AWS Cloud Resume Challenge
Built a cloud-based resume website using AWS (S3, CloudFront, Route 53, DynamoDB, Lambda). Automated backend setup using Terraform and enabled CI/CD via GitHub Actions. View counter integrated via JavaScript + API.
Hi, I am Monil Shah
I am a Cloud & Data Engineer with experience building event-driven pipelines, automating deployments, and improving system reliability across AWS and Google Cloud. I focus on Infrastructure as Code, serverless data workflows, and scalable backend systems. I thrive at the intersection of DevOps and data engineering. I’m continuously learning, experimenting, and using modern DevOps practices to deliver better systems.
Skills
Projects
AWS Infrastructure Automation Project
Automated the creation and teardown of AWS cloud resources using shell scripts and Python. Implemented EC2, RDS, S3, and SNS integration with verification scripts for infrastructure lifecycle management.
Income Inequality Analysis using R
Analyzed income inequality using NLSY97 dataset in R with data cleaning, EDA, statistical testing, and visualization.
Human Resources System (JavaFX)
Built a JavaFX app for managing employee records with CRUD operations, MVC design, and data serialization.
Sunrise & Sunset Times Web App
Created a responsive web app to show sunrise and sunset times using JavaScript, APIs, and geolocation features.
Secrets Management with Vault & WordPress
Set up two Ubuntu VMs using Packer and Vagrant to demonstrate secure secrets management with HashiCorp Vault. Integrated Vault with a WordPress server to fetch sensitive data via environment variables during provisioning.
Experience
Cloud & Data Engineer Intern – The Commons XR (Aug 2025 - Present)
Building automated, event-driven data pipelines using GCP services like Eventarc, Cloud Run, and BigQuery to keep analytics updated in real time. Improving data quality through SQL transformations based on Medallion Architecture and enhancing behavioral tracking to provide deeper insights into user engagement across XR experiences.
Software Architect Intern – Spiritual Data (Aug 2025 – Present)
Collaborated with the DevOps team to assess and improve system architecture, design scalable cloud integrations, and streamline workflows. Produced architecture documentation and implemented solutions to connect distributed components while leveraging AI-driven tools to boost productivity and deployment efficiency.
Teaching Assistant – Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL (Jan 2024 - May 2025)
Assisted in teaching courses including Microsoft OS, Linux OS, OS Security, and Intro to Data Networks. Responsibilities included grading assignments, providing feedback, resolving student queries, and conducting office hours to support students with operating systems and security concepts.
Cloud & DevOps Engineer – Bliss Web Solutions, India (June 2022 - May 2023)
Worked on deploying and managing client websites on Linux servers with a focus on performance optimization and security. Automated routine operational tasks, implemented CI/CD pipelines using Git and shell scripting, and collaborated with the development team for troubleshooting and release management.