Haider Bawazir
@haiderbawazir
Experienced Cloud Ops Team Lead specializing in automation and DevOps.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Cloud Ops Team Lead and Automation Architect with extensive experience in cloud technologies and DevOps practices. Currently, I lead a hybrid team at Diyar Middle East, where I oversee operations for North Oil Company. My journey in the tech industry has been marked by a commitment to automation and efficiency, significantly reducing manual workloads and enhancing operational performance.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed complex projects, including a major Azure migration and the implementation of end-to-end automation solutions using Ansible and Terraform. My hands-on experience with blockchain ecosystems and DeFi protocols has further enriched my technical expertise, allowing me to mentor peers and share best practices in security and automation. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my skills to drive innovation and improve processes.
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Crypto and DEFI Power User
Crypto and DEFI Power User
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Explored and actively participated in major L1 and L2 blockchain ecosystems including Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, SUI, and Hyperliquid, gaining deep hands-on exposure to evolving DeFi protocols and decentralized applications. Automated frequent on-chain transactions using Ethers.js for activities such as airdrop farming, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual effort in a high-frequency transaction
Systems and Cloud Ops Team Lead | Automation Architect
Diyar Middle East
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year)
Led a hybrid team of 6 onsite specialists and 25 remote support engineers, overseeing operations across cloud, virtualization, backup, and database technologies. Championed automation across the team by developing reusable playbooks and mentoring engineers to automate routine tasks, significantly reducing manual workload and error rates. Led a major cross-region Azure migration from West Europe to
L3 Digital Twin Application Engineer
Diyar Middle East
Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Designed and implemented monitoring solutions using Prometheus and Grafana to track the health of application services and data ingestion pipelines, enabling proactive issue detection and reducing end-user incident reports. Replaced costly vendor support by independently implementing recurring solution updates in Python, reducing maintenance costs and enabling faster turnaround for standard change
L2 Systems Administrator | Lead, Windows 10 Upgrade
Diyar Middle East
Jul 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Automated user onboarding and offboarding with PowerShell in a large organization, reducing processing time from 4 hours to 5 minutes per user, saving around 4000 man hours per year. Implemented and maintained Red Hat Satellite to manage the Linux server lifecycle and patching, ensuring compliance and improving patch deployment.
L1 Managed Services Engineer
GlobalNet Sal. Offshore
Sep 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Conducted first-level troubleshooting and network and system operations monitoring, guaranteeing timely problem solving and reducing service interruptions throughout enterprise infrastructure. Automated routine system administration tasks across Windows Server and Linux environments, reducing manual errors and increasing operational efficiency and team productivity.
Data Center Operator
GlobalNet Sal. Offshore
Oct 2015 - Present (9 years 8 months)
Helped develop the technical procedures for the majority of routine tasks, which sped up the onboarding of new team members. Ensured compliance with data center safety and operating standards.
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