Devops Engineer Google Cloud

Sahar Ali

DevOps Engineer

703-***-**** *****.*******@*****.*** Ashburn, VA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic DevOps Engineer with over 4 years of experience in automating and streamlining complex software delivery processes in Cloud and on-premise environments. Proficient in designing, implementing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code using tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Extensive experience with AWS and Google Cloud platforms. Adept at working in collaborative team environments to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and ensure scalability, security, and reliability.

Strong experience in Agile environment, collaborating with development and operations teams for continuous integration and delivery.

Deep understanding of AWS services, including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and RDS, as well as automation using Terraform and AWS CLI.

Proficient in Git for source code management, branching strategies, and repository management.

Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline automation, including configuring jobs, writing Groovy scripts, and integrating with tools like Git and Docker.

Proficient in implementing Blue-Green Deployment strategies to ensure zero-downtime releases and rollback capabilities.

Expertise in Docker for containerizing applications, managing Docker images, and working with Docker Compose.

Strong knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration, including deployment strategies, Helm charts, and managing clusters.

Hands-on experience with Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure.

Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack for logging and observability.

Implementing best practices for security in CI/CD pipelines, container security, and cloud infrastructure.

Experience with IAM policies, security groups, and secret management tools like AWS Secrets Manager and HashiCorp Vault.

Proficient in scripting languages like Bash, Python, and Groovy for automating repetitive tasks and writing custom scripts.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

●Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps

●Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm

●Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud

●Infrastructure as Code: Terraform

●Configuration Management: Ansible, Chef, Puppet

●Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog

●Web Servers & Load Balancing: Nginx, Apache, HAProxy, Traefik

●Scripting & Programming: Bash, Python, Ruby, PowerShell

●Security Tools: Vault, AWS IAM, SonarQube

●Collaboration Tools: Jira, Confluence, Slack, Trello

●Operating Systems: Linux, Windows

CERTIFICATIONS

●Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

●HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate

●Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cloud Engineer

Navitas Business Consulting Herndon, VA Jan 2025 – Present

●Configured Google cloud set up, including organization policies, groups, folders, projects, and IAM policies.

●Automated cloud foundation using Terraform.

●Provisioned cloud infrastructure using Terraform for a POC involving Intelligent Document Management System.

●Built and trained Doc AI model for legal forms to extract entities and export the data to BigQuery.

●Leveraged Vertex AI pipeline to automate and scale document processing.

●Implemented cost optimization strategies.

DEVOPS ENGINEER

EK Tech Software Solution Houston, TX Apr 2022 – Dec 2024

●Architected and provisioned enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud services such as EC2, IAM, S3, VPC, RDS, and ECR, supporting scalable and high-availability applications.

●Automated cloud resource provisioning using Terraform, cutting infrastructure setup time.

●Deployed and managed Kubernetes clusters on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, leveraging Kubernetes Helm for seamless scaling and Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.

●Developed deployment pipelines for containerized applications using Docker, and Kubernetes, enabling rapid, scalable rollouts.

●Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab, and Azure DevOps, automating code builds, tests, and deployments for multi-environment releases.

●Integrated GitLab with Kubernetes for seamless deployment and scaling of containerized applications.

●Configured traffic routing and load balancing to switch between blue and green environments in Kubernetes and AWS to ensure zero-downtime application releases.

●Implemented advanced monitoring and alerting solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog, enabling real-time visibility into system performance.

●Integrated SonarQube for vulnerability scanning and static code analysis within CI/CD pipelines, reducing security vulnerabilities and improving code quality.

●Actively contributed to Agile and Scrum methodologies, using tools like Jira, Confluence, Trello, and Slack for task management and cross-team collaboration.

LINUX ADMINISTRATOR

EK Tech Software Solution Houston, TX Jan 2020 – Mar 2022

●Managed over 200 Linux and Windows servers, ensuring application stability and security.

●Configured, installed, and maintained Linux operating systems for optimal performance and reliability.

●Developed and maintained Bash, Python, and PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks like backups and performance monitoring, achieving reduction in manual intervention.

●Administered Nginx and Apache web servers, enhancing web application performance and uptime through regular optimizations.

●Managed user accounts and permissions via Active Directory and LDAP to uphold system security and integrity.

●Installed and updated software packages using package managers like apt and yum, effectively managing dependencies.

●Executed routine backups and developed disaster recovery plans to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity.

●Configured network interfaces, firewall rules, and security protocols to protect against unauthorized access.

●Applied security patches and updates regularly to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain compliance with security standards.

●Conducted regular security audits and vulnerability scans with tools like Aqua Security and Snyk, identifying and addressing critical risks.

●Created and maintained comprehensive system documentation, including configurations and troubleshooting guides.

●Collaborated with other IT teams to integrate Linux systems into the broader IT infrastructure, ensuring adherence to industry standards.

●Responded promptly to system-related incidents and participated in on-call rotations to resolve critical issues outside regular hours.

PROJECTS

E-Commerce Web Application Deployment

Role: DevOps Engineer

Tools & Technologies: Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, SonarQube, Nexus, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, Jira, Confluence

●Developed and optimized Dockerfiles for containerized deployments, resulting in efficient builds and faster startup times.

●Managed and scaled microservices within a Kubernetes cluster, ensuring fault tolerance and auto-scaling based on real-time traffic using Helm.

●Implemented static code analysis and vulnerability scans with SonarQube and Snyk to maintain code quality and security.

●Built CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, fully automating the build, test, and deployment processes across multiple environments.

AWS VPC Server Deployment

Role: DevOps Engineer

Tools & Technologies: AWS EC2, VPC, Autoscaling Group, ELB

●Designed and deployed a secure AWS VPC infrastructure with public and private subnets, NAT gateways, and VPN connections, ensuring network security and optimized data transfer.

●Leveraged AWS Autoscaling Groups and Elastic Load Balancers (ELB) to ensure high availability and automatic scaling based on traffic demands.

●Automated the entire infrastructure setup using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, drastically reducing setup time and human error.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Major in Mathematics

University of Toronto Toronto, Canada

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