Najeeb Saud
Development
MI, United States
Skills
DevOps
About
NAJEEB J. SAUD's skills align with Programmers (Information and Communication Technology). NAJEEB also has skills associated with System Developers and Analysts (Information and Communication Technology). NAJEEB J. SAUD has 12 years of work experience.
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Work Experience
Senior DevOps Engineer
Schellman & Company
November 2019 - October 2021
- Engineered a scalable AWS environment leveraging EKS and Aurora Postgres, setting a benchmark for future scalability. Designed and managed Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and system resilience. Integrated SonarQube in CI processes, enabling real-time code quality checks and developer alerts for optimal code health. Implemented a comprehensive monitoring and logging solution, equipping the team with vital insights for proactive issue resolution. Authored the Company Security Runbook, focusing on AWS security compliance and best practices. Led disaster recovery initiatives, ensuring organizational preparedness and resilience. Achieved a 50% reduction in AWS costs through strategic instance scheduling and resource optimization.
DevOps Engineer
S&C Electric
February 2017 - October 2019
- Crafted fully automated CI/CD pipelines, driving efficiencies and reducing time to deployment for multiple projects. Transitioned existing infrastructure to CloudFormation Infrastructure as Code, significantly enhancing maintainability and scalability. Automated monitoring and logging infrastructure, ensuring comprehensive visibility across projects. Led the migration to a Docker microservice architecture, improving system availability and scalability.
DevOps Engineer, Web Developer
IBM
August 2014 - January 2017
- Developed a globally distributed Docker Registry, facilitating efficient Docker image storage and retrieval for international teams. Established automated CI/CD pipelines, enhancing development workflows and deployment efficiency. Contributed to the documentation of system architectures, processes, and deployment procedures, facilitating knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members. Engaged in continuous learning and professional development through participation in workshops, conferences, and certification programs related to DevOps, cloud computing, and automation technologies. Demonstrated a strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and branching strategies, ensuring efficient collaboration and code management within team projects.
Infantryman, Radio Transmitting Operator, Linguist
United States Army
May 2004 - April 2009
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership and teamwork under high-pressure situations in both training and operational environments, ensuring cohesion and mission success. Mastered a wide array of weapons systems and combat tactics through rigorous training and real-world deployment, emphasizing precision, safety, and strategic acumen. Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for new recruits, focusing on physical fitness, weapons proficiency, tactical maneuvers, and survival skills, significantly enhancing unit readiness. Leveraged advanced mapping software, including the All Source Analysis System (ASAS-L), within high-stakes operational environments to pinpoint and prioritize highvalue targets. Recognized as "Hero of the Battle" for exemplary performance during a rigorous 45- day training exercise, a distinction bestowed upon the most outstanding soldier within a battalion comprising over 1,000 personnel (15 MAR 2008). Managed secure and sensitive communication systems, ensuring the integrity of transmissions between command centers and frontline troops by regularly updating encryption software on radios and computer systems.
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