Rameez Sheraz
Development
Islamabad, Pakistan
Skills
DevOps
About
Rameez Sheraz's skills align with Programmers (Information and Communication Technology). Rameez also has skills associated with Consultants and Specialists (Information and Communication Technology). Rameez Sheraz has 11 years of work experience.
Work Experience
DevOps & Cloud Infra Architect
Aion Digital
February 2023 - Present
- manama, Bahrain Managing the cloud and infrastructure ecosystem of a digital banking platform within the organization. Working on the design and end-to-end implementation of cloud and infrastructure solutions for FinTech and Banking sector client projects. As a DevOps Cloud Architect, adhere to the agile software development and deployment methodology Lead intricate and expansive initiatives involving solutions, cloud transformation, and application modernization, utilizing Multi- Cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, RedHat OpenShift, AWS and On-premises Infrastructure. As a trusted DevOps Cloud & Infrastructure Advisor working closely with our strategic customers/cross functional teams to design and implement innovative cloud solutions that drive business value. Develop and maintain documentation for cloud architectures, processes, and best practices to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and effective communication. Offer technical expertise and support to the sales team throughout pre-sales activities, encompassing proposal development and client presentations. Ensure cost-effective technology solutions for Business Platforms that align with long-term business needs, utilizing cloud infrastructure solutions, standards, and design patterns. Establish and oversee Azure DevOps (CI/CD) and Release Management for diverse applications across various frameworks. Deploy applications on multiple platforms like Windows & linux servers, docker swarm and podman engines, kubernetes and Redhat Openshift platform. Oversee a broad spectrum of tasks within Azure services, encompassing Azure Firewall, VNETs, Azure DNS, Key Vault configurations, Virtual Network Gateway, Container Registries, Virtual Machines, and Azure Redis, among others. Proficiently manage TLS/SSL certificates, deploy self-signed certificates in application servers, conduct code analysis with Sonar Qube Enterprise, implement Bash scripting, Cron jobs, and log rotation, and utilize Jira for efficient deployment and configuration task tracking across diverse environments for multiple projects.
Azure DevOps Engineer
Sybrid Pvt Ltd
June 2022 - February 2023
- Expertise in Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Container Registry, Blob Storage, Postgresql Database, Load Balancer, IAM, and proficient management of Azure Active Directory. Configured and deployed MERN Stack and Python Flask applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) via Azure DevOps, integrate MongoDB Atlas with Node.js applications, and utilize Keycloak for user management alongside Azure PostgreSQL. Implementing Istio Service Mesh, Gateway, and Virtual Services for effective routing of HTTP and HTTPS traffic within an Azure Kubernetes Cluster. Proficient in Git branches, pull requests, Git triggers for push and PR, merging Git branches, and executing release management on Azure Repos. Proficiently manage Azure Kubernetes Services, demonstrating expertise in Helm chart deployments, StatefulSets, and utilizing both Docker and Containerd as container runtimes within the Kubernetes environment. Expertly execute database migrations from one cloud server to another, proficiently handle the migration of PHP applications including WordPress, Magento, and Laravel applications, and successfully transition WordPress from a monolithic environment to microservices architecture on the cloud. Migrate Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to an on-premises data center, orchestrating the installation of Kubernetes through kubeadm. Implement a meticulously configured Azure DevOps release pipeline to seamlessly deploy applications to a staging on-premises Kubernetes cluster.
DevOps / Cloud Architect
Kalam4Solutions
September 2021 - September 2022
- Deploy Node.js applications on AWS with MongoDB, implement PHP applications on Cpanel, proficiently migrate PHP applications from Cpanel to DigitalOcean, and execute seamless deployment of Python applications on DigitalOcean. Gsuite setup and manage users. Deploy Python and PHP websites on Cpanel, ensuring hosting proficiency on Rapidcompute Cloud, Digital Ocean, and AWS. Conduct Linux system hardening in adherence to the CIS Benchmark standards. Installation of Homer and Heplify VOIP Capturing on Ubuntu 20 LTS. Establish and configure Prometheus and Grafana for comprehensive monitoring within the Kubernetes cluster. Efficiently oversee cloud-based autoscaling and storage management. Skillfully handle DNS management on GoDaddy and SiteGround platforms.
