Umar Murtaza
@umarmurtaza
Certified Solutions Architect with expertise in cloud computing and IT
What I'm looking for
As a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in cloud computing and IT, I have developed a profound expertise in driving organizational success through the strategic implementation and management of cutting-edge technologies. With certifications in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), I specialize in navigating the multifaceted cloud ecosystems to propel businesses towards operational excellence.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to leverage the advanced capabilities of cloud platforms, scripting languages, and configuration management tools to facilitate seamless migration and deployment of applications, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. My expertise in DevOps, containerization, and infrastructure as code has enabled me to accelerate development cycles, enhance productivity, and reduce time-to-market.
In addition to my technical skills, I possess excellent leadership and team management abilities, having led high-performing teams and fostered collaboration to drive successful project completion. I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies, and I am passionate about empowering passionate AI infrastructure innovators.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cloud Architecture & DevOps Consultant
DreamAI Software
Jun 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)
As a Cloud Architecture & DevOps Consultant, I specialize in deploying cloud infrastructure using Terraform across GCP, AWS, and Azure. I have led projects in machine learning application deployment and multi-cloud Kubernetes deployments, ensuring high availability and performance.
Senior DevOps Engineer
Zigron
Jul 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 7 months)
Led a DevOps team to design and manage a scalable AWS infrastructure for an IoT home security product, implementing CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Senior DevOps Consultant
GridBricks
Mar 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines for a European telecommunications company, automating deployment processes and ensuring high availability of services.
Principal System Administrator
Streaming Network
Jul 2007 - Jul 2018 (10 years 11 months)
Managed internal infrastructure and provided technical support to development teams, ensuring optimal performance and troubleshooting issues.
Course Developer/Instructor
Packt Publishing
Apr 2018 - May 2018 (1 month)
Developed and recorded a video course on Professional DevOps, focusing on best practices and tools used in the industry.
Network Consultant
LMKR
Apr 2006 - Aug 2006 (4 months)
Provided network consulting services, focusing on optimizing network performance and ensuring reliable connectivity.
UNIX Consultant
Goldman Sachs Inc
Jan 2000 - Aug 2005 (5 years 7 months)
Supported development teams in UNIX systems, enhancing system performance and managing disaster recovery initiatives.
System Administrator
Vroom Technologies
Jan 1997 - Jan 1998 (11 months)
Managed system administration tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of IT infrastructure and providing support to users.
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Software and tools used professionally
Google Cloud Platform
Amazon CloudWatch
Amazon S3
Google Cloud Storage
GitHub
Bitbucket
Kubernetes
Amazon EKS
Azure Kubernetes Service
Jenkins
MySQL
Gmail
Redis
Terraform
AWS CloudFormation
Azure DevOps
TensorFlow
Linux
Librato
Ansible
Amazon RDS
Docker
Twilio
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
SQL
Google Kubernetes Engine
Azure Blob Storage
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