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I'm Ayman Zahran
- Age:- 28 Years Old
- Email:- ayman@aymanzahran.com
Education
Cairo University
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Computer
2012 - 2018 
National Telecommunication Institute (NTI)
Datacenter Infrastructure Virtualization
Feb 2020 - Apr 2020In the scholarship program at the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), I gained expertise in several key technologies. Through the program, I developed a strong foundation in networking, with a particular focus on Cisco Switching and Routing. I also gained in-depth knowledge of systems administration, with a focus on Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Services and Redhat Enterprise Linux 7. Additionally, I developed proficiency in VMWare vSphere, vCenter, and NSX. This program provided me with hands-on experience in a range of critical technologies that are essential to success in today's rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)
Datacenter Infrastructure Virtualization
Oct 2021 - Mar 2022As a recipient of a scholarship from the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), I had the privilege to explore the realm of Data Engineering with AWS and acquire specialized knowledge in various areas. Specifically, my focus was on data ingestion and streaming, storage and data management concerns, data processing solutions, predictive analytics and visualization of data, and security of the data analysis system. Through this program, I gained hands-on experience in utilizing AWS services to devise, execute, and oversee robust cloud-based data solutions. This education has furnished me with a solid foundation in cloud-based data architecture and analysis, positioning me to make significant contributions in the field of information technology.
Sakkara Language School
IGCSE
2009 - 2011 
Sakkara Language School
Primary And Preparatory
1999 - 2008 Experience
DevOps Lead
Netways
Feb 2023 - Present 
DevOps Engineer
Virtasant
Oct 2022 - Present 
DevOps Consultant
Syntheia
Oct 2022 - Present As a DevOps Consultant, I managed the DevOps strategy and workflow for clients. I utilized both AWS and Azure Cloud providers to deliver EKS and AKS clusters along with their sub-components. I also employed Flux and ArgoCD for application delivery, which helped in making the delivery process smoother and efficient. In addition, I created documentation and handover sessions to keep the team up to date with the latest Cloud and DevOps technologies. I also created and organized Helm charts with the best practices, which made the deployment process more streamlined and easier to manage. Finally, I used Terraform to deploy Kubernetes clusters on different cloud providers, making it easier to create and manage infrastructure in a consistent and efficient way. 
Cloud Engineer
Rackspace Technology
Dec 2021 - Oct 2022As an L3 DevOps Engineer, I designed architecture and performed DevOps automation tasks. I worked extensively with different AWS services, including Compute, Storage, Database, Networking, Security, and Monitoring, and utilized various DevOps and Microservices tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Enterprise, Ansible, Kubernetes, and EKS. My responsibilities also included troubleshooting and resolving complex tasks faced by developers and data engineers, and assisting them in delivering their applications and services with ease.
As an L2 Professional Services Delivery Engineer, I designed, implemented, and delivered over 25 AWS simple solutions. I used Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Cloudformation, Runway, and Serverless to create efficient and effective solutions. Additionally, I worked with various AWS services, including Compute, Storage, Database, Networking, Security, Monitoring, and Automation to provide comprehensive and reliable services to clients
Technical Support Engineer
Dell Technologies
Feb 2021 - Nov 2021As an L1 Technical Support Engineer for CPSD CI, I provided prompt resolution to customers' tickets related to VBlock/VxBlock products. Through hands-on labs POCs, I gained extensive experience in various technologies. I possess exceptional skills in handling tickets related to virtualization (VMWare), storage (EMC), network (Cisco), compute (Cisco), and compute (Dell), including vSphere, vCenter, NSX, SRM, VRealize suits, VMAX, VNX, VNXe, Isilon, and PowerStore Storage Arrays, MDS, RP, VPLEX, N3K, N5K, N9K Switches, UCS B/C-Series Blades, UCSM, FI/FE, and PowerEdge. My expertise in these areas allowed me to provide comprehensive technical support and exceed service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring customer satisfaction.
Technical Support Engineer
Vodafone
Aug 2020 - Feb 2021As an L2 Technical Support Engineer for IN/Med, I provided round-the-clock support and maintenance for Telecom Intelligent Nodes and Mediation Nodes. My responsibilities included administering Ericsson IN, which involved managing CCNs, OCC, SDP, AIR, VS, and EMM. I accepted new IN (CCN, OCC, SDP, AIR, and VS) from both hardware and software perspectives and provided technical support for charging and mediation cases to internal and external customers. Additionally, I was responsible for upgrading packages on IN Nodes, troubleshooting charging and mediation cases, and working with capacity teams to add new IN nodes. As part of my role, I integrated Mediation Payback Engine Services SPLUNK into the system to ensure its optimal functionality.
Full Stack Developer
Echo Egypt · Full-time
May 2018 - Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mosAs a Full Stack Developer with expertise in developing desktop and web applications, my responsibilities included planning, designing, deploying, monitoring, and supporting customers from the infrastructure to the application layer. I am proficient in programming languages such as C#, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and have experience working with administration tools like Microsoft AD, IIS, SSMS, and .NET. With my skills and knowledge, I have successfully developed and maintained a wide range of applications, ensuring their efficient performance and timely updates. My focus on both the infrastructure and application layer has allowed me to deliver comprehensive and reliable solutions to meet my clients' needs.Volunteering
AWS Community Builder
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Mar 2022 - Present · 11 mos The AWS Community Builders program offers technical resources, education, and networking opportunities to AWS technical enthusiasts and emerging thought leaders who are passionate about sharing knowledge and connecting with the technical community.
AWS Certification Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
May 2022 - Present · 9 mos Participate in AWS Certification exam development events. SMEs participate in remote and in-person events that focus on the creation and review of exam content as part of our certification exam development process. At each event, SMEs receive training on relevant certification development tasks. 
Certificates
AWS
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS Certified Data Analytics-Specialty
AWS Certified Database - Specialty
AWS Certified Developer Associate
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty
AWS Certified Security Specialty
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate Renew
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate
Azure
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified Azure Data Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
VMware
VMware Certified Associate Digital Business Transformation 2020
VMware Certified Associate Data Center Virtualization 2020
VMware Certified Associate Data Center Virtualization 2021
VMware Certified Associate Network Virtualization 2020
VMware Certified Associate Network Virtualization 2021
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Dell
Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 4.0
Linux Foundation
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
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