Fernando Ferraz

Cloud Enthusiast| AWS Certified | Economics & Finance Background

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Professional Summary

AWS Certified Cloud entusiast with a strong foundation in Economics and Finance. Recently adding experience and knowledge in cloud computing, holding the AWS Certifed Cloud Practicioner and AWS Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) certifications. I bring analytical thinking, problem-solving skills , and a busines-oriented mindset from my background in economics, accounting, and customer service. Currently building hands-on cloud projects to gain practical experience and apply my knowledge in real-world scenarios. .

Professional Background

Finance Analyst and AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

FF London, Oct 2024 - Currently working

• Designed and delivered cost-effective cloud solutions using AWS S3, EC2, and IAM, translating technical data into actionable business insights for diverse clients.
• Developed financial dashboards and live cost monotoring tools using AWS QuickSight, Power Bi, Excel enabling real-time data-driven decision making.
• Analysed historical cloud usage leading to identification of cost anomalies and underutilised resources, supporting proactive client recommendations

Customer Service

NRS Healthcare London May 2022 - Aug 2024

• Delivered solutions in high-pressure environments
• Developed strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Built trust and long-term relationships with clients

Operations team

McDonald's/Paul Rhodes/Hermes London Jan 2017 - March 2020

• Contributed to day-today business operations with a focus on process reliability and team communication
• Developed and understanding of frontline business system usage and logistical processes
• Recording and monitored operational data during warehouse management

Finance Assistant 2016

Certified Accountants , Ltd London

• Managed daily financial operations, including expense tracking, invoicing, and reconciliation
• Produced monthly management reports and collaborated with senior staff on budgeting and forecasting activities
• Applied financial modelling skills to improve reporting processes and internal decision-making

Technologies and Cloud Skills

• Lanuguages: Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Excel VBA
• Technologies: AWS Core Services:EC2,S3,IAM,VPC,CloudWatch,RDS,DynamoDB
• Architecture Fundamentals: High Availability, Scalability, Fault Tolerance
• Security Best Practices: IAM policies,shared responsibility model
• Cloud Economics: Cost Optimization,pricing models,TCO

Education and Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) Amazon Web Services 2025
• AWS Certifed Cloud Praticioner Amazon Web Services 2024
• Diploma in Accounting Level 3, AAT 2015
• Financial Modeling budgeting and forecasting, 2014
• BSc in Economics University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) 2007 Internership: Financial Markets, University of Arizona(as part of economics degree) Module: Stock Analysis, Macroeconomics, Data Analysis

Projects(In Progress)

• Data Lake for Financial Services
• Real-Time Stock Sentiment Analysis
• Budget Tracking Dashboard (Planned)- Combining cloud and finance background to create a cloud-based tool for financial tracking

Languages

• English (Fluent)
• Portuguese (Native)
• Spanish (Fluent)

Career Goals

Currently seeking junior or entry-level opportunitues in cloud computing, where I can contribute my business acumen and grow my hands-on technical skills. Interested in combining cloud, finance, and data to build impactful solutions

Interests

• Drawing
• Photography
• Swimming
• Cinema
• Literature