About Me
My professional journey: a summary of who I am and the roles and responsibilities I have performed throughout my career
Who I am
AI-powered cloud architect with 20+ years of hands-on experience building high-performance, scalable systems. Entrepreneur, a generator of ideas and restless mind. Passionate about technology and innovation, I help companies of all sizes leverage the power of AI and cloud technologies to automate processes, reduce costs, and scale efficiently.
With over 20 years of infrastructure architecture experience and 3 years specializing in AI/LLM integration, I bring a unique blend of deep technical expertise and practical business value to every project. I design and deploy cloud-native architectures on AWS and Google Cloud, integrate cutting-edge AI/LLM solutions into business workflows, and develop high-performance applications with Rust, Python, and modern frameworks.
Throughout my career, I've built long-lasting, trust-based relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners through effective communication, strong troubleshooting skills, and a positive, solution-oriented approach. I bring perseverance, tenacity, and fresh ideas to every project I tackle, always focusing on delivering sustainable, maintainable solutions.
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Professional Experience
A journey through 20+ years of technology leadership, innovation, and excellence
AI-Powered Cloud Architect (AWS) | Rust & Python Developer | AI Integration & Automation Expert
www.daniloaz.com
Remote, Worldwide
Independent consultant specializing in cloud infrastructure, AI integration, and modern software development. I help companies transform their technology stack, automate processes with AI, and build scalable, high-performance systems using cutting-edge technologies like AWS, Rust, Python, and the latest LLM frameworks.
Main services
Featured clients & projects
FinTech Infrastructure Architecture
Tink (A Visa Solution)
Designed and implemented secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for FinTech platform. Focused on payment processing optimization and regulatory compliance.
E-Learning Platform Optimization
Domestika
Performance optimization achieving 60% faster page loads. Implemented CDN strategies and database query optimization for millions of users.
Cloud Architecture Consulting
Tenth Revolution Group
Provided strategic cloud architecture consulting for multiple client projects. Infrastructure as Code implementation and DevOps pipeline optimization.
Metaverse Infrastructure
Virtway
Built scalable real-time infrastructure for metaverse platform. WebSocket optimization and low-latency data synchronization across distributed systems.
Senior System Engineer
(Acquired by Indra)
Madrid, Spain
Deployed and managed enterprise security solutions for major clients including Telefónica de España, Correos y Telégrafos, and Iberdrola. Designed and implemented Identity Management and Single Sign-On projects to protect high-traffic customer portals such as www.canalcliente.movistar.es and www.canalpremium.movistar.es, utilizing Entrust GetAccess™, Entrust TruPass™, and Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2.
Led the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) consolidation project for Telefónica Móviles España (Movistar), implementing and operating Entrust Authority™ Security Manager with Chrysalis-ITS Luna PED cryptographic hardware. Managed corporate Certification Authorities (CA) using Entrust and OpenSSL platforms, administering certificate lifecycle operations including issuance, renewal, and revocation for enterprise-wide security infrastructure.
Client Solutions Engineer
(Acquired by Oracle Corporation in 2010)
Madrid, Spain
Deployed as on-site engineer at Telefónica Móviles España's (Movistar) Network and Services Security area, one of Sun Microsystems' key clients in Spain. Provided Tier-3 support for Solaris 8/9/10 and Linux (Debian, RHEL) systems, ensuring security and stability of critical infrastructure.
Led a three-person team developing system security projects, including deployment and administration of enterprise LDAP services based on Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2.
Managed diverse technologies including Apache, Netsaint/Nagios, SSH, Iptables, PAM modules, Bind, Qmail, OpenHA, Radius, and automation scripting (Shell Scripts, Awk, Tcl/Tk).
Telefónica
(Spain's leading telecommunications operator)
Madrid, Spain
System Administrator & Oracle DBA
July 2001 - October 2005 · 4 years 4 months
Administered 24x7 UNIX production environments including Solaris 8/9, HP-UX 11.0, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, ensuring continuous system availability and performance.
Managed enterprise iPlanet/SunONE infrastructure (Web Server, iAS, Directory Server) and Oracle 8i/9i databases, maintaining critical application services for business operations.
Developed automation and optimization solutions using PL/SQL and scripting languages (Bash, sh, csh, AWK) to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Handled incident management through Remedy ARS 4.5, troubleshooting and resolving issues to maintain high availability and system reliability.
Provided 24x7 on-call technical support and guidance for a 12-person operations team.
UNIX Support Technician
March 2000 - July 2001 · 1 year 4 months
Delivered Tier-2 support for HP-UX, Solaris, and Linux production environments, troubleshooting and resolving incidents across 100+ local and remote servers to ensure maximum uptime.
Performed Oracle database administration including user management, backup operations, and performance monitoring to maintain application availability and optimal system performance.
Early Career (1997-2004)
CTO & co-founder - Ahead Labs
October 2002 - September 2004
Technical Writer - Editorial Prensa Técnica
2000 - 2002
Hardware and Software Technician - Cável Audiovisuales y electromontajes
1999 - 2000
Technical Support - El Corte Inglés
1997 - 1999
Education & Continuous Learning
Formal education combined with decades of self-directed learning and professional development
Universidad de Alcalá
B.Eng. (Telecommunications), Telematics
Continuous Learning & Self-Education
Passionate lifelong learner with decades of continuous professional development through diverse learning resources.
Online Courses
Coursera, Udemy, Pluralsight, and specialized platforms
Technical Books & Papers
Industry publications, research papers, and technical documentation
Webinars & Events
Tech conferences, workshops, and industry webinars
Video Learning
YouTube tutorials, tech talks, and conference recordings
Labs & Experiments
Personal projects, proof-of-concepts, and hands-on experimentation
Open Source & Community
Contributing to and learning from open source projects