⭕ Contour Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc (CSI), is a leading provider of customized enterprise software solutions. With a global presence spanning over 100 countries and serving more than 80 different industries, Contour Software plays a vital role in implementing, supporting, and enhancing enterprise systems for thousands of businesses and public institutions. ✯ Reduce 40% deployment time by transforming .NET 6.0 APIs and Angular applications, spearheading their containerization, orchestrating deployment with Helm, engineering docker files for image creation, and architecting robust CI/CD pipelines.✯ Realize a 50% decrease in errors and a 30% increase in deployment frequency following the conversion of Kubernetes infrastructure into Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, integration of security tools into CI/CD pipelines, pioneering of efficient pipeline development, and utilization of Docker Compose for streamlined API construction.✯ Employ KQL queries to extract insights from diverse log sources, including application gateway, app insights, and Azure Firewall, to identify application and network anomalies and reduce the mean time to resolution (MTTR) by 30%.✯ Deliver 20% cost savings, elevate robust security protocols, expedite deployment cycles, optimize infrastructure management, ensure code quality, and surge customer satisfaction.

⭕ Spursol is a technology-driven company with a mission to leverage technology as a catalyst for solving real-world problems. Specializing in the development of software products for businesses, Spursol has successfully built multiple brands over the last decade, serving customers worldwide. With a focus on sustainability, Spursol has bootstrapped its way to establishing a strong foundation for creating meaningful impact through innovative technology solutions.✯ Slashed 40% in deployment time and 30% in build queues while accelerating time-to-market and streamlined application delivery by adopting Terraform as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), developing modules, establishing client-specific workspaces, and collaborating to automate deployment.✯ Led disaster recovery planning and implementation, developing PowerShell scripts for automated infrastructure provisioning and validating critical deployments,✯ Generated RTO of 1 hour and RPO of 5 minutes and managed successful live exercise, garnering recognition during the Annual Team meet by directing disaster recovery planning and implementation, drafting PowerShell scripts for automated infrastructure provisioning, and validating critical deployments.✯ Completed 100% compliance with PCI standards and decreased 50% network security incidents by integrating Azure Firewall and associated security measures, ensuring robust protection against potential security risks.

⭕ Traffic Digital is MEA’s largest independent and fully integrated digital agency. Working from offices in Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh & Karachi, Cairo and Abu Dhabi our team of 100+ full-time staff specialises in delivering outstanding creative and digital transformation solutions for brands across all categories.✯ Discovered the necessity for Azure migration to boost availability and productivity, seamlessly migrating over 500 MS SQL databases and 20 virtual machines, implementing SQL elastic pools, and founding failover groups and site recovery for continuous availability and disaster preparedness.✯ Saved 30% operational costs and maximized 20% customer satisfaction by orchestrating the decommissioning of traditional Active Directory and migration to Azure AD for improved single sign-on.✯ Developed a 100% productive roadmap for hosting code repositories on Azure DevOps, emphasizing strategic utilization of Team Foundation Server (TFS) with branching strategies and project permissions, executing CI/CD pipelines for Asp.net 4.8 and .NET 5.0 applications across multiple environments.✯ Uplifted 20% data accessibility and adopted Site-to-Site VPN between on-premises and Azure environments, ensuring secure communication channels, and leveraged Site247 for comprehensive insights into infrastructure usage.

✯ Improved 30% data integrity and recovery readiness by handling on-premises infrastructure on VMWare Esx, configuring Cisco switches and routers to ensure effective LAN/WAN connectivity, and implementing Veeam backup and replication for robust VM backup solutions.✯ Upgraded 20% efficiency and resource optimization by applying various infrastructure services including Zycoo VoIP, VPN, NAS, Domain Controllers (DCs), Active Directory (AD), and Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and designed and implemented Hyper-V and Hyper-V replication.✯ Cut downtime by 40% due to maintenance and issue resolution by monitoring IT infrastructure performance using PRTG.

✯ Orchestrated the operation of data centers spanning 4 sites, overseeing VMware vSphere environments, and delivering 3rd level central support to clients in Pakistan, the USA, the Philippines, and Jamaica.✯ Managed Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, administering over 25,000 mailboxes, transport rules, recipient policies, and database maintenance, utilizing scripts for mailbox creation and routine tasks.✯ Collaborated with management to execute system-wide changes, encompassing Backup Exec, network storage ACLs, Group Policies, and databases, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.✯ Partnered with the IT security group to deploy centralized antivirus solutions, overseeing File Servers, Domain Controllers, Exchange Servers, NAS, and VMware ESX 4.1, enhancing system security and integrity.✯ Designed and implemented Hyper-V and Hyper-V replication strategies, successfully virtualizing over 90% of workloads, bolstering high availability and operational efficiency for local and remote locations.✯ Monitored the company's IT infrastructure to uphold compliance with business SLAs, overseeing configuration and troubleshooting of mission-critical network devices, including WAN failover, site-to-site VPNs, and firewall management.✯ Spearheaded the planning and execution of information systems security measures, delivering escalated IT support encompassing hardware troubleshooting, backup and recovery, email communication, and application support.✯ Led Active Directory management initiatives, addressing site replication issues, FSMO roles, group policies, and PowerShell scripting to optimize system performance and user access.✯ Ensured business continuity by maintaining 99.9% uptime, implementing comprehensive data backup and recovery strategies, and establishing redundant systems for critical operations.

✯ Managed VMware vSphere 5.1 within an enterprise-level environment, deployed OVF templates, configured high availability with host and storage DRS, and provisioned virtual desktops to users. ✯ Conducted P2V and V2V migrations, performed vMotion operations, and continuously monitored resource utilization and ESX server health.✯ Administered both local and remote site Windows infrastructure servers, encompassing Windows Server 2008 and 2012. ✯ Managed backups, provided Active Directory Domain Services administration and support (including GPO/DNS/DHCP), and oversaw administration of MS Exchange 2010, TMG 2010, IIS, FTP, and WSUS servers.✯ Collaborated as a team member in the implementation of a VoIP telephony system, contributing to the formation of IPSec VPN tunnels utilizing Cisco ASA 5505 to ensure uptime and security for network communications.✯ Installed and configured CentOS for Apache web server, hosting over 1000 websites for clients worldwide. ✯ Provided comprehensive services to clients in the UK, USA, and Australia, including web hosting, deployment of database-driven websites, creation of POP and IMAP email accounts, FTP setup, backup and restoration of critical data, and implementation of host and service monitoring using PRTG.