Jamil Rashdi, Developer in Auckland, New Zealand
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Jamil Rashdi

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Bio

Jamil is a dedicated cloud architect adept at cultivating long-term partnerships with lucrative clients. His career history comprises more than 20 years and a proven track record of transforming specific business goals for growth and improving the efficiency of new system designs. Jamil is a knowledgeable innovator who leads AWS and Azure cloud, recommending new technologies to enhance existing systems, introduce new techniques, and achieve outcomes that exceed client expectations.

Portfolio

Spark NZ
Veeam, VMware vCloud, VMware, Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS)...
Cloud Comrade
Solution Design, Enterprise Architecture, AWS Certified Solution Architect...
Dubai Real Estate Corporation
Microsoft, Data Center Management, SAP ERP, Servers, Server Backups...

Experience

  • Virtualization - 20 years
  • Data Center Management - 20 years
  • Solution Design - 15 years
  • Azure - 12 years
  • Enterprise Architecture - 10 years
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 10 years
  • VMware vCloud - 8 years
  • Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure - 8 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Windows, Linux, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, AWS Certified Solution Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Cloud Architecture, Kubernetes, VMware, Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), Linux Server Administration, System Architecture, Architecture, Terraform, Microsoft Exchange, Azure Active Directory

The most amazing...

...thing I've developed is a disaster recovery project for all enterprise applications, achieved with an RPO of two hours and a two-day RTO.

Work Experience

Technical Consultant

2022 - PRESENT
Spark NZ
  • Provided strategic technical advice and consultancy to assist clients in identifying new and innovative ICT solutions. Identified, designed, and priced infrastructure solutions aligned with local and regional architectural standards.
  • Led projects to implement innovative solutions in accordance with solution architectures and project requirements. Consulted technical or professional services team or project members as required.
  • Contributed to fault analysis, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for complex incidents and problems that have been escalated.
Technologies: Veeam, VMware vCloud, VMware, Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Certified Solution Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Cloud Architecture, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Cloud Architecture, Kubernetes, Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), On-premise, Linux, Networking, Cloud Services, Linux Server Administration, System Administration, Windows Server, System Architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Storage Area Networks (SAN), DevOps, Architecture, Full-stack, Microservices, Amazon EKS, Terraform, AWS DevOps, Networks, CCNP, Azure Virtual Network Gateway, Microsoft Exchange, Azure Active Directory, JSON, YAML

Cloud Architect

2021 - 2022
Cloud Comrade
  • Provided sales and presales pursuits with technology consultancy. Guided clients through the complexities of solution architecture options and the long-term roadmap for the solution, finding the right balance of innovation and technical feasibility.
  • Connected and refined client as-is and to-be business initiatives and needs and respective technical requirements. Prepared proposals and addressed customer needs by providing the best solutions.
  • Provided technical advice to sales and gave technical direction, guidance, and higher-level technical support. Supported professional services and project management teams and contracts in developing project plans, negotiating, and drafting SOW.
Technologies: Solution Design, Enterprise Architecture, AWS Certified Solution Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Cloud Architecture, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Cloud Architecture, Kubernetes, VMware, Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), On-premise, Linux, Networking, Cloud Services, Linux Server Administration, System Administration, Windows Server, System Architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Storage Area Networks (SAN), DevOps, Amazon EKS, Terraform, AWS DevOps, Networks, CCNP, Azure Virtual Network Gateway, Direct Connect (DC), Microsoft Exchange, Azure Active Directory, JSON, YAML

Senior Infrastructure Development Manager

2008 - 2021
Dubai Real Estate Corporation
  • Provided leadership across architecture, technology, strategy, and IT org change management. Conducted end-to-end technical plan design and alignment to enterprise architecture. Designed apps and tech solutions leveraging the native cloud service.
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use.
  • Established service-level agreements with end users. Prepared RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, and scoped reports.
  • Developed network design on Azure for migrating on-premises workloads. Created HLD and LLD design architectures. Gained hands-on experience with public cloud platforms and control panels, such as Azure and AWS.
Technologies: Microsoft, Data Center Management, SAP ERP, Servers, Server Backups, High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR), AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Cloud Architecture, Cloud Architecture, On-premise, Linux, Networking, Cloud Services, System Administration, Windows Server, System Architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Storage Area Networks (SAN), Microservices Architecture, Amazon EKS, Terraform, AWS DevOps, Networks, CCNP, Azure Virtual Network Gateway, Direct Connect (DC), Microsoft Exchange, Azure Active Directory, JSON

SAP Hana Migration

All four landscapes for production and DR migrated across different phases with the least interruption to end users and achieved a 100% success rate for data migration, and delivered outstanding performance.

Azure and AWS Landing Zone

• Prepared the building block for building secure network infrastructure in Microsoft Azure cloud.
• Established seamless connectivity to connect wasl's on-prem data center to Azure public cloud to examine cloud capabilities and application migration.
• Adopted hybrid cloud to strike a balance between control, specialization, security, agility, elasticity, and scalability.

