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Aareez Asif
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I'm Aareez Asif, a Cloud & DevOps Engineer with a passion for designing scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures. With hands-on experience in AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, I help businesses streamline their cloud operations and improve efficiency. My work revolves around optimizing cloud operations, implementing security best practices, and automating workflows to improve efficiency and reliability. Whether it's infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD automation, container orchestration, or cloud security hardening, I ensure that businesses operate with speed, stability, and security.
Cloud & DevOps Engineer.
Senior Cloud & DevOps Engineer specializing in GCP, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, and security-driven infrastructure.
Services I Offer
Cloud & DevOps Engineering
CI/CD & Automation
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Security & Compliance
Monitoring & Logging
Freelance & Consulting
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Skills
Expertise in cloud computing, DevOps, infrastructure automation, cybersecurity, and AI-driven solutions.
Cloud Platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean) 95%
Docker & Kubernetes 98%
Terraform & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) 85%
Linux System Administration 95%
CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) 90%
Security & Penetration Testing 82%
Logging & Monitoring 87%
Python & Bash Scripting 90%
Resume
Passionate and results-driven DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in cloud computing, automation, and cybersecurity. Adept at designing, implementing, and optimizing infrastructure to enhance scalability, security, and performance.
Summary
Aareez Asif
DevOps Engineer | Cybersecurity Specialist | Cloud Architect
- contact@aareezasif.com
- Owner, KodeAura (SMC-Private) Limited
- Freelancer on Upwork (DevOps & Cybersecurity Services)
- Expert in cloud platforms, containerization, automation, and security compliance.
- Proven track record of optimizing infrastructure for high availability and scalability.
Education
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Virtual University
Diploma in Software Engineering
Aptech
Certifications & Training
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Terraform Associate
- Diploma in Cloud Computing
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer
- Cloud Native Computing
- Linux System Administration
- Blockchain
- Other relevant certifications in cloud security and automation
Professional Experience
Senior DevOps Engineer
Entrolics LLC
2023 - Present
- Designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure with AWS and GCP.
- Implementing CI/CD pipelines to streamline software deployment.
- Enhancing security practices with automation and monitoring solutions.
- Managing containerized workloads with Kubernetes and Docker.
- Optimizing cost efficiency and performance across cloud environments.
System Administrator
Rexonix
2020 - 2022
- Managed server infrastructure and security compliance.
- Optimized system performance and troubleshooting complex issues.
- Implemented automation scripts for system monitoring and maintenance.
- Configured and managed network security protocols.
Freelance DevOps & Cybersecurity Consultant
Upwork
2021 - Present
- Providing cloud solutions, automation, and security implementations.
- Working with clients globally to optimize infrastructure.
- Developing infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions for seamless deployments.
- Conducting security audits and implementing best practices.
Founder & CEO
KodeAura (SMC-Private) Limited
2020 - Present
- Leading a tech startup focused on cloud and DevOps solutions.
- Developing innovative products to enhance enterprise IT operations.
- Providing consulting services in DevOps, cybersecurity, and cloud strategies.
- Building a team of skilled professionals to drive technological innovations.
Portfolio
Showcasing a collection of projects, solutions, and innovative work across DevOps, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and software engineering.
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- DevOps
- Cloud
- Cybersecurity
- Monitoring
- Software
GitHub Activity
Open source work and public repositories.
MySQL-HA-Cluster-with-MySQL-Router-Keepalived
Build a production-grade MySQL InnoDB Cluster that can tolerate one server failure with automatic failover.
kubernetes-v1.30.2-cluster-using-kubeadm
Initialize Kubernetes v1.30.2 Cluster using Kubeadm on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
GCP-ON-PREM-VPN-CONNECTIVITY
HAProxy-Setup-with-Rate-Limiting-CORS-and-OWASP-Compliance
gcp-gke-workload-identity
envoy-keycloak-jwt-auth-docker-compose
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We offer a range of cutting-edge solutions designed to elevate your business. Our expertise spans cloud computing, AI integration, and seamless DevOps workflows. Explore our services and discover how we can help drive your success.
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Optimize your infrastructure with our scalable and secure cloud computing solutions tailored to your business needs.
AI & Machine Learning
Leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to gain actionable insights and automate complex processes.
DevOps & Automation
Streamline your development pipeline with our advanced DevOps strategies and automation tools.
Cybersecurity
Protect your digital assets with our top-tier cybersecurity solutions, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Data Engineering
Harness the power of big data with our robust data engineering solutions, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
Custom Software Development
Build tailored software solutions to meet your unique business requirements and enhance operational efficiency.
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55+Jobs Completed
328Hours Worked
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