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Obaidur Rahman Syed

Summary

Highly skilled and analytical professional with extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure and automation solutions. Proficient in various cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure, adept at optimizing cloud resources for cost efficiency. Seasoned in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring seamless software delivery and deployment. Exceptional expertise in containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. Strong command of infrastructure as code (IaC) with Terraform and CloudFormation for scalable, version-controlled deployments. Proven track record in enhancing system reliability and performance through monitoring, scaling, and incident response. Skilled in scripting and programming languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, fostering efficient communication and problem-solving. Accomplished in streamlining and automating complex IT operations through comprehensive knowledge of a diverse range of operating systems, programming languages, databases, and networking protocols. Proficient in software development and system administration, with a strong grasp of Java, UNIX SHELL, and Bash Scripting, ensuring the seamless deployment and maintenance of critical applications.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DevOps Engineer

HCL
12.2023 - Current
  • I am working as a DevOps Engineer at Abbott, contributing to the HF Cloud and DRX projects within the Heart Failure Division
  • My primary focus is on designing, managing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and automating infrastructure tasks to support the client’s cloud initiatives
  • As a DevOps Engineer, I played a key role in ensuring seamless sprint deployments and leveraging tools like Terraform and Ansible for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) activities
  • In addition to maintaining and managing Kubernetes clusters and integrating various Azure services, I was also responsible for creating new environments from scratch
  • This involved provisioning and configuring critical components like Cosmos DB, Azure Key Vaults, and setting up end-to-end CI/CD workflows
  • Managed CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub starting with code cloning from Version Control and culminating in deployment to Kubernetes clusters, ensuring successful pod initialization and functionality
  • Responsible for building and deploying the source code using Jenkins and Azure DevOps, followed by its deployment to Azure Kubernetes Cluster
  • Extensively worked on Kubernetes clusters, troubleshooting various pod-related issues such as CrashLoopBackOff, ImagePullBackOff and InitContainer errors, ensuring successful pod deployment and cluster stability
  • Collaborated with the team on Kubernetes version upgrades, ensuring seamless updates of nodes, pods and the cluster while maintaining system stability and functionality
  • Successfully automated the entire ADB2C & APIM infrastructure using Terraform, overcoming significant challenges and completing the task independently
  • Configured Azure DevOps agent machines using Ansible playbooks, including software installations (eg: Git, Maven, Node.js) and partitioning of RHEL-based agent machines
  • Migrated classic pipelines to YAML-based pipelines in Azure DevOps to enhance automation and maintainability
  • Responsible for building source code from Bitbucket using Azure DevOps, compiling with Maven, creating Docker images and pushing them to Jfrog, and packaging applications with Helm for deploying to Kubernetes clusters
  • Deployed and managed scalable web applications on Azure App Service, ensuring high availability and seamless integration with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
  • Designed and implemented serverless workflows using Azure Functions, optimizing performance and reducing operational costs for event-driven applications
  • Secured sensitive application secrets, certificates, and encryption keys using Azure Key Vault, implementing RBAC and integration with Azure-managed identities
  • Administered Azure Database for PostgreSQL, including performance tuning, automated backups, and configuring high availability for critical business applications
  • Primarily worked with Azure AD B2C and API Management (APIM) services to troubleshoot user login issues and ensure seamless integration between APIM and Azure AD B2C
  • Resolved application issues related to Azure AD B2C and APIM Management (APIM), ensuring seamless functionality and user experience
  • Led the DevOps migration project, successfully transferring repositories, users and pipelines from GitLab to GitHub Actions, ensuring seamless integration and workflow optimization
  • Extensively utilized JFrog Artifactory for managing and storing artifacts, Docker images, and Helm charts
  • Ensuring efficient versioning and seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines
  • Built and optimized Java applications using Maven, managing dependencies, and ensuring efficient build processes for seamless integration into CI/CD workflows
  • Demonstrated expertise in Bitbucket, including creating and managing branches, handling pull requests, resolving merge conflicts, and implementing a branching strategy
  • Worked on feature branches, merging them into release branches for deployment, and utilized hotfix branches to address urgent issues, ensuring streamlines version control and deployment processes
  • Developed and managed Helm charts and packages to streamline application deployment, successfully deploying them to Kubernetes clusters while ensuring scalability and reliability

