AI, Cloud & Automation Engineer · Berlin

I build intelligent systems across AI, cloud, and automation.

I'm Dwayne D'mello, an AI, cloud, and automation engineer focused on scalable architecture, intelligent workflows, and practical optimisation across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

AWS Professional Azure Expert GCP Architect FinOps Certified

An engineer focused on intelligent systems.

My work sits at the intersection of AI, cloud architecture, and automation. I like solving problems where engineering quality, operational efficiency, and business impact need to work together.

I'm an AI, cloud, and automation engineer based in Berlin. I help companies design scalable systems, automate repetitive work, and build smarter infrastructure that performs well and stays cost-aware.

My background spans AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with hands-on work in cloud architecture, optimisation, governance, and technical delivery across production environments.

I also bring experience in AI/ML, automation, and data analysis, which helps when teams need more than static dashboards and want systems that can adapt, scale, and create measurable outcomes.

Location

Berlin, Germany

Available for engineering conversations, architecture reviews, and optimisation work.

Focus

AI + Cloud + Automation

Intelligent systems, cloud platforms, automation workflows, and scalable technical delivery.

Background

Engineering + Sustainability

M.S. in Sustainability and Automation, plus an engineering foundation.

Style

Technical, practical, direct

I prefer measurable outcomes, clean communication, and work that translates into action.

Core capabilities.

A compact view of the technical areas where I build, optimise, and deliver the most value.

Cloud Platforms

Architecture, deployment, and optimisation across the three major cloud providers.

AWSAzureGoogle CloudMulti-cloud

AI & Cloud Engineering

Cloud architecture, optimisation, platform governance, cost-aware design, and AI-enabled technical problem solving.

AIForecastingCloudabilityGovernance

Automation & Data Systems

Using Python, analytics, APIs, and workflow logic to turn ideas and insights into reliable execution.

PythonAutomationAI/MLReporting

Projects and outcomes.

A few examples of the kinds of problems I like solving across cloud optimisation, AI-driven systems, workflow automation, and real-time operational visibility.

Cloud optimisation

Azure cost optimisation program for an automotive client

Led targeted optimisation campaigns focused on right-sizing, policy enforcement, and better resource allocation. The work produced measurable savings while improving visibility and governance.

AzureFinOpsGovernanceReporting
  • Delivered €870,000 in savings over six months
  • Established governance controls to reduce future waste
  • Translated spend data into clear stakeholder actions
Training & enablement

Enterprise AWS and Azure training for internal engineering teams

Designed and delivered hands-on training sessions to help teams improve cloud adoption, architecture decisions, and FinOps maturity.

AWSAzureArchitectureEnablement
  • Upskilled engineers on scalable cloud patterns
  • Connected technical choices to cost outcomes
  • Improved internal understanding of FinOps principles
AI / serverless

Renewable energy forecasting and AWS Lambda-based model support

Built and supported AI/ML solutions for renewable energy forecasting, with serverless execution and performance-oriented testing.

AI/MLAWS LambdaForecastingLoad testing
  • Improved forecasting accuracy by 15%
  • Used serverless architecture for scalable execution
  • Optimised performance under higher-demand conditions
Automation / AI agents

n8n workflow automation with AI agents and real-time operational updates

Designed an automation system using n8n and AI agents to streamline internal workflows, reduce manual work, and give teams real-time visibility into key updates and process changes.

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  • Reduced manual coordination and repetitive admin work
  • Introduced AI-assisted workflow handling and routing
  • Enabled real-time visibility into operational updates

Where I've worked.

A focused view of recent roles across FinOps, cloud optimisation, and AI-enabled delivery.

Jan 2025 — Present
Cortex Reply DE
Berlin, Germany · Full-time

Senior FinOps Engineer (Cloud)

Jan 2026 — Present
  • Leading FinOps initiatives across enterprise cloud estates with a focus on governance, accountability, and measurable optimisation outcomes
  • Turning AWS and Azure cost, usage, and architecture findings into prioritised actions for technical and business stakeholders
  • Driving cloud spend visibility and decision-making with practical reporting, stakeholder communication, and optimisation follow-through

FinOps Engineer (Cloud)

Jan 2025 — Jan 2026
  • Identified cost and architecture improvement opportunities using Cloudability, Azure cost analysis, and cloud engineering best practices
  • Built governance routines and optimisation workflows that improved cloud accountability across customer environments
  • Presented data-backed savings recommendations and operational insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Apr 2024 — Jan 2025
Liquid Reply
Berlin, Germany · Hybrid

FinOps Engineer (Cloud)

  • Supported enterprise cloud optimisation work across AWS and Azure with a practical FinOps delivery focus
  • Analysed spend drivers, surfaced savings opportunities, and helped shape cloud governance improvements for customer teams
  • Worked closely with business and engineering stakeholders to translate findings into clear next steps and delivery priorities
Oct 2022 — Apr 2023
Solar Water World AG
Berlin, Germany

AI and ML Developer Intern

  • Developed more accurate models for renewable energy forecasting
  • Engineered AWS Lambda-based serverless solutions
  • Executed load testing to improve reliability and performance

Validated across cloud platforms.

Professional credentials that support the multi-cloud and FinOps work I do day to day.

Google Cloud

Professional Cloud Architect

Issued March 2025. Covers production-grade architecture design across Google Cloud.

AWS

Solutions Architect – Professional

Issued December 2024. Advanced architecture certification for enterprise-scale AWS design.

Microsoft

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Issued July 2024. Focused on secure, scalable, and governed Azure environments.

FinOps Foundation

FinOps Certified Practitioner

Industry-standard certification covering cloud financial management practices.

FinOps Foundation

FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst

Focused on FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification and cost data interpretation.

Cast AI

Cloud Cost Optimization and Automation Sales

Supports practical optimisation conversations around automated cloud efficiency.

Let's talk.

If you're working on AI, cloud architecture, automation, or cost-aware systems, I'd be glad to connect.

Email

dwayne@dwaynedmello.com

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LinkedIn

/in/dwayne-dmello

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Location

Berlin, Germany

Open to engineering conversations, collaborations, and new technical opportunities.