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Imdad K Mahammed

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Imdad K Mahammed

Vetted Talent

As an experienced Site Reliability Engineering Lead, I am on a mission to revolutionize the way digital transformation organizations approach DevOps and Site reliability Engineering. With a passion for driving innovation and delivering results, I specialize in implementing DevOps practices that enable teams to work more efficiently and effectively. My expertise includes designing and implementing cloud-based solutions on AWS, automating infrastructure and processes, and building CICD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GITOPS. I am also skilled in scripting using languages like Python and Shell and have a deep understanding of IAM and security best practices. I am known for my ability to think strategically, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver complex projects on time and budget. With a track record of success in driving DevOps transformations, I am always looking for new and innovative ways to solve complex problems and improve processes. If you're looking for a passionate and experienced leader who can help your organization unlock the full potential of your data, let's connect!

  • Role

    Senior Cloud Engineer

  • Years of Experience

    11.00 years

  • Professional Portfolio

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Skillsets

  • Data Platforms
  • Datadog - 4 Years
  • PowerShell - 6 Years
  • Ansible - 5 Years
  • Front-end and backend observability
  • Service Mesh
  • Observability
  • Monitoring and alerting
  • Incident management and response
  • Ci/Cd Pipelines - 6 Years
  • Ci/cd pipeline management
  • Automation scripting
  • Service level agreements (sla)
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Azure - 3 Years
  • AWS - 7 Years
  • Terraform - 7 Years
  • Cloud Computing - 8 Years
  • Cloud engineering - 8 Years
  • SOC 2 - 6 Years
  • Azure bicep - 5 Years
  • Azure architecture - 5 Years
  • Linux - 8 Years
  • Azure DevOps - 5 Years
  • Cloud networking - 5 Years
  • Java - 7 Years
  • GCP - 5 Years
  • Golang - 5 Years
  • Bash - 5 Years
  • MicroServices - 6 Years
  • Performance Optimization - 6 Years
  • Cloud Systems - 7 Years
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques
  • Incident management and response
  • CI/CD - 7 Years
  • Docker - 8 Years
  • Kubernetes - 5 Years
  • Python - 8 Years
  • Api management
  • cloud platforms
  • Configuration Management
  • Containerization and Orchestration
  • Data Visualization
  • Distributed Systems
  • infrastructure as code
  • Networking
  • Performance Tuning And Optimization
  • security best practices
  • version control
  • AWS Cloud - 7 Years
  • Monitoring and alerting
  • Automation scripting
  • Ci/cd pipeline management
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Site reliability metrics
  • Resilience engineering
  • Load testing and capacity planning
  • Logging and tracing
  • Observability
  • Service mesh
  • Service level agreements
  • Configuration file management
  • Security compliance and auditing
  • Load balancing and traffic shaping
  • Job scheduling and automation

Vetted For

12Skills
  • Roles & Skills
  • Results
  • Details
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    Senior DevOps Engineer (Lead)- RemoteAI Screening
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  • Skills assessed :Jira, Lean-Agile framework., Perl, AWS Cloud, CI/CD, Docker, Java, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Linux, Python, Ruby
  • Score: 62/90

