Configuration Management Cloud Infrastructure

Akbar Mohammed

Phone: 224-***-**** Email: ****************@*****.***

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/akber-mohammed-515ak

Professional Summary:

•8 years of extensive experience in DevOps engineering, specializing in CI/CD pipeline automation, cloud infrastructure, and configuration management across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

•Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, and automation tools like Ansible, Chef, and Puppet.

•Strong cloud experience:

•AWS – EC2, S3, RDS, Route53, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Auto-Scaling, Load Balancers (ELB), OpsWorks.

•Azure – Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure SQL, Azure AD, Resource Groups, Key Vault, Application Insights, Fabric Controller, Load Balancers.

•GCP – Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud DNS, Cloud Storage.

•Hands-on containerization & orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes (EKS & AKS) for microservices deployment.

•Developed microservice onboarding tools leveraging Python, Jenkins, and Kubernetes, simplifying automation and service management.

•Proficient in scripting languages: Bash, PowerShell, and Python for cloud automation and configuration management.

•Implemented multiple CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps to streamline software delivery.

•Experience in monitoring & logging using Splunk, ELK, AWS CloudWatch, and Azure Monitor for real-time system performance tracking.

•Integrated security tools like SAST (Static Application Security Testing) and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) within CI/CD pipelines.

•Automated infrastructure compliance scans using tools like AWS Config, Azure Policy, or Open Policy Agent (OPA).

•Cloud security & compliance: Ensured best practices for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, focusing on access control, encryption, and infrastructure security.

•Production experience in large-scale environments, supporting over 500+ servers using configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, and Puppet.

•Expertise in migration of servers, databases, and applications from on-premise to AWS and GCP.

•Certified ITIL V3 Framework professional with hands-on experience in Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management, and Defect Management.

•Optimized AWS/Azure infrastructure costs using auto-scaling, right-sizing, and Reserved Instances.

•Automated cloud infrastructure cleanup processes to prevent resource sprawl and reduce operational costs.

•Experience working in Agile environments, collaborating with developers, QA, and operations teams to improve deployment efficiency..

Technical skills:

Operating System:

Windows, Mac OS X, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)

Database System:

MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle 9i/10g-PL/SQL, DB2, Azure SQL, AWS RDS

CI/CD & DevOps Tools:

Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, Ansible, Chef, Puppet

Version Control Tools:

Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure Repos, SVN, CVS

Languages/ Scripting:

Java, C++, Batch scripting, Power shell, SQL, Python, Json

scripts, Yaml

Build Tool:

Maven, Ant, Gradle

Web/Application servers:

Apache Tomcat, WebLogic, WebSphere, Nginx, IIS, JBOSS

Web Technologies:

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, JSON, PHP

Cloud platform:

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Route53, Auto Scaling, ELB), Azure (Virtual Machines, App Services, Resource Groups, Azure SQL, Azure AD, Key Vault, Load Balancer, AKS), GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, Cloud DNS)

Containerization & Orchestration:

Docker, Kubernetes (EKS & AKS)

Virtualization & Automation:

VMware, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Vagrant

Monitoring & Logging

Splunk, ELK Stack, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Nagios

Networking & Security:

AWS IAM, Azure AD, VPN, Load Balancers, Security Groups, VPC, API Gateway, WAF

Scripting & Programming Languages:

Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, C++, SQL, JSON, YAML

Professional experience:

Xfinity, Chicago IL (Hybrid)

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Aug 2022 – Present

Responsibilities:

•Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment of Xfinity’s network management and customer-facing applications using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps.

•Managed and optimized AWS cloud infrastructure, provisioning EC2 instances, S3 storage, and RDS databases to support high-availability applications and network services.

•Automated infrastructure deployment and scaling using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, ensuring consistency and efficiency across cloud environments.

•Implemented Docker and Kubernetes (EKS & AKS) for containerized applications to enhance scalability and performance in Xfinity’s telecommunications infrastructure.

•Worked on network automation, streamlining network configurations and deployments using Ansible and Python scripting.

•Monitored application and network performance using Splunk, ELK, and AWS CloudWatch, proactively identifying and resolving service disruptions.

•Integrated security tools like SAST (Static Application Security Testing) and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) within CI/CD pipelines.

•Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) in Kubernetes and enforced least privilege access for cloud resources.

•Automated infrastructure compliance scans using tools like AWS Config, Azure Policy, or Open Policy Agent (OPA).

•Integrated AWS Lambda and API Gateway for serverless functions to optimize backend processes and improve customer experience.

•Configured and managed Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and AWS IAM for secure authentication and access management across cloud services.

•Developed automation scripts using Bash, Python, and PowerShell to improve DevOps workflows and reduce manual interventions.

•Implemented load balancing and auto-scaling solutions using AWS Elastic Load Balancer (ELB) and Auto Scaling Groups to ensure optimal performance of network services.

•Collaborated with software engineering and network operations teams to deploy and maintain Xfinity’s digital products, such as streaming services, mobile applications, and customer self-service portals.

•Ensured compliance with industry security standards, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001, by implementing robust security controls and best practices in cloud deployments.

•Used JIRA and ServiceNow for issue tracking, release management, and change control processes in an Agile environment.

•Optimized AWS/Azure infrastructure costs using auto-scaling, right-sizing, and Reserved Instances.

•Implemented performance tuning techniques in Kubernetes clusters, ensuring efficient resource utilization.

•Automated cloud infrastructure cleanup processes to prevent resource sprawl and reduce operational costs.

Environment: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Splunk, ELK, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, JIRA, ServiceNow, Network Automation

CVS Health – La Habra, CA (Remote)

Azure DevOps Engineer

Sep 2019 – Jul 2022

Responsibilities:

•Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to streamline the development and deployment of healthcare applications.

•Managed Azure cloud infrastructure, including Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Resource Groups, and Networking, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA.

•Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and ARM templates to enhance scalability and maintain consistency.

•Configured and deployed Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to containerize and orchestrate healthcare microservices for high availability and resilience.

•Integrated Azure API Management to manage secure access to healthcare applications and data, ensuring compliance with data privacy policies.

•Monitored system health using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics to detect and resolve performance bottlenecks.

•Worked with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for identity and access management, ensuring secure authentication and authorization for cloud resources.

•Automated deployment and configuration of applications using Ansible and PowerShell, reducing manual intervention and increasing efficiency.

•Provided high availability for cloud-based applications using Azure Load Balancer and Azure Traffic Manager to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services.

•Collaborated with development teams to improve software release processes, reducing downtime and increasing deployment efficiency.

•Ensured compliance with healthcare industry standards by implementing security best practices, including encryption, access controls, and vulnerability management.

•Managed version control and repository structures in GitHub and Azure Repos, enforcing best practices for code collaboration.

•Used JIRA and ServiceNow for issue tracking, release management, and change control processes in an Agile environment.

Environment: Azure, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Kubernetes, Azure API Management, Azure AD, Ansible, PowerShell, JIRA, ServiceNow, GitHub, Azure Monitor, HIPAA Compliance.

CME Group, Chicago, IL (Onsite)

DevOps& Build/Release Engineer

Jan 2017 – July 2019

Responsibilities:

•Maintained and coordinated environment configuration, controls, and code integrity for critical financial trading applications.

•Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, and Git to automate builds and deployments for financial services applications.

•Implemented infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation to manage cloud resources in AWS.

•Managed source code repositories in Git, enforcing best practices for branching, merging, and versioning to ensure stability in financial application releases.

•Configured and maintained monitoring tools like Splunk and ELK Stack to track system performance, latency, and operational issues in real-time trading systems.

•Automated server provisioning and configuration management using Ansible and Puppet to ensure consistency across environments.

•Ensured compliance with financial regulatory standards by implementing security best practices for infrastructure and software deployments.

•Worked closely with developers and QA teams to troubleshoot issues related to deployments, application configurations, and performance bottlenecks.

•Used scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks and enhance DevOps workflows.

•Monitored cloud-based trading applications, ensuring high availability and low latency for financial transactions.

•Worked with JIRA for tracking issues, release management, and coordinating across teams in an Agile environment.

Environment: AWS, Linux, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Python, CloudFormation, Splunk, ELK, JIRA, Maven, Docker, Kubernetes, Financial Trading Application.

Education:

Lindsey Wilson college - Master’s in Technology Management.

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