Arif Mohammed
Sydney
Summary
Dedicated and versatile IT professional with a strong background in system administration and DevOps practices. Possessing a solid foundation in managing IT infrastructures, optimizing system performance, and automating deployment pipelines. Proven ability to leverage technology to drive operational efficiency, enhance security, and streamline workflows. Skilled in a wide range of technologies, including Linux/Unix and Windows server environments, cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, configuration management tools like Ansible and Puppet, and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions. Seeking to leverage my expertise and experience to contribute effectively to a dynamic IT environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DevOps Engineer
Thermofisher Scientific
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted in the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines for automating software delivery processes
- Worked with senior engineers to deploy and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS services
- Gained hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Contributed to the development of automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency
- Participated in team meetings and collaborated on projects to support the DevOps team's objectives
- Collaborated with development and operations teams to improve release processes and streamline workflows
- Conducted infrastructure reviews and implemented optimizations to reduce costs and improve efficiency
- Provided support and troubleshooting for production systems, ensuring high availability and reliability
- Participated in on-call rotation for after-hours support and incident response
System Administrator
Thermofisher Scientific
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Installed, configured, and maintained servers, workstations, and network devices
- Managed user accounts, permissions, and access controls in Active Directory
- Implemented network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus software
- Conducted regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks
- Provided technical support to end-users via helpdesk tickets, phone, or in-person
- Deployed software updates and patches to ensure system security and stability
- Assisted in planning and executing IT infrastructure upgrades and migrations
- Managed IT inventory and procurement processes
- Participated in on-call rotation for after-hours support as needed
- Managed and maintained Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
- Implemented security policies and procedures to protect systems and data from cyber threats
- Monitored system performance and implemented optimizations to improve efficiency and reliability
- Configured and managed virtualized environments using VMware vSphere
- Administered cloud services in Microsoft Azure, including virtual machines, storage, and networking resources
- Conducted regular backups and developed disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity
- Provided technical support to end-users and resolved escalated issues in a timely manner
- Documented system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement IT projects and initiatives
IT Support Specialist
Nauto
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Configured and deployed desktops, laptops, and mobile devices for new employees
- Conducted training sessions for staff on new software and technologies
- Assisted in maintaining and upgrading network infrastructure, including servers and switches
- Managed inventory of IT equipment and software licenses
- Assisted in developing and implementing IT policies and procedures
- Monitored system performance and implemented optimizations to improve efficiency
- Assisted in disaster recovery planning and implementation
- Provided technical support to end-users via phone, email, or in-person to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
- Installed, configured, and maintained operating systems and software applications
- Set up and maintained network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware failures and replaced defective components as needed
- Managed user accounts and permissions in Active Directory
- Conducted regular system updates and patches to ensure security and stability
- Documented technical procedures and created user guides to facilitate knowledge sharing
- Collaborated with IT team members to implement IT projects and initiatives
- Participated in on-call rotation for after-hours support as required.
Education
Master of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
Kings Own Institute
Sydney03.2026
No Degree - Diploma In Applied Blockchain
Tred College
North Sydney03.2024
Master of Science - Information Technology Management
Campbellsville University
Kentucky, USA06.2020
Master of Science - Computer Science
Silicon Valley University
San Jose, CA USA06.2017
Skills
- Infrastructure Automation
- Linux Operating System
- Monitoring and Logging
- Containerization Technologies
- Scripting Languages
- Test Automation
- Windows Operating System
- Maintenance and troubleshooting
- Performance Optimization
- API Development
- IT Operations
- System Administration
- Virtualization Technologies
- Security best practices
- Project Planning
- Configuration Management
- Developer collaboration
- Incident Management
- Software Development
- Meeting participation
- JIRA
- Amazon Web Services
- Source and Version Control: Git, Github
- Agile
- Build releases
- Programming Languages: Javascript, Python, Solidity
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Hardware Configuration
Certification
ChatGPT &AI Tools
Timeline
DevOps Engineer
Thermofisher Scientific
03.2022 - 12.2023
System Administrator
Thermofisher Scientific
04.2020 - 03.2022
IT Support Specialist
Nauto
08.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
Kings Own Institute
No Degree - Diploma In Applied Blockchain
Tred College
Master of Science - Information Technology Management
Campbellsville University
Master of Science - Computer Science
Silicon Valley University
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