Yusuf Othman
Riyadh
Summary
Seasoned DevOps Engineer with experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Highly proficient in containerization with Docker and orchestrating containerized applications using Kubernetes, including hands-on experience with RKE2 as a Kubernetes engine. Skilled in leveraging GitLab and Jenkins to streamline CI/CD processes and enhance code quality and security through tools like SonarQube and ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy).
Experienced in managing artifact repositories with Nexus OSS Repository and automating configuration management with Ansible. Adept in provisioning infrastructure with Vagrant and virtualization technologies, including VMware and Proxmox VE. Proficient in implementing robust disaster recovery solutions with Veeam and backup solutions using Proxmox Backup Server.
Competent in monitoring and alerting with Zabbix, Uptime Kuma, and Wazuh, and experienced in managing network security and firewall solutions with OPNsense. Also skilled in managing remote access with Apache Guacamole and Zammad for efficient helpdesk and ticketing solutions. Proven track record of optimizing system performance, streamlining deployment processes, and fostering collaboration between development and operations teams to drive operational excellence and innovation
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
DEVOPS Engineer - SCM, CCQ ,K8S &CI/CD (Gitlab, Jenkins, SonarQube and Nexus OSS)
SLNEE IT
01.2021 - Current
- Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure
- Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers
- Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes
- Conducting SAST and DAST Done by developers and analyzing results
- Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats by using WAZUH, Zabbix, ZAP and Smartscanner
- Identifying technical problems and developing software updates and 'fixes'
- Working with software developers and software engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended
- Planning out projects release and being involved in Deployment Strategy making
- Building a Process around Creating Containers and pushing them to an Artifact Repository
- Configuring and maintaining the I as Code (VX-Rail, Vagrant, Ansible)
- Creating and managing Kubernetes Cluster(K8s) along with K9s.
Infrastructure PM - DC, DR/HA (Dell, Cisco, HPE, F5, Palo Alto ,A10 and Fortinet)
SURE Global Tech
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Leading project planning sessions
- Coordinating staff and internal resources
- Managing project progress and adapt work as required
- Ensuring projects meet deadlines
- Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders.
System Architect - ECM (Enterprise Content Management)
NVSSoft
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Building and integrating information systems to meet the company's needs
- Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it
- Resolving technical problems as they arise
- Providing supervision and guidance to development teams
- Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed
- Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented
- Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have
- Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets.
System Engineer - ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
SSCIT
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure
- Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, software and system management tools
- Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability
- Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes
- Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies
- Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks
- Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
- Provide 2nd and 3rd level support
- Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
System Administrator - DMS (Document Management System)
ZFP-IT
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Worked on requirement gathering, implementation, support and training for DMS at multiple DMS sites (Civil Defense, Traffic Police, Amanah Alriyadh, Jawazat, Public Security and other sites)
- Written and updating training manuals for DMS
- High Availability (Microsoft Network Load Balancer, SQL Failover Cluster)
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in an efficient and timely manner.
Web Developer- CMS (Content Management System) - Portals
AJMedia
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Worked on developing many commercialized websites
- Was involved in designing practices since the project inception
- Engaged in content management as a member of content management team
- Reported, escalated and resolved related issues and problems.
Oracle 9I Programmer
GT Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Developed the PL/SQL codes on the basis of the requests for the change
- Developed and performed the quality assurance activities and unit testing
- Modified and maintained the oracle procedure for the download from SQL and Finale Loader.
Education
03.2021
08.2019
04.2013
05.2008
09.2006
03.2005
Skills
- JAVA
- PHP
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Windows Server 2022
- RHEL 9
- Ubuntu Server 224
- Apache Tomcat 7
- IIS (10)
- Apache (24)
- Infrastructure Automation
- Linux Operating System
- Monitoring and Logging
- Containerization Technologies
- Scripting Languages
- Test Automation
- Virtualization Technologies
- System Administration
- Security best practices
- Configuration Management
- Developer collaboration
- Incident Management
- Continuous Integration Systems
- Source and Version Control: Git, Github
- Code reviews
- Software Quality Assurance
- Performance Evaluation and Optimization
Personal Information
Title: DevOps Engineer
References
Available upon request
Languages
Somali
Native language
Arabic
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
DEVOPS Engineer - SCM, CCQ ,K8S &CI/CD (Gitlab, Jenkins, SonarQube and Nexus OSS)
SLNEE IT
01.2021 - Current
Infrastructure PM - DC, DR/HA (Dell, Cisco, HPE, F5, Palo Alto ,A10 and Fortinet)
SURE Global Tech
01.2019 - 01.2021
System Architect - ECM (Enterprise Content Management)
NVSSoft
01.2017 - 01.2019
System Engineer - ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
SSCIT
01.2014 - 01.2017
System Administrator - DMS (Document Management System)
ZFP-IT
01.2011 - 01.2014
Web Developer- CMS (Content Management System) - Portals
AJMedia
01.2009 - 01.2011
Oracle 9I Programmer
GT Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2009
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