Microsoft 365 Migration

• Established the organization's digital workplace platform and enabled modern workplace transformation with accessibility from anywhere and anytime.
• Empowered employee collaboration using Microsoft Teams.
• Modern desktop management and readiness for BYOD.

BMC Helix

Developed a SaaS cloud service, a ready-made platform, including application onboarding and initial setup requirements. Solutions can be easily scaled up with little time and effort. Similarly, solutions can be scaled down without wasting resources. Well-defined web services and accessibility are required to integrate SaaS with on-prem systems.

Backup as a Service (BaaS)

Reduced the infrastructure complexity of having multiple software and operations. Tape-free backup provides faster recovery and high retention by leveraging cloud tiers for long-term retention. Provided backup for new cloud-hosted applications (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS).

Express Route Conectivity

• Dynamic connectivity to easy relocation for faster service restoration.
• Established seamless connectivity to connect wasl's on-prem data center to Azure public cloud to examine cloud capabilities and application migration.
• Highly secure and available connectivity using the internet to bring edge cloud to wasl's data center.

Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

• Prepared the building block for building secure network infrastructure in Microsoft Azure cloud.
• Established seamless connectivity to connect wasl Asset Management Group's on-prem data center to Azure public cloud to examine cloud capabilities and application migration.
• Adopted a hybrid cloud to strike a balance between control, specialization, security, agility, elasticity, and scalability.

AWS Multi-account Landing Zone

The AWS Landing Zone will provide a well-managed and governed platform to ensure uniformity across all operations of applications.

The objective of this SOW is to:
1. Set up the AWS multi-account:

Established AWS Multi-Account Landing Zone for a secure and reliable application hosting for C3. This will provide secure 24x7 access to their customers and administrators. The landing zone will provide segmented access to different types of workloads for external as well as internal users via the application firewall (Layer 7) and limit surface attacks to data behind the secure channels.

2. Set up a hybrid network between cloud and on-preminfrastructure:

Established the secure and continuous network between on-prem infrastructure and AWS Cloud using site-to-site VPN based on FortiGate technology to leverage existing investment and skills for better operational excellence.

3. Data Migration:

All existing S3 Data Buckets will be migrated to the New AWS multi-account, including AWS backup vault, to ensure data consistency for Modernized applications. Also includes all customers' configuration data, be required to run applications in the future state.

Office 365 Migration

I have delivered many Microsoft 365 projects from On-Prem and deployed with E3 and E5 Licenses offering for enterprise from exchange servers and Lotus Notes Environment. The environment consists of 500-5000 users for different deployments.

Azure Landing Zone and Data Center Migration

This project was initiated to migrate an on-premiss application to a secure cloud platform. The proposed solution consisted of an Azure landing zone, multi-tier applications, and a private link to Azure SaaS offering.
1993 - 1997

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Mehran University of Engineering and Technology - Jamshoro, Pakistan

FEBRUARY 2023 - PRESENT

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft

NOVEMBER 2022 - PRESENT

AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services

Microsoft

NOVEMBER 2022 - PRESENT

AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

Microsoft

JULY 2022 - PRESENT

VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization 2022

VMware

MAY 2022 - PRESENT

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Amazon Web Services

MARCH 2022 - PRESENT

Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud Architect

Google Cloud

JANUARY 2022 - PRESENT

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

NOVEMBER 2021 - PRESENT

VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2020

VMWare

APRIL 2021 - PRESENT

Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center

Cisco

DECEMBER 2020 - PRESENT

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

NOVEMBER 2020 - PRESENT

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Amazon Web Services

MAY 2020 - PRESENT

TOGAF

The Open Group

NOVEMBER 2019 - PRESENT

70-535: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions | English

Microsoft

JULY 2018 - PRESENT

Data Center Design Expert

Capitoline

Libraries/APIs

Rack

Tools

AWS IAM, VMware, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Azure Virtual Network Gateway, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Teams, Amazon EKS, Terraform

Paradigms

Microservices, DevOps, Microservices Architecture

Platforms

Windows, Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure PaaS, Azure IaaS, Kubernetes, Windows Server, Linux, SAP HANA, Microsoft, Amazon

Storage

Amazon S3 (AWS S3), On-premise, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Azure Active Directory, Redshift, JSON, Database Replication, Sybase, Azure Blobs

Languages

YAML

Other

Cloud Computing, Cisco Networking, IT Projects, Virtualization, Solution Design, Servers, Power Distribution Unit (PDU), HVAC Design, Data Center Management, Data Center Infrastructure, AWS Certified Solution Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Cloud Architecture, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Cloud Architecture, Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), Networking, Cloud Services, System Administration, System Architecture, Office 365, Architecture, Networks, Routing, Direct Connect (DC), Azure Virtual Networks, Cisco, Veeam, VMware vCloud, Enterprise Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Azure VDI, Linux Server Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Full-stack, AWS DevOps, CCNP, Electrical Engineering, Azure Landing Zones, Microsoft 365, IT Service Management (ITSM), Backups, ExpressRoute, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), SAP ERP, Server Backups, High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR), SAP

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