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kamran Azeem

@kamranazeem1

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Technology executive driving cloud-native platforms, DevOps transformation, and secure scalable infrastructure.

Norway

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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles where I can drive cloud-native platform transformations, mentor teams, and deliver secure, automated, scalable infrastructure in a collaborative, learning-focused culture.

I am a vision-driven technology executive with over 30 years' experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, cloud transformation, and information security. I build scalable cloud-native systems and align technology strategy with business growth.

I have led global teams, mentored engineers, and delivered platform and automation solutions using Kubernetes, Terraform, ArgoCD, and major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). My work includes migrations, GitOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and security-focused infrastructure design.

I am an active open-source contributor and educator, authoring books, creating widely used Docker images, speaking at conferences, and running training and apprenticeship programs to raise technical excellence across organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Agile Coach & Infrastructure Manager

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WITLINE

Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Provided leadership and coaching for distributed teams while managing infrastructure operations, guided transition to GCP Kubernetes microservices, and implemented GitLab CI/CD and a Terraform/Kustomize/ArgoCD infrastructure overhaul.

GCP Kubernetes Gitlab CI Terraform Kustomize ArgoCD Infrastructure Management

Senior Platform Engineer

Aidn AS

Nov 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Co-managed Kubernetes-based infrastructure for healthcare solutions used by Norwegian municipalities, led infrastructure migration planning to public cloud with security and scalability focus, and authored engineering documentation and internal training on Docker and Git workflows.

Kubernetes Terraform Jsonnet ArgoCD Docker GitOps Cloud Migration Technical Writing

Senior DevOps Engineer

HubOcean

Aug 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Co-managed Azure Kubernetes infrastructure for oceanic big data platforms, implemented network security policies to improve compliance, and developed automated Velero backup and recovery processes for production systems.

Azure Kubernetes Security Policies Velero CI CD Automation Documentation Cloud Infrastructure

Business Owner

Azeem Consulting

Jul 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Founded consultancy delivering Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD services to SMBs, provided training in Agile and cloud technologies, and created an apprenticeship program for junior engineers.

Linux Docker Kubernetes CI CD Agile Consulting Mentoring Program Development

Senior Consultant – Infrastructure

Praqma AS

Mar 2015 - Jul 2021 (6 years 4 months)

Provided infrastructure consulting for clients adopting Cloud and DevOps practices, designed solutions using AWS/GCP/Azure and Kubernetes, and assisted enterprise migrations using Infrastructure as Code.

AWS GCP Azure Kubernetes Puppet IaC DevOps Cloud Migration

Infrastructure Manager

AutoGateway

Mar 2005 - Mar 2018 (13 years)

Designed and maintained secure IT infrastructure across multiple data centers, implemented high-availability and virtualization technologies, and developed security policies and automation for production environments.

High Availability Virtualization Security Policy Automation Data Center Operations Mentoring Infrastructure Design

Linux System Administrator

Teletopia AS

Jul 2013 - Nov 2013 (4 months)

Managed operations of 100+ Linux and Windows servers, redesigned infrastructure to reduce physical servers from 100+ to under 12, and automated tasks with BASH scripting while implementing security hardening.

Linux Administration KVM Apache PostgreSQL Bash Scripting Infrastructure Hardening Systems Operations

Information Security Officer

Fine Distribution AS

Mar 2013 - Jul 2013 (4 months)

Designed and implemented secure IT infrastructure including web and database servers and firewalls, and developed IT security policy and secure network configurations.

Information Security Security Policy Network Security Infrastructure Design & Compliance

Senior Software Engineer

Arabic Computer Systems

Aug 2008 - Feb 2013 (4 years 6 months)

Worked with Saudi Aramco’s HPC department on supercomputing infrastructure projects, led virtualization and security projects, and conducted technical training for client and internal teams.

HPC Virtualization Infrastructure Security Training Systems Engineering

Oracle DBA & Linux Admin

Ora-Tech Systems

Jan 2005 - Nov 2007 (2 years 10 months)

Managed DBA, system admin, and network teams to deliver technical support, and implemented secure mail, web, and database servers with firewall and network configurations.

Oracle DBA Linux Administration Database Management Team Leadership

Visiting Faculty Member

Various Institutes

Aug 2000 - Jul 2005 (4 years 11 months)

Taught Linux, C/C++, Data Structures, and Software Engineering at multiple universities and designed course materials for professional development programs.

Teaching Curriculum Design Linux C C++Data Structures Software Engineering Training

Technical Manager

KB Computers

Jun 1995 - Jan 2005 (9 years 7 months)

Progressed from PC technician to manage technical operations, supervised hardware assembly and troubleshooting, and mentored junior technicians while running volunteer training sessions.

Technical Management Technical Troubleshooting Team Supervision Training Mentoring