IDWise

As a key contributor in my role, I played a vital role in maintaining and optimizing our high-availability SaaS platform. My responsibilities spanned the entire service lifecycle, from design to monitoring, where I excelled in automating workflows and driving process improvements. I demonstrated expertise in proficient incident response, post-mortem analysis, and diligent management of SLOs and SLAs. I showcased mastery of programming languages, shell scripting, container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), and Linux-based systems. 

I took pride in my accomplishments in high-availability operations management, deployment automation, and application monitoring. My passion lies in designing resilient applications and infrastructure at scale, leveraging 'Infrastructure as Code' principles through tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation. Additionally, I brought valuable experience in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab) and Elasticsearch, making me a well-rounded asset to our team.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Systems Limited

I was responsible for managing DevOps/SRE team for Magento-based application infrastructure on AWS and on-premises.
I have helped Kent.ca and Rockler.com to improve their operational efficiency, application performance, and user satisfaction by identifying key issues and developing solutions.

Principal Consultant - Cloud Architect / Site Reliability

- Implemented Observability Framework for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. as DevOps Consultant.
- Prepared multi env Kubernetes cluster using ansible and microservices architect for Dubai Municipality on-site for Mendix platform as DevOps Consultant.
- Prepared multi env Kubernetes cluster using ansible for microservices architecture for Nodejs as DevOps Consultant.

DevOps/Senior Consultant Cloud Services

Nextbridge Ltd.

- Member of Vteams Star, MEAN and Laravel Trainer, Interviewer, Vteams Research, and Code Reviewer.
- Managed various project milestones through the entirety of the SDLC process, Maintain project development roadmap, Prepare application requirement by communication with clients, Provide the solution to resolve various requirements.
- Prepared and deployed infrastructure and CI/CD solution on AWS to maintain Laravel SAAS based CRM with separate database multi-tenancy.
- Prepared and deployed CI/CD solution for angular, node js, and MongoDB based learning management system on GitLab to deploy on a dedicated host. 
- Prepared and deployed solution of nightly build server for angular and node js base unit testing on AWS.
- Prepared and deployed infrastructure and CI/CD solution for angular based CRM application on AWS with DeployBot.
- Worked on angular based CRM (Customer Relation Management) based on different applications.  
- Worked on QA Automation to develop the test cases using Cypress for angular2+ based application.
- Developed CRM SASS application based on Laravel with separate database multi-tenancy.
- Developed the mobile API for the CRM SASS application.
- Managed the AWS services which include EC2, S3, RDS, SES, SQS.

Senior Software Engineer

Hello! I'm Safoor Safdar, a Cloud Solution Architect and Site Reliability Engineer with a passion for leveraging the power of DevOps to drive business innovation and efficiency. With a strong foundation in software engineering and an array of professional certifications, I've carved a niche in designing, optimizing, and implementing robust cloud solutions.

🌐 My Expertise:

Cloud Architecture: Proficient in AWS, Oracle Cloud, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Site Reliability Engineering: Specializing in high-availability SaaS platforms and performance optimization.
DevOps Practices: Implementing CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and fostering a culture of continuous integration and deployment.

💡 Why Connect with Me?

Experience: Years of hands-on experience in diverse roles, from Senior SRE to Principal Consultant for Cloud Services.
Technical Mastery: Proficient in container orchestration, IAC, monitoring tools, CI/CD, databases, and multiple operating systems.
Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional & Associate, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.
📚 Continuous Learning and Sharing: I'm a firm believer in continuous learning and actively share insights and knowledge through my blogs and community engagements.

🚀 Looking for Cloud Solutions?
Whether you're planning to migrate to the cloud, optimize your existing cloud infrastructure, or innovate with the latest in cloud technologies, I can guide you through your journey. I offer tailored solutions that align with your business goals and ensure scalability, security, and efficiency.

📧 Let's Connect!
Interested in elevating your business in the cloud? Let's discuss how we can transform your cloud strategy. Visit my website at safoorsafdar.com for more information and to get in touch!

Safoor S.

Renesis Tech

● Automated seamless deployments by implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI &  GitHub Actions for (AKS Azure Kubernetes Service) & EKS(Elastic Kubernetes Service).
● Integrated Azure Search, AI document intelligent processing, and Open AI in data science applications.
● Managed DNS with Cloudflare and implemented SSL.
● Created AWS S3 buckets and Azure Blob Storage.
● Created Multistage Docker images and stored them on ACR and ECR.
● Created MongoDB clusters and CosmosDB for efficient data storage.
● Implemented AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) for enhanced security.
● Used Terraform for creation of Kubernetes Clusters in AWS and Azure.
● Successfully managed projects from inception to production, emphasizing punctuality and budget adherence.
● Fostered collaborative relationships, leading cross-functional teams to ensure project success through effective communication and strategic execution.

