Meher Gara Consulting
Cloud Architecture Consultant
Software craftsmanship and cloud architecture for highly scalable,
highly available systems. Strong background in distributed systems,
security, DevOps, and engineering leadership across startups and
enterprise environments.
Experience
Cloud Architecture Consultant
Meher Gara Consulting · Self-employed
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Design and delivery of highly scalable, highly available cloud architectures.
- Product-oriented engineering with strong focus on system reliability.
- Hands-on consulting across infrastructure, backend, and data layers.
Skills: AWS · Elasticsearch · Redis · REST · Data-Intensive Applications · Product Development
VP Engineering
Livescale
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Led engineering teams delivering secure, PCI-compliant platforms.
- Drove cross-functional alignment between product, security, and operations.
- Scaled teams, processes, and technical foundations.
Skills: PCI DSS · Information Security · Team Leadership · Payment Industry
Lead Developer
Livescale
Greater Montreal Area
- Translated complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Produced solution diagrams and architecture artifacts.
- Ensured architectural alignment across full project lifecycles.
Skills: Solution Architecture · Team Leadership · Payment Platforms
Deployment / Platform Engineer
Vantrix
- Resolved complex storage, network, and system integration issues.
- Administered SQL/NoSQL systems ensuring high availability.
- Built monitoring and alerting platforms replacing M/Monit.
- Worked extensively with virtualization, OpenStack, and Linux systems.
System Integrator / Software Developer
Zinc-Solutions, Motricity, Oceanys
- Java, Python, Grails, PHP development.
- DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and system integration.
- Network administration and enterprise system deployments.