Ahmad H.

DevOps Engineer

Ahmad is a highly experienced DevOps Engineer with 16 years of expertise in network and information security. Specializing in cloud automation, he is proficient in Terraform, Kubernetes, Python, and Go, enabling him to design and scale cloud-native infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP. His commitment to green software principles ensures energy-efficient and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

With deep expertise in DevSecOps and OpenTelemetry monitoring for microservices, Ahmad plays a pivotal role in driving business decisions and optimizing revenue potential. His collaborative approach fosters seamless integration across teams, enhancing operational efficiency and security.

Ahmad’s strong foundation in defining Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) makes him a trusted expert for organizations seeking reliable, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions.

Tärkein asiantuntemus
  • ElasticSearch
    ElasticSearch 3 vuotta
  • Bash
    Bash 15 vuotta
  • DevOps
    DevOps 15 vuotta
Muut taidot
  • Crossplane 2 vuotta
  • RabbitMQ
    RabbitMQ 2 vuotta
  • DataDog
    DataDog 2 vuotta
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Ahmad H.

Netherlands

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Työllisyys

  • Senior SRE / Platform Architecture

    Shell - 1 year 10 months

    • Automated lifecycle management of Amazon EKS clusters across multiple regions, improving operational efficiency and scalability.

    • Designed and architected infrastructure for high-performance data ingestion pipelines utilizing RabbitMQ and OpenSearch.

    • Implemented service scalability using KEDA to optimize resource allocation and ensure high availability.

    • Integrated KEDA with OpenTelemetry for enhanced observability and monitoring.

    • Successfully linked OpenTelemetry (Logs, Traces, and Metrics) with Dynatrace for comprehensive application performance monitoring and real-time insights.

    • Implemented service mesh architecture using Istio to manage microservices communication and enhance observability.

    • Secured services with OIDC using the OAuth2-proxy, ensuring robust authentication and authorization for services.

    Tekniikat:

    • Tekniikat:
    • ElasticSearch ElasticSearch
    • Bash Bash
    • DevOps DevOps
    • Linux Linux
    • Crossplane
    • KEDA
    • Argo CD
    • Knative
    • Security
    • Docker Docker
    • RabbitMQ RabbitMQ
    • Grafana Grafana
    • Helm Helm
    • Microservices
    • AWS AWS
    • Ansible Ansible
    • Dynatrace Dynatrace
    • Redis Redis
    • OpenTelemetry
    • OpenShift OpenShift
    • Kubernetes Kubernetes
    • Terraform Terraform
    • Amazon CloudWatch
  • Platform Engineer

    Symbiont - 4 months

    • Integrated OpenTelemetry into services developed with Golang, improving observability and performance monitoring.

    • Designed and implemented dashboards to represent the four golden signals of monitoring: latency, traffic, errors, and saturation, facilitating proactive issue detection and resolution.

    • Deployed Jaeger for trace collection, enabling comprehensive tracking and analysis of service performance.

    • Maintained consistency in documentation and communication, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding for cross-functional teams.

    Tekniikat:

    • Tekniikat:
    • Bash Bash
    • DevOps DevOps
    • Linux Linux
    • Crossplane
    • Pulumi
    • KEDA
    • Argo CD
    • Knative
    • Security
    • Docker Docker
    • Grafana Grafana
    • Helm Helm
    • AWS AWS
    • Ansible Ansible
    • DataDog DataDog
    • OpenTelemetry
    • Google Cloud Google Cloud
    • Kubernetes Kubernetes
    • Azure Azure
    • Golang Golang
    • Terraform Terraform
    • Amazon CloudWatch
  • Platform Leader

    IKEA - 1 year 4 months

    • Spearheaded the delivery of comprehensive DevOps toolchains, including GitHub, SonarQube, HashiCorp Vault, and NewRelic, enabling product teams to auto-provision services efficiently.

    • Architected and implemented Azure Hub/Spoke network topology with Kubernetes (AKS), achieving seamless private resources connectivity via OpenVPN.

    • Developed a reusable custom GitHub Runner using serverless architecture (Azure Functions), enhancing automation and efficiency in CI/CD processes.

    • Authored knowledge bases and processes for integrating various DevOps tools, ensuring consistent and effective usage across teams.

    • Led the development of a CLI tool in Golang, automating the onboarding and offboarding processes for multiple tools, significantly reducing manual effort.

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration and operation of DevOps tools, enhancing overall productivity and collaboration.

    • Maintained a consistent and clear communication style, avoiding technical jargon to ensure comprehensibility for all stakeholders.

    • Diligently proofread all technical documentation and communications, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all outputs.

