Joud Alimam

Solution Architect

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Utrecht, Netherlands

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 1 month

Solution Architect

Crypto Games

  • Designed blockchain and AWS architecture
  • Integrated ChatGPT for interactive gameplay
  • Tools: Laravel, AWS CDK, Concourse, CloudFront, CloudWatch, ECS, Kubernetes, GameLift
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
2 years

Blockchain Architect

DEX

  • Built blockchain core and API integration layer
  • Developed decentralized exchange on Solana/BNB with native token launcher and custom routing
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 years

Technical Lead

CRM / ERP / HRM Systems

  • Led architecture and DevOps pipelines across projects
  • Gamified CRM, ERP, and HRM platforms built on AWS with integrated AI forecasting
  • Tools: Laravel, AWS CDK, CloudFront, CloudWatch, SageMaker, RDS, Lambda
Jun 2022 - Aug 2023
1 year 3 months
Amersfoort, Netherlands

DevOps Engineer

Volkswagen Pon Financial Services

  • Designed and optimized AWS-based CI/CD pipelines using Concourse and GitHub Actions
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning and monitoring across AWS services (EC2, Lambda, RDS, CloudFront, CloudWatch, ECR)
  • Collaborated with developers on deployment automation for financial platforms supporting leasing operations
  • Strengthened platform security using IAM, GuardDuty, and CloudTrail
May 2022 - Jun 2022
2 months
Almere, Netherlands

Back-End Developer (Contract)

New Black

  • Contributed to cloud infrastructure integration (Azure, Kubernetes) for commerce platform used by Nike and Rituals
Nov 2021 - Apr 2022
6 months
Roosendaal, Netherlands

Software Developer

VVA Informatisering

  • Built full-stack solutions using Node.js, React, Vue.js, and PHP
  • Supported clients with cloud deployment and agile project delivery
Feb 2018 - Present
8 years
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Solution Architect / Blockchain & Cloud

ZZP / Cregen

  • Built scalable blockchain and AWS architectures for start-ups and gaming platforms
  • Designed end-to-end DevOps workflows with AWS CDK, Concourse, CloudWatch, CloudFront, and ECS
  • Acted as technical lead for multiple SaaS projects integrating blockchain and AI

Summary

DevOps-oriented cloud engineer and solution architect with a background in blockchain and AI-driven systems. Experienced in building large-scale, cloud-native infrastructures and CI/CD automation for both enterprise and start-up environments. Combines hands-on technical execution with architectural design and leadership experience. Passionate about automating everything — from infrastructure provisioning to deployment pipelines — and about bridging DevOps, AI, and blockchain innovation.

Skills

  • Cloud & Devops: Aws (Lambda, Cdk, Cloudformation, Cloudfront, Cloudwatch, Ecs, Rds, S3, Dynamodb), Kubernetes, Docker, Ci/cd (Concourse, Github Actions, Jenkins)
  • Infrastructure As Code: Terraform, Aws Cdk, Ansible
  • Languages & Frameworks: Python, Node.js, Typescript, Laravel, React
  • Blockchain: Solana, Bnb, Smart Contracts, Tokenization Architecture
  • Monitoring & Security: Datadog, Guardduty, Cloudtrail, Iam, Cloudhealth
  • Other: Agile/scrum, Team Leadership, Solution Architecture

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
Dutch
Advanced
French
Elementary
Russian
Elementary

Education

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Minor in Technology, Law & Ethics · Artificial Intelligence · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Certifications & licenses

AWS Architect

AWS Cloud Practitioner

AWS Data Warehouse

AWS Security

AWS Systems Operations

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