The main objective of this project is to enhance and optimize atlantiq AI's cloud-based infrastructure and backend systems. Learners will be tasked with improving the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of our AWS-hosted services, including EC2 instances, S3 buckets, RDS databases, and Lambda functions. They will also work on refining our CI/CD pipelines and automating various aspects of our DevOps processes.

The expected outcomes include:

1. A detailed assessment report highlighting areas for improvement in our cloud infrastructure and backend systems.
2. Specific recommendations for enhancing our DevOps practices, with a focus on automation, scalability, and reliability.
3. An architecture overview that aligns with our unique needs as an AI-powered SaaS startup, including recommendations for efficient resource management and deployment practices.
4. Proposed implementation strategies for recommended improvements, considering our resource constraints as a startup.

1. Infrastructure and Cloud Optimization:

   - Conduct performance and scalability assessments of our AWS environment using tools like CloudWatch and AWS Trusted Advisor.

   - Evaluate the configuration and performance of EC2 instances, S3 buckets, and RDS databases.

   - Assess the efficiency of our Kubernetes clusters (EKS) and suggest optimizations.

   - Review IAM policies and roles for best practices in access management.

2. Backend System and Code Optimization:

   - Analyze the performance of our Python backend (FastAPI) and suggest improvements.

   - Optimize our data processing systems for better performance and scalability.

   - Conduct a performance-focused code review of our Python backend (FastAPI) and frontend code (Next.js, React) for potential bottlenecks.

3. Automation and CI/CD Enhancement:

   - Implement automation scripts using tools like Jenkins and Ansible.

   - Optimize our containerization practices using Docker and Kubernetes.

   - Develop and refine CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery, ensuring best practices in automation and efficiency.

4. Reporting and Presentation:

   - Compile findings into a comprehensive assessment report.

   - Develop a prioritized list of recommendations for infrastructure and backend improvements.

   - Create a proposed implementation strategy for enhancements.

   - Prepare an executive summary highlighting key findings and recommendations.

   - Develop a concise presentation of findings for the atlantiq AI leadership team, including visual aids (charts, diagrams) to illustrate key concepts and recommendations.

1. Dedicated Point of Contact:

   - Faiaz, our DevOps & Cloud Engineer, will serve as the primary mentor, offering 5+ hours of direct mentorship per week.

   - Esther, our IT Project Manager, will provide additional support and project management guidance.

2. Regular Check-ins:

   - Weekly team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps.

   - Bi-weekly one-on-one sessions with each learner to provide personalized guidance.

3. Access to Tools and Technology:

   - Provision of secure, sandboxed access to our AWS environment for testing purposes.

   - Access to our development tools, including GitHub repositories (read-only), CI/CD pipelines, and project management software (Asana).

   - Licenses for necessary development and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible).

4. Documentation and Resources:

   - Comprehensive documentation of our current infrastructure and backend practices.

   - Access to our internal knowledge base and relevant whitepapers on DevOps and backend development.

5. Data Access:

   - Provision of anonymized, non-sensitive datasets for testing and analysis purposes.

   - Access to system logs and performance metrics (with sensitive information redacted).

6. Technical Workshops:

   - Two specialized workshops on DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure optimization, led by our technical team.

7. Collaboration Tools:

   - Access to our Slack workspace for real-time communication with the atlantiq AI team.

   - Use our Zoom account for video conferences and screen-sharing sessions.

8. Feedback and Review:

   - Regular code and documentation reviews to provide constructive feedback.

   - Detailed evaluation of interim deliverables to guide project direction.

9. Professional Development:

   - Opportunity to present findings to our executive team, providing valuable presentation experience.

   - Letters of recommendation for outstanding performers.