CV/About

Summary

A Cloud/DevOps engineer specializing in Azure. With a strong passion for automation, I aim to provide you with valuable insights and practical knowledge that you can benefit from during your time here. As a dedicated professional in the field, I am committed to sharing my expertise and experiences to help you navigate the world of cloud computing and DevOps. Whether you are an experienced engineer or just starting your cloud journey, seeking guidance on Azure services, exploring automation strategies, or looking for practical solutions to optimize your workflows, I hope you’ll find valuable content and resources on this blog. Stay tuned for informative articles, tutorials, and tips that can empower you to leverage the power of Azure and automation in your projects. I’m excited to embark on this journey with you and help you unlock the full potential of cloud technology. Feel free to reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn!

Certifications

Work Experience

PwC UK | Cloud Engineer
Jan 2023 – Current

Implemented the Cloud Adoption Framework Landing Zone to facilitate cloud migration and adoption.
Automated workflows using Github Actions to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
Developed and enforced best practices and standards for Github and Terraform usage.
Designed and created Terraform modules to provision resources in Azure and Github.
Mentored and provided guidance to junior team members to foster their professional growth.
Presented demos and solutions to stakeholders to communicate project progress and achievements.
Maintained and updated Confluence pages to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation.
Successfully executed against the designed solutions to deliver the best outcome for clients.

Self employed | DevOps Engineer
March 2022 – Dec 2022 London

Developed and implemented a CI/CD pipeline utilizing Azure DevOps and Octopus Deploy to facilitate the deployment of .Net applications to a K8s cluster.
Created Docker images and Helm charts, storing them in Azure container registry for efficient deployment.
Utilized PowerShell to perform SQL database backup and restore operations across multiple environments.
Assisted in migrating Jenkins jobs to Octopus Deploy and Azure DevOps for streamlined management.
Implemented a monitoring solution using Prometheus and Grafana, integrating alerts with MS Teams to ensure timely issue resolution.
Maintained and updated documentation in Atlassian Confluence pages to facilitate knowledge sharing and efficient team collaboration.
Provided troubleshooting support and assistance to developers as needed.
Implemented Git versioning and automatic release notes for the Azure Wiki.
Conducted successful new releases to the production environment.
Troubleshot and monitored applications using Azure Application Insights.
Proactively identified and addressed severe security issues.
Contributed to the implementation of Git strategies.
Maintained and updated relevant Confluence pages.

Nordcloud | Cloud Engineer
July 2021 – April 2022
London

Led and assisted in the migration of a client from on-premise to Azure cloud.
Automated infrastructure and application deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates and Azure DevOps pipelines (YAML).
Developed Powershell scripts to resolve unforeseen issues and improve automation.
Implemented site-to-site VPN and configured B2C for enhanced connectivity and security.
Implemented network security measures such as Azure firewall, application gateway, private endpoints, and network security groups.
Leveraged Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings such as Azure App Services and Azure SQL for optimized deployment and scalability.
Presented the final solution to the end user and produced “how-to” documentation for easy understanding and adoption.
Conducted Proof of Concept (PoC) sessions and addressed customer suggestions and inquiries.

Barts Cancer Institute | DevOps Engineer
Jan 2020 – June 2021
London

Conducted an analysis of the current application infrastructure, identifying areas that could be improved in terms of reliability and availability.
Containerized applications using Docker and provisioned virtual machines in VMWare vCentre with Terraform.
Implemented configuration management on virtual machines with Ansible.
Developed CI/CD pipelines using both Jenkins and GitLab.
Presented the benefits of DevOps tools to management, demonstrating how they could improve delivery and increase availability.

Fitzrovia IT | Escalation Agent
Nov 2019 – Jan 2020
London

Served as the initial point of contact for escalated support tickets.
Communicated with clients to resolve tickets that were escalated by the 1st and 2nd line teams within the designated SLA.
Created user accounts and mailboxes in Microsoft Exchange and Office 365, as well as Azure AD.
Administered user licenses for Office 365.
Investigated and resolved various issues, such as network and email disruptions.

Barts Cancer Institute | Second Line Support
Dec 2014 – Nov 2019
London

Provided end-user support as a 1st and 2nd line support engineer.
Automated backup tape orders using Python and Powershell.
Generated encrypted PDFs using Python.
Deployed applications on SCCM using Powershell.

Education

Middlesex University
2010 - 2014

BEng Computer Communications & Networks (2:1)

Languages

English
Arabic
Somali