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My professional journey: a summary of who I am and the roles and responsibilities I have performed throughout my career.

Who I am

Daniel López Azaña

Daniel López Azaña

Madrid, Spain

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.

Topics I'm passionate about:

AI & Automation
Python Development
Rust Programming
Cloud Architecture
Linux & Open Source
Performance Optimization
Database Architecture
Cybersecurity
DevSecOps & SRE

Professional Experience

A journey through 20+ years of technology leadership, innovation, and excellence

May 2008 - Present · Calculating...

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

Technical Consulting (Strategic consulting for digital transformation and cloud migration)
CTO as a Service (Fractional CTO services for startups and growing companies)
AI Integration & Automation
Cloud Architecture (AWS & GCP)
Full-stack Software Development
DevSecOps & Site Reliability
Web Performance Optimization
FinTech & Trading Solutions
Linux System Administration
Security & Compliance
Database Architecture & Optimization

Featured clients & projects

Virtway
Virtway Metaverse Infrastructure Optimization

Virtway · 2025

Highly scalable AWS architecture for virtual events with extreme traffic spikes. Aurora Serverless v2, multi-layer autoscaling, and RDS Proxy optimization for thousands of concurrent users.

Successful 8,000 concurrent users event with zero degradation
AWS Aurora Serverless Autoscaling RDS Proxy PostgreSQL High Availability Event-Driven Architecture Infrastructure Optimization Cost Optimization Terraform
Tenth Revolution Group
AWS Cloud Architecture Consulting

Tenth Revolution Group · 2022-2025

Strategic guidance and technical leadership for diverse clients across multiple industries. Cloud architecture design, Infrastructure as Code, security frameworks, and cost optimization.

Significant cost reduction through optimization strategies
AWS Cloud Architecture Infrastructure as Code Terraform DevOps Security Cost Optimization Serverless Consulting CI/CD
Option Panel
High-Performance Options Trading Platform

Option Panel · 2023-2025

Professional options analysis platform using Rust and WebAssembly for ultra-low latency calculations. Complex financial mathematics in real-time without server dependencies.

Desktop-class performance with unlimited scalability
Rust WebAssembly FinTech Options Trading Leptos High Performance Real-time Financial Markets Risk Management AWS
Visa/Tink
Open Banking Cloud Migration

Visa/Tink · 2022-2024

Complete infrastructure migration from on-premise to cloud (IBM Cloud and AWS) for Open Banking platform. Managed hundreds of servers with zero downtime.

Zero critical incidents during complete transformation
AWS Cloud Migration Open Banking Kubernetes DevOps Infrastructure as Code FinTech VMware Security PKI Infrastructure
Domestika
Domestika DevOps & Cloud Transformation

Domestika · 2017-2020

Complete infrastructure modernization for creative learning platform. Multi-region AWS architecture, Infrastructure as Code, and automation supporting growth to unicorn status.

Scaled from thousands to millions of users globally
Infrastructure as Code Multi-Region Architecture DevOps Cloud Migration Disaster Recovery CI/CD Monitoring
Confidential
Multilevel Security Architecture AWS

Multiple clients · 2019-2024

Enterprise AWS security architecture with multilevel VPC, public/private subnet separation, NAT Gateway, Multi-AZ deployment, AWS Shield/WAF, and AWS Backup for disaster recovery.

Zero security incidents with defense-in-depth approach
AWS Network Security VPC NAT Gateway Multi-AZ AWS Shield AWS WAF Security Groups Infrastructure Security Disaster Recovery
March 2007 - May 2008 · 1 year 3 months

Senior System Engineer

SIA Group

SIA Group

(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.

October 2005 - March 2007 · 1 year 6 months

Client Solutions Engineer

Sun Microsystems

Sun Microsystems

(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).

March 2000 - October 2005 · 5 years 7 months

Telefónica

Telefónica

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)

Ahead Labs

CTO & co-founder - Ahead Labs

October 2002 - September 2004

Editorial Prensa Técnica

Technical Writer - Editorial Prensa Técnica

2000 - 2002

Cável

Hardware and Software Technician - Cável Audiovisuales y electromontajes

1999 - 2000

El Corte Inglés

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