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Experienced Cloud Engineer with a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions. Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and optimization of cloud-based applications.
Cloud Engineer & System Administrator
Experienced Cloud Engineer with a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions. Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and optimization of cloud-based applications.
- Email: a.karimi.com@gmail.com
- City: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Degree: Master's degree in Information Technology- Computer Networks
- Freelance: Available
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/Amin--Karimi
Experienced Cloud Engineer with a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions. Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and optimization of cloud-based applications.
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Resume
Experienced Cloud Engineer with a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions. Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and optimization of cloud-based applications.
Summary of Qualifications
Amin Karimi
- Over 4 years of hands-on experience in Information Technology and Administration
- Highly skilled IT professional with expertise in system administration, network administration, server management, IT infrastructure, user support, security, documentation, project management, and communication
- Experienced in remote IT administration and help desk support
- Strong experience in system and network administration, LAN/WAN setup, TCP/IP protocols, DHCP, DNS, VPN, and server management
- Experienced in planning and creating documentation for new systems and maintaining work instructions and cheat sheets
- Ability to work creatively and independently to resolve technical challenges effectively
- Proficient in open-source network services, penetration testing, and CI/CD automation
- Skilled in Agile methodologies, Jira, GitLab, and QA collaboration
- Comprehensive expertise in the installation, updating, and maintenance of software and hardware components
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Network+ and CCNA R&S Certificates
- CCNA Security Certificate
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- Microsoft Azure Fundamental (AZ-900) Certificate
- Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) Certificate
- IT Infrastructure Certificate in Humber College
Education
Certificate in IT Infrastructure bridging program
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning | Toronto ON
Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Networks
Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
Islamic Azad University, Qazvin Branch, Qazvin, Iran (Equivalent to Canadian 2-year bachelor’s degree, as evaluated by WES)
Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Software Engineering
Sep 2008 - Sep 2012
Islamic Azad University, Iran (Equivalent to Canadian 4-year bachelor’s degree, as evaluated by WES)
Technical Qualification
Cyber security
- Utilized Kali Linux for Penetration Testing conducted various ethical hacking exercises to identify vulnerabilities in simulated environments, demonstrating a deep understanding of cybersecurity practices
CCNA- (Routing and Switching)
- Gained hands-on experience using Packet Tracer for network simulation and analysis. designed and configured complex network topologies, practiced troubleshooting, and optimized network performance, showcasing my proficiency in networking
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Worked extensively with Red Hat 8.0 for Linux-based system administration. configured servers, managed users, implemented security measures
Cloud Infrastructure for Virtualized Environment - MS Azure
- Leveraged Microsoft Azure Cloud Services to create and manage cloud-based solutions. designed scalable infrastructure, deployed virtual machines, and configured cloud services, highlighting my expertise in cloud computing
VMware Certified Professional
- Mastered virtualization technology using VMware. created and managed virtual machines, optimized resource allocation, and ensured high availability, showcasing skills in virtualization management.
Applications
- Able to configure features in various OS including the DHCP services, DNS, FTP Server, Web Server, SMTP Server, Active Directory, LDAP, ITIL (IT Service Management), ESXi 8.0, vCenter Server 5.0, VMware Workstation10, Microsoft Exchange 2010, Microsoft Office, SharePoint 2010, Packet Tracer, EVE-NG, Nessus, Kali, Iperf, Smurf, GNS3, Kubernetes, Group Policy usage, Citrix
Hardware
- Configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of PCs (clients and servers), Home/Office, Home/Office Cabling, Cisco Switches/Routers
Programming Languages
- HTML5, PHP, CSS, JavaScript,SQL, C/C++, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Git
OS
- Windows Server 2019, Windows (All versions up to 11), Linux (Ubuntu, Red hat 8.0), MacOS
WORK EXPERIENCE
System Administrator
Defend, Ontario, Canada
Dec 2022- Sep 2023
- Managed network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN setup, TCP/IP protocols, DHCP, DNS, and VPN
- Installed and tested Redis Cluster on Kubernetes for scalability
- Implemented Redis backup and monitored Kubernetes
- Worked with QA team to develop test cases and ensure quality
- Documented the support ticketing system, osTicket, to streamline support team operations
- Utilized CI/CD pipelines, Jira, and Agile methodology for efficient project management and system maintenance
Freelance
Mar 2020 - Sep 2022
- Tested open-source network services (UTM, PFsense, Open sense, Firewall, VPN, IDPS) to optimize network efficiency
- Conducted penetration testing and assessed open-source software for reliability, functionality, throughput, and latency
- Executed black box and end-to-end tests in CI/CD pipelines to ensure thorough product coverage
- Collaborated with QA teams to automate application setup, deployment, and configuration
IT Administrator
Dezh-Afzar Net, Tehran, Iran
Jul 2017- Feb 2020
- Tested open-source network services (UTM, PFsense, Open sense, Firewall, VPN, IDPS) to optimize network efficiency
- Conducted penetration testing and assessed open-source software for reliability, functionality, throughput, and latency
- Executed black box and end-to-end tests in CI/CD pipelines to ensure thorough product coverage
- Collaborated with QA teams to automate application setup, deployment, and configuration
References
Asghar Ghori
Cloud, DevOps, Linux Consultant, Educationist, Mentor, and Author
asghar.ghori@humber.ca
Syed Amir Shahzad
Information Technology Administrator at Condominium Authority of Ontario
+1(647)554‑9446
Sarah Amini
Softwar Engineer at TripStack
sarah.amini@tripstack.com
Contact
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or inquiries.
Location:
Toronto, ON