Jakeer Pathan
@jakeerpathan
Senior cloud and OpenShift architect specializing in resilient hybrid, multi-cloud platforms and cost optimization.
QatarWhat I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ICFAI University
PG Diploma in Business Management, Business Management
Completed a PG Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) at ICFAI University.
Nagarjuna University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Earned a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Nagarjuna University.
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