Data Center Azure Cloud

KHALED A. GULAMHUSEIN

***** ***** ****, **. ********, Texas 77469

832-***-**** / ********@*****.***

SUMMARY AND PROFILE

Azure, AWS & Google Cloud Engineer/Architect

Hands-on technology leader with a solid background in all aspects of Cloud solutions. Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud & associated services on Commercial as well as on GovCloud for the US Government. In addition to Azure, I am equally as capable on Amazon’s AWS Cloud Technology.

My unique skill set & ability to engineer solutions on either Azure or AWS, The top 2 Cloud Platforms in the world, Enables me to bring a broad depth of knowledge and experience to your organization.

Highly skilled individual who understands the PRODUCTION environment and how to avoid impact or unnecessary downtime. I am well aware and bring my extensive working knowledge of daily operations in a large scale global production environment. Versatile professional with over 2 decades of experience serving large scale organizations in various industries.

Expansive technical knowledge base and problem solving analytical abilities complemented by excellent oral and written communications skills.

Areas of Expertise:

Google Cloud

Azure Cloud (Microsoft)

Windows / Linux on-prem and Cloud

Cloud Engineering, Architecture and Implementation.

Amazon’s AWS (EC2, Terraform, Cloud Watch, Cloud trail, SNS, Lambda, S3 Storage)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DSA, Inc. / U.S. ARMY, Houston, Texas

Sr. Azure & AWS GovCloud Engineer

01/2022 - Present

Technical Scope: As a member of the United States Armed Forces I have been actively engineering and architecting solutions for the ongoing support of the military on the Azure Cloud as well as the AWS cloud for the US Government. I have successfully deployed, maintained and facilitated the use of technology resources to better the environment as well as maintain a strong focus on security.

As a member of the Mil Tech Engineering Group, I was the focal point for all resource builds for Windows and Linux Cloud based Virtual machines, Associated storage, networking and all associated tasks such as backups, monitoring and Log analytics.

In addition, I was also a member of the Mil Suite Team. In this capacity I worked on all the Amazon AWS systems, created and managed the environment, attached storage and wrote scripts for Lambda calls on Cloud Formation Stacks for various tasks.

Humana / I Care Insurance, Houston, Texas

Lead Systems Engineer

09/2021 - 01/2022

Technical Scope: Engineered solutions to assist Humana during the integration of I Care’s network as part of a acquisition. Facilitated the full integration of I Care’s Active Directory into the Humana enterprise Domain. Instrumental in the design and implementation of the DraaS (Disaster recovery as a Solution) on Nutanix Xi-Leep Cloud. Supported various functions for technical guidance to management and technical documentation and network design.

Battelle Government Systems/ U.S. Air Force, Houston, Texas

Sr. AWS Architect (SECRET Cleared)

09/2020 - 09/2021

Technical Scope: Consulting capacity for the Air Force on the JADCC2 Program for global information exchange between allied nations. Produced detailed systems design documents and strategic guidance documents for VIP’s in the Air Force.

Presidio Network Solutions, Houston, Texas

Sr. Consulting Solutions Architect

11/2018 - 09/2020

Technical Scope: Consulting capacity for Enterprise customers on various Data Center technologies such as VMware ESXi, Cisco UCS, Dell VxRail Systems, Nutanix and Pure Storage. Cisco Hyper flex technologies. MS Active Directory, Applications Engineering & Architecture. AWS Cloud as well as Google Cloud Hybrid Objectives.

MODEC Petroleum (Contract), Katy, Texas

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

08/2018 - 11/2018

Technical Scope: Instrumental in the design and deployment of the new UCS and VMware 6.5U2b infrastructure across the world on all ships and drilling platforms. Designed a method to remotely deploy all needed software and firmware to these locations via a low-bandwidth satellite connection.

Key Achievements:

Deployed and installed Ver. 6.5U2b VMware.

Upgraded Cisco “C24m” Series hardware Firmware remotely with ZERO Production impact.

Utilized PowerShell scripts as well as VMware CLI tools for speed and accuracy

Fiserv Financial Services (FOS), Sugar Land, Texas

Sr. Infrastructure Specialist

02/2017 - 08/2018

Technical Scope: Sr. Infrastructure Engineer IV, Commvault Enterprise Backup, VMware ESXi, vSphere 6 & 6.5, Cisco UCS Blade Technology, MS Active Directory, Application Engineering & support. Group Policy Objects, Technical lead a Team of 6 individuals.

Key Achievements:

Group Policy Object & Active Directory support, Configuration changes and problem resolution.

Regarded as internal SME (subject matter expert) for global Server infrastructure.

Setup, Support and resolution of issues as related to hardware on Cisco UCS, SAN Storage and configuration aspects of Virtualized environments globally.

Responsible for multiple North American data centers.

Utilized PowerShell scripts for better management of Active Directory, User provisioning and VMware CLi.

Designed and implemented a fully functional DR (Disaster Recovery) Data Center.

Incident and Change management in both Remedy systems as well as Service Now.

Aware of the Change approval process and creation of engineering change documents for server related changes.

