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Suleman Ahmed
DevOps Engineer
Islamabad, Pakistan
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FollowingResults-driven professional with over 16 years of hands-on experience as a System / Network Administrator combined with more than 2x years as a DevOps Engineer in the banking sector. Proven expertise in managing bare-metal servers, cloud infrastructure, and optimizing system performance to drive operational excellence. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions that align with business goals.
Careers
DevOps Engineer
Teresol
Full time contract03/2022 - 08/2023
- Successfully migrated legacy systems to Kubernetes-based architecture, deploying microservices and web applications for improved scalability and reliability.
- Led the implementation of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, automating software builds, tests, and deployments, reducing release cycles.
- Established Docker registries and created custom images to streamline application deployments and reduce overhead.
- Implemented infrastructure as code using Terraform, reducing provisioning time by 50% and ensuring consistent environments across AWS services.
- Orchestrated container networking with Kubernetes, facilitating seamless inter-container communications across multiple nodes.
- Collaborated with SRE teams to establish incident management processes, improve service level objectives, and enhance system resilience.
- Maintained high availability of critical applications and services, achieving a 99.9% uptime rate through proactive monitoring and debugging.
- Managed and maintained a complex network infrastructure, optimizing performance, security, and uptime.
- Designed and executed disaster recovery plans, ensuring business continuity during critical incidents.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring user satisfaction.
- Configured and managed WHM/cPanel environments, facilitating efficient website hosting and management.
System / Network Administrator
Askari Airport Services
Full time contract01/2006 - 11/2021
- Played a pivotal role in installation and configuration activities, ensuring optimal performance of network and system infrastructure.
- Managed the installation and upgrading of essential software on on-premises virtual machines (VMs) to maintain system efficiency and security.
- Monitored VMs to ensure continuous uptime, promptly addressing any issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Executed VM upgrades and patch updates, staying up-to-date with the latest industry developments to enhance system stability.
- Configured alerts for real-time monitoring of VM performance, enabling swift response to potential issues and ensuring seamless operations.
- Successfully installed and maintained Kafka clusters, contributing to streamlined data processing and communication within the organization.
- Demonstrated proficiency in SSL certification installation and updates, enhancing data security across the network.
- Collaborated with the DevOps team to automate infrastructure setup, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced manual interventions.
- Implemented resource management and monitoring methods and tools, optimizing resource allocation and utilization.
- Administered system access and resources, ensuring compliance with security protocols and minimizing unauthorized access.
- Played a key role in the resolution of production incidents, employing a strategic approach to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly.
- Led efforts to identify risks and problems, contributing to the development of mitigation plans and proactive problem-solving strategies.
- Fostered collaboration with cross-functional teams to brainstorm innovative solutions for complex infrastructure, security, and development challenges.
Education
Fauji Foundation
Eletronics
12/1999 - 11/2002Associate DegreeClass of 2002
Skills
Server-side LessDevOpsNetwork management
ExperienceDirector-level8+ years
Hourly rate$30/hr
Open to
remote
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