Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
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Certification
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Hamid Raza

DevOps Engineer

Summary

Innovative Azure Cloud Engineer with knack for solving complex challenges and optimizing Azure infrastructure. Spearheaded multiple successful migrations to azure platform, enhancing performance and reducing costs. Known for fostering collaborative environments and streamlining operations for seamless cloud integration.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Azure Engineer

Bromford
04.2024 - Current

Collaborated in a dynamic team environment to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, adhering to industry best practices and organizational standards. Focused on providing innovative, automated, and performance-optimized infrastructure while ensuring high availability and data protection. Demonstrated a commitment to professional practices by maintaining compliance, streamlining workflows, and supporting cross-functional teams to meet business objectives. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure challenges while continuously enhancing cloud architecture for optimal performance and scalability.


Responsibilities

  • Managed and deployed infrastructure on Microsoft Azure using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
  • Automated cloud resource provisioning with Azure DevOps , Terraform , and PowerShell
  • Configured and maintained Azure Virtual Machines , Storage Accounts , App Services , and SQL Databases
  • Monitored and optimized Azure cloud performance using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
  • Implemented Azure Active Directory (AAD) for identity and access management
  • Managed Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration and deployment
  • Ensured security by configuring Azure Security Center and applying best practices for data protection
  • Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines for cloud application deployment using Azure DevOps
  • Handled cost management and optimization for Azure resources and services
  • Collaborated with development teams to optimize cloud architecture for scalability and performance
  • Conducted regular backup and disaster recovery tests using Azure Backup and Site Recovery
  • Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving cloud infrastructure issues to ensure high availability


Junior DevOps Engineer

Tech Solutionx Limited
09.2021 - 01.2023

Worked in collaborative team environments to deliver efficient, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions across Azure, and on-premises systems. Focused on automating processes using Terraform, Ansible, and Docker, while implementing CI/CD Azure DevOps and GitLab CI. Streamlined deployments and improved operational performance through containerization, orchestration. Ensured system security, compliance, and reliability by following industry best practices, resolving incidents, and optimizing infrastructure for high performance.


Responsibilities

  • Assisted in automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform
  • Managed and monitored Azure cloud environment
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps , GitLab CI
  • Automated deployment and configuration processes with Ansible and Docker
  • Supported containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Monitored system performance and uptime with Azure Monitor and Grafana
  • Handled version control and collaboration using Git and GitHub .
  • Managed server environments and configurations in both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures
  • Collaborated with development teams to streamline code releases and ensure faster deployments
  • Assisted in troubleshooting infrastructure issues and resolving production incidents
  • Ensured system security and compliance by implementing security best practices and patches
  • Participated in daily standups, sprint planning, and documentation of processes
  • Optimized cloud infrastructure for enhanced operational performance


Android developer

Coeus Solutions
06.2019 - 01.2023

Developed and maintained high-quality Android applications using Java and Kotlin, ensuring responsive interfaces and seamless API integration. Collaborated in Agile teams to deliver features, optimize performance, and deploy apps to the Google Play Store, while maintaining code quality and compliance.


Responsibilities

  • Developed and maintained Android applications using Java and Kotlin in Android Studio.
  • Designed and implemented responsive, user-friendly interfaces in collaboration with UI/UX teams.
  • Integrated APIs and third-party services using Retrofit and Volley.
  • Managed local data storage with SQLite and Room Database.
  • Optimized app performance and reduced memory usage.
  • Utilized Git for version control and participated in collaborative code management.
  • Integrated push notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM).
  • Deployed applications to the Google Play Store, ensuring compliance with platform policies.
  • Delivered features and updates in an Agile development environment.
  • Provided ongoing maintenance and bug fixes for applications.


Education

Master of Science - Management with Data Analytics

BPP University
Manchester
02.2023 - 03.2024

Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship

University of Central Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2017 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

University of Gujrat
Pakistan
11.2012 - 06.2016

Skills

  • ARM Templates
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure App Services
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure Active Directory (AAD)
  • Terraform
  • Azure DevOps
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • YAML
  • Git , GitHub , GitLab
  • Docker
  • PowerShell
  • Bash
  • Python
  • Java
  • Ansible
  • Azure Monitor
  • Log Analytics
  • Azure Security Center
  • DevOps practices awareness
  • DevOps collaboration
  • Agile and scrum frameworks

Certification

AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator – Microsoft

AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals - Microsoft

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Azure Engineer

Bromford
04.2024 - Current

Master of Science - Management with Data Analytics

BPP University
02.2023 - 03.2024

Junior DevOps Engineer

Tech Solutionx Limited
09.2021 - 01.2023

Android developer

Coeus Solutions
06.2019 - 01.2023

Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship

University of Central Punjab
03.2017 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

University of Gujrat
11.2012 - 06.2016
Hamid RazaDevOps Engineer