DevOps/Cloud Engineer

Deloitte Services LP
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Optimize Kubernetes clusters to ensure high availability and efficient resource utilization
  • Lead the integration of CI/CD tools, streamlining artifact building and deployment processes
  • Pioneer the establishment of a Continuous Delivery framework using Jenkins and Maven
  • Manage and scale Kubernetes clusters effectively via Azure AKS
  • Mastermind Terraform automation for cloud provisioning, including virtual networks, subnets, and security groups, facilitating server migrations
  • Utilize Ansible and Ansible Tower to automate repetitive tasks, expediting critical deployments and change management
  • Collaborate within Agile framework, actively participating in sprint planning cycles and utilizing internal tools for task tracking and management
  • Managed code repositories within GIT, overseeing branching, merging, staging, and cherry-picking of code changes
  • Orchestrated Docker containerization for microservices, optimizing operational efficiency
  • Oversaw the deployment and configuration of a Prometheus monitoring infrastructure, encompassing Prometheus server, exporters, and alert manager components
  • Engineered serverless functions via Azure Functions, seamlessly integrating with Azure services for event-driven processing
  • Conducted in-depth analysis to identify choices, risks, and alternatives, ensuring the establishment of a robust and stable IT infrastructure
  • Compiled documentation for processes, functional specifications, and cutover-deployment procedures, promoting team-wide comprehension
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Terraform, proficiently provisioning Azure resources

DevOps/Cloud Engineer

Anthem INC.
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Orchestrated Configuration Automation initiatives, centralizing server management, and automating server build/configuration using Ansible
  • Configured Ansible Tower, enabling dashboard access and role-based control for teams to utilize Ansible efficiently in deployments
  • Developed test environments within Docker Containers and orchestrated Docker Container configurations using Kubernetes
  • Created Terraform scripts to automate provisioning and configuration of Dev, Staging, and Production environments, ensuring consistency and reproducibility
  • Deployed microservices, provisioning AWS environments using Ansible Playbooks, and configuring load balancers, auto-scaling groups, and launch configurations for microservices
  • Automated infrastructure activities, including Continuous Deployment, Application Server setup, and Stack Monitoring, using Ansible Playbooks
  • Provided AWS Cloud environment support, managing multiple AWS instances, configuring Elastic IP, and Elastic Storage, and implementing security groups and Network ACLs
  • Configured Jenkins pipelines for artifact deployment and used JFrog Artifactory as a reliable and scalable binary repository for storing build artifacts
  • Worked with Amazon Redshift for data analysis, using standard SQL, and demonstrated expertise in debugging and resolving issues within AWS Redshift and Teradata databases
  • Collaborated closely with development support teams to establish a continuous delivery environment, leveraging Docker technology
  • Utilized ANT and MAVEN as build tools for Java projects, facilitating the development of build artifacts from source code
  • Designed service architectures for various applications and implemented Continuous Delivery (CD) frameworks using Jenkins, Puppet, and Maven within Linux environments
  • Crafted Custom Ansible Playbooks, optimizing deployment orchestration and simplifying routine server administration tasks
  • Leveraged Ansible for the deployment of security tools, Nagios agents, and Nagios Servers in diverse environments, efficiently handling configurations on numerous servers
  • Employed Kubernetes for deploying, scaling, load balancing, and managing Docker containers across multiple namespace versions
  • Spearheaded the implementation of blue/green deployment strategies using Infrastructure as Code (IAC), encompassing release automation, testing, validation, rollback, and roll-forward procedures

DevOps Engineer

AT&T
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Led the development and execution of a migration strategy, shifting on-premises infrastructure to AWS Cloud, and automated the process using CI/CD methodologies
  • Coordinated closely with consulting teams and managed services partners to devise and implement comprehensive migration plans
  • Established monitors, alarms, and notifications for EC2 hosts within CloudWatch
  • Managed AWS EC2 instances, employing Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing, and Glacier to support Quality Assurance (QA) and User Acceptance Testing environments (UAT)
  • Implemented robust security measures in AWS Public Cloud, including security groups, network ACLs, Internet Gateways, NAT instances, and Route tables to ensure a secure organizational zone
  • Oversaw GIT repositories, overseeing source code merges and resolving conflicts efficiently
  • Utilized Kubernetes to deploy, scale, load balance, and manage Docker containers across multiple namespace versions
  • Created Ansible playbooks with Python SSH as a wrapper to manage configurations and test playbooks on AWS instances using Python
  • Set up and managed Jenkins for automated builds, including the installation of Jenkins master and slave nodes, and maintenance of the build pipeline
  • Installed and configured Nagios as a monitoring tool, actively monitoring disk usage, CPU utilization, and open file lists, with timely alerts to teams regarding issues
  • Implemented Jira as a defect tracking system, configuring multiple workflows, customizations, and plugins to improve bug/issue tracking capabilities
  • Played a pivotal role in creating a Docker-based test environment, configuring Docker Containers using Kubernetes for increased flexibility and scalability

