Kubernetes
Mohamed Taha
DevOps & SRE Lead
Cairo
Summary
Passionate about leveraging cloud infrastructure in smart, cost-effective ways to enhance client services. Dedicated to empowering developers through seamless operations, smart CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), aiming for autonomous workflows. Enthusiastic about integrating AI into operations, providing developers with intuitive interfaces for plug-and-play functionality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
DevOps & SRE Lead
Gameball
07.2021 - Current
- Redesigned Gameball's infrastructure, achieving enhanced efficiency and security. Implemented AWS API Gateways with Custom Authorizers and Cloudflare Firewall for robust API protection. Leveraged Cloudfront and S3 for a streamlined CDN, significantly improving static asset delivery and platform reliability.
- Spearheaded the migration to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform on AWS, elevating infrastructure management to new heights of efficiency and scalability.
- Architected a transformative expansion of operations, pioneering a Git-based workflow that catalyzed team agility and environment dynamism on GCP and AWS.
- Commanded the AWS Cloud production landscape, delivering unwavering global service resilience and round-the-clock 24/7 stability.
- Innovated cost-effective dynamic ephemeral testing environments on Kubernetes, slashing operational costs by 30% without compromising performance.
- Led intricate database migrations and multi-tenant database orchestration, bolstering data agility and integrity across three sprawling team and over 15 projects.
- Established strong interdepartmental communication channels, fostering collaboration between development, operations, and QA teams.
- Designed a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline, empowering developers with seamless deployment capabilities and operational independence.
- Deployed an exhaustive resource monitoring using Datadog, and wielded PagerDuty within SRE protocols to swiftly neutralize complex service disruptions, leading to a 25% reduction in incident response times.
Security Consultant
Oracle
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Championed a state-of-the-art Access Management overhaul for a premier Middle East retail conglomerate, streamlining user access across a complex web of Oracle and third-party applications.
- Developed and integrated a custom security layer within the Oracle Identity Suite, significantly enhancing the security posture and successfully passing rigorous penetration tests.
- Led the successful delivery and presentation of project integrations, maintaining a 100% on-time delivery record. My leadership ensured seamless, secure access for thousands of users, reinforcing trust and reliability in our solutions.
- Executed a critical security initiative by integrating Oracle's OAAM with a leading Egyptian bank's online banking system, implementing advanced authentication and fraud detection protocols.
Senior Software Engineer
Gameball
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Key contributor to the database architecture and backend RESTful service implementations using .NET Core, setting new standards for product data handling and service responsiveness.
- Drove the development of intricate client-side functionalities using Angular, delivering a user experience that was both intuitive and richly featured.
- Reengineered the core evaluation engine, offering strategic insights that shaped new business solutions and enhanced product valuation.
- Conducted thorough testing to identify and resolve bugs, ensuring optimal software performance.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that led to significant time savings for the team.
Oracle Technology Consultant
Oracle
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Orchestrated the design, execution and delivery of a strategic management backend system for a Saudi Arabian governmental agency, leveraging Oracle ADF to meet complex organizational needs.
- Engineered a novel RBAC layer for Oracle ADF and JET applications, crafting a secure, user-centric experience with tailored access to data and functionalities.
- Executred and delivered a comprehensive license management system for an Egyptian government entity, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in process automation and operational training.
- Streamlined cross-functional team integrations, ensuring coherent version control and deployment practices for optimal release management.
ROS Engineer
Tekomoro
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Engineered and optimized ROS nodes in Python, integrating advanced localization and navigation packages to enhance robotic functionalities and operational efficiency.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
New Mexico Tech
Socorro, NM, US 04.2001 -
Major - Petroleum Engineering
American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt 04.2001 -
Skills
Programming Languages: Javascript, C#, SQL, Python, Go, Java
Source and Version Control: Git
Databases: Oracle, Postgres, DynamoDB
Software
Docker
Terraform
Serverless
AWS
GCP
ArgoCD
Azure Pipelines
Timeline
DevOps & SRE Lead
Gameball
07.2021 - Current
Security Consultant
Oracle
01.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Software Engineer
Gameball
06.2019 - 12.2019
Oracle Technology Consultant
Oracle
01.2018 - 05.2019
ROS Engineer
Tekomoro
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
New Mexico Tech
04.2001 -
Major - Petroleum Engineering
American University in Cairo
04.2001 -