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Islamabad, Pk

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Architect and manage multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure) with a focus on resource optimization and high availability.• Design microservices and serverless applications (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).• Build hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premise data centers.• Implement advanced networking (VPN, VPC peering, cloud-based firewalls).• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.• Manage Kubernetes or OpenShift for container orchestration, scaling, and monitoring.• Use Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for automated system configurations and deployments.• Automate cloud monitoring, auto-scaling, and backups for resilience.• Design CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or ArgoCD for automated builds and deployments.• Enforce GitFlow, trunk-based development, and quality gates for stable releases.• Collaborate with release managers to streamline deployments across environments.• Integrate security into CI/CD using tools like Snyk, Aqua Security, or SonarQube.• Automate security testing (SAST, DAST) and manage secrets with Vault or AWS KMS.• Work with security teams on compliance, continuous auditing, and incident response automation.• Implement observability with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog.• Establish real-time alerting using PagerDuty or AWS CloudWatch.• Enhance observability with distributed tracing tools like Jaeger or Zipkin.• Perform capacity planning, load testing, and resource optimization for cloud and containers.• Manage costs through autoscaling, reserved instances, and forecasting tools.• Lead teams on DevOps and security best practices, fostering a culture of automation and collaboration.• Mentor junior engineers and align team objectives with business goals.• Lead post-incident reviews, apply SRE principles for system reliability, and automate disaster recovery plan.

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Deployed and managed tools like Git, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and security platforms for seamless integration of version control, testing automation, and security checks.• Set up and maintained Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters, leveraging Docker, Helm, auto-scaling, service discovery, and load balancing for efficient microservice management.• Implemented automated testing (Selenium, JUnit) within CI/CD pipelines and integrated security tools (Aqua Security, SonarQube) to ensure code quality and vulnerability management.• Automated cloud infrastructure provisioning with Terraform or Pulumi, managing scalable, multi-cloud environments across AWS and Azure.• Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or ArgoCD, automating code integration, testing, deployment, and ensuring fast, secure releases.• Designed high availability infrastructure, including PostgreSQL clusters, with automated failover, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for fault-tolerant systems.• Ensured security compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2) by integrating security policies, automating checks, and conducting regular vulnerability assessments and audits.

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Provided comprehensive support for Azure DevOps Services, including the deployment of tailored on-premise solutions to meet organizational requirements.• Developed and implemented a robust DevSecOps framework for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), ensuring that security practices were integrated across the development lifecycle while maintaining compliance with information security standards and regulations.• Architected and deployed Docker and Kubernetes clusters to ensure efficient, scalable, and sustainable solutions, leveraging containerization and orchestration tools for streamlined application management.• Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, alongside scripting and automation tools, to automate and manage infrastructure efficiently, reducing manual efforts in deployment and operational processes.• Ensured that infrastructure was secure, reliable, scalable, and automated by applying best practices and robust security measures to safeguard environments.• Implemented and managed version control systems (VCS) to track changes and enable efficient collaboration on code and infrastructure configurations.• Fostered a DevOps culture at Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) FBR to encourage collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across development and operations teams.

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Led a DevOps team in designing and implementing a CI/CD environment with GitLab, tailored to the Pakistan Air Force's Software Development Directorate needs and security requirements.• Oversaw configuration management to ensure secure, scalable settings while implementing best practices for compliance and regularly updating configurations to protect sensitive data.• Developed automated scripts to streamline deployment processes, enhancing operational efficiency by reducing manual interventions and minimizing errors.• Established dedicated environments for Software Quality Assurance, ensuring that testing mirrored production settings for accurate validation and feedback.• Collaborated with development teams to support legacy applications, optimizing performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth integration with new technologies.• Managed web server operations for optimal performance and uptime, monitoring server health, applying updates, and implementing redundancy measures to prevent downtime.• Conducted training sessions for developers on DevOps best practices, focusing on effective CI/CD implementation, collaboration tools, and automation techniques to foster continuous improvement within the Pakistan Air Force.

Burewala, Punjab, Pakistan

Create and maintain network solutions for seamless data connectivity between local offices and World Bank modules, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability.Diagnose network issues and provide technical support, monitoring data integrity and accuracy across systems.Develop and oversee processes to effectively sync data between local systems and World Bank modules.Work with finance, revenue, HR, and billing teams to understand and meet data requirements.Collaborate with World Bank representatives to ensure adherence to project standards and align IT systems accordingly.Facilitate project implementation by liaising with local IT teams and vendors.Conduct training sessions for staff on system usage, new technologies, and updates to enhance their efficiency.Oversee the development and maintenance of project-related websites, ensuring user-friendliness and alignment with project goals.Document IT processes and prepare regular reports on network performance, data synchronization, and system updates for stakeholder transparency.Implement best practices for system security and data protection, regularly updating IT systems and software to meet World Bank requirements.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

• Liaised with external and internal agencies to ensure the smooth operation of the Mission Control Center.• Ensured operational security of sensors, RADAR data, CIA, connectivity, configuration, applications, and services while implementing advanced security architectures at C2I Centers.• Managed network administration tasks including NGN connectivity on mesh networks, routers, proxies, VPN servers, Active Directory Services, LAN/WAN, SMTP, SNMP, and DNS, leveraging the latest networking technologies.

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Manage Depot Level maintenance support Round the Clock on Command-and-Control Centers, PAF.• Installation and troubleshooting of CentOS Solaris Linux Ubuntu Windows Servers, NAS, VM, RAID, Hardware, or Software failure diagnostics and propose appropriate solutions.• Installation, integration, and configuration of different vendors’ software and hardware into the system. Like MOXA, TIR, SCU, FnMM, IFF, ADSB, Data diode, VCP, LBIP, MPS and SD. • Conduct preventive maintenance /inspections /troubleshooting of IT systems and repair/ reverse engineering or refurbish multilayer PCBs, UPS, SBC and embedded system cards at the workshop.• Design, Develop and implement an Information Security Policy for the Organization.

Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan

Managed 24/7 depot-level maintenance support for Command-and-Control Centers, PAF.Installed, configured, and troubleshot advanced server environments including CentOS, Solaris, Linux, Ubuntu, and Windows servers, as well as NAS, VM, RAID, and conducted hardware/software failure diagnostics, proposing innovative solutions.Integrated and configured cutting-edge software and hardware from vendors such as MOXA, TIR, SCU, FnMM, IFF, ADSB, data diode, VCP, LBIP, MPS, and SD.Conducted preventive maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of IT systems, repairing or refurbishing multilayer PCBs, UPS, SBC, and embedded system cards in the workshop.Designed, developed, and implemented robust information security policies and protocols aligned with industry standards.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

• Supervised a team responsible for day-to-day tasks and periodic maintenance of systems in a Mission Control Center environment.• Troubleshot and repaired hardware from various vendors used for data processing, employing the latest diagnostic tools and methodologies.• Analyzed data to interpret failure points, generate reports, and identify defect trends, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Ms Information Security, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, 3.32 / 4

Activities and Societies: Ethical Hacking, Malware analysis, wireless network security, CISSP, and CISM.Hands-on Ethical Hacking, Malware.

Bs Information Technology, Information Technology

Activities and Societies: I have developed skills in information technology, software engineering, and computer networks.information.

Dae Electronics, Radar Communications And Systems Technology, 74 %

Activities and Societies: RADAR specializationDiploma of Associate Engineering in Electronics, RADAR specialization from Pakistan Air Force.