Professional Summary

11.00Years
  • Sep, 2024 - Dec, 2024 3 months

    Infrastructure Architect

    Cognizant Technology Services
  • Aug, 2020 - Sep, 20244 yr 1 month

    Site Reliability Engineering Lead

    Persistent Systems Limited
  • Mar, 2019 - Jul, 20201 yr 4 months

    Consultant SRE & Platform

    Simeio Solutions Pvt Ltd
  • Dec, 2016 - Mar, 20181 yr 3 months

    IT Representative - Linux Admin

    IRY Solutions Pvt Ltd
  • Mar, 2018 - Jul, 2018 4 months

    SSM

    RapidFlow Incopurated
  • Nov, 2018 - Mar, 2019 4 months

    Account Manager

    Supraes Limited
  • Jan, 2015 - Sep, 2015 8 months

    CSE

    Ola Cabs

Applications & Tools Known

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    PagerDuty

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    ServiceNow

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    Prometheus

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    Grafana

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    Splunk

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    Python

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    Shell

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    Go

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    Terraform

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    Ansible

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    Chef

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    Jenkins

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    GitLab CI

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    AWS

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    Azure

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    GCP

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    Docker

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    Kubernetes

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    SSL/TLS

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    IAM

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    VPN

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    TCP/IP

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    DNS

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    Firewalls

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    Git

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    GitHub

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    Bitbucket

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    JMeter

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    ELK Stack

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    Puppet

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    OpenTelemetry

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    Istio

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    Apigee

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    Kong

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    AWS API Gateway

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    Consul

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    Airflow

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    Helm

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    EC2

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    S3

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    RDS

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    VPC

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    AppDynamics

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    Terraform

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    AWS

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    GCP

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    NGINX

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    Prometheus

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    Shell

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    Logic Apps

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    Terraform

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    Azure DevOps

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    AWS

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    AKS

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    IAM

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    Dynatrace

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    ELK

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    DNS

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    Load Balancing

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    Spark

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    Power BI

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    Databricks

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    Delta Lake

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    Azure Synapse

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    ADF

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    GDPR

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    SOC2

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    HIPAA

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    Azure Load Balancer

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    Azure Functions

Work History

11.00Years

Infrastructure Architect

Cognizant Technology Services
Sep, 2024 - Dec, 2024 3 months

    Responsibilities-

    • Managed platform stability and performance for digital services in a hybrid cloud environment, supporting SaaS migration initiatives.
    • Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes using Azure and AKS to streamline cloud migration workflows.
    • Designed and deployed Azure resources using Bicep templates for efficient Infrastructure as Code (IaC) management, ensuring modular, reusable, and scalable deployments.
    • Automated cloud operations and resource management tasks using PowerShell scripts, streamlining workflows for provisioning, configuration, and monitoring.
    • Implemented monitoring and alerting solutions with Dynatrace, Datadog, and Splunk to ensure seamless performance during critical migration events.
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize system reliability, address operational bottlenecks, and enhance migration efficiency.
    • Conducted performance testing and resilience validation using JMeter and Chaos Monkey to maintain service quality during migration.
    • Supported agile project management and IT service workflows through tools like Rally and ServiceNow to align with migration goals.
    • Enhanced customer experience analytics during migration using Glassbox to identify and resolve user-impacting issues.
    • Designed and implemented best practices for hybrid cloud operations, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance during the transition to SaaS-based solutions.

Site Reliability Engineering Lead

Persistent Systems Limited
Aug, 2020 - Sep, 20244 yr 1 month

    Responsibilities-

    • Led a team of SREs to design, implement, and maintain scalable, highly available infrastructure for data-driven platforms in cloud and on-prem environments.
    • Automated incident response workflows, reducing downtime and enhancing the reliability of critical systems leveraging advanced monitoring tools.
    • Streamlined CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, reducing deployment times and ensuring consistency during critical product releases.
    • Designed and maintained fault-tolerant infrastructure with Azure Bicep and PowerShell, achieving 99.99% uptime and zero-downtime deployments.
    • Optimized platform performance and stability through data-informed capacity planning and tuning, achieving significant improvements in system uptime.
    • Transitioned services from AWS IaaS to Azure managed services, optimizing costs and modernizing applications while addressing technical debt.
    • Led disaster recovery and business continuity planning, ensuring compliance with best practices to minimize risks during critical incidents.
    • Advocated for the adoption of SRE principles and DevOps best practices across teams, fostering a culture of operational excellence and innovation.

Consultant SRE & Platform

Simeio Solutions Pvt Ltd
Mar, 2019 - Jul, 20201 yr 4 months
    • Managed platform stability and performance for in-house migration applications in an on-premises environment.
    • Automated infrastructure and deployment processes to streamline application migration workflows using PowerShell scripting for automated and consistent infrastructure as code management.
    • Implemented monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure seamless application performance during critical migrations.
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize system reliability and reduce operational bottlenecks in the migration process.

Account Manager

Supraes Limited
Nov, 2018 - Mar, 2019 4 months
    1. Conducted an in-depth assessment of the on-premises SQL database environment, identifying dependencies, performance requirements, and migration risks.
    2. Developed a comprehensive migration strategy, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation plans.
    3. Executed database migration using AWS DMS, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity during the transition.
    4. Validated the migrated data through rigorous testing and reconciliation to confirm accuracy and completeness.

SSM

RapidFlow Incopurated
Mar, 2018 - Jul, 2018 4 months
    1. Configured, maintained, and optimized Linux servers to ensure high availability and performance across production environments.
    2. Automated routine tasks using Bash, Python scripting, and configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet.
    3. Monitored system performance, identified issues, and implemented solutions to improve uptime and reliability.
    4. Conducted patch management, kernel upgrades, and security hardening to ensure compliance with industry standards.
    5. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and troubleshoot system-level issues.

