Kubernetes vs ECS vs Serverless — When to Use What
A practical decision framework for choosing between EKS, ECS, and Lambda on AWS — based on team size, workload shape, cost model, and operational maturity. They're not mutually exclusive.
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DevOps/Platform Engineering leader with strong software engineering roots and advanced expertise in AWS cloud platforms.
Section Head — Cloud, DevOps & Platform Engineering
Strong software engineering roots with advanced expertise in AWS cloud platforms.
- Website: www.linocervantes.com
- Email: lino@linocervantes.com
- City: General Trias City, Cavite, PH 4107
With 15 years in the IT industry, I lead DevOps/Platform Engineering squads across cloud-native and hybrid architectures. Currently serving as Section Head at SM Supermalls, I drive infrastructure automation, CI/CD modernization, and scalable AWS solutions. I hold an AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification.
Skills
Cloud & Infrastructure
CI/CD & Automation
Architecture & Patterns
Monitoring & Observability
Languages & Frameworks
Databases
Resume
DevOps/Platform Engineering leader with strong software engineering roots and advanced expertise in AWS cloud platforms.
Summary
Lino Pacifico O. Cervantes
15 years in the IT industry. Section Head leading DevOps/Platform Engineering squads across cloud-native and hybrid architectures. AWS Certified Solutions Architect with deep expertise in designing secure, scalable, and cost-efficient infrastructure.
- General Trias City, Cavite, PH 4107
- lino@linocervantes.com
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
2005 – 2009
De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, Cavite, PH
Certification
Professional Experience
Section Head (promoted from Senior DevOps Manager)
Jul 2022 – Present
SM Supermalls
- Lead and mentor a team of 6 engineers across two DevOps/Platform squads: one driving cloud-native infrastructure on AWS (IaC, CI/CD, IDP), the other managing hybrid architecture across vendor cloud, private cloud, and on-prem.
- Support deployments across multiple AWS architectural patterns — serverless, containerized (ECS/EKS), and traditional compute — powering 10 platforms at 99.9% uptime.
- Establish security guardrails for AI-assisted Terraform workflows, enforcing CIS Benchmarks and AWS Foundational Security Best Practices by default.
- Reduced AWS spend by nearly 50% through cost optimization, right-sizing, and architectural improvements.
- Design and orchestrate ETL pipelines using AWS Lambda, Glue, and Step Functions, delivering data to Redshift and S3 for business analytics and reporting.
Projects
Personal projects I've built end-to-end — from architecture and development to deployment and operations.
Cervantiq
A dental clinic management platform built for Philippine practices. Handles appointments, patient records, billing (₱/GCash), staff commissions, and multi-branch operations. Built on a serverless AWS architecture (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, Step Functions) with a Flutter frontend. Designed for RA 10173 compliance awareness.
Visit siteLinotto
A mobile app for checking PCSO lotto draw results, browsing history, and setting alerts. Available on the iOS App Store and Huawei AppGallery. Built with Flutter and backed by a serverless API on AWS.
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Thoughts, learnings, and technical deep-dives from my day-to-day work.
From Offline Number Picker to Cloud-Native Lotto Results Platform: A Decade of Building Linotto
11 years, 4 tech stacks, 1 relentless obsession with making things better. How a Christmas break side project evolved through native mobile, serverless Python, Flutter, and finally a Rust-powered lotto results platform on Lambda.
Read moreA Startup-Friendly Serverless AWS Architecture with No NAT Gateway
A dental practice management system built on AWS with event-driven patterns and a no-NAT Gateway VPC design. The S3 Gateway Endpoint is the key to distributing processes without expensive networking infrastructure.
Read moreFlutter iOS Push Notification Deep Links from Terminated State — A UIScene Lifecycle Gotcha
If you've migrated your Flutter iOS app to the UIScene lifecycle and your push notification deep links stopped working from terminated state — here's what's happening and how to fix it.
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Location
General Trias City, Cavite 4107
lino@linocervantes.com