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About Me

As a passionate DevOps Engineer, I specialize in optimizing workflows, improving system reliability, and ensuring seamless integration across platforms. My expertise lies in driving efficient deployments while continuously enhancing processes for maximum operational performance.

Contact Details

SAQIB MUNIR
Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
+923006283898
sakib00786@gmail.com

💻 Work Experience

OpsOura

DevOps Engineer | Lead of The SRE Team

Oct 2024 – Present

Associate DevOps Engineer

June 2024 – Oct 2024

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DevOps Engineer | Lead of the SRE Team

Oct 2024 – Present

  • SRE Leadership in DevOps: Led Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) initiatives, advancing operational efficiency and ensuring high service reliability within the DevOps team.
  • Monitoring and Security Integration: Integrated advanced monitoring and security tools like Datadog and Sensu, achieving comprehensive system observability and responsive alerting.
  • Automated Deployments with ArgoCD: Spearheaded application deployment automation using ArgoCD, significantly enhancing deployment speed, reliability, and consistency across varied environments.
  • Application Deployment Excellence: Deployed both containerized and traditional applications, optimizing for scalability and operational efficiency.
  • MLOps and LLM Implementation: Initiated work in MLOps and large language models (LLMs), successfully implementing Ollama with Gradio to streamline machine learning workflows and user interaction capabilities.
  • Infrastructure Automation with Terraform: Leveraged Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate resource provisioning and management on Azure, enabling scalable and efficient cloud operations.

Associate DevOps Engineer

June 2024 – Oct 2024

  • Containerized Application Management: Streamlined deployment processes on Azure and GCP using Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes to maximize scalability and efficiency.
  • CI/CD Pipeline Development: Designed and implemented robust CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and CircleCI, increasing release velocity and reducing manual efforts.
  • System Monitoring and Observability: Established continuous monitoring frameworks with Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack to ensure system reliability and consistent uptime.
  • Collaborative Development Workflows: Enhanced team collaboration and issue tracking through Git, GitHub, and GitLab, fostering a streamlined and productive development environment.
  • Security and Compliance: Implemented stringent security protocols, including vulnerability scans and secure coding practices, to protect applications and ensure compliance.
  • Advanced DevOps Practices: Applied extensive DevOps expertise to improve automation, optimize cloud infrastructure, and refine deployment strategies within a multi-cloud environment.

🔧 Skills

    • Configuration Management: πŸ› οΈ Ansible
    • Cloud Platforms: πŸŒ₯️
      • πŸ”΅ Azure: Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure App Service, SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, Azure Active Directory, Azure Front Door
      • 🟠 AWS: Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS CloudFront, AWS IAM, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Route 53, AWS CloudWatch
    • Version Control Systems πŸ“ƒ : Git, GitHub, 🦊 GitLab
    • Containerization & Orchestration 🌐 : Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Apptainer
    • CI/CD Pipelines πŸš€ : Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Argo CD
    • Container Registries 🏒 : Harbor Registry, Docker Private Registry, Helm
    • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) βš™οΈ : Terraform (provisioning and managing resources on Azure)
    • Monitoring & Visualization πŸ“Š : Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, 🐾 Datadog, πŸ›‘οΈ Sensu
    • Operating Platforms πŸ–₯️ : Ubuntu, Alma Linux, Linux Mint, CentOS, Windows (WSL)
    • Scripting & Automation πŸ“œ : Bash, Crontab, Python
    • MLOps & AI 🧠 πŸ€– : MLOps Practices, Deploying and Managing Large Language Models (LLMs), Qwen Deployment, Model Monitoring (e.g., for LLMs)
    • Soft Skills 🀝 πŸ’‘ : Collaboration & Communication, Adaptability, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Task Prioritization

🎓 Education

  • M.A. in English - University of Gujrat, 2018 – 2021
    Developed advanced skills in literary analysis, critical thinking, and academic writing.

📜 Certifications

CCNA 200-301 Badge Azure Administrator Associate Badge
  • DevOps and Cloud Management - Adan IT Center, Nov 2023 - June 2024
    Gained expertise in automation, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and cloud infrastructure management, with hands-on experience in implementing DevOps practices.
  • Certificate in CCNA - Adan IT Center, 2024
    Acquired knowledge in networking fundamentals, routing and switching, and network security.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) - Feb 2025
    Successfully passed the AZ-104 exam, demonstrating expertise in Azure administration, virtual networking, identity management, and security.
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🌍 Languages

  • Proficient in: English, Urdu

📝 CRC Challenge

Client Testimonials

  • DevOps is not a goal, but a never-ending process of continual improvement.

    It is about culture, automation, and measurement.

    Embrace change, automate everything, and continuously improve.

    Jez Humble
  • "DevOps is not just about tools; it’s about transforming the culture of the organization." - Kelsey Hightower

    "DevOps is a culture, not a technology. It’s a mindset of collaboration and continuous improvement." - Andrew Shafer

    "DevOps is the union of people, process, and products to enable continuous delivery of value to the end users." - Mik Kersten

  • "DevOps is about breaking down the silos between development and operations teams." - Damon Edwards

    "The goal of DevOps is to improve collaboration between developers and operations and improve the quality of software." - Nicole Forsgren

    "DevOps is about creating a culture where everyone is responsible for everything." - John Willis