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
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
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
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
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
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