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Widatalla Alata
Riyadh
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence, Spearheaded significant migrations and deployments , showcasing expertise in RedHat OpenShift and Kubernetes. Contributing towards enhancing system performance and also fostering team productivity, demonstrating a blend of technical prowess and collaborative skills. Renowned for enhancing team productivity through automation with Ansible & Terraform, following collaborative approach and technical leadership have markedly improved deployment efficiency and system reliability.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Languages
Work History
Zaid Alhussain BROS. Group
Senior DevOps Engineer
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Led the deployment team for Day-1 operations of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.14 cluster installation a on VMware Cluster. (User-provisioned infrastructure installation)
- Successfully migrated legacy applications onto modern Hyper Cloud-based platforms while maintaining high levels of performance and availability during transitions.
- Maintain microservices architectures using Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.14
- Onboarding Nodes in RedHat OpenShift Platform Cluster with a various business workloads
- Develop scripts for system automation.
- Provide 3rd level support for infrastructure (If required)
- Work in close collaboration with development teams and provide technical leadership for projects on Container onboarding, server security, optimization, and sizing exercise.
- Daily work schedule includes and not limited to different components and tools related to SDLC and Infrastructure Automation like Red Hat OpenShift 4.14 , GitOps like ArgoCD, Jenkins for SLC and SCM like Git and GitHub, Ansible & Terraform for IaC.
- Manage container platform ecosystem (installation, upgrade, patching, monitoring).
- Assist in change management of container platform for new versions of OpenShift, Hotfixes, SysAdmin tasks, etc.
- Cluster capacity management and provisioning through automation of underlying hosts.
- Authors/edits system documentation/playbook(s).
- May serve as a mentor on procedural matters to less experienced internal and third-party team members.
- Reduced deployment times with the introduction of CI/CD pipelines for multiple projects.
Zaid Alhussain BROS. Group
DevOps Automation Engineer
05.2015 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, improving resource utilization and management.
- 35% Improvement in code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
- Enhanced application performance by optimizing infrastructure configurations based on usage patterns.
- Automated manual tasks through scripting languages such as Python or Shell, boosting team productivity levels.
- Maintained version control systems like Git for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
- Spearheaded migration efforts from monolithic architectures to microservices-based designs, enhancing modularity and maintainability of applications.
- Contributed to the creation of a DevOps culture within the organization, leading to increased agility and cross-functional collaboration.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that cloud initiatives were aligned with broader organizational goals and priorities.
- Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, increasing deployment speed and reliability.
- Worked as technical leader alongside stakeholders and infrastructure team and contributed to business development.
Zaid Alhussain BROS. Group
Senior Linux System Administrator
03.2011 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Ensured data integrity by implementing robust backup strategies, including offsite storage solutions.
- Provided technical guidance to junior administrators, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
- Standardized server provisioning processes using configuration management tools like Ansible.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of disaster recovery exercises, ensuring teams were prepared for unforeseen events.
- Developed custom monitoring dashboards using Grafana, providing real-time insights into system health for informed decision making.
- Conducted comprehensive capacity planning to support business growth, ensuring adequate resources were available when needed.
- Contributed to cost savings by evaluating vendor offerings and negotiating favorable contract terms for hardware purchases.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new servers into existing networks.
- Facilitated successful migrations from legacy systems to modern Linux-based platforms, minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Streamlined workflow for the IT team by automating routine tasks using shell scripting and Python.
- Enhanced server performance by optimizing Linux system configurations and conducting regular maintenance.
Zaid Alhussain BROS. Group
Linux System Administrator
02.2005 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Provided training and mentoring to junior team members, building their skills in Linux administration and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Ensured high availability of critical systems by proactively monitoring server health and addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Resolved complex technical issues promptly by leveraging strong troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis techniques.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new applications into existing infrastructure, ensuring smooth deployments and optimal performance.
- Improved system performance by optimizing Linux server configurations, implementing efficient backup processes, and performing regular maintenance tasks.
- Implemented monitoring tools for real-time analysis of system performance, allowing for proactive identification of potential issues before they impacted users.
- Contributed to incident response efforts as needed to address urgent situations quickly and effectively.
- Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming interoperation and compatibility with Linux-based software distros.
Solutions Group Services - SGCS
Systems Administrator
08.2003 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Reduced downtime during migrations by conducting thorough planning and testing processes.
- Resolved escalated help desk tickets promptly, providing high-quality support to end users experiencing technical issues.
- Proactively identified areas for improvement in the IT infrastructure, recommending appropriate technology solutions to boost productivity and performance levels.
- Ensured optimal server uptime, monitoring system health and performing routine maintenance.
- Enhanced end-user satisfaction by deploying and supporting Windows 10 workstations, prioritizing user experience and productivity.
- Managed Active Directory domain services, ensuring efficient user account administration and group policy enforcement.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with industry regulations by conducting regular audits of Windows systems for security vulnerabilities or breaches.
Sudan Airways
IT Technical Support Intern
10.2002 - 06.2003
Job overview
- Reduced downtime for employees by quickly troubleshooting hardware and software problems.
- Supported IT department goals through active participation in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project collaboration.
- Improved user satisfaction by promptly addressing IT issues and providing effective solutions.
- Assisted users in navigating complex technical issues, fostering a positive experience with company technology resources.
- Supported company-wide initiatives through consistent application of best practices in IT service delivery.
Education
Future UniversityKhartoum, Sudan
Bachelor of Science from Information Technology
09.2002
Skills
- RedHat OpenShift Container Platform
- Kubernetes
- Infrastructure as code & configuration management technologies such as Ansible & Terraform
- Infrastructure provisioning, monitoring and Ops
- Expertise in RedHat Linux administration
Certification
- Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Linux+
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
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Timeline
Senior DevOps Engineer
Zaid Alhussain BROS. Group
08.2019 - Current
DevOps Automation Engineer
Zaid Alhussain BROS. Group
05.2015 - 06.2019
Senior Linux System Administrator
Zaid Alhussain BROS. Group
03.2011 - 04.2014
Linux System Administrator
Zaid Alhussain BROS. Group
02.2005 - 01.2011
Systems Administrator
Solutions Group Services - SGCS
08.2003 - 01.2005
IT Technical Support Intern
Sudan Airways
10.2002 - 06.2003
Future University
Bachelor of Science from Information Technology
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