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Jakeer Pathan

@jakeerpathan

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Senior cloud and OpenShift architect specializing in resilient hybrid, multi-cloud platforms and cost optimization.

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for roles where I can architect resilient hybrid and multi-cloud platforms, drive cost and reliability improvements, and build secure automation with Terraform/CI-CD—especially for AI infrastructure and MLOps—while collaborating with teams through technical architecture workshops.

I’m a results-driven Senior OpenShift & Cloud Expert with 15+ years in IT and 5+ years leading cloud and infrastructure transformations. I bring deep, hands-on expertise across Azure and GCP, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Terraform-based automation, CI/CD, and cloud governance—so platforms stay reliable, secure, and cost-efficient.

In my current role at DELL Technologies, I architected an enterprise Azure platform delivering 50% cost savings through rightsizing, reserved instances, and governance for Ooredoo. I also design AI infrastructure and distributed LLM training/inference platforms (AI Foundry and OpenShift AI), and I deliver enterprise OpenShift 4.16 and ODF storage with RHACM multicluster policy management, backups/upgrades, and DR topologies.

I’ve continued that impact at Bin Yousef Group and Applab by standardizing Azure DevOps CI/CD and Terraform provisioning, implementing Zero Trust with Defender for Cloud and monitoring/observability, and achieving measurable FinOps outcomes (including 25% cost savings). I’m passionate about HLD/LLD, runbooks, and technical architecture workshops that translate strategy into operational reality.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cloud Solution Architect

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Dell Technologies

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Architected an enterprise Azure platform delivering 50% cost savings through rightsizing, reserved instances, and governance for Ooredoo. Led AI infrastructure for distributed LLM training/inference with Azure AI Foundry and OpenShift AI, and delivered OpenShift 4.16 + ODF with RHACM multicluster governance, DR, and runbooks.

Entra ID MONITOR Backup OpenShift DR RTO Planning Azure AI Foundry

Cloud Architect

Bin Yousef Group

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year)

Designed secure, scalable Azure environments and led migrations and modernization for critical applications. Standardized Azure DevOps CI/CD and Terraform provisioning, implemented Zero Trust with Defender for Cloud and Azure Monitor, and deployed OpenShift 4.14 to support multi-tenant workloads on AKS with Service Bus.

Microsoft Azure Azure DevOps Terraform Zero Trust azure monitor AKS Azure Service Bus

Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Applab

Jul 2022 - Apr 2023 (9 months)

Authored HLD/LLD for Government clients and Qatar Foundation, and architected hub-spoke workloads. Automated compliance baselines with Terraform and Azure DevOps CI/CD, achieving 25% cost savings via FinOps practices.

Azure DevOps Terraform FinOps CI CD Pipelines HLD LLD Documentation

Cloud Architect

CEZCON Solutions LLC

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Created sovereign GCP blueprints for regulated workloads with data residency and encryption. Built reliable, scalable workloads using Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, GKE, and Cloud Run, and led modernization/refactoring to improve availability and performance.

Google Cloud Platform Data Residency Compute Cloud SQL Cloud Modernization

Solution Architect

Axis Tech

Feb 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Led solution architecture for cloud-hosted enterprise platforms, producing technical designs, POCs, and SOW/RFP inputs. Coordinated vendor evaluations and ensured alignment with non-functional requirements including availability, security, and scalability.

Cloud Solution Architecture Technical Design SOW RFP Support Non Functional Requirements

Senior Software Engineer

Ministry of Health and Prevention

Apr 2018 - Jan 2019 (9 months)

Led the migration of K2 processes to IBM BPM, including installation, tuning, and upgrades. Built IBM BPM integration services using SOAP/REST endpoints to support system connectivity.

K2 Process Migration BPM Installation & Tuning

Senior Consultant

The Emirates Group

Apr 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Streamlined customer journey processes by implementing IBM ODM rule-based solutions. Administered IBM BPM/WebSphere environments to support workflow delivery and rule execution.

Websphere

Advisory IT Specialist

IBM

Oct 2010 - Feb 2016 (5 years 4 months)

Delivered an IaaS private cloud for Telekom Malaysia and implemented automated operational workflows for banking clients. Automated operational processes for major airlines, improving operational efficiency across multiple teams.

Workflow Automation Banking Operations Airline Operational Process Automation Infrastructure Delivery Operational Efficiency