Google Cloud Architecture & DevSecOps — Built to Scale, Without the Agency Overhead
I’m Amit Malhotra, a Principal GCP Architect based in Toronto.
I work directly with engineering teams to design secure, scalable Google Cloud platforms and DevSecOps delivery pipelines — from initial architecture through production.
Over the past 20+ years I’ve designed and delivered cloud platforms across some of North America’s most complex and regulated environments — including RBC, Tangerine Bank, Telus Health, Loblaws, and Ford. That experience shapes how I approach every engagement: security-first, operationally grounded, and built for scale
No sales layer, no juniors, no hand-offs.
| 20+ Years | 6+ Years | 50 Plus | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Experience | GCP & Cloud Architecture Experience | Google Cloud Migrations & Platform Deployments | Work Directly With Me |
I design and implement GCP platforms and DevSecOps pipelines that engineering teams can operate with confidence — secure, automated, and built to scale.
These are the challenges engineering leaders typically bring to me:
Architecture that can’t keep up with growth
Your platform worked at 10 engineers. Now you’re at 50 and deployments are slow, environments are inconsistent, and every new service adds complexity. I redesign the foundation so the platform scales with you.
Security and compliance blocking your roadmap
SOC 2, PCI, or HIPAA requirements are creating friction. Security feels like it was bolted on rather than built in. I design DevSecOps platforms where security is embedded in every layer from day one.
Slow, unreliable deployments
Your CI/CD pipeline is fragile, manual steps keep creeping in, and deployments are stressful events rather than routine. I replace legacy DevOps pipelines with automated, secure delivery platforms that your team can trust.
Legacy infrastructure blocking a cloud-native future
You’re running on infrastructure that’s expensive to maintain and hard to scale. I design and execute migrations to cloud-native GCP architecture — without disrupting your production systems.
I specialize in two core areas where Google Cloud teams need senior architecture expertise most.
Google Cloud Architecture & Modernization
I design and modernize production-grade GCP platforms — from initial cloud strategy through Terraform-driven infrastructure, Kubernetes, and cloud-native service design. Whether you’re building from scratch or modernizing legacy systems, I help your team make the right architectural decisions early so you don’t pay for them later.
DevSecOps & Secure Delivery Platforms
I replace fragile, manual DevOps pipelines with automated, secure CI/CD delivery platforms on GCP. Security is embedded at every stage — from developer workstation to production — so compliance requirements accelerate your roadmap rather than blocking it.
Every Engagement Is Built on the SCALE Framework.
SCALE is my structured approach to designing Google Cloud platforms that are secure, maintainable, and built for long-term growth. It’s not a checklist — it’s the architectural lens I apply to every client engagement.
S — Security by Design
Zero Trust, workload identity, and least-privilege IAM built into every platform from day one — not bolted on after the fact.
C — Cloud-Native Architecture
GKE, Cloud Run, and GCP-native services designed for reliability, elasticity, and long-term maintainability.
A — Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Terraform-driven infrastructure with repeatable, auditable deployments and no manual configuration drift.
L — Lifecycle Operations (DevSecOps)
Secure CI/CD pipelines that embed security at every stage — from code commit to production deployment.
E — Elastic Scalability & Efficiency
Platforms designed to scale with your business without proportional increases in cost or operational complexity.
I work directly with engineering teams as a Principal Cloud Architect.
Most cloud consultancies assign you a senior architect for the pitch, then hand the work to junior engineers. I don’t operate that way. You get me — from the first architecture conversation through delivery.
Work Directly With Me
You work with me as a Principal Cloud Architect — no sales layer, no juniors, no hand-offs.
Architecture Before Tools
I focus on system design and technical trade-offs before choosing platforms, services, or tooling.
Real Production Experience
20+ years in IT with hands-on experience designing and running cloud platforms at scale.
Security & Scalability by Design
Security, identity, and compliance are built into every platform from the start — not retrofitted after an audit finds gaps.
Architectural Insight
Technical insights for modern platform architecture and engineering.
Trusted Technical Advisor
Amit works as a true architecture partner, not just a consultant. He focuses on making the right decisions early and designing systems that remain maintainable as they scale. His guidance helped us avoid costly redesigns and establish a solid cloud foundation from the start.
- Kanishk P,
- Binoloop Inc
Architecture leadership
Amit helped us redesign our Google Cloud architecture to support rapid growth without increasing operational complexity. His ability to simplify difficult architectural decisions and design scalable platform foundations had an immediate impact on our engineering velocity and system reliability.
- Rohit Kulkarni,
- Cascade Cloud Inc.
Platform engineering & DevSecOps
We engaged Amit to build a secure and scalable platform on Google Cloud with Terraform, Cloud Run, Kong API gateway and automated CI/CD. He brought deep hands-on expertise and designed everything with long-term operability in mind. Our deployment process is now significantly more reliable and secure.
- Hema Kumar,
- Pemvish.com