Team Lead DevOps

Devsinc

Senior DevOps Engineer

● CI/CD pipeline for React and Ruby on Rails using GitHub Actions.
● CI pipelines using Gitlab.
● Creating cron jobs for K8s clusters.
● Writing docker files to be used in Gitlab CI.
● Creating Kubernetes Clusters using GCP.
● Exposing applications on URLs using Google Cloud DNS.
● Continuous Delivery for Kubernetes using Argo CD.
● PAC scripts for proxy.
● Creation and Deployment of Chrome Extensions.
● Helm Customised Templates for Kubernetes(GKE).
● Deployment on EKS using pulumi.
● Setting up Monitoring of K8s Clusters using Uptime Kuma.
● AWS Route 53 for DNS.
● Deployment of dockerized application using Elastic Beanstalk on Staging and Production.

DevOps Engineer

Vaival Technologies LLC

● CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo
● Integrated SonarQube in CI/CD pipelines.
● Deployment of Grafana Dashboard for monitoring using Prometheus/ELK for the following:
○ Redis
○ Nginx
○ Nginx-Ingress
● LoadBalancing of Layer 4 and Layer 7 using HA Proxy and Nginx.
○ Virtual Hosting using Nginx.
● Deployment of applications using Docker-Compose.
● Deployment of applications in Kubernetes.
● Deployment of NFS server and client.
● Deployment of Redis Master-Client/Redis Sentinel.
● Creating and Configuring Application environments for DEV and UAT in K8s Clusters.
● Created local development environment for Kubernetes application using KIND and
MicroK8s.
○ Deployment of HA Cluster.
○ Deployment of Stateful and Stateless applications.
● Monitoring of Kubernetes Cluster in LENS.
● Monitoring of application using site 24*7.
● Deployment of MySQL Clusters(InnoDB).
○ MYSQL Loadbalancing using HA Proxy.
○ Deployed Master-Slave replication environment using MYSQL 8.0.
 ● Deployment using Ansible:
○ Deployed K8s Kubeadm cluster using Kubespray.

12ID

● Deployment of EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, Codepipeline.
● Writing shell scripts.
● Deployment of Nodejs applications.
● GIT administration.
● Manual testing of web and mobile applications.
● API Testing in Postman.
● Meeting with the development team to discuss user interface ideas and applications.
● Diagnose bugs.
● Updating Tickets with analysis.
● Documenting application changes and developing updates.

Associate DevOps Engineer

Cloud & DevOps Specialist | Kubernetes & CI/CD Expert

🌐 Cloud & Infrastructure:
Proficient in AWS, GCP, and Azure services including IAM, EC2, EKS, GKE, ACR, AKS, and more.
Extensive experience in bare-metal setups, including OVH Cloud Bare-Metal Dedicated Servers.

🐳 Docker & Kubernetes Mastery:
Proficient in Multi-Stage Dockerfile creation, Docker-Compose, and Helm chart development for managing scalable, secure applications in Kubernetes. Skilled in deploying stateful/stateless applications, orchestrating highly available Kubernetes clusters, and utilizing Helm for efficient package management and deployment through charts.

🛠️ Tools & Automation:
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Bamboo, Circle CI, and ArgoCD) ensuring seamless deployments. Advanced proficiency in scripting languages (Shell, Bash) for automation.

🔍 Monitoring & Load Balancing:
Implemented monitoring solutions with Grafana, Prometheus, Elasticsearch, and Logstash for various application stacks. Proficient in load balancing (Layer 4/7) using HAProxy, Nginx, and Ingress Controllers.

📚 Continuous Learning & Collaboration:
Proven track record of managing end-to-end projects, fostering teamwork, and ensuring on-time, within-budget deliveries. Enthusiastic learner, adapting swiftly to new technologies and effectively communicating complex technical concepts.

🏆 Highlights:
Successfully orchestrated multiple seamless deployments, emphasizing security enhancements and optimal performance. Implemented advanced DNS management with Cloudflare, SSL(Lets Encrypt and Cert Manager), WAF, and storage solutions in cloud environments for efficient data handling.
Streamlined CI/CD processes, integrating cutting-edge tools like SonarQube, Selenium, and Cypress for robust pipelines.

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