Building and Deploying the VProfile App on AWS: An End-to-End Automation Project Hello! This project is more than just code; it's a practical demonstration of my ability to take a standard web application and build it a world-class home in the cloud, engineered entirely from scratch through automation.

I created this to showcase the core skills of a DevOps engineer: transforming complex, manual processes into a simple, repeatable, and secure system that just works. With a single command, this project builds a complete, production-ready environment on AWS in minutes—a task that would otherwise take days of manual work and be prone to human error.

What This Project Highlights 🚀 From Zero to Live with One Command:

I automated the entire infrastructure lifecycle. This isn't just about running a script; it's about orchestrating databases, networking, servers, and security into a cohesive, functional system without any manual clicks.

🛡️ A Rock-Solid, Secure-by-Design Architecture:

I didn't just get it working; I made it secure. The architecture isolates sensitive data in private networks and meticulously controls all access points. This reflects a "security-first" mindset, which is critical in any production environment.

🤝 Designed for Teamwork:

By using best practices like centralized state management with S3, I ensured this infrastructure can be managed by a team. The code is clean, organized, and built for collaboration, preventing conflicts and ensuring everyone is working from the same source of truth.

💡 Smart, Cost-Effective Design:

The infrastructure is designed for high availability by default, distributed across multiple data centers. It also uses a NAT Gateway, allowing services to receive necessary updates without being exposed to the internet, perfectly balancing functionality and security.

Project Structure To ensure readability and maintainability, the code is logically organized into separate files, each responsible for a specific part of the infrastructure:

vpc.tf: Responsible for creating the entire Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).

security-groups.tf: Defines all security and firewall rules between services.

main.tf: Contains the primary application resources like Elastic Beanstalk and backend services.

bastionhost.tf: Creates the secure access gateway (Bastion Host) and handles the initial database setup.

variables.tf: A central file for managing all variables and configurations.

The Technology in Action At its core, this project uses Terraform to build a custom, secure environment for the "VProfile" application on AWS. Here’s a step-by-step look at what it creates:

The Foundation (vpc.tf): First, a private, secure network (VPC) is built using the official Terraform module, with separate public and private subnets for different purposes.

The Backend Powerhouse (main.tf): Next, it automatically sets up and configures a MySQL database (RDS), a caching service (ElastiCache), and a messaging system (Amazon MQ)—all securely isolated in the private network.

The Application (main.tf): The application itself is then deployed using the managed Elastic Beanstalk service, which handles everything from load balancing to auto-scaling, ensuring the app is always available and responsive.

The Secure Gateway (bastionhost.tf): Finally, for any necessary manual administration, a single, hardened entry point (a Bastion host) is created instead of exposing every server.

How It Works (The Simple Version) While the real magic is in the code, the process for a user is straightforward:

Configure: Set a few key variables, like your IP address for security.

Initialize: Run terraform init to prepare the tools.

Deploy: Run terraform apply and watch the entire cloud environment get built.

Launch: Deploy the application code to the newly created environment.

Why This Project Matters for a DevOps Role This project is a direct reflection of my capabilities:

I Automate Everything: I can identify manual processes and replace them with reliable, coded solutions.

I Understand the Cloud: I have hands-on experience building and managing real-world infrastructure on AWS.

I Think About Security: I build systems that are secure from the ground up, not as an afterthought.

I Am a Problem-Solver: I designed and debugged this entire system, proving I can handle complex technical challenges and deliver a polished, finished product.

You can review the complete code for this project on my GitHub Repository.

Thank you for taking the time to review my work