IT Representative - Linux Admin

IRY Solutions Pvt Ltd
Dec, 2016 - Mar, 20181 yr 3 months
    1. Installed, configured, and maintained Linux servers to support business-critical applications.
    2. Managed user accounts, permissions, and security policies to ensure secure access to Linux systems.
    3. Monitored server performance and system logs, troubleshooting and resolving issues to maintain optimal operations.
    4. Performed regular backups, patch management, and system updates to safeguard data and enhance stability.
    5. Implemented and maintained network configurations, including firewalls and VPNs, for secure system connectivity.

CSE

Ola Cabs
Jan, 2015 - Sep, 2015 8 months
    1. Monitored the production environment for system alerts, ensuring smooth operations and resolving basic issues promptly.
    2. Provided first-level support for customer-reported issues, escalating complex problems to senior teams when necessary.
    3. Assisted in deploying minor updates, patches, and configurations under supervision to maintain application stability.
    4. Documented issues, resolutions, and common troubleshooting steps to build a knowledge base for future use.
    5. Communicated effectively with internal teams and customers to provide updates on issue status and resolution timelines.

Achievements

  • Individual Bravo Awards: Recognized twice for working as an individual contributor to successfully deploy microservices in Kubernetes environments.
  • High Five Award: Awarded for completing an end-to-end monitoring implementation that improved system visibility and incident response times.
  • 100% Customer Satisfaction (CSAT): Achieved continuous 100% CSAT scores for three quarters, backed by appreciation emails and LinkedIn recommendations from clients.
  • Performance Optimization Initiative: Led efforts to optimize platform performance, increasing system uptime by 15%, and reducing service disruptions.
  • Automated Disaster Recovery Implementation: Implemented automated disaster recovery solutions, significantly reducing recovery time objectives (RTO) by 50%, ensuring high service availability.
  • Cheers Awards : Continues Twice Cheers awards for creating architectural diagrams and network diagrams.
  • Designing customized solutions to unique client challenges demonstrating adaptability and innovation
  • Headlining SRE initiatives that led to significant cost savings without compromising service integrity

Testimonial

Yousuf Muhammad GIAC x 4,CISSP,CISA,CISM,CGEIT,CRISC,CEH,CIPM,CCNA

Ive worked with Imdad when he was part of the SRE Team at Intuit. During this time, I found him to be highly proficient in DevOps and cloud automation technologies such as Chef, Puppet, Terraform, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, etc. He leveraged his skills to automate and establish various security and compliance processes at Intuits IDX in alignment with security standards such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, etc. that not only helped us become compliant with the aforementioned standards but also helped us reduce risk to customer data. Further, he is a thorough professional, understands business priorities well ensures that he delivers work on time, and is fun to work with. I highly recommend him for any DevOps or SRE lead positions.

Pavan Reddy - Pavan reported directly to Imdad

I want to thank Imdad on his training, I have gained a deeper understanding of cloud computing and programming concepts, which has helped me to advance my career. I would highly recommend your training to anyone looking to improve their cloud and programming skills. Once again, thank you for your outstanding training and for sharing your knowledge with me.

Tagore Pasam, Identity and Access Management, Tagore worked with Imdad on the same team

I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for Imdad for his exceptional leadership skills and the positive impact he made on our team. Working with Imdad has been an absolute pleasure, and I have learned so much from his guidance and expertise. His ability to motivate and inspire others is truly remarkable, and his problem-solving capabilities have been invaluable in achieving our team's goals. His effective communication skills have also been instrumental in fostering a collaborative and supportive team culture. I highly recommend Imdad as a true leader to anyone looking for a skilled and dedicated professional. His passion for work and his positive attitude make him an asset to any team, and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him. Thank you for being an outstanding colleague and for making our work experience a positive one.

Balachandar SR -Imdad was senior to Balachandar

Imdad is an exceptional Senior DevOps Engineer with a deep understanding of DevOps principles and tools. I had the privilege of working alongside them, and their contributions were invaluable. They consistently streamlined deployment processes, optimized system performance, and fostered collaboration within our team. What sets Imdad apart is not only their technical prowess but also their positive attitude and willingness to mentor others. They excel at sharing knowledge, solving complex problems, and bringing innovation to the table. Their dedication and expertise make them an asset to any organization. I wholeheartedly recommend Imdad for any senior DevOps role they are a true professional with a bright future.

