Danny Ntshala

I’m a Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner and AWS Solutions Architect Associate with over 10 real-world AWS cloud projects built and deployed. My passion lies in designing scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions that solve real problems and make technology more efficient. 

With a background in Mechatronics and as a qualified Millwright Artisan, I bring a unique blend of engineering precision and cloud innovation — connecting the physical and digital worlds through automation, Python, and cloud technologies.

I have practical experience with Python development, basic full-stack web development, and AWS services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and ECS. My journey has been powered by curiosity, consistency, and faith and every challenge has strengthened my goal of becoming a top Cloud Engineer and future Tech Innovator.

I’m currently open to opportunities in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Automation, where I can apply my skills, learn from great minds, and contribute to impactful cloud solutions.

I'm a qualified Millwright Artisan (Red Seal) with a strong foundation in mechanical and electrical systems, now pivoting into cloud technology. I’ve earned AWS Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect Associate certifications, and I’m actively building a hands-on portfolio that showcases real-world deployments—from static websites on S3 + CloudFront to containerized apps on ECS Fargate with secure VPC architectures. My Portfolio is : ntshalaempire.com

My background blends precision craftsmanship with scalable cloud design. I thrive on troubleshooting, visual clarity, and modular solutions whether it’s refining responsive CSS for a polished UI or optimizing IAM roles and cache invalidation strategies in AWS. I’m passionate about infrastructure automation, data visualization, and helping others transition into tech. Every project I build is designed to teach, impress, and scale.

I completed South Africa’s National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Diploma pass, focusing on technical subjects that laid the foundation for my artisan training. I then earned my Red Seal certification as a Millwright Artisan, which sharpened my hands-on skills in mechanical, electrical, and control systems. To pivot into cloud technology, I pursued and achieved AWS Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect Associate certifications giving me a solid grasp of cloud architecture, networking, and scalable infrastructure design.