Salma S. Khan
AWS Solutions Architect
Location: London, UK
Email: a.w.s@consultant.com
Phone: Email To Arrange A Call
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mssalmaskhan
Portfolio: http://www.salmaskhan.com
Professional Summary
Aspiring Solutions Architect with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect Associate certifications, entering the tech industry with a strong focus on cloud architecture, serverless computing, and real-world problem solving. Brings a unique combination of analytical thinking, user-centered design, and cross-disciplinary experience. Eager to contribute technical skills and problem-solving abilities to cloud transformation projects, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and keeping pace with AWS advancements. Known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering scalable, efficient, and impactful cloud-native solutions. Actively seeking opportunities in cloud architecture, health tech, and AWS-driven environments.
Key Skills
- AWS Services: IAM, EC2, S3, RDS, Dynamo DB, Lambda, Route 53, CloudFront, Bedrock, etc.
- Cloud Architecture Design
- Infrastructure as Code: CloudFormation
- Networking and Security
- Performance Optimization
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Additional Skills: Proficient with using Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Canva and WordPress
AWS Certifications & Other Academic Education
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP), E-Careers (2004)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA), E-Careers (2004)
- Currently studying for AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (SAP), E-Careers (Aiming to complete by early 2005)
- MSc Clinical Nutrition, Roehampton University (2009)
- Post Graduate Certificate Nutritional Therapy, Middlesex University (2012)
- Undergraduate Diploma Nutritional Therapy, Middlesex University (2012)
- Post Graduate Certificate Biomedical Science (Clinical Chemistry), University of Surrey (2007)
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, Kingston University (2003)
Projects
Built a web-based application using AWS Bedrock and DynamoDB that allows users to interact with a nutrition-focused AI chatbot. Hosted using API Gateway and Lambda.
Created a multiplayer game hosted on AWS S3 and WebSocket API, using Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway. Players use fruit icons in a fun twist on Tic Tac Toe.
Designed and deployed an interactive portfolio website showcasing AWS skills and certifications, including a collapsible contact form and downloadable resume.
Future Learning Goals
As part of my professional growth, I am focused on expanding my expertise in AWS cloud services and advancing my skills in cloud architecture. My next goal is to achieve the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification, building on my foundational knowledge. I aim to gain deeper insights into serverless computing, particularly with AWS Lambda and API Gateway, while also enhancing my proficiency with infrastructure as code tools like AWS CloudFormation and Terraform. Additionally, I am interested in learning more about security best practices and exploring AWS services such as Amazon SageMaker for AI/ML integrations to create intelligent and scalable solutions.