HARSHAD P-Business Analyst- HARSHAD worked with Imdad

Imdad is a highly skilled DevOps module lead with a deep understanding of the latest technologies and best practices. He successfully manages and mentors cross-functional teams drives innovation, and delivers high-quality solutions. Imdad's expertise in cloud computing, automation, and continuous integration/delivery has greatly benefited the organization. His collaborative approach fosters a culture of excellence within the team. Imdad stays up-to-date with industry trends and implements cutting-edge solutions that improve development and deployment processes. He communicates complex technical concepts clearly and concisely. I highly recommend Imdad to any organization seeking a talented and driven DevOps leader who can deliver results and drive innovation.

Major Projects

3Projects

Optum Rx Digital

Cognizant
Sep, 2024 - Dec, 2024 3 months

    Project Details-

    • Managed containerized services on Kubernetes and AKS, using Helm for deployments and Azure services for seamless on-premises and cloud integration. Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and Ansible, enhancing efficiency and consistency.
    • Implemented incident management workflows via ServiceNow and PagerDuty, and set up monitoring with Dynatrace, Datadog, and Splunk to ensure operational stability and rapid issue detection.
    • Automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, leveraging custom Python and Shell scripts to streamline tasks and improve delivery speed.
    • Containerized applications with Docker, deployed on Kubernetes, and introduced Istio for secure and optimized inter-service communication in complex workflows.
    • Enhanced security with IAM, VPNs, and TLS configurations, ensuring compliance with GDPR and SOC 2 through regular audits and proactive measures.
    • Conducted performance tuning to optimize CPU, memory, and network resources, implemented disaster recovery strategies, and tested resilience using Chaos Monkey.
    • Configured load balancers with NGINX and HAProxy and optimized networking protocols like DNS and TCP/IP for efficient traffic management and connectivity.
    • Centralized logging with the ELK stack and implemented OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing, improving observability and troubleshooting.
    • Designed distributed PostgreSQL databases for consistency and high availability while balancing CAP theorem principles across the system.
    • Conducted SLA monitoring, capacity planning, load testing with JMeter, and regression analysis in lower environments to ensure scalability and high-quality releases.

MINT - PFM

Intuit
Aug, 2020 - Sep, 20244 yr 1 month

    Project Details-

    • Oversaw production support for Mint PFM, ensuring seamless performance and high availability for over 20 million global users.
    • Monitored system health and resolved incidents rapidly using tools like Splunk, Datadog, and PagerDuty, minimizing downtime.
    • Automated deployment pipelines and infrastructure provisioning with Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform to enhance reliability and scalability.
    • Optimized system performance through CPU, memory, and database tuning, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
    • Strengthened system security by implementing robust IAM policies, VPNs, and TLS configurations, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
    • Improved application reliability by deploying distributed tracing and centralized logging solutions for faster issue detection and troubleshooting.
    • Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues, implemented corrective actions, and validated fixes in staging environments to prevent future disruptions.

Simeio Identity Orchestrator (IO)

Simeio Solutions
Mar, 2019 - Jul, 20201 yr 4 months

    Project Details-

    • Unified IAM processes by integrating Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration, CIAM, and Privileged Access Management into a single platform.
    • Streamlined operations by consolidating legacy and modern identity tools under one automated system, improving efficiency.
    • Enhanced security through centralized control of identity and access management across the organization.
    • Simplified user experience with a unified interface for managing diverse IAM domains and tools.
    • Improved operational scalability and compliance by automating identity workflows and governance processes.

Education

  • Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

    Anna University - Chennai (2015)

Certifications

  • Academy Accreditation - Azure Databricks Platform Architect

    Databricks (Dec, 2024)
    Credential ID : 126471091
  • Academy Accreditation - Generative AI Fundamentals

    Databricks (Dec, 2023)
    Credential ID : 89752790
  • Academy Accreditation - Databricks Lakehouse Fundamentals

    Databricks (Dec, 2023)
    Credential ID : 89757715
  • LFS158: Introduction to Kubernetes

    The Linux Foundation (Aug, 2024)
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

    The Linux Foundation (Aug, 2024)
  • SQL Certificate

    Hackerrank (Jul, 2023)

    Credential URL : Click here to view
  • Essentials Jenkins

    Jenkins (Aug, 2021)
    Credential ID : evt5i66q52v6
  • Salesforce Devops

    Noble Work Foundation (Sep, 2022)
  • Amazon Web Services DevOps Engineer - Professional

    Amazon Web Services (Oct, 2020)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Cloud (CCNA-Cloud)

    Cisco (Apr, 2014)
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

    Red Hat (Mar, 2017)
    Credential ID : RHEL-imdadk232368

Interests

  • Travelling
  • Watching Movies
  • Cricket