Dynamic Systems USA (DSI) LLC, Austin, Texas

Sr. Infrastructure Specialist

12/2015 - 02/2017

Technical Scope: Sr. Server Administration, Systems Engineering. Veeam Enterprise Backup, VMware, Cisco UCS Blade Technology, MS Active Directory, VMWare 6.0

Support of the Austin based Data Center and Infrastructure equipment for the Texas region.

Key Achievements:

Proved instrumental in design, development, and launch of new version of Active Directory, Mitigated user impact with careful coordination.

Regarded as internal subject matter expert for global Server infrastructure.

Setup, Support and configuration of Cisco UCS hardware, NIMBLE San for Austin Data Center and configuration aspects of Hardware/Software.

Responsible for all data centers across the USA as well as Branch offices.

Escalation point for Level 1.0 & 2.0 Helpdesk staff.

LFRC Corp. LLC, Houston, Texas

Sr. Systems Engineer / Infrastructure Manager

11/2014 - 12/2015

Technical Scope: VMware, VEEAM Backup, Cisco UCS Blade Technology, Cisco UCS Manager, IP Switch, MS Active Directory, AGPM, Nimble SAN Technology, Trend Micro, PDC Servers, BDC Servers, VMware Virtual Infrastructure ESX 5.5, VMWare Virtual Center 6.0 Host Servers

Manage the Infrastructure teams to optimize system performance by delivering expert second-tier server support for all sites worldwide, identifying and resolving issues for restaurant servers on a global level. Oversee all phases of IT Management and administrative challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional team members to gather infrastructure requirements. Diagnose and develop strategic solutions to resolve critical hardware and software issues. Create implementation project plan proposals. Maintain accurate and comprehensive departmental budget and asset information for three data centers worldwide.

Key Achievements:

Proved instrumental in design, development, and launch of new Cisco UCS production servers through leveraging expert knowledge of deployment tools.

Regarded as internal subject matter expert for global infrastructure.

Created efficient standard operating procedures implemented throughout centers on a global scale.

DISCOVER Financial Services, River woods, Illinois

Platform Services / Sr. Systems Engineer

7/2006 - 11/2014

Technical Scope: VMware, Citrix, IBM RSA, IBM Director, Tivoli, Active Directory, AGPM, XenApp, Xen Desktop, Net APP, Celera, SEP, PDC Servers, BDC Servers, VMware Virtual Infrastructure ESX Host Servers

Optimize system performance by delivering expert second-tier server support for all centers worldwide, identifying and resolving priority tickets for global customers. Oversee all phases of engineering changes in production process, and collaborate with cross-functional team members to gather infrastructure requirements. Diagnose and develop strategic solutions to resolve critical hardware and software issues; ensure system security through execution of updating and patching activities. Devise and implement testing/piloting initiatives, and create implementation project plan proposals. Maintain accurate and comprehensive server logs.

Key Achievements:

Proved instrumental in design, development, and launch of new production servers through leveraging expert knowledge of deployment tools.

Regarded as internal subject matter expert for global application and terminal server support.

Created efficient standard operating procedures implemented throughout centers on a global scale.

Served as technical advisor in enterprise-wide projects and design initiatives.

Chosen as a key member of the platform services team to quickly resolve critical infrastructure failures.

United States Air Force, Al Dhafra Air Force Base Dubai, United Arab Emirates

LAN Administrator II

6/2005 - 7/2006

Technical Scope: Dell Servers, Outlook Web Access Servers, Veritas Net Backup 5.4, Remedy, Exchange 2000.

Provided expert network administration services supporting a multi-platform environment to facilitate communications and operations at Al Dhafra Air Force Base. Monitored mail servers and network performance to diagnose and resolve operational issues. Performed updates and system backups. Fielded reported incident service requests, performed troubleshooting, instituted effective solutions and documented ticket status.

Key Achievement:

Spearheaded installation and configuration of mission-critical servers supporting the United States Air Force.

United States Air Force, Kuwait City, State of Kuwait

Sr. Systems Administrator,

9/2004 - 6/2005

Technical Scope: Dell Servers, Outlook Web Access Servers, Windows 2000 Mail Servers, Exchange 5.5 Servers, NIPR/SIPR Networks, Remedy.

Executed timely and proactive support US Army personnel based at Camp Arifjan to optimize system performance and ensure end-user satisfaction. Oversaw various mail server technologies to ensure secure communications. Responded to service requests and updated ticket status.

Key Achievement:

Achieved end-user satisfaction through timely and accurate diagnosis of critical issues and swift implementation of right-sized solutions.

15 previous years of experience to include the Oil & Gas, NASA as well as Financial industry experiences.

EDUCATION AND OTHERS

Fort Bend Career College, Stafford, Texas - Associate of Science in Advanced Electronics

Industry Certifications

VMware, Microsoft, Comp TIA, Cisco UCS, Dell / Comp TIA A+

U.S Military Security Clearance - SECRET

PCI (Payment Card Industry - VISA/MasterCard/Discover) Certified

Prior years’ experience available upon request

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