Syed Tabarak Ali

DevOps/Cloud Engineer
Phone: 404-474-3792 | Email: priya@techkuber.com | Address: Metairie, Louisiana | LinkedIn
SUMMARY:
DevOps Engineer with 10+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing scalable, high-performance
cloud infrastructures. Proficient in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, automation, and
monitoring solutions to streamline operations and enhance productivity. Demonstrated expertise in tools like Docker,
Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, and AWS, with a solid background in scripting and infrastructure as code (IAC). Adept at
collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, reduce downtime, and ensure seamless
deployment of applications. Strong problem-solving skills with a commitment to driving innovation and operational
excellence.
SKILLS:
Amazon Web Services (AWS) | AWS CLI |EKS | Git, Git Lab, GitHub | Bitbucket | Jira | CI/CD, Jenkins, Code Pipeline |
Maven | Docker, Docker Hub | Git Ops, Docker Containers | Ansible |Chef| Terraform| Cloud Formation | Kubernetes
| Automation | Argo CD |Ruby, Python Scripting, Shell Scripting | Linux Operating System | Monitoring, Prometheus,
Grafana| Datadog | AWS Cloud Watch | AWS VPC | Serverless, AWS Lambda Functions | Coding and Scripting |
Cloud Computing Linux | DevOps Fundamentals | Helm Charts | Infrastructure as Code (IAC) | SonarQube | Nexus |
trivy| |MongoDB| MySQL|
SOFT SKILLS:
Communication | Teamwork & Collaboration | Creative Thinking | Planner & Researcher | Time Management
Troubleshooting | Problem-solving | Customer Handling | Project Management | Decision-making |Team player|
WORK EXPERIENCE:
DevOps Cloud Engineer | Exelon Energy | Chicago, Illinois 2022 – Present
 Led the design and implementation of a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, reducing
deployment times by 50% and increasing release frequency from monthly to weekly.
 Automated infrastructure provisioning with Ansible and Terraform, resulting in a 40% reduction in manual
configuration tasks and improved system reliability.
 Migrated legacy applications to a cloud-based infrastructure on AWS, achieving a 30% cost reduction and
enhancing system scalability and performance.
 Streamlined collaboration between development and operations teams by introducing DevOps best practices
and tools, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
 Successfully managed a cross-functional team to deliver multiple high-profile projects on time and within
budget, contributing to significant business growth.
 Managed Kubernetes clusters with Helm charts for simplified deployment and management of complex
applications.
 Enhanced cloud security by implementing SSL, mTLS, and gRPC protocols, reducing potential vulnerabilities
and ensuring data integrity.
 Streamlined database operations for NoSQL (Couchbase, Cassandra) and relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL)
systems, resulting in a 40% improvement in query response times.
DevOps/AWS Engineer | B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company | Remote 2019 – 2022
 Enhanced security and compliance by integrating automated security scans and compliance checks into the
CI/CD pipeline, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
 Implemented comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions with Prometheus and Grafana, leading to a
20% decrease in system downtime and faster incident response times.
 Developed custom Kubernetes operators to automate complex workflows and integrate with third-party
services, enhancing the efficiency and scalability of the containerized applications.
 Orchestrated a serverless architecture using AWS Lambda and API Gateway, significantly reducing
infrastructure costs and simplifying the deployment of event-driven applications.
 Optimized database performance and scalability through automated database sharding and replication
strategies, resulting in a 70% improvement in query response times.
 Automated cloud resource provisioning using AWS CloudFormation, ensuring consistent and scalable
infrastructure setups.
  Utilized Prometheus and AWS CloudWatch to continuously track system health, achieving consistent high
availability and reliability.
 Set up and managed network components such as ingress controllers, load balancers, and SSL certificates,
significantly improving network security and performance.
DevOps Engineer | Caterpillar | Deerfield, IL 2017 – 2019
 Optimized cost management through the implementation of automated resource scaling policies and
reserved instance utilization, resulting in a 30% reduction in cloud expenditures.
 Developed serverless applications using AWS Lambda, reducing operational overhead and improving
scalability.
 Implemented VPC peering and VPN connections, enabling secure communication between cloud and on-
premises resources.
 Set up comprehensive monitoring and logging with AWS CloudWatch, enabling proactive issue detection and
resolution.
 Created custom scripts for monitoring, log analysis, and performance tuning, providing valuable insights and
reducing troubleshooting time.
 Implemented GitOps workflows to automate infrastructure management with declarative Git configurations
and Docker containers, improving deployment reliability.
 Deployed advanced monitoring tools with Prometheus and Grafana, leading to a 50% reduction in downtime
through proactive issue detection.
TIBCO Middleware Administrator | Align Technology Inc. | San Jose, CA 2015 – 2017
 Designed and implemented scalable TIBCO middleware solutions, supporting high-availability and fault-
tolerant enterprise applications.
 Administered TIBCO BusinessWorks, EMS, and ActiveMatrix environments, ensuring optimal performance
and reliability for mission-critical services.
 Automated deployment and configuration of TIBCO components using scripts and tools, reducing manual
efforts and deployment times by 40%.
 Implemented robust security measures for TIBCO environments, including SSL/TLS encryption,
authentication, and authorization, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
 Collaborated with development and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex middleware
issues, reducing incident resolution times by 50%.
 Integrated TIBCO middleware with cloud services, enabling hybrid cloud architectures and extending
enterprise capabilities.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science 2012 – 2016
University of New Orleans
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology 1994 – 1998
University of Karachi
CERTIFICATION/AWARDS:
 AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
 Developer Career Paths and Certifications
 Knowing your personality and achieving harmony in the workplace Award
 Terraform associate certification: Hashicorp (in progress)
 Certified Kubernetes Application developer (CKAD) (in progress)
LANGUAGES:
 English – Fluent
 Spanish – Basic
 Urdu/Hindi – Fluent
REFERENCE:
Available upon request.