Resume

Matias Da Silva

Senior Hybrid Cloud & Infrastructure Architect · Azure Local · VMware · Veeam · Terraform

Senior hybrid cloud and infrastructure architect with 15+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, backup/DR and platform engineering. Deep expertise in VMware-based hybrid platforms, Veeam backup and disaster recovery, enterprise networking, infrastructure automation and multi-cloud integration across AWS and Azure environments. Delivered over USD 120K in annual infrastructure cost savings.

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Core Skills

Hybrid Cloud & Infra
Azure Local, VMware vSphere/vSAN/NSX, Omnissa Horizon, hybrid cloud architecture
Virtualisation & HCI
VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX, HCI platforms, enterprise virtualisation, platform lifecycle management
Backup, DR & Resilience
Veeam Backup & Replication (VMCE v12), disaster recovery strategy, business continuity, RTO/RPO design
Automation & IaC
Terraform (AWS/Azure), PowerShell automation, configuration governance, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD concepts
Networking & Security
Enterprise networking, SDN, NSX, segmentation, security-conscious architecture, compliance-oriented design
Cloud Platforms
AWS, Azure, multi-cloud integration, hybrid connectivity, cloud governance, cost optimisation
Customer-Facing & Arch.
HLD/LLD design, trusted advisor, stakeholder management, platform roadmaps, enterprise requirements translation
Operations & Governance
Monitoring, observability, RCA, capacity planning, cost governance, technical leadership, SLA-driven delivery

Professional Experience

Cloud Architect · Willinn

Montevideo, Uruguay

  • Defined target-state hybrid architecture focused on resilience, observability, security posture and cost governance across private and public cloud environments.
  • Designed HLD of an AI-enabled diagnostic layer integrating VMware vSphere telemetry and Amazon Bedrock; defined governance boundaries and operational handoff for enterprise deployment.
  • Led production cluster deployments, large-scale migrations and critical-incident mitigation/RCA with minimal service disruption across VMware-based enterprise infrastructure.
  • Delivered annual cost reductions exceeding USD 120K across VMware, Citrix/Omnissa and Microsoft optimisation initiatives.
  • Owned architecture documentation, HLD/LLD deliverables and technical stakeholder communication.

Solutions Architect / Cloud Engineer · Zonamerica

Montevideo, Uruguay

  • Designed multitenant hybrid solutions combining VMware with Azure/AWS, Microsoft 365 and Veeam under strict SLA and compliance constraints.
  • Defined governance standards and delivery patterns across environments, improving handover quality and operational consistency.
  • Advanced infrastructure standardisation through PowerShell automation and configuration governance, reducing drift and increasing repeatability.
  • Supported backup strategy design and Veeam-based DR implementations across multitenant environments.

Technical Lead — Operations & Projects · Zonamerica

Uruguay

  • Led VMware, backup/DR and infrastructure platform projects end-to-end, from architecture through delivery and operational handover.
  • Remained hands-on in implementations, escalations, troubleshooting, migrations and critical incident response.
  • Coordinated technical teams and stakeholders across infrastructure, cloud, networking and service operations in SLA-driven enterprise environments.

Cloud & Telecommunications Engineer · Zonamerica

Uruguay

  • Worked across cloud, infrastructure and telecommunications roles, supporting implementations, troubleshooting, service continuity and enterprise platform operations.
  • Built foundational expertise in virtualisation, networking, backup and enterprise infrastructure underpinning current senior-level capability.

Selected Platform & Infrastructure Projects

Terraform AWS Platform Foundation— Personal project, 2026 – Present
  • Designed and implemented a modular Terraform-based AWS foundation with remote state via S3, environment-based structure, reusable modules and production-oriented IaC best practices.
  • Demonstrates Infrastructure as Code discipline, modular design and cloud governance patterns applicable to Azure Bicep/Terraform hybrid cloud environments.
AI-Enabled Infrastructure Diagnostics— Willinn, Architecture Design
  • Designed diagnostic layer integrating VMware vSphere telemetry with cloud LLM services; defined governance, operational boundaries and integration patterns for enterprise deployment.
  • Demonstrates architecture capability bridging enterprise infrastructure with cloud platform services and AI-ready design patterns.
LLM Chat Platform— Personal portfolio, Dec 2025 – Present
  • Built a backend AI platform using Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis and Docker with structured logging, automated testing and usage/cost analytics.
  • Demonstrates platform engineering mindset and evolution toward AI-ready infrastructure and cloud platform engineering.

Certifications & Learning

  • VMCE v12 — Veeam
  • VMware VCF Deploy & Manage and vSphere Design — VMware Training
  • Generative AI with Large Language Models — DeepLearning.AI / Coursera (2026)
  • Machine Learning in Production — DeepLearning.AI / Coursera
  • AWS Cloud Technical Essentials — Coursera (2026)
  • Terraform in AWS — Pearson / Coursera (In Progress)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (Preparing)

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Target Roles

  • Senior Hybrid Cloud Architect
  • Azure Local & Infrastructure Platform Engineer
  • Solutions Architect (Cloud & AI)
  • Cloud Platform Engineer