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TJ is the Cloud Services Practice Lead at Toptal, dedicated to helping companies overcome challenges in their cloud transformation journey. With more than 13 years of experience in the hosting and cloud services industry, TJ is a passionate technology leader.TJ is the Cloud Services Practice Lead at Toptal, dedicated to helping companies overcome challenges in their cloud transformation journey. With more than 13 years of experience in the hosting and cloud services industry, TJ is a passionate technology leader.
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TJ is the Cloud Services Practice Lead at Toptal, dedicated to helping companies overcome challenges in their cloud transformation journey. With more than 13 years of experience in the hosting and cloud services industry, TJ is a passionate technology leader.
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Paweł is a seasoned DevOps engineer and cloud architect with 5+ years of experience designing, automating, and managing cloud environments for high-profile clients. Specialized in AWS and Azure, he holds multiple certifications that highlight his expertise.
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9+ Years
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12+ Years
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