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Izaz Khan

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Summary

Cloud Engineer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in cloud infrastructure management, automation with AWS CloudFormation, and security best practices. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability to meet project deadlines and achieve goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DevOps Engineer

Al Nafi Cloud
Ontario
12.2021 - 08.2024
  • Managed and maintained cloud infrastructure across AWS and Microsoft Azure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security
  • Supported cloud migration strategies, including the use of AWS Migration Service (MGN) and AWS Systems Manager for patching, configuration management, and VM control
  • Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Docker, optimizing deployment strategies for both cloud-native and on-premises environments
  • Automated cloud infrastructure deployments using Terraform (IaC), enabling consistent and repeatable deployments
  • Enhanced cloud security through GRC standards and industry best practices, implementing advanced monitoring and logging systems with Prometheus and Grafana
  • Assisted in managing Linux-based Ubuntu and Windows Server environments in AWS, including troubleshooting, patching, and performance optimization

Linux Administrator

Al Nafi Cloud
Ontario
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Managed Red Hat, Ubuntu, and CentOS Linux servers, ensuring security and system stability through regular updates and system optimizations
  • Developed automation frameworks using tools like SaltStack and Ansible to streamline system management and configuration processes
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud infrastructure with on-premise systems, ensuring seamless operations and optimal performance
  • Utilized CloudFormation and Terraform to achieve Infrastructure as Code standards, automating provisioning and reducing manual effort

Education

Master's Degree - Applied Geosciences (Energy and Minerals Resources)

RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, Germany

Diploma - AIOps (EQF Level 6)

EduQual
United Kingdom

Skills

  • AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM)
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • CloudFormation
  • AWS Systems Manager
  • GitLab
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Jenkins
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • Ubuntu
  • Windows Server
  • Red Hat
  • CentOS
  • Python
  • Bash
  • Cloud Security
  • GRC Standards
  • IAM Policies
  • AWS Security Groups
  • VPC
  • Subnetting
  • Routing
  • Security Groups

Certification

  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), In Progress
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, In Progress

Projects

Web Application Deployment & Monitoring

  • Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Docker for automated deployments.
  • Automated cloud infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, achieving Infrastructure as Code compliance.
  • Deployed and configured web servers (Apache, Nginx, Tomcat) using Ansible for efficient configuration management.
  • Implemented monitoring, logging, and security protocols to ensure cloud-based applications complied with performance and security standards.

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • German, Intermediate
  • Pashto
  • Urdu

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

DevOps Engineer

Al Nafi Cloud
12.2021 - 08.2024

Linux Administrator

Al Nafi Cloud
11.2020 - 11.2021

Master's Degree - Applied Geosciences (Energy and Minerals Resources)

RWTH Aachen University

Diploma - AIOps (EQF Level 6)

EduQual

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