Hello, I'm
Michael Aicher
Cloud Architect
I design and build scalable, secure cloud platforms on AWS — turning complex requirements into pragmatic Infrastructure-as-Code.
About Me
Originally from Munich, I studied Computer Science and Telecommunications in Vienna before moving to Switzerland in 2016. Since then, I’ve grown through cloud engineering and architecture roles, combining hands-on experience with a strong architectural mindset. Today, I live near Winterthur with my family and enjoy balancing modern cloud technologies with life close to nature.
Projects
Large-Scale Research Data Ingestion & Controlled Distribution Platform
Research & Science
Design and implementation of an AWS-based data ingestion and distribution architecture to securely collect data from multiple sources, replicate it cross-region, provide controlled access for download, and archive datasets in S3 Glacier.
Key Responsibilities
AWS Account Lifecycle Automation & Self-Service Platform
Industrial Technology / Advanced Manufacturing
Development of an automated AWS account provisioning and management platform enabling secure self-service while meeting compliance and audit requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Cloud Landing Zone & Account Governance Platform
Media & Communications
Design and implementation of a standardized AWS landing zone enabling secure, scalable multi-account environments with strong governance and automation.
Key Responsibilities
AWS Platform Standardization & FinOps Enablement
Consulting & Professional Services
Standardization of AWS environments across multiple teams with a focus on cost transparency, operational stability, and long-term scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Experience
Cloud Architect
Netcloud AG
- Design end-to-end cloud architectures aligned with business, security, and compliance requirements
- Translate customer goals into scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient AWS platform designs
- Design and govern multi-account AWS environments with clear security, networking, and ownership boundaries
- Support customers at an architectural and strategic level across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Guide long-term cloud adoption strategies and platform evolution
Senior Cloud Engineer
Netcloud AG
- Lead the design and implementation of complex AWS architectures for production workloads
- Define and enforce AWS best practices across security, networking, and cost optimization
- Develop reusable Terraform modules and platform components to standardize customer environments
- Act as a technical mentor for cloud engineers and a trusted advisor for customers
Cloud Engineer
Netcloud AG
- Consult customers on their AWS journey, designing fit-for-purpose architectures and selecting appropriate AWS services
- Evaluate and plan migration paths from on-premises or legacy infrastructure to AWS
- Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform, enabling automation and repeatability
- Provide self-service platforms and ongoing technical consultancy for cloud environments
Senior System Engineer
foryouandyourcustomers Zurich AG
- Consulted customers on their transition to a cloud ready company
- Helped find the best architecture for their (cloud) infrastructure
- Supported migration from OnPremise solutions to cloud environments
- Implemented new solutions with configuration management tools like Ansible or Terraform
- Supported getting services up and running in kubernetes
Middleware Engineer
foryouandyourcustomers Wien GmbH
- Supported and developed OnPremise and Cloud environments with puppet for customers
- Responsible for further development and operations of cloud infrastructure
- Managed internal services like Confluence, Jira and company website
Internship Mobile Developer
foryouandyourcustomers Wien GmbH
- Completed Bachelor's degree internship as Mobile Developer
- Responsible for Google Analytics implementation for iOS & Android App
- Implemented automated UI testing for the biggest B2B e-commerce shop in Switzerland
Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
The Open Group Certified: Applied TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Practitioner
The Open Group
The Open Group Certified: TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation
The Open Group
The Open Group Certified: TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Practitioner
The Open Group
Education
Master of Science in Engineering (M.Sc.) in Telecommunications and Internet Technologies
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien
- Part-time program strengthened knowledge in mobile development, cloud computing, Internet applications, project management, network technology and IT security
- Successfully managed to work full time while completing part-time master's program
- Master thesis: automatic server configuration and CI/CD in infrastructure - compared Ansible, Chef, Salt and Puppet frameworks
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc.) in Computer Science
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien
- Enhanced general IT expertise and in-depth knowledge on managing Linux systems
- Developed with C, C++, C#, ObjectiveC, PHP, CSS and Java
- Combined with business and project management courses and real customer IT projects
- Two bachelor theses: iOS Maps service comparison and UI automated testing of iOS applications