Top Talent like Syed are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Syed Zain

DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, PK
Microsoft 365
Google Cloud Platform
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Suite
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer | Leading Digital Transformation | Proficient in Azure, OCI, GCP, AWS, VMware | AWS re:Invent Grant Recipient 2024
Experienced and certified Cloud & IT Infrastructure Consultant with a proven history of designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments. My expertise spans architecting cloud-native and hybrid infrastructures, cloud migration & modernization projects, automation with Terraform, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cost optimization and FinOps strategy, security best practices, identity & access management, and compliance, multi-cloud networking, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity, and Kubernetes, containers, and DevOps integration. Achievements include leading secure cloud transitions from vendor-managed to in-house architectures, delivering over 30% cost savings through smart cloud cost governance, and building resilient infrastructures that support compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, ADGM, and other standards. I am passionate about continuous learning, mentoring, and solving real business problems with cloud technologies.

Work History

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Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer/Architect

Aion Digital
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Cloud Administrator Consultant

TeradataJun 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 yr 7 mosHighlights: • Developed and implemented a reporting process for backup, restore, and replication using bash scripts, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Shell (gcloud, gsutil), resulting in approximately 72% cost savings from allocated budget. • Implemented replication mechanism on GCP Storage Bucket using Storage Transfer Service, IAM, and Service Accounts. • Implemented DR solutions for customers by deploying and managing cloud infrastructures using IaC tools and migrating data to the DR site. • Managed product or application services support for global customers across multiple time zones. • Automated server configuration and deployment with Ansible playbooks. • Created CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Git, and Docker. • Containerized applications using Docker for flexible deployment. • Implemented infrastructure-as-code and GitOps workflows. • Gained hands-on expertise with core DevOps tools like Ansible, Jenkins, Git. • Experience automating infrastructure, deployment, and application management. • Automated manual reporting tasks using Shell and Python scripts, optimizing time and efficiency. • Utilized ServiceNow to manage the lifecycle of services including incident, request, and change management activities, ensuring efficient delivery of services while adhering to ITIL best practices. • Conducted knowledge transfer sessions at a global level, mentored associates to achieve required certifications and goals, created relevant guides and documentation under the Teradata Global Enablement program.
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Cloud Services Associate

MultilynxDec 2020 - Jun 2022 • 1 yr 7 mosHighlights: • Designed and implemented solutions for small to mid-sized customer environments in vCloud Director, including virtual datacentres, cloud instances, and IT infrastructure. • Migrated workloads from On Premises to VMware based Jazz (Garaj) Public Cloud. • Served as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams (Engineering, Product and C level Management), providing product improvement feedback and accelerating adoption of new features for enhanced customer experience. • Created and configured multiple monitoring alerts and dashboards using vRealize Operations based on certain thresholds to foresee any upcoming disaster and to cater to it timely. • Created and maintained reusable technical content such as guides, documentation, presentations, and videos for knowledge building and for the support team leading to early resolution of customer issues within SLAs. • Established site-to-site and remote access VPN connectivity between On Premises and VMware based Jazz (Garaj) Public Cloud using native services. • Designated as a Point of Contact for top-tier customers, including banks, Telco, futures commodity market, insurance companies, FinTech organizations and Pakistan's largest ecommerce market, providing 24/7 technical support and managing internet-facing systems. • Participated in the implementation and upgrades of new products and third-party services, coordinating with stakeholders within and across organizations. • Managed and optimized the complete lifecycle of Cloud services, including incident management, request management, and change management activities using Atlassian Jira. • Improved resource allocation and worked on planning of governance, budgeting, and reporting.
F

Cyber Security Intern

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)Sep 2020 - Dec 2020 • 4 mosHighlights: • Deployed, configured, and managed Citrix XenServer, enhancing server virtualization capabilities. • Conducted system vulnerability assessments using OpenVAS, identifying potential security risks. • Implemented firewall solutions, enhancing network security. • Troubleshot Linux OS issues and performed basic network troubleshooting. • Deployed and configured IDS/IPS tools, strengthening intrusion detection and prevention capabilities.

