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Leesburg, Va, Us

Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Manage Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments across AWS and hybrid cloud infrastructures. I focus on ensuring system performance, security, and reliability, while implementing disaster recovery strategies and automating processes. Also, oversee server migrations, manage Active Directory and Microsoft Entra, and provide technical support to ensure business continuity.

Sterling, Virginia, United States

• Led the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux and Windows-based infrastructure, ensuring minimal downtime across physical and virtual environments.• Managed Linux (CentOS 6/7) and Windows Server (2008, 2012 & 2016), providing technical oversight for on-premises and virtual setups.• Deployed and troubleshooted Apache, Nginx, and MySQL applications, including MySQL clustering, performance tuning, and database backups to ensure system reliability.• Built and configured servers following SOPs, installing MySQL, PHP, Apache, and Tomcat, and managing OS patching and firmware upgrades using RPM and YUM.• Implemented and managed Cloudflare WAF/CDN, tuning WAF rules to block malicious traffic, mitigate DDoS attacks, and secure web applications with OWASP standards.• Managed web-hosting applications like Plesk, CWP, and WHM/cPanel, ensuring high availability and prompt resolution of technical issues.• Automated maintenance tasks using cron jobs for backups and system checks, ensuring smooth operations.• Monitored and resolved system issues in Unanet, working closely with the vendor to troubleshoot and apply patches or updates.• Conduct (RCA) for recurring issues following ITIL problem management to minimize service interruptions.• Integrated Ansible with CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment and configuration of applications.• Utilized PL/SQL for data analysis and reporting, generating complex reports and data summaries.• Implemented ITIL service request management workflows to streamline the fulfillment of user requests and reduce lead times.• Used Docker container for application dependencies in the infrastructure and created a template image using Linux Kernel.• Created Bash scripts for file manipulation, including copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files.• Implemented API caching and content delivery networks (CDNs) on CF to improve API response times.

Leesburg, Virginia, United States

As a Linux Administrator at iTechrex , I was responsible for building and supporting Rocky Linux, Suse Linux, and Red Hat Linux (6, 7, and 8) in the Enterprise Preference Management System project. I worked closely with application teams to deploy applications, and I have hands-on experience with WebSphere, JBoss, and middleware. I designed and implemented API documentation via Apigee’s developer portal and utilized Puppet for automating server deployment, configuration, and monitoring. I led ITIL framework training for IT teams, developed Puppet modules for automating Red Hat Linux/Windows servers, and provided advanced troubleshooting for Ivanti and ServiceNow platforms. I also implemented IBM Tivoli Monitoring, SQL indexing, and automated deployments with Puppet and VRO tools. My experience includes managing Active Directory migrations, building and provisioning Linux/Windows servers in private cloud environments, and scripting automation with Python, Puppet, Ansible, and Red Hat Satellite. Additionally, I implemented Oracle TDE for data security, designed GPOs for centralized policy management, and monitored system performance using various utilities.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As a Systems Engineer/DevOps professional, I developed and implemented automated CI/CD pipelines for seamless code deployment using AWS Lambda, Jenkins, and SonarQube. I enhanced operational efficiency by automating provisioning and repetitive tasks through Python and Docker, and managed Docker container clusters with Kubernetes. My role included optimizing SQL performance and ensuring API versioning and compatibility on Apigee Edge. Additionally, I created automation scripts using Python Boto3 for AWS services and provided training on API best practices to teams across the organization.

United Arab Emirates

Note: Worked with HPE, TSC through Sayah ConsultingWorked on key projects for prestigious clients such as Dubai Airports, Majid Al-Futtaim, DU Telecom, and other confidential clients. Played a pivotal role in managing IT infrastructure, leading server migrations, and improving performance across critical systems.• Led server migrations from physical to virtual environments, calculating utilization and ensuring seamless migration with minimal downtime.• Led the creation of a plan for modern datacenter to accommodate future container-based deployments, covering 12 datacenters and 64 IT rooms at Dubai Airports. This plan was aimed at improving infrastructure scalability, efficiency, and flexibility.• Prepared documents for hardware, including servers, storage, and network devices, ensuring accurate inventory and seamless infrastructure tracking across Dubai Airports.• Designed and developed reusable frameworks, components, and tools that simplified daily operations for the team and improved overall productivity. This included a front-end framework that transformed the way the team developed SharePoint solutions.• Planned, designed, and deployed SharePoint-related projects for clients to implement and migrate services from legacy to the latest available versions.• Managed application support, backup administration, and IT operations on VMware, with a focus on proactive diagnosis, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for Microsoft Windows enterprise environments.• Conducted sessions with internal teams and facilitated envisioning sessions with customers, ensuring smooth project execution and delivery.• Collaborated closely with clients to gather business requirements and developed project plans and timelines to ensure successful delivery.• Prepared (HLD) and (LLD) documents for SharePoint and related infrastructure projects.• Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions with clients to achieve sign-offs and complete project milestones.

Bachelor Of Engineering B.E, Computer Systems Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Computer Systems Engineering

Inter, Social Sciences

Activities and Societies: Was Good Student and Good Sportsman