Affan Ahmed
@affanahmed
Cloud Engineer skilled in AWS and cloud infrastructure solutions.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
As a dedicated Cloud Engineer, I have a proven track record in designing and building highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure on AWS for both enterprise and startup companies. My experience includes managing AWS accounts, creating users and groups, and ensuring secure access to data through effective management of S3 buckets and IAM policies. I am passionate about leveraging cloud technologies to drive efficiency and cost savings, having achieved a 60% reduction in data storage costs through innovative solutions.
My background also includes a role as a Sales Analyst, where I collaborated with internal teams and external vendors to facilitate work-from-home capabilities for over 150 employees. I take pride in my ability to streamline processes, enhance customer service, and contribute to team success. My commitment to continuous learning is reflected in my recent certifications, including Google Cloud Certified – Associate Cloud Engineer and AWS Solutions Architect – Associate.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Analyst
LBC Capital
Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 2 months)
Provided assistance to the IT team in achieving work-from-home capabilities for over 150 employees by coordinating hardware acquisition and software installations. Successfully led the project of shifting to paperless funding, which enabled WFH for the team during the pandemic.
Cloud Engineer
MercatorRobotec
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Managed the AWS account, built VPC, and established site-to-site VPN connection between the data center and AWS. Achieved a 60% reduction in data storage costs by using a lambda function to reduce the file size of high-resolution images.
Store Manager
M&Z Canadian Management Ltd
Jun 2015 - Present (10 years)
Managed and supervised the operations of a Pizza Pizza franchise store, generating over $2M in annual sales. Implemented a cycle count program on all inventory to reduce waste and operational costs by 4%.
Junior Field Specialist, Well Testing
Schlumberger
Aug 2013 - Present (11 years 10 months)
Supervised and performed rig up/down of equipment, running periodical test programs to monitor well performance and material flow. Developed cost estimates and updated project status using the SAP project management module.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DUDalhousie University
Master of Engineering, Engineering
Completed a Master's degree in Engineering. Specific coursework and projects focused on advanced engineering principles and applications.
University of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Engineering
Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. The curriculum covered fundamental engineering concepts and practical applications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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