Sameer Chand - DevOps Engineer

Sameer Chand

DevOps Engineer | Azure Cloud Specialist | CI/CD & Infrastructure Automation

Professional Summary

Dedicated DevOps Engineer with proven expertise in implementing robust CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native solutions. Specialized in Azure cloud architectures, containerization, and DevSecOps practices. Committed to driving efficiency, security, and continuous improvement in software delivery processes.

Core DevOps Competencies

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • Azure Cloud Architecture
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Azure Bicep)
  • PaaS Resource Management
  • Cloud Security Implementation

CI/CD & Automation

  • Azure DevOps
  • Jenkins Pipeline Design
  • Deployment Automation
  • Build & Release Management

Containerization & Orchestration

  • Docker Containerization
  • Kubernetes (AKS) Management
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Container Deployment Strategies

Technical Toolchain

Proficient in Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Python, PowerShell, Bash scripting, and Linux environments.

Professional Experience

Junior System Engineer, Bluescale IT

Oct 2023 – Nov 2024

  • Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, reducing deployment times by 40%
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code solutions with Terraform, automating cloud resource provisioning
  • Supported containerization efforts, migrating legacy applications to Docker and Kubernetes environments
  • Enhanced security measures by integrating DevSecOps practices into deployment workflows

IT Technician, AGOS Networks Pty. Ltd.

Jan 2022 – Sep 2023

  • Managed network infrastructure and supported cloud migration initiatives
  • Automated system monitoring and reporting using PowerShell and Python scripts
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and reliability
  • Implemented security protocols and conducted vulnerability assessments

Certifications & Professional Development

Certified in Cybersecurity - ISC²

Windows Server Administration

Ongoing Learning

Continuous professional development in cloud and DevOps technologies

DevOps & Automation Projects

CI/CD Pipeline Project

Network Security Audit Automation

Developed an automated network vulnerability scanning tool using Python, Nmap and snort, integrating CI/CD principles

Python Snort Security Automation CI/CD
NNFX Trading Bot

NNFX Trading Bot

Developed a trading bot based on the NNFX methodology, utilizing containerization and cloud hosting for efficiency and scalability. Integrated modern DevOps tools for seamless deployment and management.

Docker AWS Jenkins Automation
Infrastructure as Code Project

Infrastructure as Code Deployment

Automated lab deployment using Terraform, Ansible and AWS AppStream enabling repeatable and scalable infrastructure deployments.

Terraform, Ansible Infrastructure as Code Cloud Automation