System Administrator

Infotech Prism LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Installed, configured, and maintained DNS, DHCP, NFS, SMB, and LDAP servers
  • Designed and implemented Active Directory components, including Primary and Backup Domain Controllers, Organizational Units, Sites, Domains, Group Policies, Users, and Groups
  • Managed permissions, profiles, logon scripts, and home directories, and implemented robust backup and restore policies
  • Additionally, oversaw Print Servers
  • Led the installation and configuration of CentOS and SUSE servers on HP x86 hardware, optimizing server performance
  • Provided comprehensive administration and support for Unix Servers, including SUSE, Solaris, HP-UX, Red Hat Linux, and CentOS
  • Worked with System Management Services (SMS), effectively managing tasks such as changing boot list orders and system configurations
  • Addressed hardware issues, including memory, hard disk, motherboard, and processors, ensuring the seamless operation of servers
  • Managed process administration and oversight, encompassing the monitoring and control of various processes and sub-processes
  • Handled RPM package installation and upgrades released by Red Hat from the repository, ensuring the deployment of the latest software versions
  • Established and managed user accounts, profiles, security settings, and permissions
  • Monitored disk space and system processes to maintain optimal system performance and security
  • Addressed boot-related issues, administered boot records, conducted system maintenance, recovered root passwords, and managed boot list configurations
  • Engineered Bash and shell scripts for automating diverse Systems Administration tasks, leading to significant improvements in operational efficiency and reduced manual work
  • Played a pivotal role in Release and Change Management, facilitating system software upgrades, database enhancements, and website application updates during the staging phase and post-implementation

Education

Bachelors - Computer Science & Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Skills

  • RedHat
  • Debian Family OS
  • Windows
  • Java
  • UNIX SHELL
  • Bash Scripting
  • Python
  • MySQL
  • Oracle DB 10g
  • Oracle DB 11g
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS DynamoDB
  • Maria DB
  • TCP/IP
  • FTP
  • HTTP
  • HTTPS
  • DHCP
  • DNS
  • NIS
  • NIS
  • NFS
  • C/C
  • Perl Scripting
  • JSON
  • Yaml
  • Web Logic
  • Apache http
  • Apache Tomcat
  • WebSphere
  • JIRA
  • Remedy
  • Infra Enterprise
  • IBM Service Now
  • GIT
  • Gitlab
  • Bit Bucket
  • Ansible
  • Azure DevOps
  • Jenkins
  • Maven
  • Nexus

Educationcertifications

  • Bachelors in Computer Science & Information Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, 451166334
  • AWS Certified Solution Architect – Associate, 456261504

Career Experience

  • HCL, Abbott Laboratories, DevOps Engineer, 12/01/23, Present, Contributing to the HF Cloud and DRX projects within the Heart Failure Division., Designing, managing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and automating infrastructure tasks., Maintaining and managing Kubernetes clusters and integrating various Azure services., Provisioning and configuring critical components like Cosmos DB, Azure Key Vaults., Managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub., Building and deploying source code using Jenkins and Azure DevOps., Troubleshooting various pod-related issues in Kubernetes clusters., Automating the entire ADB2C & APIM infrastructure using Terraform., Configuring Azure DevOps agent machines using Ansible playbooks., Migrating classic pipelines to YAML-based pipelines in Azure DevOps., Deploying and managing scalable web applications on Azure App Service., Designing and implementing serverless workflows using Azure Functions., Administering Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
  • Deloitte Services LP, DevOps/Cloud Engineer, 01/01/20, 12/31/23, Optimizing Kubernetes clusters for high availability and efficient resource utilization., Leading the integration of CI/CD tools., Establishing a Continuous Delivery framework using Jenkins and Maven., Managing and scaling Kubernetes clusters via Azure AKS., Masterminding Terraform automation for cloud provisioning., Utilizing Ansible and Ansible Tower to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Anthem INC., DevOps/Cloud Engineer, 01/01/17, 12/31/19, Orchestrating Configuration Automation initiatives using Ansible., Creating Terraform scripts to automate provisioning and configuration., Deploying microservices and provisioning AWS environments using Ansible Playbooks., Automating infrastructure activities using Ansible Playbooks., Configuring Jenkins pipelines for artifact deployment.
  • AT&T, DevOps Engineer, 01/01/16, 12/31/17, Leading the development and execution of a migration strategy to AWS Cloud., Managing AWS EC2 instances and implementing robust security measures., Creating Ansible playbooks to manage configurations.
  • Infotech Prism LLC, System Administrator, 01/01/14, 12/31/16, Installing, configuring, and maintaining DNS, DHCP, NFS, SMB, and LDAP servers., Designing and implementing Active Directory components., Providing comprehensive administration and support for Unix Servers.

Certification

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (451166334)
AWS Certified Solution Architect – Associate (456261504)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional

Accomplishments

Automated a complex Azure AD B2C setup using Terraform and Bash scripting, completing the task single-handedly.

Migrated Classic Azure DevOps pipelines to YAML pipelines, adapting to specific project requirements.

Configured virtual machines with required software using Ansible, introducing it for the first time in the organization.

Timeline

DevOps Engineer

HCL
12.2023 - Current

DevOps/Cloud Engineer

Deloitte Services LP
01.2020 - 01.2023

DevOps/Cloud Engineer

Anthem INC.
01.2017 - 01.2019

DevOps Engineer

AT&T
01.2016 - 01.2017

System Administrator

Infotech Prism LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelors - Computer Science & Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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