Education

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Bahria University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer | Leading Digital Transformation | Proficient in Azure, OCI, GCP, AWS, VMware | AWS re:Invent Grant Recipient 2024
Experienced and certified Cloud & IT Infrastructure Consultant with a proven history of designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments. My expertise spans architecting cloud-native and hybrid infrastructures, cloud migration & modernization projects, automation with Terraform, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cost optimization and FinOps strategy, security best practices, identity & access management, and compliance, multi-cloud networking, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity, and Kubernetes, containers, and DevOps integration. Achievements include leading secure cloud transitions from vendor-managed to in-house architectures, delivering over 30% cost savings through smart cloud cost governance, and building resilient infrastructures that support compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, ADGM, and other standards. I am passionate about continuous learning, mentoring, and solving real business problems with cloud technologies.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Syed are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Syed Zain

DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, PK
Microsoft 365
Google Cloud Platform
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Suite
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

A

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer/Architect

Aion Digital
T

Cloud Administrator Consultant

TeradataJun 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 yr 7 mosHighlights: • Developed and implemented a reporting process for backup, restore, and replication using bash scripts, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Shell (gcloud, gsutil), resulting in approximately 72% cost savings from allocated budget. • Implemented replication mechanism on GCP Storage Bucket using Storage Transfer Service, IAM, and Service Accounts. • Implemented DR solutions for customers by deploying and managing cloud infrastructures using IaC tools and migrating data to the DR site. • Managed product or application services support for global customers across multiple time zones. • Automated server configuration and deployment with Ansible playbooks. • Created CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Git, and Docker. • Containerized applications using Docker for flexible deployment. • Implemented infrastructure-as-code and GitOps workflows. • Gained hands-on expertise with core DevOps tools like Ansible, Jenkins, Git. • Experience automating infrastructure, deployment, and application management. • Automated manual reporting tasks using Shell and Python scripts, optimizing time and efficiency. • Utilized ServiceNow to manage the lifecycle of services including incident, request, and change management activities, ensuring efficient delivery of services while adhering to ITIL best practices. • Conducted knowledge transfer sessions at a global level, mentored associates to achieve required certifications and goals, created relevant guides and documentation under the Teradata Global Enablement program.
M

Cloud Services Associate

MultilynxDec 2020 - Jun 2022 • 1 yr 7 mosHighlights: • Designed and implemented solutions for small to mid-sized customer environments in vCloud Director, including virtual datacentres, cloud instances, and IT infrastructure. • Migrated workloads from On Premises to VMware based Jazz (Garaj) Public Cloud. • Served as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams (Engineering, Product and C level Management), providing product improvement feedback and accelerating adoption of new features for enhanced customer experience. • Created and configured multiple monitoring alerts and dashboards using vRealize Operations based on certain thresholds to foresee any upcoming disaster and to cater to it timely. • Created and maintained reusable technical content such as guides, documentation, presentations, and videos for knowledge building and for the support team leading to early resolution of customer issues within SLAs. • Established site-to-site and remote access VPN connectivity between On Premises and VMware based Jazz (Garaj) Public Cloud using native services. • Designated as a Point of Contact for top-tier customers, including banks, Telco, futures commodity market, insurance companies, FinTech organizations and Pakistan's largest ecommerce market, providing 24/7 technical support and managing internet-facing systems. • Participated in the implementation and upgrades of new products and third-party services, coordinating with stakeholders within and across organizations. • Managed and optimized the complete lifecycle of Cloud services, including incident management, request management, and change management activities using Atlassian Jira. • Improved resource allocation and worked on planning of governance, budgeting, and reporting.
F

Cyber Security Intern

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)Sep 2020 - Dec 2020 • 4 mosHighlights: • Deployed, configured, and managed Citrix XenServer, enhancing server virtualization capabilities. • Conducted system vulnerability assessments using OpenVAS, identifying potential security risks. • Implemented firewall solutions, enhancing network security. • Troubleshot Linux OS issues and performed basic network troubleshooting. • Deployed and configured IDS/IPS tools, strengthening intrusion detection and prevention capabilities.

Education

B

Bahria University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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