    Tekniikat:

    • Tekniikat:
    • Bash Bash
    • DevOps DevOps
    • Linux Linux
    • KEDA
    • Argo CD
    • Security
    • Docker Docker
    • Helm Helm
    • AWS AWS
    • DataDog DataDog
    • OpenTelemetry
    • Google Cloud Google Cloud
    • Kubernetes Kubernetes
    • Azure Azure
    • Golang Golang
    • Python Python
    • Terraform Terraform
    • Amazon CloudWatch
  • Principal DevOps Engineer

    Elsevier - 10 months

    • Engineered a comprehensive GitOps GitHub workflow to automate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terragrunt, significantly enhancing deployment efficiency.

    • Developed a robust platform framework with the cookie-cutter tool, enabling the scaffolding of base project templates that utilize EKS and other network stacks.

    • Implemented Secrets Manager and integrated it with Ansible and Terraform (Terragrunt), ensuring secure and efficient management of sensitive information.

    • Collaborated closely with developer teams to deliver features by introducing new infrastructure solutions and enhancing configuration management processes.

    • Spearheaded DevOps adoption by recommending and implementing toolsets and best practices for automation, configuration, and release management, leading to improved operational efficiency.

    • Assisted developers with data engineering tools such as EMR and Elasticsearch, facilitating the effective handling of large-scale data processing tasks.

    • Led AWS solutions with a focus on PII and GDPR compliance, ensuring data protection and regulatory adherence.

    • Automated alert policies and dashboards in New Relic using Terraform, enhancing monitoring capabilities and proactive issue resolution.

    Tekniikat:

    • Tekniikat:
    • ElasticSearch ElasticSearch
    • Bash Bash
    • DevOps DevOps
    • Linux Linux
    • Security
    • Docker Docker
    • Grafana Grafana
    • Helm Helm
    • Microservices
    • AWS AWS
    • Ansible Ansible
    • Kubernetes Kubernetes
    • Terraform Terraform
    • Amazon CloudWatch
  • Senior DevOps Engineer

    Mobiquity - 1 year 1 month

    • Established and optimized CI/CD processes, integrating Continuous Data Protection tools and a comprehensive DevOps tool stack, including configuration management automation, monitoring, deployment, and dockerizing applications.

    • Designed network architectures from scratch for customer projects, ensuring robust and scalable solutions tailored to specific needs.

    • Developed and maintained client platforms on AWS using Terraform and CloudFormation, ensuring stability and high availability.

    • Managed multiple Kubernetes clusters, overseeing microservices deployment with Helm charts and automating deployment processes.

    • Created and implemented automated deployment pipelines for microservices in both hosted and managed Kubernetes clusters, enhancing efficiency and reliability.

    • Implemented PCI DSS-compliant solutions on AWS and integrated Palo Alto Networks IPS in production environments, ensuring security and compliance.

    • Participated in on-call rotations, effectively handling P1 and P2 production incidents to maintain service continuity and minimize downtime.

    • Maintained consistency and clarity in all technical documentation, avoiding jargon and ensuring comprehensibility for cross-functional teams

    Tekniikat:

    • Tekniikat:
    • ElasticSearch ElasticSearch
    • Bash Bash
    • DevOps DevOps
    • Linux Linux
    • Security
    • Docker Docker
    • Helm Helm
    • Microservices
    • AWS AWS
    • Ansible Ansible
    • Java Java
    • OpenShift OpenShift
    • Kubernetes Kubernetes
    • Python Python
    • Terraform Terraform
    • Amazon CloudWatch
  • Platform Team Leader

    Emirates Airline - 3 years 8 months

    • In May 2015, he transitioned into a leadership role, managing the platform team responsible for supporting the Emirates.com infrastructure.

    • Led the adoption and deployment of DevOps practices, focusing on automation, CI/CD pipelines, and platform scaling using OpenShift on AWS.

    • Guided the team in managing production environments and improved the operational efficiency of the platform.

    • Coordinated with stakeholders and business units to ensure the platform's stability and scalability, driving the successful implementation of critical infrastructure projects.

    • Mentored and trained team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.

    Tekniikat:

    • Tekniikat:
    • Bash Bash
    • DevOps DevOps
    • Linux Linux
    • Security
    • Docker Docker
    • Microservices
    • AWS AWS
    • Ansible Ansible
    • Redis Redis
    • OpenShift OpenShift
    • Kubernetes Kubernetes
    • Terraform Terraform
    • Amazon CloudWatch
  • Platform Team Leader

    Emirates Airline - 4 years 11 months

    • Contributed to various projects within the organization as a Senior Software Engineer, using languages like Java, C#, and NodeJS to develop scalable and high-performing applications.

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions following best engineering practices.

    • Led the development of key features and functionalities, ensuring high code quality and performance optimization.

    • Actively participated in agile teams and contributed to code reviews and mentoring junior engineers.

    Tekniikat:

    • Tekniikat:
    • AWS AWS
    • Java Java
    • Python Python

Koulutus

  • BSc.Information Technology

    Syrian Virtual University · 2006 - 2010

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