Syed Ammar Suhail
Toronto,ON
Summary
Results-driven and highly skilled DevOps Engineer with a proven track record of successfully implementing and managing end-to-end DevOps practices for diverse IT environments. Over the course of 6 years, I have demonstrated expertise in designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, and ensuring seamless integration between development and operations teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
DevOps Engineer
Plasma Computing Group
Dallas Tx (USA)
01.2021 - Current
- Orchestrated containerized applications with Kubernetes on both AWS EKS and Azure AKS, streamlining deployment and scaling processes.
- Led the implementation of Helm charts for managing and deploying applications on Kubernetes, enhancing version control and simplifying deployment processes.
- Automated infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform for AWS and ARM Templates for Azure, reducing deployment time by 40%
- Utilized GitHub Actions for automating release workflows.
- Established GitLab CI/CD and GitHub Actions security scans, integrating tools like Snyk to enforce code quality standards and identify vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.
- Integrated automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline, resulting in a 20% reduction in post-deployment issues.
- Automated the creation of Argo CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 30%.
- Designed, implemented, and managed scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure.
- Orchestrated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions, ensuring automated and efficient software delivery processes.
- Led the implementation of Kubernetes for container orchestration, optimizing deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
- Implemented Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and configuration management with Ansible, ensuring consistent and automated infrastructure provisioning.
- Implemented monitoring and logging solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack for proactive issue identification and resolution.
- Scripted automation tasks using Python and Shell, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
Cloud Engineer (Part-time)
AT&T
Dallas Texas (USA)
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Implemented and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, automating the entire application deployment lifecycle and facilitating seamless updates.
- Optimized AKS cluster configurations, resource allocation, and scaling strategies to align with application performance requirements, resulting in improved efficiency and responsiveness.
- Successfully migrated On-Premises applications to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), leveraging containerization for enhanced scalability, portability, and resource utilization.
- Deployed infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring the consistent and automated provisioning of resources across the Azure cloud environment.
- Implemented Azure Pipelines to streamline the deployment of application code, enhancing automation and reducing manual intervention in the deployment process.
- Created and configured Azure DevOps pipelines for deploying container images from Docker Hub to Azure Container Registry (ACR), ensuring a centralized and secure repository for container images.
- Regularly reviewed and enhanced CI/CD processes, AKS configurations, and Terraform scripts to identify areas for improvement, resulting in increased deployment efficiency and reliability.
System Administrator
K-Electric Head Office
Pakistan
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Administer and maintain Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Manage Active Directory, user accounts, group policies, and security permissions.
- Conduct regular system backups and implement disaster recovery strategies to minimize downtime.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Install, configure, and update hardware and software components, including servers, routers, and firewalls.
IT Support Engineer
K-Electric Head Office
Pakistan
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Provide first-line technical support to end-users, addressing hardware, software, and network-related issues.
- Assist users in troubleshooting problems, resolving technical difficulties, and providing guidance on the use of IT resources.
- Install, configure, and upgrade computer hardware and software.
- Conduct regular maintenance tasks, including updates, patches, and system optimizations
- Set up and manage user accounts, security groups, and permissions.
- Implement and enforce security measures, including antivirus software, firewalls, and encryption.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
University of North Texas
Dallas (USA)12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi Pakistan12.2011
Skills
Cloud Platforms:
- (AWS)
- Microsoft Azure
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
- Terraform
- AWS CloudFormation
Containerization and Orchestration:
- Docker
- Kubernetes
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
- Jenkins & ARGOCD
- GitLab CI/CD
Scripting and Automation:
- Python
- Shell scripting (Bash)
- PowerShell
Version Control:
- GitHub
- Bitbucket
Monitoring and Logging:
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- CloudWatch
Certifications:
- AWS Certified Solution Architect
- Terraform Certified
- CKAD Certified
Timeline
Cloud Engineer (Part-time)
AT&T
05.2023 - 11.2023
DevOps Engineer
Plasma Computing Group
01.2021 - Current
System Administrator
K-Electric Head Office
01.2015 - 12.2018
IT Support Engineer
K-Electric Head Office
01.2012 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
NED University of Engineering & Technology