Evamp and Saanga
August 2021 - Present
- Mobilink Jazz https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jazz.jazzworld&hl=en&gl=US Tools: Kubernetes, Vmware ESXI, MariaDB Galera CLuster and Maxscale, Ubuntu Servers, Nginx Ingress F5, ELK Stack, Prometheus and Grafana. Java Based Application and Magento CMS Portal. Galera MariaDB Database Cluster and Maxscale. Deployment of MSA Application Microservices on Kubernetes Cluster over baremetal. Managing K8s and Nginx Ingress to manage services inside the K8s Cluster. Using Rook Ceph Operators and NFS as a Container Storage Interface (CSI). Using ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana and Filebeat to manage and visualise logs on Kibana Dashboard. Install Prometheus and Grafana inside K8s Cluster using helmcharts to monitor Kuberentes Cluster health, Nodes and Pods status and scrape metrics of Kuberentes workloads. Using Nagios to Monitor load and server utilization on K8s Cluster and database servers. Using Hazelcast and Redis for caching and to reduce the query load on databases and improve speed. Using Kafka along with zookeeper combines messaging, storage, and stream processing to allow storage and analysis of both historical and real-time data. Installed a Kubernetes Dashboard to monitor kuberentes installed resources and configure resources via UI. We are using Jenkins as a CI/CD Tool and Gitlab as a Version Control System. Sonarqube used for code analysis.
Client Services & Customer Support
Evamp and Saanga
August 2021 - Present
- August 2021 - Present Evamp & Saanga Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Excise and Taxation Tools: Kubernetes on Vmware ESXI, MariaDB Galera Cluster and Maxscale, Ingress Kong, Containerd, ELK Stack, Prometheus and Grafana, Helmcharts. Java Based Application and Magento CMS Portal. Galera MariaDB Database Cluster and Maxscale. Deployment of SNG Application Microservices on Kubernetes Cluster over Vmware ESXI. Managing K8s Kong Ingress to manage services inside the K8s Cluster. Using Rook Ceph Operators and NFS as a Container Storage Interface (CSI). Using ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana and Filebeat to manage and visualise logs on Kibana Dashboard. Install Prometheus and Grafana inside K8s Cluster using helmcharts to monitor Kuberentes Cluster health, Nodes and Pods status and scrape metrics of Kuberentes workloads. Using Hazelcast for caching and to reduce the query load on databases and improve speed. Using Kafka along with zookeeper combines messaging, storage, and stream processing to allow storage and analysis of both historical and real-time data. Installed a Kubernetes Dashboard to monitor kuberentes installed resources and configure resources via UI. We are using Gitlab as a CI/CD Tool and Gitlab as a Version Control System. Functional Areas Industries Languages Client Services & Customer Support Ecommerce Urdu - Native Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Software & Web Development English - Medium Operations
Devops Engineer & Linux System Administrator
Evamp and Saanga
May 2021 - May 2022
- Proficient in Linux System Administration across Ubuntu, CentOS, and Red Hat environments. Expertise extends to virtualization technologies including KVM, VMware, Oracle Virtual Box, and Xen. Established Kubernetes infrastructure utilizing Docker and ContainerD, demonstrating expertise in configuring Kubernetes Ingress, Persistent Volumes (PV), and Persistent Volume Claims (PVC) through Ceph operators. Proficient in managing volume snapshots for seamless data management. Proficient in utilizing Jenkins, Git, and Ansible for streamlined automation processes. Demonstrated expertise in Winscp, Eclipse, and CI/CD Pipelines to enhance development workflows. Well-versed in monitoring tools such as Nagios, Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK for ensuring robust system performance and analysis. Successfully led the migration of databases from OracleDB to MariaDB, demonstrating adeptness in database management and seamless transitions. Proficiently managed Kubernetes Services, utilizing Nginx Ingress and Kong Ingress for efficient and scalable application deployment. Expertly configured and implemented Prometheus, Blackbox Exporter, and Grafana Dashboard to meticulously monitor website HTTP responses, ensuring comprehensive visibility and proactive management of system health and performance.
Network Field Engineer (FTTH)
PTCL
October 2012 - May 2021
- MM&BB operation management, optical fiber and copper media operations. Excellent ability to responds to client inquiries concerning systems operation. Trained New GPON INSTALLERS and guide them about Installation of GPON and its SOP's. Supervise GPON Installation Teams and install connections according to SOP's. Good Knowlegde of Fiber Splicing, Cleaving and Fiber Striping. Trace faults of GPON using tools and Equipments like OTDR, Power Meter and VFL. Configure various ONT's of Huawei, ZTE, Nokia and Fiberhome, also install VOIP and IPTV on GPON ONT. Configure IP Pool, VPN's and bridge configuration on ONT's. Planning of GPON Network Design at different offices, Embassies and Residence Areas. Co-ordination with network operating system and network management system. Operating BNCC (PTCL Data Base) and Siebel CRM Systems. MDF patching and Troubleshooting all kind of DSL faults including VDSL and VPN. Co-ordinate with vendors to resolve hardware and network. Good knowledge to coordinate office colleagues and resolves day-to-day user-end issues; provide support through multiple channels, such as telephone, portal, etc.Co-ordination and support with the field staff and also customer care. Projects
Education
PRESTON UNIVERSITY Islamabad
B.Tech (HONORS) in Electronics
Electronics Preston University Islamabad
B.Tech
