Mohammad Saad Chaudhry

As a DevOps Engineer and Release Manager at RedShelf, I immersed myself in orchestrating end-to-end release management and facilitating seamless software delivery. My role combined technological proficiency with a deep understanding of DevOps principles. By integrating AWS, GitHub, Git Bash, PowerShell, and AWS CodeDeploy, I orchestrated a cohesive software delivery ecosystem. This role was an embodiment of my commitment to efficient release management, collaboration, and continuous improvement, all pivotal components of a successful DevOps culture

AWS Integration for Seamless Deployments:

• Leveraged AWS CodeDeploy to automate and streamline the build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring swift and reliable releases.
• Orchestrated seamless integration of the application with AWS services, optimizing scalability and ensuring high availability.

Efficient Version Control and Collaboration:

• Implemented GitHub as the core version control system, revolutionizing code management and collaboration.
• Defined effective branching strategies, enabling parallel development and ensuring code quality.
• Crafted Git Bash scripts to automate repetitive tasks, enhancing version control workflows.

Automated Scripting and Process Streamlining:

• Developed PowerShell scripts for automation, boosting efficiency in routine tasks and deployment activities.
• Created release pipelines using AWS CodeDeploy and GitHub Actions, reducing manual intervention and expediting deployments.

Conflict Resolution and Code Integrity:

• Expertly resolved merge conflicts using systematic analysis, strategy selection, and validation, maintaining code integrity.
• Implemented rigorous testing and validation procedures before finalizing merges, ensuring a smooth code integration process.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:

• Collaborated closely with development teams, advocating and enforcing release engineering best practices.
• Redefined deployment processes, leading to a reduction of deployment failures by nearly 50%, bolstering stability.

Documentation and Process Enhancement:

• Managed comprehensive release documentation, including release notes, deployment guides, and known issues.
• Conducted thorough post-release reviews and retrospectives to identify process enhancements and areas of improvement.

Cloud Foundation Project: Automate the setup and deployment of cloud foundation infrastructure through AWS pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform) to create landing zones for client applications to be hosted in an AWS environment, ensuring a smooth transition from on premise application to the cloud.

• Implemented multi-factor security and identity management/organization structure solutions through the use of AWS IAM policies and roles
• Assisted in the planning and execution of the client cloud adoption plan for data migration and ETL processes
• Utilized git bash in order to deploy Terraform code changes into Test and Production environments through the use of CICD Pipelines
• Created reports for business users through Amazon QuickSight in order to assist in critical business decisions
• Created and updated documentation regarding various company cloud practices and implementation processes
• Used a combination AWS Management console and terraform to create VPCs’ with multiple subnets. The VPCs’ were connected using VPC peering and security measures were added through the use of security groups, Network ACLs, and IAM policies.
• Created a CICD pipelines using terraform on Visual Studio Cloud. Services such as Code Commit, Code Deploy, Code Build, Code Pipeline, ECS, and VPC were all components within the process. With additional resources pertaining to the function of the specific pipelines.
• Setup core services on AWS need to build an efficient, scalable, & secure cloud foundation infrastructure.

(Resource Group, Key Vault, Service Principal, etc)

• Setup network services on AWS. (VPC, ELB, Route53, EC2, etc)
• Setup management resources (CloudWatch logs, CloudTrail Logs, etc)

Cloud Migration Project: Internal project to create the most optimized process to migrate to the cloud through proper assessment of points of emphasis and tools, isolation of environmental and systemic dependencies of a company, creating a road map, re-architecting and re-platforming new cloud environment, augmenting the application, testing, and optimizing.

• Identified the business objectives for migration, project goals, stakeholder’s concerns, and budget constraints
• Undertook complete audit of the IT infrastructure and have a realistic picture of the current IT environment
• Collected requirements for security, compliance, retention, and geographic restrictions
• Created the migration project blueprint
• Help identify the gap in skills and knowledge of the team required for cloud operation
• Decided the cloud model for migration
• Developed a transition plan that would ensure minimum interruptions in business processes and current state
• Conducted and deploy security and compliance assessment of the plan
• Undertook cost budgeting for every stage of migration
• Ensured success with thorough, automated discovery, assessment, and planning
• Performed agile-based planning/replanning migration management
• Utilized continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) for DevOps/DevSecOps-enabled customers
• Deployed a migration management portal to track overall progress
• Used an end-to-end cloud migration life cycle that ensures that optimal performance is maintained at the enterprise and application levels

In my role as a Desktop Support Technician at an HVAC business, I provided essential technical assistance to maintain seamless operations and communication across the organization. Leveraging my expertise, I ensured the functionality of desktop systems and resolved user issues promptly. My responsibilities included:

Technical Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:

• Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues for desktop systems, ensuring minimal downtime and uninterrupted workflow for employees.

Hardware and Software Installation:

• Installed, configured, and maintained desktop hardware components, software applications, and operating systems, enhancing overall system performance.

User Support and Training:

• Provided hands-on support to end-users, addressing their technical concerns and offering guidance on software usage, fostering a more tech-savvy workforce.

IT Infrastructure Maintenance:

• Collaborated with the IT team to ensure network connectivity, printer functionality, and email systems were operating smoothly, contributing to a reliable IT environment.

Security and Data Protection:

• Implemented security protocols, including antivirus software and data backups, to safeguard critical information and prevent potential data breaches.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintained accurate records of hardware inventory, software licenses, and support activities, aiding in efficient management and decision-making.