MOHAMMED SHAMSUDDIN
A Z URE DEVOPS L EAD / CLOUD ARCHITECT
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MCSE MCP MCSD MCAD Certified Blockchain Expert Certified PRINCE2 Agile Highly skilled and dynamic professional with 12+ years of experience in cloud computing, web technology solutions, mobile device solutions, and E-Business. Proficient in analyzing, designing, developing, testing, and managing implementations. Experienced in project management, system implementation, Data Center Management and migration, application support, administration, performance enhancement, and technical user training.
Technical Acumen
Languages : C#, VB.Net, .NETCore, VBScript, JavaScript, JSON, REST, Python, PowerShell, CLI Scripts, ARM Templates, Terraform, Ansible Development Tools : Visual Studio, Eclipse, J2EE, Oracle Forms Client Web : jQuery, Angular
Database : Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, DB2, Azure SQL, No SQL, Cosmo DB Automation Tools : Chef, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, DevSecOps Container Technology : Docker, AKS Kubernetes
Report Designer : Crystal Reports, Oracle BI publisher Mobile Development : XCode, PhoneGap
ERP : SAP R/3, Oracle EBS
IT Related : Networking & Systems administrator Web Servers : IIS, Tomcat Apache, WebLogic, WebSphere Operating Systems : Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, Mac OS Digital Technologies : Blockchain
Data Management : Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lakes, Azure Data bricks, Azure Bigdata
Automation Tools : Azure LogicApp, Azure FunctionApps APIManagment Tools : Azure APIM, Azure service Bus, Azure REST API Professional Experience
Sub-Zero Group, Inc – Wisconsin Jan 2023 to Present Azure Cloud / DevOps Architect
Roles and responsibilities:
• Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Azure Resource Manager
(ARM) templates to automate and manage cloud infrastructure for all environments.
• Developed reusable and version-controlled modules for rapid deployment and scalability in DevOps.
• Designed Role-Assignment Repos in Azure DevOps for enforced robust security measures in Azure, including Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Azure Policy.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and conducted regular security assessments and audits.
• Designed and automate complete landing zone on azure for new projects using Azure DevOps.
• Support on day-to-day tickets for azure cloud services in ServiceNow.
• Configured Site to Site VPN in azure for external connections with SAP ERP tenant and Snowflakes software.
• Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
• Collaborate with development teams to establish continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Collaborated with business stakeholders and IT teams to understand business requirements and align cloud solutions with organizational goals.
• Provided technical guidance and recommendations to senior management and project stakeholders.
Applied Materials, Inc Santa Clara. July 2022 – Dec 2022 Azure Migration Architect
Roles and responsibilities:
• Scope was to migrate complete Datacenter with more than 200 VM to Azure
• Architected and implemented scalable and reliable cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure platform. Utilized Azure services like VMs, VNets, App and web Services, Azure SQL Database SaaS, Storage Accounts, and Azure Active Directory to build robust cloud architectures.
• Ensured adherence to best practices, security guidelines, and compliance requirements in all cloud designs.
• Led technical cloud migration offshore team,
• Complete due diligence on on-premises environments by using device42 software and devising migration strategies to Azure cloud.
• Integrated hybrid cloud solutions for application which cannot be migrated to cloud due to limitation and dependency, connecting on-premises data centers with the Azure cloud platform seamlessly with site-to-site VPN backbone.
• Developed and implemented using Terraform and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to automate and manage cloud infrastructure for Dev environment.
• Proposed different migration strategy according to business need and application sensitivity.
• Implemented cost optimization strategies such as rightsizing VMs, utilizing reserved instances, and leveraging Azure Cost Management tools.
• Azure proximity placement groups (PPG) was used for resources to avoid latency issues.
• Evaluated Azure billing and usage reports to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Configured Azure Availability Sets and Availability Zones to ensure high availability of critical applications.
• Automated application deployment, testing, and monitoring to improve release cycles.
• Complete Runbooks provide for each non-SAP application with clear step by step process of pre, post and rollback migrations.
• Prepared comprehensive technical documentation for cloud architectures, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Conducted training sessions for technical teams on Azure best practices and cloud technologies. Adidas -Delta Marketing Co. Jeddah. June 2020 - May 2022 Azure Cloud Architect
Roles and responsibilities:
• Scope was to migrate Exchange to Office365, Microsoft Dynamics ERP Software, MS SQL Database server and Infor Warehouse Management Software Datacenter with to Azure
• Designed and architected complete migration strategy with reliable cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure platform.
• Implemented disaster recovery solutions using Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup.
• Automated application deployment, testing, and monitoring to improve release cycles. Nesma Trading Co. Jeddah. July 2019 – May 2020
Azure Cloud & .Net Lead
Roles and responsibilities:
• Implemented Blockchain for employment resource portal (Ehirenetwork.com).
• Developed Employee Management system using Razor and WinForms with MS SQL server
• Managed a team of .net developers and system engineers.
• Implementing and enforcing cloud governance policies and best practices to ensure proper resource management, cost control, and compliance. ACS, Jeddah. July 2015 – June 2019
Infrastructure & Cloud Lead Engineer
Roles and responsibilities:
• Develop and design cloud-based infrastructure solutions tailored to meet business requirements.
• Plan and implement cloud migrations and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
• Define cloud adoption strategies and recommend appropriate cloud services for different use cases.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and management of on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning, and optimize resource utilization.
• Implement and maintain configuration management and automation tools to streamline processes.
• Design and enforce security measures to safeguard data and applications in the cloud.
• Establish security policies, access controls, and encryption practices for cloud environments.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Analyze cloud spending and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Implement cost-saving measures such as rightsizing instances, using reserved instances, and optimizing storage.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate application deployment and testing.
• Integrate DevOps practices to streamline software delivery and improve collaboration between development and operations teams.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Ensure clear and up-to-date documentation for all systems and processes.
• Evaluate and select vendors for cloud services, infrastructure components, and tools.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met. Haji Abdullah Alireza & Co. Integrated Solutions Ltd., Jeddah April 2009 – June 2015 System Analyst
Roles and responsibilities:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business and system requirements.
• Analyze and validate requirements to ensure they are complete, clear, and aligned with business objectives.
• Work with end-users to understand their needs and translate them into functional specifications.
• Design software solutions by creating system architecture and data flow diagrams.
• Define system interfaces and integrations with other applications and platforms.
• Ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance of the proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with software development teams to provide technical guidance during the development process.
• Review and provide feedback on code and design to ensure adherence to requirements and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and participate in testing activities.
• Facilitate the integration of various software components, ensuring seamless communication and data exchange.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and work with development teams to resolve them.
• Develop test plans and test cases to verify system functionality and performance.
• Conduct testing activities, including functional, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify and report defects, and work with the development team to resolve issues.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including system specifications and user guides.
• Conduct training sessions for end-users to familiarize them with the software solution.
• Assist in change management activities related to software updates, enhancements, or system changes.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for system-related issues.
• Participate in project planning and progress tracking to ensure timely and successful delivery of software solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers and other team members to align project activities with organizational goals.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies related to software solutions and system analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the software development life-cycle.
Education
Master of Business Administration in Marketing, IASE University, Rajasthan (12, 2004) Bachelor of Science in Computers, first division from Magadh University, Patna (06, 2003) LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamsuddin-mohammed-15839520/