Ahmed Aamer
@ahmedaamer
Senior System Administrator and DevOps engineer driving secure, scalable cloud infrastructure.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior System Administrator and DevOps engineer with over 15 years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable hybrid and cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, VMware). I have led cloud migrations, implemented IaC with Terraform and Ansible, containerized services with Docker, and established CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to improve deployment speed and reliability.
I mentor junior engineers, manage IT teams, and act as a technical escalation point while delivering measurable outcomes such as 99.9% uptime and a 60% faster provisioning cadence. I regularly consult for international clients, focusing on secure, cost-effective solutions and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance DevOps Engineer
Various Clients
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Delivered DevOps and infrastructure solutions for AI and eCommerce startups, implementing Terraform-based AWS deployments, GitHub Actions CI/CD and Docker containerization to improve deployment speed and scalability.
IT Manager
Rubex International
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 7 months)
Led enterprise-wide IT initiatives, implementing server infrastructure, network security and disaster recovery strategies that improved reliability and achieved 99.9% uptime; managed the IT team and vendor coordination to align IT with business goals.
Project Manager
UnionTech Computers
Jan 2011 - Jan 2016 (5 years)
Managed IT implementation projects end-to-end, delivering solutions on time and within budget by coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholder communication.
Project Manager
Securest Egypt
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Oversaw strategic IT project integrations and client reporting, ensuring alignment with roadmaps and compliance requirements across multiple engagements.
System & Network Administrator
Dyetex
Jan 2005 - Jan 2010 (5 years)
Managed core network and system infrastructure, optimized performance and reliability, provided user support and trained junior staff to maintain system integrity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kaspersky Lab
Certified Professional, Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway, Email Security
2024 - 2027
Certified Professional in Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway (036.2.1) valid from 2024 to 2027.
Kaspersky Lab
Certified Professional, Kaspersky SD-WAN, SD-WAN
2024 - 2027
Certified Professional in Kaspersky SD-WAN (004.2.1) valid from 2024 to 2027.
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
AWS Cloud Practitioner Badge, Cloud Computing
2024 -
Earned AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner badge demonstrating basic AWS solution-building knowledge and hands-on experience.
Kaspersky Lab
Certified Professional, Kaspersky Container Security, Container Security
2024 - 2027
Certified Professional in Kaspersky Container Security (044.1.1) valid from 2024 to 2027.
Self-study
Self-directed study, Python Programming
2020 -
Completed Python self-study through online resources including satr.codes and official documentation.
Self-study
Professional Certifications, IT Certifications
2005 - 2008
Completed multiple professional certifications (MCSE, MCITP, MCDST, CEH, CCNA) via self-study between 2005 and 2008.
New Horizons
Certificate, Linux Administration
2009 -
Completed Linux fundamentals, administration, and networking course at New Horizons in Alexandria.
Self-study
Self-directed study, Cloud Computing
2015 -
Completed cloud computing basics through personal study covering virtualization and cloud deployment models.
Alexandria University
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Systems
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems focusing on information systems principles and IT management.
Alexandria University
Course Certificate, English Conversation
2005 -
Completed American Conversation Course as a summer course at Alexandria University.
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