Muhammad Usman
DevOps Engineer
Lahore - Punjab
Summary
Dynamic and seasoned DevOps Engineer with over 6 years of experience, specializing in cloud environments, primarily focusing on AWS. Proficient in infrastructure engineering and CI/CD processes, adept at leveraging Terraform for implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Demonstrated success in deploying containerized solutions across various platforms and proficient in Python and Bash scripting. Certified in Kubernetes, Terraform, and Google Cloud.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior DevOps Engineer
Coeus Solutions GmbH
Remote
02.2023 - Current
- Outsourced for the Volkswagen Payment Systems project, enhancing deployment of payment systems and mobile SDKs on AWS.
- Orchestrated the provisioning and management of AWS infrastructure using Terraform, streamlining deployment with Helm charts and infra pipelines.
- Implemented and maintained robust security measures, including IAM policy updates and WAF setup, significantly enhancing system security.
- Deployed applications using Azure and AWS pipelines across EKS, ECS, and S3 with CloudFront, demonstrating proficiency in multiple cloud environments.
- Oversaw backups and patch management for AWS resources, ensuring data integrity and system compliance.
- Developed and deployed Terraform modules for a variety of AWS services, optimizing cloud infrastructure management and automation.
- Guided the DevOps team and managed migration of Coeus Solutions' applications to AWS, achieving a 20% improvement in deployment efficiency.
- Conducted training for Coeus Solutions' engineers and interns, elevating the team's DevOps capabilities and fostering a learning environment.
Senior DevOps Engineer
NISUM
Lahore, Punjab
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Engaged in a pivotal role for Macy's Department Store chain in the United States, focusing on advanced DevOps strategies for containerized 3-tier and microservices-based applications.
- Authored and optimized CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for these applications, leading to a 50% improvement in deployment efficiency and a significant reduction in deployment errors.
- Expertly managed and provisioned GCP infrastructure with Terraform, showcasing proficiency in cloud infrastructure management and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques.
- Conducted training for developers in DevOps tools and practices, enhancing the team's operational efficiency and deployment capabilities by approximately 30%.
- Prioritized professional development during bench periods, earning certifications in Kubernetes, GCP, and Terraform, thus broadening and deepening technical acumen.
- Devised and implemented Helm charts for Kubernetes, which streamlined the application deployment process, resulting in a 40% increase in deployment speed and improved scalability.
Senior DevOps Engineer
Strategic Systems International,
Lahore - Punjab
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Spearheaded the DevOps operations for the NeuStreet Collector project, overseeing the process from proof of concept to successful deployment.
- Utilized Terraform and GitHub CI/CD pipelines to efficiently provision, modify, and deliver the first version of the application within a tight six-month timeline.
- Deployed the application on Kubernetes, creating and managing Helm charts to streamline the deployment process and ensure scalability.
- Implemented HashiCorp Vault for centralized secret management, enhancing the security posture of the application infrastructure.
- Integrated AWS CloudWatch with SNS for comprehensive logging and monitoring, ensuring high system reliability and proactive issue resolution.
DevOps Engineer
SYNAVOS SOLUTIONS
Lahore - Punjab
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Revolutionized the development workflow by introducing and implementing DevOps practices, leading to a 60% reduction in deployment and testing times and enabling developers to focus on core development.
- Engineered and managed on-premises infrastructure using Proxmox for development and consolidation environments, significantly improving early-stage testing and application previews.
- Developed robust staging and production environments on AWS, leveraging Terraform for efficient and scalable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
- Orchestrated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, optimizing deployment processes for diverse environments, including on-premises and AWS.
- Implemented comprehensive monitoring solutions using Nagios for on-premises infrastructure and AWS CloudWatch for logging, integrated with AWS SNS for effective alarm management in staging and production.
- Streamlined operational workflows by aiding developers in automating routine tasks with cronjobs and Python scripting, thereby enhancing overall productivity.
- Played a pivotal role in the successful development and deployment of key projects such as Ticketlake Event Listings Platform, Yahuda Real Estate Marketplace, Febys E-commerce Platform, and Action for Society Social Networking.
DevOps Engineer
NoveltySOFT
Lahore - Punjab
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Rapidly progressed from intern to DevOps Engineer, leading infrastructure initiatives in Google Cloud, private clouds, and on-premises setups.
- Implemented Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines, slashing deployment times by 60% and enhancing delivery workflows.
- Spearheaded the creation of a Nagios monitoring system, directly resulting in a 40% reduction in customer complaints.
- Pioneered automation with Ansible, significantly reducing manual processes and boosting operational accuracy.
- Oversaw comprehensive security upgrades, including IPtables firewall configuration and passwordless access implementation.
- Acted as a key contributor to major projects like Trivzia, Call Delivery System, and HungryVoice, playing a pivotal role in their development and success.
- Streamlined application software upgrades, facilitating package management and system enhancements.
- Applied expertise in VoIP development, integrating speech-to-text technologies and Machine Learning for improved customer interaction analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Central Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan 09.2013 - 06.2017
Skills
Code reviews
Build releases
Algorithm implementation
Programming
Product development
Solutions deployment
Certification
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Timeline
Senior DevOps Engineer
Coeus Solutions GmbH
02.2023 - Current
Google Associate Cloud Engineer
08-2022
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
06-2022
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
06-2022
Senior DevOps Engineer
NISUM
04.2022 - 12.2022
Senior DevOps Engineer
Strategic Systems International,
10.2021 - 03.2022
DevOps Engineer
SYNAVOS SOLUTIONS
03.2021 - 09.2021
DevOps Engineer
NoveltySOFT
07.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Central Punjab
09.2013 - 06.2017