Architect / Developer
Alain Charles Publishing
London, United Kingdom
- Designed and delivered a fault-tolerant AWS infrastructure hosting 25+ online publications, integrating CloudFront CDN and automated SSL — improving page load performance by 50% globally.
- Introduced Terraform and Ansible for all environment provisioning, replacing manual setup processes and enabling consistent, repeatable infrastructure deployments across staging and production.
- Managed and maintained enterprise-wide systems including Zimbra mail server (1,000+ user mailboxes), VoIP infrastructure, VMware ESXi hypervisor hosts, and physical server room operations.
- Designed an automated patch management system covering 40+ Linux servers — significantly reducing the vulnerability exposure window and removing the need for ad-hoc emergency maintenance windows.
- Built a comprehensive monitoring and alerting stack using Nagios, Check MK, and Grafana — achieving early detection of infrastructure issues before they impacted end users.
- Managed PostgreSQL and MySQL database environments, including backup strategies, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning.
Linux System Administrator
Magneto IT Solutions
Ahmedabad, India
- Managed infrastructure servers supporting high-traffic Magento e-commerce platforms, performing performance tuning, bottleneck diagnosis, and developer environment configuration.
- Migrated e-commerce application and database workloads from on-premises servers to cloud infrastructure, reducing infrastructure running costs by approximately 35%.
- Designed Docker-based containerisation and configured automated CI/CD deployment pipelines using Bitbucket CI and Firebase for Vue.js front-end projects.
Server & Network Administrator
Serpent Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.
Gandhinagar, India
- Managed and optimised multi-client server environments deployed across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premise VMware clusters — the foundation of my multi-cloud expertise.
- Led Odoo ERP implementations and PostgreSQL high-availability clustering projects with load-balancing configurations for enterprise clients.
- Wrote Python administration scripts for automated system health checks, log reporting, and scheduled maintenance — reducing manual operator workload by approximately 60%.
- Delivered hands-on Linux administration and Odoo stack training to junior engineers, covering best practices for server management, backup procedures, and security basics.
Certifications
CompTIA PenTest+ Learning Path
TryHackMe
Penetration testing methodology, vulnerability assessment, network exploitation techniques, web application security, and post-exploitation fundamentals aligned with CompTIA PenTest+ objectives.
PostgreSQL 9.5 Associate
EnterpriseDB (EDB)
PostgreSQL database administration, query performance optimisation, backup and recovery strategies including PITR, high-availability clustering, and database security configuration.
Generative AI Mastermind
Outskill
Practical generative AI literacy: prompt engineering, using AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT) for daily technical productivity, and applying generative AI workflows.
AI Tools & Productivity
I have completed structured AI training and actively use AI tools in my day-to-day infrastructure work to work smarter and faster.
AI Assistants & Copilots
Regular use of ChatGPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot for script writing, Ansible playbook authoring, Terraform boilerplate, troubleshooting assistance, and technical documentation — making day-to-day infrastructure work faster and more consistent.
Prompt Engineering
Completed formal training in generative AI fundamentals and prompt engineering. Able to write effective prompts to extract useful outputs from AI tools for technical writing, code review, and problem-solving scenarios.
My AI knowledge is at a practical user level — I use AI tools daily to enhance my infrastructure work. I am not claiming deep MLOps, LLM deployment, or AI engineering expertise. My core value is in cloud infrastructure, Linux systems administration, and DevOps, augmented by AI tool proficiency.
Get In Touch
Open to Platform Engineering, Cloud/System Administration, and Infrastructure roles — Remote Only.
Direct Communication
For inquiries, roles, or contracting opportunities, please reach out directly. I am active on both email and LinkedIn.