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    <h1>AZRE LIYANA BINTI AZLAN</h1>

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        AWS Cloud Career Transition | Cloud Governance | FinOps | Security-Focused Operations

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        <span>Tanjung Malim, Perak |</span>
        <span>+601151563886 |</span>
        <span>azreliyana.az@gmail.com |</span>
        <span><a href="https://github.com/erzaaz" target="_blank">
          GitHub: @erzaaz</a> |</span>
        <span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/azreliyana/" target="_blank">
          LinkedIn: /in/azreliyana</a></span>
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        <h2>Professional Summary</h2>
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         Detail-oriented governance, audit, and compliance professional transitioning into AWS Cloud, bringing experience in audit, taxation, regulatory compliance, financial controls, and risk assessment. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) with hands-on experience in AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, networking, and DNS through AWS re/Start and an ongoing DevOps Bootcamp. Strong interest in Cloud Governance, FinOps, and security-focused operations, combining analytical problem-solving, cost awareness, and governance principles to support secure, compliant, and well-managed cloud environments.
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    <h2>Projects</h2>

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        <h3>CloudSpend Guardian <span>| Personal Project</span></h3>
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            <strong>GitHub:</strong>
            <a href="https://github.com/erzaaz/CloudSpend-Guardian" target="_blank">
                github.com/erzaaz/CloudSpend-Guardian
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            <li>Developed a cloud cost governance project focused on FinOps principles and AWS cost awareness.</li>
            <li>Applied Python and GitHub to support cloud cost visibility and operational reporting.</li>
            <li>Demonstrates understanding of resource accountability, governance, and cost optimization concepts for cloud environments.</li>
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        <h3>DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure Labs <span>| DevOps Bootcamp (In Progress)</span></h3>
        <p><strong>May 2026 – Aug 2026</strong></p>

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            <li>Built and managed AWS cloud environments using IAM, EC2, S3, VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, and Security Groups.</li>
            <li>Performed Linux system administration including filesystem navigation, user and permission management, process monitoring, SSH access, and networking fundamentals.</li>
            <li>Used Git and GitHub for version control, branching, merge conflict resolution, pull requests, and collaborative workflows.</li>
            <li>Configured Cloudflare DNS and Pages to understand domain management, web deployment, and secure service accessibility.</li>
            <li>Applied AWS CLI and Linux command-line tools to manage cloud resources and automate operational tasks.</li>
            <li>Currently progressing toward Docker, CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana, and an end-to-end DevOps Capstone Project.</li>
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        <h3>AWS Cloud Foundations Labs <span>| AWS re/Start</span></h3>
        <p><strong>Completed • May 2026</strong></p>

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            <li>Provisioned and managed AWS EC2 and Amazon S3 resources to understand compute, storage, and cloud resource lifecycle management.</li>
            <li>Configured IAM users, roles, and permissions while applying least-privilege security principles.</li>
            <li>Created virtual networking using Amazon VPC, subnets, route tables, and security groups.</li>
            <li>Practiced structured deployment, documentation, troubleshooting, and governance-oriented operational procedures.</li>
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        <h3>Python Automation Exercises <span>| Python Bootcamp</span></h3>
        <p><strong>Completed • Mar 2026</strong></p>

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            <li>Developed Python scripts to automate simple data processing and operational tasks.</li>
            <li>Applied structured validation and logical problem-solving to improve workflow consistency and reduce manual errors.</li>
            <li>Strengthened programming fundamentals relevant to cloud automation and DevOps workflows.</li>
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        <h2>Experience</h2>
  
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              <span class="role">Freelance Accountant</span> -
              <span class="org">Klang Valley Area</span>
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            <div class="date"> 2018 - 2026</div> <!-- TODO: Verify start month/year -->
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            <li>Deliver accounting and client-facing support in a results-oriented, independent work environment.</li>
            <li>Apply financial tracking and reporting discipline to support decisions and client outcomes.</li>
            <li>Manage multiple priorities with ownership, adaptability, and clear communication.</li>
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              <span class="role">Audit Associate</span> -
              <span class="org">UHY Chartered Accountants, Mid Valley City</span>
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            <div class="date">2018 - 2018</div>
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            <li>Prepared audit working papers using CCH Engagement software for end-to-end audit cycles.</li>
            <li>Prepared and finalized audit reports for property development and manufacturing clients.</li>
            <li>Strengthened governance practices through recurring audit engagement seminars.</li>
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              <span class="role">Audit Associate</span> -
              <span class="org">Muhibbin Associates Sdn. Bhd., Shah Alam</span>
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            <div class="date">2016 - 2018</div>
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            <li>Prepared audit working papers manually and via AXP Audit Express; finalized audit reports.</li>
            <li>Co-reviewed audit papers and tax computations to ensure statutory compliance.</li>
            <li>Prepared full sets of SME accounts including GST via UBS software.</li>
            <li>Prepared tax computations manually and using Superior TaxComp.</li>
            <li>Supervised practical trainees and monitored quality of deliverables.</li>
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              <span class="role">Practical Trainee</span> -
              <span class="org">Wan Nadzir & Co., Shah Alam</span>
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            <div class="date">2013 - 2014</div>
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            <li>Prepared detailed reports on audit findings using structured templates.</li>
            <li>Reviewed financial data across assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses.</li>
            <li>Supported standards checks against Companies Act and MASB requirements.</li>
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              <span class="role">Research Assistant</span> -
              <span class="org">Accounting Research Institute, UiTM Shah Alam</span>
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            <div class="date">2011 - 2012</div>
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            <li>Performed account computations and project data preparation.</li>
            <li>Ran descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses using software tools.</li>
            <li>Supported reporting, manuscript, and presentation preparation.</li>
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        <h2>Skills</h2>
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          <li><span class="label">Cloud & Infrastructure:</span> AWS EC2, S3, VPC, Subnets, DNS</li>
          <li><span class="label">DevOps & Platform:</span> Git, GitHub, Linux (CLI)</li>
          <li><span class="label">Programming:</span> Python (Bootcamp level)</li>
          <li><span class="label">Governance & Compliance:</span> Audit documentation, statutory review, control checks, risk-based analysis</li>
          <li><span class="label">FinOps Mindset:</span> Cost control, variance analysis, budget awareness, resource accountability</li>
          <li><span class="label">Security Mindset:</span> Access discipline, policy adherence, evidence tracking</li>
          <li><span class="label">Business Tools:</span> Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SPSS, UBS, MYOB, Superior TaxComp, AXP Audit Express, CCH Engagement</li>
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        <h2>Education</h2>
  
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          <div class="subtle"><strong>Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy (Hons)</strong>, UiTM Shah Alam (2011 - 2014), CGPA: 3.35</div>
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          <div class="subtle"><strong>Diploma in Accountancy</strong>, UiTM Puncak Perdana (2009 - 2011), CGPA: 3.86</div>
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          <div class="subtle"><strong>MARA Junior Science College Pontian, Johor</strong> (2005 - 2009), SPM: 10A's, PMR: 8A's</div>
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