Achmat N.

Implemented new software applications and operating system roll-outs across the business, including Spinnaker.

Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.

Wrote and updated documentation to outline the technical design of the entire engagement.

Researched and identified new technologies and tools helping to grow an agile development environment.

Reached the working prototype stage of development quickly due to insight into user needs and requirements.

Migrate existing applications to managed Kubernetes (EKS) on AWS from ECS.

Identified shortfalls in the current delivery pipeline and implemented solutions.

Instilling a culture of DevOps and removing the siloed workflow by involving all stakeholders in the design and delivery process.

Developed tools and processes to meet cross-platform user needs.

POC various engagements, including a car pricing database written in Python and deployed into Kubernetes, integrating with the existing platform.

Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.

Collaborated with cross-functional development team members across the globe to analyze potential system solutions based on evolving client requirements.

Reached the working prototype stage of development quickly due to insight into user needs and requirements.

Versed in the software life cycle from preliminary needs analysis to enterprise-wide deployment and support.

Worked closely with other Product, development teams, and infrastructure specialists to deliver high-availability solutions for mission-critical applications.

Automated System Provisioning

Continuous Deployment

Continuous integration

SCM

Process and Build Flow automation

IBM WebSphere Application Management

3rd Line POS Software Support.

Monitoring all POS systems for Pick n Pay, ensuring maximum system availability.

Developing Nagios checks for services not yet monitored.

Propose system changes for the improvement of environments.

Root cause investigation and fault finding of production issues.

Design, deployment, and maintenance of server infrastructure.

Implementing System Monitoring via Nagios.

Network design and maintenance.

Application deployment.

Design, deployment, and maintenance of server infrastructure.

Design and Implement Clustered VM Architecture.

Backup and Disaster Recovery Design and Execution.

Managing Network and Application deployment.

Research, design, and implement new technologies per business needs.

Incident Reporting and Management.

Monitoring and Graphing Services to scale environments for future growth.

Troubleshooting systems-related issues and maintaining the smooth running of the Linux environment.

Second / third-line technical support for all centrally located STA applications.

Proactive health check activities and system house-keeping

Reactive responsive activities in line with clearly identified priority definitions

Changed, released, and upgrade activity in line and conjunction with the Change and Release Manager

Worked with Data center hosting partner in the UK for all related support issues

Worked with Wide Area Network (WAN) partner for connectivity between the 400 locations around the world, the Internet links, and the enterprise Virtual Private Network (coordinating with a third party)

Responsible for ensuring the maximum availability of the system and service to the end-users, as well as responding to all incidents routed through to the TSG

Responsible for root cause and corrective action is taken to prevent the re-occurrence of problems

Hardware installation and maintenance of workstations, servers, networking equipment, and other supporting hardware.

Supervised backup and disaster recovery operations.

Performed occasional off-hours and remote support.

Coordinate hardware and software installations and upgrades to ensure work is performed by company policy.

Recommend resolutions to complex matters of significance and coordinate the implementation of the approved course of action.

Design, implement, and Managing LAN & WAN.

Overseeing Domain purchases and maintenance.