Ahmed Elshafaie
Cairo
Summary
Critical thinking DevOps Engineer with extensive understanding of high availability architecture and concepts. Purpose-driven professional with capacity to be strong team player plus work effectively independently.
Bilingual DevOps Engineer with background designing, testing and implementing infrastructure . Talented performer with over 10+ years of experience using source control tools to identify and fix infrastructure problems .
Consistent team player with exemplary multitasking skills.
Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
DevOps Engineer
Loc.kr | Lockrmail.com
NY
09.2020 - Current
- Worked with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that elevated client side experience and significantly improved overall functionality and performance.
- Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
- Directed software design and development across multifaceted team to meet client needs for functionality, timeline and performance.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
- Automated and implemented backup and recovery procedures for systems .
- Worked closely with other business analysts, development teams and infrastructure specialists to deliver high availability solutions for applications.
- Managing CI/CD workflow over software life cycle SLDC.
- Managing more than 30+ AWS instances.
- Researched and identified new technologies to use in agile development environment.
Senior Linux System Administrator[Part-time]
Ashlex Consulting, LLC.
Springfield
09.2018 - Current
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.Maintain operational 10+ Linode servers.Working using Docker ecosystem for containerization number of PHP, PERL applicationsHelping software dev teams design and build fault tolerant systems that automatically failover or work around any incidentsOperations support for prod systemsManaging source control tools using Gitlab application.Setting up monitoring and alerting tuning
System Administrator Team Lead
Software development center/Air Defense troops/Egyptian Armed Forces
Cairo
09.2008 - 07.2020
- Maintaining 4+ software labs operationalSolving problems had been faced in operational sitesTry to replicate problems occurred in operational sites to help in analyzing and solving problemsHelp in designing and implementing new sitesConducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented resultsConduct training for new system administrators.
Senior Linux System Administrator [Part-time]
Vebsite Inc.
NY
05.2011 - 03.2012
- Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming interoperation and compatibility with Linux-based software .Provided input on hardware and software purchasing, prioritizing return on investment to optimize IT spending.Tuned system performance to optimize efficacy of new and existing hardware components.Evaluated vendor products such as DELL for incorporation into single and multi-site architectures.Managed backup and disaster recovery through strict data control and retention policies, personally handling recovery tasks when issues arose.Configured and maintained web servers with 100+ end users.Created and serviced administrator and user accounts on Linux-based systems, managing deployments.Resolved vulnerabilities by making improvements to network security.Preserved system documentation accuracy via updates, including data and graphical refreshes.Designed disaster recovery systems, enabling continuity in event of power outages.
Unix System Administrator Team Leader
Egyptian Armed Forces
Cairo
08.2006 - 09.2008
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.Managed team of 10+ officers, non-commissioned officer, soldiers in training, and professional growth of team.
Solaris System Administrator
Egyptian Armed Forces
Cairo
09.2004 - 08.2006
- Maintain Operation centers functional 24x7Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and softwareMonitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quicklyOrchestrated integration and communication of software upgradesCreated patches and solutions to fix bugs in existing applications.Oversaw IT activities to maintain operations by maintaining consoles, serversPlanned and implemented complex internet and intranet applications on multiple platforms.Conducted testing and troubleshooting for various software onsite for 10+ servers sets to maintain operational readiness
Radar System Engineer
Egyptian Armed Forces
Cairo
05.1998 - 09.2003
- Responsible for operations & maintenance of Radar Systems in fieldProvide technical support to land-based test sites for installation and troubleshooting of Radar systemsResponsible for operations & maintenance of Advanced Surveillance Systems in fieldMaintain strict confidentiality of sensitive informationCoordinates scheduled maintenance and inspectionsPerformed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.Managed team of 5+ officers, non-commissioned officer, soldiers in training, and professional growth of team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sant Fatima Lang School
02.1978 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Communication Engineering
Alexandria University
11.1993 - 05.1998
Nano Degree - Cloud Native Computing
Udacity SUSE Cloud Native Scholarship 2021
06.2021 - 05.2021
No Degree - Kubernetes Fundamentals (LFS258)
Linux Foundation
Https://trainingportal.linuxfoundation.org/ 04.2001 -
Skills
Monitoring and analyticsundefined
Certification
Certified Kubernetes Administrator, [Linux foundation] - [https://www.credly.com/badges/0586b048-a61a-4a19-8ad2-d65586c5d6f0]
Timeline
[Fundamentals for Envoy] Solo.io - [https://www.credly.com/badges/a3df8038-1aa4-4a05-a002-03bcb5bd903c]
12-2022
Cilium Getting Started, [Isovalent] - [https://www.credly.com/badges/fe4d9065-2c75-4402-b5c9-4161fe427a92]
07-2022
Certified Kubernetes Administrator, [Linux foundation] - [https://www.credly.com/badges/0586b048-a61a-4a19-8ad2-d65586c5d6f0]
03-2022
Nano Degree - Cloud Native Computing
Udacity SUSE Cloud Native Scholarship 2021
06.2021 - 05.2021
DevOps Engineer
Loc.kr | Lockrmail.com
09.2020 - Current
Senior Linux System Administrator[Part-time]
Ashlex Consulting, LLC.
09.2018 - Current
Senior Linux System Administrator [Part-time]
Vebsite Inc.
05.2011 - 03.2012
System Administrator Team Lead
Software development center/Air Defense troops/Egyptian Armed Forces
09.2008 - 07.2020
Unix System Administrator Team Leader
Egyptian Armed Forces
08.2006 - 09.2008
Solaris System Administrator
Egyptian Armed Forces
09.2004 - 08.2006
No Degree - Kubernetes Fundamentals (LFS258)
Linux Foundation
04.2001 -
Radar System Engineer
Egyptian Armed Forces
05.1998 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Communication Engineering
Alexandria University
11.1993 - 05.1998
High School Diploma -
Sant Fatima Lang School
02.1978 - 05.1993
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