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Zouhair El Gharras

Elkins Park,PA

Summary

Versatile IT professional with expertise in DevOps, System Administration, and Cloud Engineering. Proven track record in optimizing IT operations, fostering collaboration, and ensuring system security. Experienced in managing diverse IT infrastructures and cloud resources across AWS, Cloud platform. Passionate about efficiency and operational excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DevOps Engineer

DR Financial Services
05.2020 - Current
  • Led the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, resulting in a 30% reduction in deployment time.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, streamlining resource management and reducing manual errors.
  • Managed containerized applications using Docker and orchestrated deployments with Kubernetes in a production environment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance, resulting in a 20% improvement in application response times.
  • Implemented effective monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus) to ensure high system availability and quick issue resolution.
  • Worked extensively with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), configuring and optimizing services for scalability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Conducted regular security assessments and implemented best practices to enhance the overall security posture of the infrastructure.
  • Provided on-call support, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring 24/7 system availability.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing culture within the DevOps team.

Linux System Administrator

Concierge Sleep And Wellness
05.2018 - 04.2020

Manage and administer Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.
- Conduct regular system updates, patch management, and troubleshooting to maintain a stable server environment.
- Implement and maintain security measures, including firewall configurations and user access controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy, configure, and support various applications on Linux platforms.
- Perform system monitoring, log analysis, and capacity planning to proactively address potential issues.
- Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity.
- Conduct periodic audits of system resources to optimize performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide technical support to internal teams, resolving issues related to Linux servers and associated applications.
- Collaborate with network administrators to ensure seamless integration between Linux systems and network infrastructure.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base.
- Participate in on-call rotations and respond to system emergencies promptly and effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University Ibno Zohr
Agadir Morocco
06.2017

Skills

  • CI Tools : jenkins
  • operating system : linux
  • Databases : MySql
  • Programming language : Bach scripting
  • container technology : Docker , kubernetes
  • Continuous Deployment
  • Version Control Systems :git
  • configuration management : ansible
  • cloud computing : AWS
  • monitoring tools : splank

Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional


Timeline

DevOps Engineer

DR Financial Services
05.2020 - Current

Linux System Administrator

Concierge Sleep And Wellness
05.2018 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University Ibno Zohr
Zouhair El Gharras