I have extensive experience working with various cloud service providers including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. My role involved managing cloud infrastructure, optimizing costs, and ensuring high availability and security. I've successfully implemented scalable solutions that support business growth and have a strong understanding of cloud architecture and best practices.

I prioritize security by implementing robust access controls, encryption, and regular security audits. I stay updated with the latest compliance standards and ensure that all cloud services adhere to them. For instance, I've managed compliance with GDPR and HIPAA in previous roles, ensuring data protection and privacy.

I use a combination of strategies including right-sizing instances, leveraging reserved instances, and utilizing auto-scaling. I also monitor usage patterns and adjust resources accordingly to avoid over-provisioning. Additionally, I negotiate with vendors for better pricing and explore cost-effective alternatives without compromising performance.

I design cloud architectures with redundancy and failover mechanisms to ensure high availability. I implement regular backups and use multi-region deployments to enhance disaster recovery capabilities. I also conduct periodic drills to test recovery processes and ensure they meet the required service level agreements.

In a previous role, I encountered a latency issue with a critical application hosted on AWS. After thorough analysis, I identified that the issue was due to inefficient data transfer between regions. I resolved it by optimizing the data pipeline and using AWS Direct Connect, which significantly improved performance and user experience.