Ms. Antara

Cloud Engineering in the Age of Innovation: Building Scalable, Secure, and Intelligent Systems for the Future

Abstact:

This presentation explores the evolving discipline of cloud engineering, emphasizing the construction of scalable, secure, and intelligent systems that meet the demands of the digital age. It outlines core architectural principles like microservices, horizontal scaling, and container orchestration, alongside security strategies including Zero Trust, IAM, and encryption. A key focus is the integration of AI and machine learning to enhance observability, auto-scaling, and predictive analytics across cloud environments. Real-world case studies such as Netflix and Capital One highlight both best practices and security lapses. The presentation also addresses emerging trends like serverless computing, edge-cloud convergence, sustainable cloud practices, and multi-cloud strategies. Tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and MLOps platforms illustrate how engineers can implement resilient, agile infrastructure. Emphasis is placed on governance, compliance, and disaster recovery as essential to maintaining cloud integrity. The session concludes with future-forward insights, urging engineers to innovate continuously in a landscape shaped by AI, automation, and quantum computing.

Profile:

Antara is a skilled Cloud Data Engineer with deep expertise in Snowflake, AWS, Azure, and data automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible. She has led complex data architecture initiatives, including cloud migrations, CI/CD pipeline implementations, and governance solutions using platforms like Coalesce and Collibra. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Technology with a concentration in CyberEngineering at the University of the Cumberlands, Antara’s research focuses on cybersecurity, cloud data governance, and enterprise risk management. She is also committed to mentoring new professionals and advancing secure, scalable data infrastructure in the cloud ecosystem.