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Ahsan Qaisar

Senior DevOps Engineer - Engineering Operations

Mississauga
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As a seasoned DevOps Engineer with over 16 years in the technology sector, my journey has been marked by a passion for innovation, an unwavering commitment to excellence, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. My expertise is seamlessly bridging the gap between complex cloud technologies and practical business applications, particularly in hybrid environments.

My career has evolved from focusing on Oracle engineering to becoming a recognized expert in DevOps and cloud computing. This transition was fueled by my fascination with the transformative power of cloud technologies and a desire to be at the forefront of the industry's evolution.

At the core of my professional ethos is a belief in the power of collaboration and knowledge sharing. This has led me to take on roles not just as a technical expert but also as a mentor and coach, imparting my knowledge of various technologies to others.

My technical proficiency spans various tools and platforms including AWS, Azure, Bluemix, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. Beyond this, I have significant experience in cloud infrastructure automation, database solutions, microservices, and containerization.

My approach to DevOps and cloud computing is not just about implementing technology; it's about creating a synergy between technology, people, and processes to drive efficiency, foster innovation, and deliver tangible business value.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated an ability to lead complex projects, navigate challenging technology landscapes, and deliver results that exceed expectations. I am always eager to explore new challenges and contribute my skills and experience to exciting, forward-thinking projects.

Careers

Chief DevOps & Cloud Strategist - Contract

CDW

Full time contract1/2022 - 12/2023
  1. Spearheaded the transition from on-premise systems to a more agile and efficient
  2. cloud infrastructure, focusing on Azure cloud solutions. Improved deployment
  3. efficiency and set new standards in infrastructure management at CDW.
  4. Pioneered containerization practices at CDW, designing and engineering continuous
  5. integration (CI) processes using GitHub pipelines. Orchestrated continuous
  6. deployment (CD) pipelines through Helm, enhancing deployment speed and reliability.
  7. Facilitated a strategic shift to Azure DevOps (ADO) for CI/CD processes. Leveraged
  8. ADO's advanced template features to enhance efficiency and streamline process
  9. workflows, optimizing development cycle and improving productivity.
  10. Led the successful deployment of a critical search application to Azure Kubernetes
  11. Service (AKS), achieving a 20% increase in system scalability and reliability.
  12. Advocated for the adoption of AKS company-wide, highlighting its superior security
  13. and scalability. Contributed to a reduction in operational costs and transformed CDW's
  14. project handling and resource management.
  15. Maintained consistent and concise documentation, ensuring clarity and ease of
  16. understanding for team members and stakeholders.
  17. Avoided technical jargon, explaining complex concepts in a clear and accessible
  18. manner.
  19. Diligently proofread all documentation and reports, ensuring accuracy and
  20. professionalism in presentation.

Education

IoBM

MIS

Master's DegreeClass of 2023
Skills
Devops engineerKubernetesMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudAWSGithubPythonCicd PipelinesDockerProblem solver
Experience8+ years
Hourly rate$90/hr
Open to
remote

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