HANZALA SHAHZAD

As an AWS SysOps (Systems Operations) engineer, I'm tasked with managing and maintaining AWS infrastructure, ensuring systems are running smoothly, and optimizing the environment for performance, security, and cost efficiency.

• Improved system efficiency by optimizing AWS infrastructure and implementing cost-effective solutions.
• Worked with teams of talented software engineers to define, build and maintain cloud infrastructure.
• Infrastructure Automation
  Automate infrastructure provisioning and management with AWS CloudFormation.
  Use AWS Systems Manager to automate patching and maintenance of EC2 instances.
  Implement Elastic Load Balancer (ELB) for high availability and auto-scaling.
• Backup and Recovery
  Automate backups using AWS Backup or custom solutions like AWS Lambda.
  Configure Amazon S3 or Amazon Glacier for data backup and recovery strategies.
  Regularly test the restore process to ensure that backups are functional.
• Security and Access Control
  IAM (Identity and Access Management) management: Create users, groups, roles, and permissions.
  Configure Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) to secure resources.
• Networking
  Set up VPCs, subnets, and configure routing for secure and efficient network traffic flow.
  Work with VPNs and Direct Connect for hybrid cloud solutions.
  Ensure proper network security by setting up Security Groups and NACLs.

• Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
• Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
• Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
• Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
• Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
• Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
• Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
• Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
• Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
• Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
• Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

• Streamlined data processing workflows for increased efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
• Verified and updated account information in company computer system
• Scanned documentation and entered into database to maintain accurate records
• Performed regular backups of digital records, minimizing the risk of data loss
• Provided support to other departments by generating reports and extracting data as required
• Improved data collection methods by designing surveys, polls and other instruments.

• Used single or multiple systems to generate summaries and compare old and new data
• Conducted thorough data quality checks, identifying and rectifying inconsistencies to maintain data integrity
• Created and maintained spreadsheets using Excel
• Developed comprehensive guidelines for accurate data entry, ensuring consistency among team members.
• Improved accuracy of financial reports with diligent data entry and verification tasks.