About

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Hello! I’m Safoor Safdar, a seasoned Cloud Solution Architect and Site Reliability Engineer with a passion for transforming the way businesses leverage cloud technologies. With a background in Software Engineering and numerous certifications in cloud computing, I have carved a niche in architecting and optimizing cloud solutions that drive efficiency, reliability, and innovation.

My Journey

My career journey has been a blend of continuous learning and practical experience. I hold a B.S. in Software Engineering from the University of Management and Technology (UMT). My academic foundation set the stage for a robust professional career, where I've embraced roles such as Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Principal Consultant for Cloud Services, and DevOps Consultant.

Professional Expertise

I specialize in:

  • Cloud Solutions Architecture: Expertise in designing and implementing solutions across AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Google Cloud.
  • Site Reliability Engineering: Ensuring high-availability and optimal performance of SaaS platforms through innovative SRE practices.
  • DevOps: Implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and fostering a culture of continuous integration and continuous deployment.

Technical Proficiency

My technical toolkit includes:

  • Cloud Platforms: Mastery in AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and Azure.
  • Container Orchestration: Extensive experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and various managed services like EKS, GKE, OKE, and AKS.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IAC): Proficient in using tools like Ansible, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK.
  • Monitoring and Observability: Skilled in deploying tools like Netdata, AWS CloudWatch, NewRelic, Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack for comprehensive monitoring.
  • CI/CD Tools: Experienced with Gitlab, TeamCity, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy.
  • Databases: Well-versed in MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, AWS RDS, and DynamoDB.
  • Operating Systems: Proficient in RHEL, Ubuntu, MacOS, Centos, and Amazon Linux.

Certifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

A Bit More Personal

When I'm not architecting cloud solutions or automating infrastructure, I enjoy exploring new technologies, contributing to open-source projects, and sharing my knowledge through blogs and community engagements.

I believe in the power of cloud computing to revolutionize businesses, big and small. Whether you're looking to migrate to the cloud, optimize your current cloud infrastructure, or innovate with the latest cloud technologies, I'm here to guide you through your cloud journey.

Let’s connect and explore how we can elevate your business to new heights in the cloud!