Naveed Ahmad
Lahore
Summary
Experienced cloud technology professional with expertise in cloud architecture, migration, and security. Drives implementation of cloud solutions for seamless integration and optimal performance. Skilled leader excelling in team guidance, complex project management, and strategic objective achievement. Known for developing efficient processes, maintaining high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Collaborative approach and commitment to excellence are key strengths. Results-oriented achiever with a proven ability to exceed targets and thrive in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Proficient in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud with a keen ability to navigate complex projects and deliver impactful solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cloud Consultant
Codeninja Inc.
12.2023 - Current
- Established and led the Cloud Center of Excellence (COE), implementing governance models ensuring100% compliance with legal, security, and operational standards
- Successfully partnered with AWS, Oracle, and Azure CSP program to drive cloud business growth and enhance organizational capabilities
- Directed SLA management and contract negotiations, effectively aligning vendor offerings with strategic objectives and driving a20% improvement in service delivery
- Successfully developed and executed a cloud strategy, leading to improved efficiency and innovation company-wide
- Conducted regular security assessments and risk analyses, achieving a100% compliance rate with industry regulations and data protection laws
- Ensured cloud service delivery met performance and quality standards, achieving99.9% uptime
- Achieved a40% increase in organization's cloud adoption by taking on the role of principal cloud advocate
- Ensured efficient life cycle management of employees' hardware and software by overseeing acquisition, setup, deployment, and retirement processes
- Identified, monitored, published, and managed goals and measurements to drive continuous improvement in workplace operations
- Enhanced knowledge of contracted services across IT stakeholders
- Aligned goals with digital workplace engineering, IT operations, and business stakeholders
Lead Presales Cloud Architect (Azure & AWS)
Zones IT Solutions
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed and developed technical relationships with small/mid-market accounts, leading to a20% boost in customer satisfaction
- Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency by25% through conducting Azure assessments and migrations
- Served as a Subject Matter Expert for Azure and Microsoft Cloud technologies, facilitating successful migration projects
- Partnered with Account Managers to successfully complete RFQs and RFPs, resulting in a15% increase in winning bids
- Streamlined preparation of SOWs and pricing estimates, resulting in a20% improvement in proposal turnaround time
- Oversaw post-sales Technology Solutions delivery, achieving high-quality outputs and customer satisfaction
- Sold cloud technology lifecycle solutions (Assess, Design, Migrate, Manage), boosting revenue by15%
- Contributed to the sales team's efforts, resulting in a10% increase in successful account qualifications
- Proposed best practices, optimizing customers' cloud presence and performance, resulting in a20% cost reduction
- Achieved100% compliance with cloud privacy regulations by effectively organizing cloud systems in collaboration with IT security
- Directed infrastructure movement procedures, successfully managing bulk application transfers into the cloud
Global IT Manager & Cloud Practice Lead
Eworx int.
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Served as a subject matter expert on cloud strategies and implementation, leading projects to successful completion
- Led the delivery and maintenance of complex cloud solutions, including AWS, and azure cloud achieving a20% improvement in system efficiency
- Assessed legacy applications for optimal cloud migration, providing recommendations that reduced costs by15%
- Utilized deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud services to implement effective cloud solutions
- Developed frameworks for IT support management, improving customer satisfaction by25%
- Analyzed Help Desk metrics, identifying trends and reducing call center issues by30%
- Managed IT infrastructure, applications, and databases, ensuring99.9% uptime and reliability
- Demonstrated excellent project management skills, improving resource management and budgeting accuracy by20%
- Completed higher education in computer engineering and relevant industry certifications, ensuring up-to-date knowledge and expertise
- Defined and managed workplace operations processes and tools
- Successfully handled the management and governance of vendors and service providers
Advisory Cloud Engineer
Systems Limited/ Visionet Inc
05.2016 - 02.2021
- Delivered large-scale cloud projects on time and within budget, increasing client satisfaction by25%
- Assessed and migrated legacy applications to cloud-native services, reducing costs by15%
- Delivered round-the-clock assistance resulting in a99.9% system uptime
- Utilized AWS services and CloudFormation Templates, improving infrastructure reliability
- Managed and successfully executed multiple cloud-based projects resulting in a25% improvement in team productivity
- Designed cost-efficient cloud solutions, reduced operational expenses by20%
- Developed Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans, ensuring data integrity and availability
- Streamlined infrastructure migrations with PowerShell, reducing deployment time by40%
- Monitored infrastructure with Nagios, Azure OMS, and AWS CloudWatch, enhancing system health
- Designed Citrix Cloud solutions, improving application delivery and user experience
- Enhanced security through the implementation of Azure AD and Active Directory solutions
- Achieved a15% cost reduction by effectively managing cloud billing and pricing models to optimize budget
System Administrator – Linux/Solaris
i2c Inc – (NOCs)
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Boosted system performance through the construction and configuration of Linux & Solaris servers
- Optimized provisioning and configurations, leading to a30% decrease in setup time
- Maintained99.9% uptime through the utilization of Nagios and Xymon monitoring systems
- Promoted timely completion of projects through efficient task allocation
- Implemented improved monitoring systems resulting in decreased issue response time
- Elevated efficiency of system automation with the integration of refined Bash scripts
- Ensured data integrity with regular backups and recovery procedures
- Utilized automated tools to ensure precise tracking of server inventory
- Implemented Sunray-based Virtual Desktop to enhance security
- Optimized storage usage with VNX & EMC5300 LUN management
- Improved communication reliability with Zimbra Email server management
Education
MIT - Information Technology
PUCIT
01.2013
Skills
- Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS)
- Cloud Well Architected Framework
- Cloud Adoption Framework
- Workload Migrations
- Office365
- Digital Workplace
- Azure Active Directory
- AVD & Citrix
- Cloud Managed Services
- CIS & SOC2
- Technical Discovery and Assessments
- Infrastructure Design
- IT Service Delivery
- Project Management
- Strategic Deployments
- Virtualization (VMware)
- PowerShell
- ServiceNow, Nagios XI
- DC Management
- Security and Compliance
- Disaster Recovery
- Team Building
Identity and Access management
Monitoring and logging
Cloud architecture design
Network configuration
Cloud security management
Backup and disaster recovery
Cloud cost optimization
Compliance and governance
Performance optimization
Professional demeanor
LANGUAGES
English: First Language
English: C1 Advanced
Awards
30 + Cloud Certifications, An Emerging leader in Cloud |2018, Best Cloud Team (Delivery Lead) |2020, Silver Performance Award |2020, 5-Star Service Certificates (2) |2022, 5-Star Service Certificates (2) |2023
Hobbies and Interests
Cloud Computing Enthusiast, Technology Blogging, Mentoring & Coaching, Tech Webinars and Conferences, Traveling and Exploring New Cultures, Physical Fitness and Sports, Gardening and Nature Activities
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Foundational
Timeline
Lead Cloud Consultant
Codeninja Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Global IT Manager & Cloud Practice Lead
Eworx int.
02.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Presales Cloud Architect (Azure & AWS)
Zones IT Solutions
03.2021 - 11.2023
Advisory Cloud Engineer
Systems Limited/ Visionet Inc
05.2016 - 02.2021
System Administrator – Linux/Solaris
i2c Inc – (NOCs)
01.2014 - 05.2016
MIT - Information Technology
PUCIT
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