Docker using Kubernetes
Moustafa Mohamed Sokkar
DevOps Engineer And Cloud Architect
Kuwait City,KU
Summary
I am a Cloud architect and site reliability engineer with Experienced IT professional with over 10 years of Microsoft Services and Linux Systems and cloud platforms such as (AWS and Azure) Plus DevOps Services such as (K8S, docker, Terraform, AWS Cloud formation, Azure template, Jenkins, and AWS Code Pipeline)
I possess deep understanding of how to utilize technology in order to deliver enterprise solutions that meets and suits the requirements of business.
My expertise includes hands-on: -
- various Cloud Services (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS)
- Linux Service (Apache, Nginx, MySQL, Ansible)
- DevOps Tools (Python, YAML, Java script, Jenkins, Terraform)
- Container (Docker and K8S)
- AWS, Microsoft® Azure and Office365
- VMware vSphere 6.5and 6.7 (Configuration and Management) vRealize Automation, log Insite/ vROPS
Overview
2
2
Languages
16
16
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Linux System Engineer
HorizonTechs (Remote - Part time )
Egypt
01.2020 - Current
- Install and configure various operating systems based on linux like RHEL, Ubuntu.
- Troubleshoot hardware issues and software issues.
- Creating, monitoring, and maintaining backup for servers .
- Configure local storage using standard partitions, LVM & RAID.
- Experience in in Server Hardware (Dell, HP, IBM) (Install, Configure, and Troubleshoot)
- Dealing with various technologies related to the web hosting like web servers, WHM/Cpanel, MariaDB
- Analyzing Logs using journalctl to help in troubleshooting
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
MOH (Manpower Engineer by AIMS)
Kuwait
02.2017 - Current
- Design manages and support MOH Datacenters activities including Implementation, Upgradations, Operations.
- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software and system management tools.
- Worked closely with customers, internal staff and other stakeholders to determine planning, implementation and integration of system-oriented projects.
- Ensures the expectations of project team members as to behavior and performance are clearly understood, are enacted and that feedback to project team members is provided
- Experience in Microsoft Cloud products (Office 365, Azure AD) (Install, Configure, and Troubleshoot)
- Experience in Server Hardware (Dell, HP, IBM) (Install, Configure, and Troubleshoot)
- Experience in VMWare virtualization technology Such as Vsphere, vRA, vRO (Install, Manage, Monitor & Troubleshoot).
- Configuring vRealize Fabric Groups, Reservations, Reservation policies, Approval policies, Blueprints.
- Co- ordinate with VMware PSO, explain about project and get new vRO workflows.
- Experience to configure, manage Microsoft Services such as DNS, DHCP, AD, GPO, IIS, Print, File Share, Exchange Family , Windows Cluster, Hyper-V.
- Install and configure various operating systems based on linux like RHEL
- Experience in installing and configuring web and application servers Apache Tomcat
- Built Ansible environment.
- Installed and configured Apache and MySQL database via Ansible by creating playbooks.
- Involved in development of AWS POC that includes creating VPC, IAM users, EC2 instances, EBS, S3 resources
CLOUD/LINUX Engineer
Boutiqaat -ecommerce
Kuwait
10.2015 - 04.2019
- Built and maintained infrastructure consisting of AWS, Linux, Windows and virtual products.
- Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.
- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software and system management tools.
- Implemented network security equipment, including firewalls, two-factor authentication, and antivirus software for networks supporting 350 users.
- Worked closely with customers, internal staff and other stakeholders to determine planning, implementation and integration of system-oriented projects.
- Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects to migration of Data Center to Amazon Cloud
- Design roles and groups using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Installation, configuration and administration of Linux (Red Hat, Centos).
- Configuring and Networking of Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). Utilize S3 bucket and Glacier for storage and backup on AWS.
- Implement and maintain the monitoring and alerting of production and corporate servers/storage using CloudWatch.
- Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions, and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
- Managed and monitored all installed systems for highest level of availability.
- Supervising the IT staff and provide them the necessary training.
- Magento Administration and Managing products
Project Lead
MEW (Manpower Engineer by NCS)
Kuwait
01.2013 - 10.2016
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Led team of engineers in providing design and engineering solutions .
- Met with manager weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
- Managing MEW Active Directory at NCC Primary site and 13 Branches. • Implementing & Managing Azure AD Connect tool DirSync.
- Manage and maintain the messaging using Exchange 2010 including mailboxes creating/disabling.
- Lead design and planning activities for nationwide $ 900 M physical Collaboration project
- Develop IT strategy, processes and team structure using ITIL standards
- Vendor and contract management for procurement of IT services
- Customer trusted advisor to create strategy, solution & RFP documentation
- Technical solution owner for end-to-end complex IT services proposed and delivered to customers
System Administrator
Mercedes-Benz
Kuwait
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers in all departments.
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
- Made recommendations regarding information technology infrastructure overhauls.
- Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Completed reports detailing network and systems performance, costs and downtime issues.
- Standardized job tasks and trained junior team members on industry best practices and standards.
- Evaluated latest technology innovations and adopted cost-effective, useful solutions.
- Implemented corrective plans of action for network performance issues including availability, utilization, and latency.
Technical Support Engineer
KMEFIC
Kuwait
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Developed technical designs for customers, consultants and contractors.
- Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
- Developed and tested new product offerings prior to release to assist development team in bug identification.
- Documented all transactions and support interactions in system for future reference and addition to knowledge base.
IT Trainer
New Horizons
Kuwait
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
- Tracked attendance and progress against goals for each participant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Computer And Information
Mansoura- Egypt 09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Mansoura University
Mansoura-Egypt 09.2000 - 06.2005
Skills
Good knowledge of IT market trends and current virtualization/cloud/data center technologies
IT Business development skills (presentations, proposal writing and demo/POC)
Managing IT operations to meet compliance, availability and performance target levels
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
OActive team player, self-motivated individual with good communication, interpersonal skills, fast learner and a good listener
Certification
Red Hat® Certified System Engineer
Interests
ELK
LINUX
Kubernetes
Various Cloud Services (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS)
Terraform
Timeline
Linux System Engineer
HorizonTechs (Remote - Part time )
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Computer And Information
09.2019 - Current
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
MOH (Manpower Engineer by AIMS)
02.2017 - Current
CLOUD/LINUX Engineer
Boutiqaat -ecommerce
10.2015 - 04.2019
Project Lead
MEW (Manpower Engineer by NCS)
01.2013 - 10.2016
System Administrator
Mercedes-Benz
11.2011 - 12.2012
Technical Support Engineer
KMEFIC
11.2010 - 11.2011
IT Trainer
New Horizons
06.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science -
Mansoura University
09.2000 - 06.2005