{CodingArchitect.ca} - I am Heartin Jacob Kanikathottu, an award-winning author, multi-cloud architect, and tech evangelist, designing and building solutions from Canada while sharing knowledge globally.
I'm Heartin Kanikathottu, an Award-Winning Author, Multi-Cloud Solution Architect, and Tech Evangelist with 16+ years of experience in cloud architecture, DevSecOps, and digital transformation.
I specialize in helping businesses design and build scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions, while also empowering developers, architects, and tech professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape.
Beyond my professional work, I am passionate about knowledge sharing through my books, blog posts, and regular webinars covering cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. As the lead organizer of the Microsoft Azure Meetup in Calgary, I host community events that foster learning, collaboration, and networking within the cloud ecosystem.
I share my expertise on software architecture and general IT concepts through CodingArchitect (website and YouTube channel), while my cloud-focused content is available on Cloudericks (website and YouTube channel).
Let’s build the future of technology together! 🚀
Resources for speeding up your IT Career
The SecDops Blog - Learn IT Security With Heartin
In the SecDops blog, we will learn to prioritise security right from the Design stage, extending through Development and into the realms of Data and data analytics. We will also learn security and networking fundamentals as the yare essential for securing systems.
The Cloudericks Blog - Learn Cloud With Community
In the Cloudericks Blog, we will learn about cloud computing on various public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure and GCP. You can also become part of the Cloudericks community to learn from live classes and get community support.
The Buddy Tutor Blog - Learn IT Fundamentals
I believe that true security can only be achieved with a deep understanding of the systems we aim to protect. Therefore, I will also discuss system design, development, data management, and data analytics essentials in the buddy tutor blog.
I come from an electronics background with limited programming knowledge, and despite securing a job in the software industry, I found myself in a support project. Struggling to clear development team interviews due to a lack of programming language expertise, I was fortunate to get guidance from my better half, Heartin.
Heartin took it upon himself to teach me Java from the ground up. His training and mentoring was invaluable as he patiently led me through the intricacies of programming, ensuring I understood each concept thoroughly. His teaching methodology, practical questions, and unwavering support played a pivotal role in shaping my career as a programmer.
I not only gained the necessary skills but also successfully cracked development team interviews. Today, I find myself leading a technical development team, a feat that seemed unattainable before.
Sneha Heartin
Want to learn with/from me? Explore these options
Practice the latest edition of the AWS Security Cookbook alongside me for no additional cost!
The first edition of the AWS Security Cookbook was recognized as the 8th best cloud computing book of all time. The second edition was released in October 2024 with a lot of updates including the addition of Identity Center and its integration with Microsoft Entra ID. This cookbook discusses practical solutions to the most common problems related to safeguarding infrastructure on AWS cloud, covering services and features within AWS that can help you implement security models such as the CIA triad (confidentiality, integrity, and availability), and the AAA triad (authentication, authorization, and availability), along with non-repudiation.
If you buy the second edition of the cookbook from Amazon (make sure it is the second edition in black cover), you contact me over LinkedIn to practice the recipes alongside me.
Become a confident hands-on Azure cloud engineer in just 4 months (or less) with Live sessions and our unique 100+ lab cookbook!
I'm currently leading a specialized Azure Administrator (AZ-104) program. This 4-month course is designed to transform you into a skilled Azure Engineer confident of completing tasks at work and clearing interviewswith ease. It is more than just a certification preparation course; it's about gaining real and practical expertise learning from our unique lab cookbook which has over 300+ lab recipes compared to the standard Microsoft AZ-104 course which has around 40 labs. With a mix of engaging sessions, hands-on labs, and live Quiz & Talk sessions, you are sure to master every concept.
Concerned about the cost? If you're currently unemployed and unable to afford the fee, we provide an internship-based program where you can contribute your time to prepare more lab recipes in response to getting free training.
Explore the course
Knowledge Exchange Study Groups (KESG)
I'm part of a unique study group that offers a distinctive membership model. You'll have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of many like-minded IT engineers. You can secure free membership renewals by conducting just one knowledge-sharing session per month. These sessions can include cloud/IT subjects you're familiar with, your work experiences, or even your interview experiences.
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