I am Muhammad Awais, a results-driven Cloud/DevOps Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, with supporting experience in AWS. I excel in cloud automation, Kubernetes (GKE), Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in regulated, enterprise environments to deliver reliable, cost-efficient cloud solutions.

Muhammad Awais

I am Muhammad Awais, a results-driven Cloud/DevOps Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, with supporting experience in AWS. I excel in cloud automation, Kubernetes (GKE), Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in regulated, enterprise environments to deliver reliable, cost-efficient cloud solutions.

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I am Muhammad Awais, a results-driven Cloud/DevOps Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, with supporting experience in AWS.

I excel in cloud automation, Kubernetes (GKE), Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in regulated, enterprise environments to deliver reliable, cost-efficient cloud solutions.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior .NET Software Developer at USAA Insurance
February 1, 2021 - Present
Designed and implemented scalable REST APIs and microservices to support enterprise-level applications. Optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and backend logic, improving data processing performance by up to 30%. Integrated third-party APIs and internal services to expand system functionality and improve user experience. Automated routine development tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and scripting tools to increase team productivity. Collaborated with product owners, business analysts, and QA teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. Led troubleshooting sessions to identify bottlenecks and resolve complex backend or cloud-related issues. Ensured application security compliance by implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption best practices. Migrated legacy applications into modern .NET Core frameworks to improve scalability and long-term maintainability. Created reusable components, services, and libraries to standardize development practices across te
Developer at Blue Cross Blue Shield
March 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Engineered high-performance C++ modules that improved system processing speed and reduced memory consumption. Implemented PII identification workflows and classification rules to strengthen enterprise data protection. Collaborated with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with HIPAA, PCI, and internal audit requirements. Automated data masking pipelines to accelerate secure data provisioning across development and QA environments. Performed root-cause analysis for data inconsistencies and implemented long-term preventive solutions. Built end-to-end ETL workflows leveraging SQL, Teradata, and Alteryx to streamline data preparation. Integrated Django backend services with RESTful APIs to support scalable web applications. Enhanced UI responsiveness and performance by optimizing front-end logic in jQuery and JavaScript. Designed and executed complex SQL queries for analytics, reporting, and data quality validation. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define data security contr
Developer Analyst at CBRE
January 1, 2014 - February 1, 2018
Designed, configured, and optimized ETL workflows to support large-scale data movement and transformation. Implemented automated monitoring scripts to identify system bottlenecks and reduce manual intervention. Collaborated closely with business analysts and stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical solutions. Performed data validation, cleansing, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy across reporting environments. Enhanced application performance by profiling code, reducing memory leaks, and optimizing CPU utilization. Built reusable C++ libraries for inter-process communication, reducing development time for new modules. Developed stored procedures, triggers, and indexing strategies to improve database response times. Integrated Tableau dashboards with backend data sources to support real-time analytics. Participated in architectural discussions to modernize legacy components and migrate them into scalable frameworks. Provided production support for mission-cri
GCP Cloud Engineer at USAA Insurance
February 1, 2022 - Present
Implemented auto-scaling on Compute Engine and GKE to optimize performance and reduce costs during peak and off-peak periods. Designed, deployed, and managed scalable GCP infrastructure including Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud SQL, and Cloud Storage to support production workloads. Built and maintained Terraform IaC for consistent deployments across environments. Managed VPCs, firewall rules, load balancers, and VPN connectivity for secure, highly-available architectures. Implemented multi-region disaster recovery using Cloud Storage, snapshots, and persistent disks. Created CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab to automate builds, tests, and deployments of containerized services. Deployed microservices with Docker and Kubernetes, improving scalability and release velocity. Implemented monitoring and alerting with Cloud Operations, Prometheus, and Grafana to reduce MTTR. Strengthened security posture with IAM, service accounts, least-privilege access, audit logging, and Security Command
Cloud Engineer at Blue Cross Blue Shield
March 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Implemented auto-scaling on GCP resources; developed IaC with Terraform to automate provisioning across environments. Supported GCP healthcare workloads on Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL. Automated cloud provisioning to reduce manual effort and drift. Standardized deployments using Kubernetes-based releases with Docker images and Helm charts. Managed networking (VPCs, firewall policies, and load balancing) to ensure secure data flow. Implemented monitoring and logging with Stackdriver, Prometheus, and Grafana for proactive system health monitoring. Implemented backup and recovery strategies to meet availability and compliance requirements. Collaborated with security teams to enforce IAM policies, encryption, and audit logging aligned with compliance standards. Also supported AWS workloads for hybrid integrations.

Education

at Kingsborough Community College, City University of New York (CUNY), Brooklyn, NY
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
at City University of New York
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction