Julián Piorno

Cloud Solutions Architect  |  AWS & Multi-Region Architecture  |  Platform Engineering & AI Automation
Professional Summary

Strategic Cloud Solutions Architect with 6+ years of experience designing end-to-end cloud architectures and translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-optimized AWS solutions. Deep expertise in AWS multi-service architectures, multi-region design (active/passive and active/active DR), Infrastructure as Code, and container orchestration platforms. Proven track record leading architectural initiatives across enterprise organizations, driving digital transformation, and pioneering AI-driven automation frameworks. Combines strong technical depth with the ability to align engineering decisions with business strategy and communicate effectively across all stakeholder levels.

Core Competencies
Cloud Architecture & Design
Multi-Region Architecture & DR Design
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Microservices & Container Architecture
Security Architecture (DevSecOps)
AI & Automation Integration
Cost Optimization & FinOps
High Availability & DR Design
Technical Leadership & Mentoring
CI/CD Platform Architecture
Observability & SRE Practices
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Professional Experience
Solutions Architect / Lead DevOps Engineer
ADP  ·  Madrid, Spain
Nov. 2025 – Present
  • Lead architectural design and technical oversight for cloud infrastructure solutions across multiple DataCloud division products, defining architecture standards for scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
  • Design multi-service, multi-region AWS architectures using Terraform IaC — VPCs, security boundaries, ECS/EKS clusters, serverless Lambda functions, RDS databases, and S3 storage tiers; including passive/active and passive/passive DR strategies aligned with the Well-Architected Framework.
  • Architect end-to-end CI/CD platforms with Jenkins and GitHub Actions; automated deployment workflows reduced deployment time by 40% and significantly improved release reliability.
  • Pioneer AI-driven automation frameworks using the MCP protocol, designing intelligent solutions for incident response, infrastructure provisioning, and deployment orchestration.
  • Define DevSecOps architecture embedding Trivy and SonarCloud scanning, vulnerability management, and compliance controls across the full SDLC.
  • Design container orchestration architectures for ECS and EKS with auto-scaling policies that reduced infrastructure costs by 25%.
  • Establish observability architecture with CloudWatch, Dynatrace, and Splunk; proactive detection and automated remediation reduced MTTR by 35%.
  • Mentor team of DevOps engineers, delivering architectural guidance, technical roadmaps, and design reviews for complex cloud solutions.
DevOps Engineer
InnoIT  ·  Madrid, Spain
Dec. 2022 – Nov. 2025
  • Designed and deployed AWS cloud architectures using Terraform IaC, establishing infrastructure design patterns and best practices for multiple production environments.
  • Architected CI/CD pipeline solutions with Jenkins, designing automated deployment workflows that eliminated manual intervention and improved release cadence.
  • Designed Kubernetes (EKS) orchestration architectures with Docker, ensuring high availability, horizontal scalability, and fault tolerance.
  • Designed comprehensive observability solutions with Dynatrace and Splunk, improving system visibility and reducing mean time to resolution.
  • Architected network topologies including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and routing configurations following AWS Well-Architected Framework best practices.
DevOps Engineer
Globant  ·  Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nov. 2021 – Dec. 2022
  • Designed and maintained Azure cloud infrastructure architectures using Terraform and ARM templates across multi-environment deployments.
  • Architected CI/CD solutions with Jenkins and Azure DevOps for automated, multi-environment application deployment pipelines.
  • Designed Kubernetes orchestration architectures for containerized workloads, optimizing resource allocation and platform performance.
  • Designed monitoring and logging architectures with Grafana, App Insights, and Splunk for proactive issue detection and SLA compliance.
DevSecOps Leader
AB InBev  ·  Buenos Aires, Argentina
Aug. 2020 – Nov. 2021
  • Led enterprise-wide DevSecOps transformation, architecting security standards, quality metrics, and DevOps practices adopted across all product teams.
  • Designed and established the enterprise technology stack: Azure DevOps, GitHub, SonarCloud, Terraform, AKS, Trivy, and DataDog.
  • Architected container security and vulnerability management framework using Trivy, Qualys, and Dependency-Track.
  • Defined DevOps metrics framework (MTTR, CFR, Lead Time, Deployment Frequency) with PowerBI dashboards for executive-level visibility.
  • Designed automated onboarding architecture for new teams, reducing setup time from weeks to days.
Security Leader
AB InBev  ·  Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nov. 2017 – Aug. 2020
  • Architected enterprise cloud security stack: Zscaler, Proofpoint, Cylance, CrowdStrike, Sumologic, and CyberArk across a global organization.
  • Led security team responsible for perimeter security design, VRMS scans, remediation frameworks, and regulatory compliance controls.
  • Ensured alignment of security architecture with cybersecurity standards, data privacy regulations, and corporate compliance requirements.
Datacenter Performance Manager
AB InBev  ·  Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mar. 2016 – Nov. 2017
  • Managed on-premise datacenter architecture for Windows and Linux server fleets, ensuring high availability and operational continuity.
  • Administered Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, and identity and access management across the organization.
  • Implemented backup and high-availability solutions for critical infrastructure systems.
Key Strengths
Strong ownership & accountability Creative problem-solving Cross-functional communication Adaptable in fast-paced environments Team leadership & mentoring Results-oriented mindset Continuous learning