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Amir Riaz

Amir Riaz

Birmingham,UK

Summary

In dynamic environments, I thrive on fostering software development innovation. My background in project management at Deloitte, coupled with academic exposure to emerging technologies, and an internship in a cloud-based platform service organization, fuels my commitment. I've developed collaborative problem-solving skills and expertise in cloud architecture for scalable systems. Continuously learning and contributing to DevOps trends, my current DevOps internship sharpens automation skills, driving my passion for innovation.



Projects


DevSecOps Pipeline Project: Deploy Netflix Clone on Kubernetes | Al Nafi Clouds

  • Led the implementation of a DevSecOps pipeline to automate the deployment of a Netflix clone application onto a Kubernetes cluster.
  • Orchestrated the setup of CI/CD pipeline infrastructure using Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.
  • Implemented security scanning tools such as SonarQube and Snyk to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • scripting languages Bash and Python for automation tasks.


Streamline PCI compliance containerization microservice AWS | Al Nafi Clouds

  • Spearheaded open-ended project focused on implementing PCI-compliant containerized microservices architecture on AWS.
  • Led end-to-end development and deployment process, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance standards were met.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and enhance security measures.
  • Conducted risk assessments and implemented controls to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
  • Streamlined compliance workflows and documentation processes for efficient audit readiness.


Work history

Intern DevOps

Al Nafi
London
11.2023 - Current
  • Monitoring & Deployment: Monitor system health, support CI/CD pipelines from GitLab to AWS, and assist in smooth deployments.
  • Infrastructure Management: Maintain AWS infrastructure, manage Docker Swarm for container orchestration across multiple machines.
  • Automation & Collaboration: Script automation tasks using Bash/Python, collaborate with teams in stand-up meetings, and provide progress updates.
  • Troubleshooting & Security: Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues, ensure security compliance, and implement access controls.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects within formal deadlines.

Project Management Support Associate

Deloitte
Cardiff
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Project Coordination: Plan and organize project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between project stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.
  • Monitored KPIs and reported on performance to address corrective action needs.
  • Risk Management: Identify and escalate project risks, supporting mitigation efforts.
  • Quality Assurance: Review project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and client requirements.
  • Assisted marketing team with product and service promotion, engaging on social media to increase brand awareness,

Education

Master of Science - Data Science

Coventry University
Coventry
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Coventry University
Coventry
09.2018 - 08.2021

Skills

    Technical skills

  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation)
  • Containerization (Docker)
  • Version Control (GitLab/GitHub)
  • Scripting (Bash/Python/PowerShell)
  • Configuration Management (Ansible/Puppet)
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • RHEL Linux
  • Continuous Monitoring (Prometheus/Grafana)
  • Orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Microservices
  • Cybersecurity
  • DevSecOps


Certification

Diploma in DevSysOps Engineering (EduQual Level 5) – Ongoing

Affiliations

  • Boxing
  • Chess
  • philosophical fiction

References

References available upon request.
Amir Riaz