Cloud Advisory & Implementation
Bernd combines a deep understanding of cloud technology and knowledge of the industry with an exceptional ability to communicate regardless of the technical expertise of the audience. He can help you better understand the cloud computing industry and technology.
Bernd considers himself a cloud practitioner who enjoys designing and implementing cloud architecture particularly on Google Cloud. He can design and deploy a cloud architecture on Google Cloud that meets your requirements.
Bernd wrote the first book on Terraform for Google Cloud and can help you to become an expert Terraformer.
Terraform for Google Cloud Essential Guide
Learn how to provision infrastructure in Google Cloud securely and efficiently
Google Cloud has adopted Terraform as the standard Infrastructure as Code tool. This necessitates a solid understanding of Terraform for any cloud architect or engineer working on Google Cloud. Yet no specific resources are available that focus on how to use Terraform on Google Cloud. This is the first book that teaches Terraform specifically for Google Cloud.
About Me
Having worked at two stalwarts of the industry, Accenture and Intel, as well as a start-up in Silicon Valley, Bernd Nordhausen brings a wealth of industry expertise across Asia and Silicon Valley. Bernd has over 15 cloud certifications and holds professional/expert solutions architect certifications from all three major cloud providers. He led the design and implementation of several production cloud architectures, including an IOT deployment that dramatically increased efficiency and the first SAP on Google Cloud deployment in SE Asia. Furthermore, he was the infrastructure lead for several cloud migration projects utilizing infrastructure as code (Terraform) to provision the cloud infrastructure. Bernd was the lead cloud architect for several multi-dollar RFP’s, and has advised clients in their journey to the cloud helping them to decide on their choice of cloud service providers and whether to use a multi or hybrid cloud approach. Bernd has advised investment companies on cloud technology trends and trained sales teams at multiple MNCs to position their products to cloud customers better. He is an authorized Google Cloud trainer who has trained over 1,000 students on Google Cloud technology and Cloud Native development.
Services
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Cloud
Advisory
- Starting in or moving into the cloud is a challenging endeavor. the three major public cloud providers offer a vast array of services going far behind the initial offerings of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Thus, a solid understanding of the strengths of the various cloud service providers is essential to start, whether as a customer or as an investor.
- The strengths of each major cloud provid
- The advantages and disadvantages of a hyb
- The strengths of each major cloud provider.
- The advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid and multi-cloud approach.
- How to utilize public cloud effectively.
Google
Cloud Architecture
- With 7 GCP certifications and having designed and implemented multiple production deployments, I specialize in Google Cloud.
- I will: Design a Google Cloud architecture that addresses your technical and business requirements
- Build a solid foundation (landing zone) on Google Cloud that enables you to deploy multiple applications while managing controls over security and spending.
- Using Infrastructure as code (Terraform) provision Google Cloud infrastructure across multiple environments (e.g., dev, test, and prod) consistently and securely
Terraform
On Google Cloud
- I wrote the book Terraform for Google Cloud Essential Guide.
- I can:
- Develop an effective Terraform strategy to deploy infrastructure more rapidly and more securely
- Train your team on how to use Terraform in Google Cloud effectively
- Design and implement Terraform Modules for Google Cloud
Past Projects
Designed and implemented
intelligent port solution on Google Cloud (https://www.accenture.com/lu-en/case-studies/freight-logistics/ipc-digital-port-solution)
Designed and implemented
Cloud Infrastructure for the first SAP S/4HANA deployment on Google Cloud in SE Asia
Designed and implemented
cost effective, scalable architecture for popular writing tool site (https://smodin.io/ )
Designed and implemented
CloudRun architecture for crypto raffle site. Client required a cost effective system that could scale up quickly to 10,000 hourly users.
Designed and implemented
architecture for patient transport management system (https://triptomatic.com/)
Technical diligence
of Cloud Service Provider for Investment Firm.
Testimonials
Expertise
- Over 15 Cloud Certifications across all 3 major cloud providers.
- Google Cloud Authorized Trainer.
- Lead cloud architect for multiple multi-million dollar RFP responses on AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
- Technical Lead for Accenture Google Business Group (SE Asia) supporting the growth of Accenture’s business on Google Cloud in SE Asia by several factors.
- Advised enterprises and government agencies on their cloud strategy including migration and multi/hybrid cloud approach.
- Trained and mentored junior personnel in their cloud journey leading to large increase in Accenture’s cloud certifications.
The Book
Terraform for Google Cloud Essential Guide: Learn how to provision infrastructure in Google Cloud securely and efficiently
Google Cloud has adopted Terraform as the standard Infrastructure as Code tool. This necessitates a solid understanding of Terraform for any cloud architect or engineer working on Google Cloud. Yet no specific resources are available that focus on how to use Terraform on Google Cloud. This is the first book that teaches Terraform specifically for Google Cloud. You will take a journey from the basic concepts through to deploying complex architectures using Terraform. Using extensive code examples, you will receive guidance on how to authenticate Terraform in Google Cloud. As you advance, you’ll get to grips with all the essential concepts of the Terraform language as applied to Google Cloud and deploy complete working architectures at the push of a button. Finally, you’ll also be able to improve your Terraform workflow using Google Cloud native and third-party tools. By the end of this Terraform book, you will have gained a thorough understanding of Terraform and how to use it on Google Cloud, and be able to develop effective Terraform code, build reusable code, and utilize public domain Terraform modules to deploy on Google Cloud faster and more securely.
