Ahsan Saleem
Reading,UK
Summary
Experienced DevOps Engineer with 2 years of hands-on experience in automation, containerization, and CI/CD pipeline management. Expertise in cloud platforms, particularly AWS, with experience in system monitoring, deployments, and performance optimization. Adept at managing servers and infrastructure in dynamic environments. Passionate about improving reliability, scalability, and efficiency through automation. Known for excellent collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
DevOps Support Engineer
siParadigm LLC
Islamabad, Pakistan
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bitbucket, and GitLab, improving release efficiency by 80%.
- Optimized AWS infrastructure, including EC2, S3, IAM, ECS, and ECR, to deliver scalable and high-performing cloud solutions.
- Deployed containerized applications using Docker and AWS ECS/Fargate, enhancing scalability, reliability, and deployment speed.
- Implemented monitoring solutions with Zabbix and AWS CloudWatch, reducing issue detection time by 70%.
- Administered MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB databases, ensuring high availability, performance tuning, and data integrity.
- Managed Linux servers and automated routine tasks to improve system stability, security, and efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Jira and Confluence to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
System/Network Administrator
siParadigm LLC
Islamabad, Pakistan
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Administered and maintained Windows and Linux servers, performing patching, performance optimization, and troubleshooting to ensure stable and secure operations.
- Configured and managed Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy to streamline user access, resource management, and network policies.
- Installed, configured, and supported network equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls, to maintain secure and reliable LAN and WAN connectivity.
System/Network Administrator
Zeta Technologies
Islamabad, Pakistan
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Oversaw Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy, enhancing user authentication processes and network stability.
- Maintained and supported Windows and Linux servers, ensuring consistent system performance and reliability.
- Minimized downtime by implementing proactive monitoring and automating routine maintenance tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of the West of Scotland
London, UK 01.2025 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Iqra University
Islamabad, Pakistan 09.2013 - 01.2017
Skills
- DevOps and automation: CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab), IAC, scripting (Bash)
- Cloud infrastructure: AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, ECS, ECR, CloudWatch)
- Containerization: Docker, AWS Fargate
- Monitoring and logging: AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix
- Database management: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- System administration: Windows, Linux, Active Directory
- Networking and security: Firewalls, VPNs, access control
- Version control and collaboration: Git, Bitbucket, Jira
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – Udemy, 2023
- IBM DevOps and Software Engineering Professional Certificate – Coursera, 2023
- Red Hat Linux Training and Certification – Coursera, 2021
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of the West of Scotland
01.2025 - 12.2025
DevOps Support Engineer
siParadigm LLC
09.2022 - 12.2024
System/Network Administrator
siParadigm LLC
09.2020 - 08.2022
System/Network Administrator
Zeta Technologies
06.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Iqra University
09.2013 - 01.2017