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Najam Rizvi

Chatham

Summary

Data analysis professional prepared to deliver impactful insights and drive business decisions. Adept in data visualization, statistical analysis, and database management, with strong focus on teamwork and adaptability. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and results-driven approach. Skilled in Python, SQL, and Excel, ensuring robust data solutions and strategic recommendations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DevOps Engineer

Mobia Technology Innovations
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of OpenShift clusters, ensuring high availability and performance across production environments.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, and Ansible, reducing manual tasks by 40%.
  • Diagnosed multi-tenant OpenShift cluster issues through root cause analysis, using log analysis and metrics to reduce downtime and resolve recurring incidents.
  • Led the installation, configuration, and upgrade of Red Hat OpenShift (RHOCP) clusters, improving platform reliability and operational efficiency.
  • Implemented and customized Grafana dashboards to monitor resource utilization and cluster health, decreasing issue detection time by 30%.
  • Configured LDAP sync and managed RBAC policies across user groups to ensure secure access control in multi-cluster environments.
  • Resolved unresponsive node issues in OpenStack by collaborating with infrastructure teams and implementing long-term fixes for node stability.
  • Collected and analyzed OpenShift metrics using Python (Pandas) to generate dashboards and insights for capacity planning and SLA management.
  • Developed dynamic dashboards in Tableau to visualize health trends, SLA adherence, and resource metrics, improving stakeholder reporting and executive visibility.
  • Wrote complex SQL queries to extract KPIs from monitoring logs and databases, enhancing RCA reporting and decision-making processes.
  • Remote

DevOps Engineer

BrainGain Cloud Solutions
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Deployed and managed a scalable Kubernetes cluster on Microsoft Azure, automating provisioning of VMs, load balancers, and configurations, reducing environment setup time by 50%.
  • Built and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and YAML, increasing deployment reliability and reducing manual steps.
  • Implemented cloud-native monitoring solutions including Prometheus, Grafana, and Azure Log Analytics, enhancing visibility and reducing mean time to resolution (MTTR).
  • Built interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau to track infrastructure KPIs, deployment velocity, and system health across Azure environments.
  • Managed infrastructure as code using Terraform, ensuring consistent, scalable environments across Azure.
  • Remote

Software Engineer

The Ontario Genealogical Society
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Installed, configured Microsoft Windows 10 & assembled desktop computers for office environment.
  • Developed and maintained internal web pages using HTML, WordPress, and CSS to enhance usability and client experience.
  • Managed and updated a structured database of digitized family history records using SQL, improving data integrity and searchability.

Software Developer

US Ecology
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Developed internal mobile applications using Java and the Android framework to streamline system processes for employees.
  • Provided implementation and troubleshooting support related to risks in the internal system.
  • Maintained and organized sensitive internal documents to improve usability and accessibility.
  • Utilized Microsoft Office tools to create technical documentation, report on system usage, and analyze company data with spreadsheets and graphs.

Education

B.Eng - Systems Engineering

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
06.2022

Skills

  • Software: Power Automate, Python, SQL, Pandas, Git, Linux, PowerShell, ADO, Terraform, Ansible, HTML, CSS, Excel
  • Technical: Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Tableau, Kubernetes, Openstack, Azure, ServiceNow, CyberArk, Docker, Data analysis, Data Viz
  • Soft: Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving, Leadership, Teamwork

Certification

  • Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification, Microsoft, Aug 2023
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification, Microsoft, May 2023
  • GitLab Certified Git Associate, GitLab, Aug 2024
  • GitLab Certified Project Management Associate, GitLab, Sep 2024
  • GitLab Certified CI/CD Associate, GitLab, Sep 2024
  • GitLab Certified Services Engineer Professional, GitLab, Oct 2024
  • GitLab Certified Security Specialist, GitLab, Oct 2024
  • GitLab Certified Migration Services Professional, GitLab, Oct 2024
  • GitLab Certified Implementation Services Professional, GitLab, Oct 2024
  • Excel Basics for Data Analysis, IBM, Jan 2025
  • Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python, IBM, Jan 2025
  • Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau, IBM, Feb 2025

Timeline

DevOps Engineer

Mobia Technology Innovations
04.2024 - Current

DevOps Engineer

BrainGain Cloud Solutions
06.2020 - 09.2021

Software Engineer

The Ontario Genealogical Society
06.2019 - 09.2019

Software Developer

US Ecology
06.2018 - 08.2018

B.Eng - Systems Engineering

University of Guelph
Najam Rizvi