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Aajera Banu S Empowering the Next Generation of Cloud & Network Engineers

Hands-on technical bootcamps, Cisco CCNA labs, university symposium keynotes, and enterprise cloud workshops conducted by Aajera Banu S.

20+ Students & Engineers Trained
10+ Live Hands-on Labs & Workshops
100% Practical, Code-Driven Curriculum
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Aajera Banu S — Cloud & DevOps Engineer and AWS Trainer

Aajera Banu S

AWS & Networking Trainer @ LIVEWIRE

AWS Cloud
Docker
Terraform
ENGINEERING STORY & PHILOSOPHY

Bridging Analytical Rigor with Cloud Automation

My Journey & Philosophy

I believe great infrastructure should be predictable, automated, and resilient. My work centers on designing automated cloud workflows using Terraform (IaC), containerizing applications with Docker, and establishing zero-touch CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions.

Currently, as an AWS and Networking Trainer at LIVEWIRE, I train engineering students in cloud architecture (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM) and Cisco CCNA networking (routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs). Teaching foundational concepts daily has strengthened my understanding of system architecture from the ground up.

Alongside DevOps, my background in MSc Data Science at Periyar University trains me to approach infrastructure telemetry, system monitoring, and automation logic with structured analytical rigor.

Automating multi-tier AWS environments using modular Terraform code
Building automated CI/CD delivery pipelines from GitHub commit to cluster
Configuring hardened Nginx reverse proxies with SSL/TLS and load balancing
Deep Cisco CCNA networking expertise (routing, subnetting, TCP/IP, VLANs)

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)

Architecting secure VPCs, EC2 compute instances, S3 storage buckets, and IAM role-based access controls.

CI/CD & Containerization

Multi-stage Docker builds, Jenkins automation pipelines, and GitHub Actions workflows for rapid, reliable releases.

Networking & CCNA

Routing protocols, subnet calculations, VLAN segmentation, and packet troubleshooting in active lab topologies.

Data Science & Analytics

Analytical problem-solving and structured algorithmic reasoning from Periyar University's MSc program.

BATTLE-TESTED ARSENAL

Cloud & DevOps Tech Stack

Production-ready tooling and cloud frameworks I use to build, automate, and scale systems.

Cloud Computing (AWS)

Amazon EC2 Amazon S3 AWS VPC AWS IAM & Roles Security Groups Route 53 DNS CloudWatch Elastic Load Balancer

DevOps & Automation

Docker Containerization Terraform (IaC) Jenkins CI/CD GitHub Actions Docker Compose Kubernetes Basics Git Version Control Webhook Automation

Networking & CCNA

Routing & Switching Subnetting & CIDR VLANs & Trunking TCP/IP & OSI Models NAT & Gateways Access Control Lists (ACLs) Packet Tracer Labs Network Diagnostics

Linux, Web & Scripting

Linux Administration Bash Shell Scripting Nginx Reverse Proxy SSL/TLS Certificates Node.js Backends Python & Data Analytics Systemd Services Service Monitoring
GITOPS IN ACTION

Live DevOps Pipeline Lab

Experience my automated delivery workflow simulated live — from code commit to AWS production.

aajera/cloud-infrastructure main
1. Git Push
Ready
2. Lint & Test
Queued
3. Docker Build
Queued
4. Terraform IaC
Queued
5. AWS Cluster
Queued
deployment-runner@aws-node-01: ~/workspace
[System] Pipeline ready. Click "Trigger Pipeline Run" above to simulate real deployment.
PRODUCTION BLUEPRINTS

Featured Engineering Case Studies

Production-grade implementations in AWS cloud automation, microservices, and enterprise networks.

AWS Multi-Tier Infrastructure as Code with Terraform AWS & Terraform
AWS VPC Terraform EC2 & S3 IaC

AWS Multi-Tier Infrastructure as Code with Terraform

Architected and automated an enterprise AWS cloud topology using modular Terraform code. Configured dedicated VPC, public/private subnets across multiple AZs, NAT Gateways, EC2 instances, S3 storage buckets, and remote state locking.

  • Automated cloud provisioning eliminating configuration drift.
  • Isolated private subnets for secure backend workloads.
  • Remote S3 state backend with DynamoDB locking.
View GitHub Repository
Automated CI/CD Pipeline for Microservices CI/CD & Docker
Docker Jenkins GitHub Actions Node.js

End-to-End Automated CI/CD Pipeline for Microservices

Designed a continuous integration and automated deployment pipeline for containerized backend services. Integrated automated linting, unit test execution, multi-stage Docker builds, container vulnerability checks, and automated registry push on GitHub webhooks.

  • Multi-stage Docker builds minimizing production image sizes (<40MB).
  • Automated pipeline execution triggered on code commits and PR merges.
  • Automated deployment verification and health telemetry.
View GitHub Repository
Nginx Reverse Proxy & Multi-Service Stack Nginx & Docker
Nginx Docker Compose SSL/TLS Load Balancing

High-Availability Nginx Reverse Proxy & Multi-Service Stack

Configured a production-grade Nginx reverse proxy and API Gateway managing traffic across multi-container Docker environments. Implemented SSL/TLS termination, custom load balancing algorithms, rate limiting, and real-time backend service health monitoring.

  • Reverse proxy routing with dynamic upstream load balancing.
  • Hardened security configuration with TLS 1.3 and security headers.
  • Multi-service orchestration managed via Docker Compose.
View GitHub Repository
TRACK RECORD & IMPACT

Engineering Career & Teaching Milestones

Work Experience

June 2026 – Present Salem, India

AWS and Networking Trainer

LIVEWIRE Salem

Training students and young engineers in AWS Cloud Computing and Cisco CCNA networking through theory and hands-on laboratory exercises.

