---
type: person
aliases:
  - Leila
role: Cloud & Security Architect
status: upcoming
skills:
  - AWS Solutions Architect
  - Azure
  - Kubernetes
  - Terraform
  - HIPAA
  - SOC 2
  - PCI-DSS
current_project: null
utilization: 0
rate: 250
available_from: 2026-04-07
tags:
  - team
  - contractor
  - cloud
  - security
  - architect
---
# [[Leila Farouk]]

## Overview

Cloud & Security Architect, joining Carter Strategy's contractor network. Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS). Perfect fit for regulated industries — healthcare and finance.

## Skills

- **Primary**: AWS Solutions Architect, Kubernetes, Terraform
- **Secondary**: Azure, HIPAA compliance, SOC 2 auditing, PCI-DSS

## Current Availability

- **Utilization**: 0% (finishing external engagement)
- **Available from**: 2026-04-07
- **Rate**: $250/hr (subcontracted to clients at $325/hr)
- **Status**: Pending — first engagement with Carter Strategy

## Project History

| Project | Client | Role | Duration |
|---------|--------|------|----------|
| *First engagement* | — | — | — |

## Notes

- Referred by [[Robert Williams]] at [[GlobalBank]]
- Deep security expertise — ideal for regulated industries
- First engagement will be [[Nexus Health]] Cloud Assessment
- Available from April 7, 2026

## Related

- Referral: [[Robert Williams]], [[GlobalBank]]
- Proposals: [[Nexus Health Cloud Assessment]]
- Clients: [[Nexus Health]]

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*Last updated: 2026-03-20*
