About
Security-minded Cloud Engineer with 16+ years of enterprise IT operations, systems administration, and cybersecurity expertise. Expertly transitioned to cloud engineering, developing production-grade solutions across Azure, GCP, and AWS, including HIPAA-ready healthcare platforms and serverless voting systems. Leverages deep understanding of traditional infrastructure with modern cloud-native development skills to build secure-by-design architectures that address complex business challenges. Seeking high-impact cloud engineering opportunities in Qatar’s growing technology sector where security expertise is a strategic advantage.
Work
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Summary
Led IT operations and infrastructure management for an international school, driving cloud migration, enhancing cybersecurity, and optimizing processes for 1,260+ users.
Highlights
Architected and executed Mobile Device Management (MDM) migration from Cisco Meraki to Microsoft Intune for 1,260+ devices, achieving 23,000 QAR in annual savings.
Implemented Azure AD and Microsoft 365 services, providing scalable identity and collaboration solutions for over 1,260 users while leading the transition to hybrid cloud storage.
Deployed enterprise monitoring solutions (PRTG, SolarWinds) and established a vulnerability management program (Nessus Essentials), significantly reducing security incident detection time.
Implemented Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Azure AD Conditional Access policies, strengthening identity and access control across the organization.
Automated routine administrative tasks through PowerShell scripting and developed automated onboarding workflows for 45+ annual new hires, streamlining IT processes.
Managed comprehensive Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V, and VMware infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance for critical systems.
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Summary
Provided critical on-site cybersecurity incident response and technical support for high-profile enterprise clients.
Highlights
Coordinated on-site cybersecurity incident responses for enterprise clients, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal disruption to operations.
Delivered critical technical support to high-profile organizations, including the Qatar Foundation, resolving complex system issues.
Implemented advanced IAM methodologies and access control enhancements, strengthening client security postures.
Developed and maintained a comprehensive knowledge base, reducing troubleshooting time and improving support efficiency.
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Summary
Delivered comprehensive technical support and system maintenance for enterprise clients.
Highlights
Provided technical support to key enterprise clients, including Qatar Petroleum and Vodafone, resolving diverse IT challenges.
Performed proactive system maintenance and security hardening, improving system resilience and data integrity.
Delivered expert Windows/macOS endpoint support and troubleshooting, ensuring seamless user operations.
Skills
Cloud Platforms
Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Azure Services
Functions, Storage, CDN, CosmosDB, AD/Entra ID, Intune, Monitor.
GCP Services
Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Secret Manager, VPC, IAM, Terraform.
AWS Services
Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, Cognito, IoT Core, CloudFront, Bedrock AI.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Terraform, AWS CDK, ARM Templates.
CI/CD & DevOps
GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Automated Testing, DevOps Automation.
Containerization
Docker, Cloud Run, Container Registries.
Version Control
Git, GitHub, Branching Strategies.
Programming & Scripting
PowerShell, Python, JavaScript/Node.js, TypeScript, Bash.
Web Technologies
HTML5, CSS3, REST APIs, React Basics.
Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, CosmosDB, MongoDB, DynamoDB.
Security & Compliance Frameworks
Zero-Trust Architecture, Defense-in-Depth, CISSP Domains, HIPAA Readiness, GDPR Patterns, Security Auditing.
Security Technologies
IAM, MFA, PAM, SIEM, Vulnerability Management.
Systems & Infrastructure
Windows Server (2008-2022), Active Directory, Group Policy, Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, Cloud-Native Compute.
Monitoring
PRTG, SolarWinds, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch.
Networking
VLANs, VPN, Firewall Configuration, DNS/DHCP.