  • Delivering practical labs on EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch.
  • Teaching routing, switching, subnetting, TCP/IP, and VLAN segmentation.
  • Assisting students with real-world infrastructure debugging and certification prep.
January 2026 – March 2026 Salem, India

Cloud Engineer Intern

Codec Technologies India

Assisted in cloud infrastructure provisioning, Linux server administration, containerized application deployment workflows, and service health monitoring.

Education & Degrees

June 2024 – April 2026 Salem, India

Master of Science (M.Sc) in Data Science

Periyar University

Advanced studies focusing on analytical modeling, statistical data analysis, data engineering algorithms, and structured problem-solving workflows directly applicable to complex infrastructure telemetry and automated systems.

June 2020 – May 2023 Salem, India

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Mathematics

Government Arts College for Women, Salem-8

Rigorous undergraduate foundation in pure and applied mathematics, discrete structures, numerical analysis, and mathematical modeling — cultivating strong analytical rigor, algorithmic problem-solving, and computational logic.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & WRITINGS

Containers & Coffee & Technical Insights

DevOps deep dives, cloud architectural blueprints, and hands-on tutorials covering AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Cisco CCNA Networking.

AWS Architecture 6 min read
August 2024 · containersandcoffee.tech

AWS Multi-AZ VPC Architecture: Designing Fault-Tolerant Enterprise Networks

A comprehensive blueprint for architecting isolated public and private subnets across multiple Availability Zones, configuring highly available NAT Gateways, and managing least-privilege Network ACLs and Security Groups.

#AWS #VPC #Networking #Security
CI/CD & Containers 8 min read
July 2024 · containersandcoffee.tech

Zero-Downtime Blue-Green Deployment with Docker, Nginx & GitHub Actions

Step-by-step implementation of an automated continuous deployment pipeline that compiles multi-stage Docker containers, verifies container health checks, and hot-reloads Nginx upstream configurations with 0% downtime.

#Docker #Nginx #GitHubActions #ZeroDowntime
Terraform IaC 7 min read
May 2024 · containersandcoffee.tech

Production Terraform: Remote S3 State, DynamoDB Locks & Modular Design

How to structure enterprise Terraform repositories to prevent concurrency race conditions, maintain encrypted state histories in AWS S3, and design reusable parameter-driven infrastructure modules across environments.

#Terraform #IaC #DynamoDB #CloudAutomation
Networking / CCNA 5 min read
March 2024 · containersandcoffee.tech

CCNA to Cloud: Why Networking Fundamentals are a DevOps Superpower

Why mastering IP subnetting, CIDR calculations, OSI layers, DNS resolution, and TCP/IP flows allows DevOps engineers to diagnose container mesh routing and cloud ingress bottlenecks 10x faster.

#CCNA #Subnetting #Routing #DevOpsFundamentals
COMMUNITY MASTERCLASSES

Live Workshops, Keynotes & Cloud Labs

Empowering 20+ engineering students and professionals with hands-on AWS infrastructure labs, Cisco packet tracing, and real-world mentorship.

Hands-on Workshop June 2024

AWS Cloud & DevOps 3-Day Intensive Bootcamp

LIVEWIRE Salem Center 150+ Students & Job Seekers

Conducted an intensive 3-day training bootcamp covering AWS Compute (EC2), VPC Networking, Docker container deployment, and CI/CD workflow automation for aspiring cloud engineers.

Live hands-on AWS console & CLI provisioning
Dockerized Node.js app deployment with Nginx
1-on-1 resume & career roadmap mentoring
Technical Masterclass April 2024

Cisco CCNA Networking & Packet Tracer Masterclass

LIVEWIRE Technology Center 90+ Engineering Candidates

Led a masterclass on Cisco networking fundamentals, VLSM subnetting calculations, switch VLAN trunking, and simulated enterprise routing topologies using Cisco Packet Tracer.

Interactive IPv4 subnetting speed drills
OSPF & EIGRP dynamic routing protocol labs
Real-world network troubleshooting methodology
Keynote & Guest Speaker February 2024

Breaking into Cloud & DevOps: Roadmap for Computer Science Graduates

College Tech Symposium, Salem 200+ Undergraduate Students

Invited as guest speaker to guide college students on transitioning from academic programming to production cloud infrastructure, modern DevOps tooling, and open-source contributions.

Demystifying the Cloud & DevOps career landscape
How to build a demonstrable GitHub portfolio
Interactive Q&A on certification preparation
Tech Presentation October 2024

Cloud Telemetry & Anomaly Detection for Data Pipelines

Periyar University Tech Forum MSc Data Science Cohort & Faculty

Presented research findings on combining cloud infrastructure monitoring metrics (AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus) with time-series machine learning models for proactive anomaly alerting.

Infrastructure metrics aggregation architecture
Automated alert dispatch via SNS & Webhooks
Data Science applications in DevOps Site Reliability

Explore All 6+ Workshops, Keynotes & Live Cohorts

View comprehensive module syllabi, attendee feedback from LIVEWIRE batches, and reserve your seat for upcoming AWS and CCNA training programs.

LET'S COLLABORATE

Build, Automate & Scale Together

Open for Cloud & DevOps roles, corporate infrastructure bootcamps, and high-impact engineering collaborations.

Email Address aajera.banu05@gmail.com
Location Salem, Tamil Nadu, India

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