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Project portfolio · Cloud architecture
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Hello, I'm Celeborn McGinnis, an AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate. This portfolio showcases cloud architectures developed to reflect real-world AWS implementations — solutions that have been thoughtfully designed and actively deployed. Each project represents live infrastructure, documented to provide clear insight into its architecture, design decisions, and operational functionality.
Selected work
Projects
A running list of deployed AWS projects. Each one links to a full breakdown of the architecture behind it.
SNS Fan-Out
Click a button and watch one SNS publish fan out to two independent subscribers in real time — a direct Lambda and an SQS-buffered one — with the results streamed back to a live log table.
Movie Poll
A real-time WebSocket poll on API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB — votes broadcast instantly to every open tab, no page refresh required.
Contact Form
A static contact form served from S3 that posts straight to API Gateway and Lambda, no backend server required.
About
Designing & Building
I specialize in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud architectures on Amazon Web Services (AWS). My work focuses on translating real-world requirements into practical, production-ready solutions that follow AWS best practices, including the Well-Architected Framework.
Each project in this portfolio reflects hands-on experience with core AWS services such as compute, networking, storage, and serverless technologies. From initial design through deployment and testing, I prioritize reliability, performance, and maintainability — ensuring that every solution is both functional and extensible.
In support of this work, I have earned industry-recognized AWS certifications, including the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate. These certifications validate my understanding of cloud architecture principles, security, and operational excellence, and reinforce my commitment to continuous learning in an ever-evolving cloud landscape.
This portfolio serves as a living record of my growth and capabilities — demonstrating not just theoretical knowledge, but real implementations built, tested, and deployed in AWS environments.
Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Well-Architected Proficient
AWS Knowledge: Cloud Essentials – Training Badge
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