Dr. Siddharth Agarwal
Available for Hire

Cloud & Serverless
Architecture Consulting

PhD-qualified cloud researcher with 5+ years building production-grade serverless systems on AWS, Kubernetes, and OpenFaaS. I help teams design, audit, and optimise cloud infrastructure — with a particular focus on cost, SLA compliance, and intelligent autoscaling.

Based in Melbourne, Australia. Remote engagements welcome globally.

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Credentials

4 open-source systems built on Kubernetes & AWS

Industry experience · IBM

ABN 74 616 175 004

Availability

Open to new engagements

Melbourne (AEST) · Remote globally

Services

How I Can Help

Fixed-scope sessions for individuals and teams. Larger projects quoted on request.

30 min

Discovery Call

Quick technical scoping session. Bring your problem — serverless cold starts, Kubernetes scaling, AWS architecture, cost spikes — and we'll map out a path forward.

  • Problem diagnosis & root cause analysis
  • Actionable recommendations
  • Follow-up notes via email

AUD $80 / session

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Architecture Review

Deep-dive into your existing cloud setup. I review your serverless functions, Kubernetes configs, or AWS architecture and deliver a structured written report with findings and prioritised recommendations.

  • 2-hour working session (video call)
  • Written report (cost, performance, security)
  • Prioritised action plan
  • 1 follow-up email Q&A included

AUD $300 / engagement

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Custom scope

Hands-On Engagement

Extended implementation partnership for teams building or migrating cloud infrastructure. Day-rate or milestone-based. Involves direct contribution to architecture, configuration, and code.

  • Serverless migration & optimisation
  • Kubernetes cluster design & tuning
  • ML-based autoscaling & cost optimisation
  • Formal deliverables & invoicing

Custom · quoted per project

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Process

How It Works

1

Book & Pay

Choose a service tier, pick a time slot, and pay securely via Stripe at booking. You'll receive a confirmation and a pre-session form.

2

Share Context

Fill in the short intake form — your stack, goals, and what you need. This lets me prepare and make the session as useful as possible.

3

Consult

We meet over video. I bring domain expertise; you bring your architecture. We work through the problem together and agree on a path forward.

4

Receive Deliverables

Notes, recommendations, or a formal written report — depending on the service tier — delivered within 48 hours of the session.

Expertise

Technical Focus Areas

Serverless & FaaS

Cold start reduction, memory right-sizing, autoscaling policy design, SLA-aware scheduling, and cost optimisation on AWS Lambda and OpenFaaS. Backed by 5 peer-reviewed publications in this space.

AWSAWS Lambda OpenFaaSOpenFaaS PythonPython

Kubernetes & Container Orchestration

Multi-node cluster design, custom operators and CRDs, HPA tuning, and observability with Prometheus and Grafana on cloud and on-premises infrastructure.

KubernetesKubernetes DockerDocker AnsibleAnsible

Cloud Cost & Performance Optimisation

Identifying over-provisioned resources, right-sizing compute allocations, and applying ML-driven policies to reduce waste without sacrificing throughput or SLA compliance.

AWSAWS EC2 / EKS GrafanaGrafana PrometheusPrometheus

ML-Driven Infrastructure

Applying reinforcement learning and ensemble ML to cloud infrastructure problems — predictive autoscaling, intelligent resource allocation, and anomaly detection for distributed platforms.

PyTorchPyTorch scikit-learnscikit-learn PythonPython
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FAQ

Common Questions

What cloud platforms do you work with?

Primarily AWS (Lambda, EC2, EKS, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch) and Kubernetes-based platforms including OpenFaaS and Kubeless on both cloud and on-premises infrastructure. I also have experience with GCP and OpenStack from research deployments.

Do you work with startups or only enterprise clients?

Both. Discovery calls and architecture reviews are well-suited to startups and early-stage teams who need expert direction without a long retainer. Hands-on engagements work for teams of any size. Pricing is transparent and fixed-scope for the first two tiers.

Can you help with AWS cost reduction specifically?

Yes — this is a core research focus. My published work has demonstrated 57–87% cost savings on serverless workloads through input-aware memory right-sizing, and 1.84× overall cost reduction through intelligent scheduling. I apply the same principles to client infrastructure in the Architecture Review engagement.

Are sessions remote or in-person?

All sessions are remote by default (Google Meet or Zoom). In-person sessions can be arranged within Melbourne for an additional travel surcharge. International clients are welcome — sessions are scheduled in AEST with flexibility for European and US time zones.

What is your refund policy?

Full refund if cancelled more than 24 hours before the session. 50% refund for cancellations within 24 hours. No refund for no-shows. Rescheduling is available up to 12 hours before the session at no charge.