I'm Ahmad Kirata, a DevOps & Backend Engineer based in Malaysia. I thrive on deploying cloud-native applications, building CI/CD pipelines, and applying infrastructure as code (Terraform) to deliver scalable, reliable software on AWS using Docker and Kubernetes. I'm passionate about automation, monitoring, and bridging development with operations to help teams release fast and with confidence. I enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and continuously learning to stay ahead in cloud-native technologies.

Ahmad Kirata

I'm Ahmad Kirata, a DevOps & Backend Engineer based in Malaysia. I thrive on deploying cloud-native applications, building CI/CD pipelines, and applying infrastructure as code (Terraform) to deliver scalable, reliable software on AWS using Docker and Kubernetes. I'm passionate about automation, monitoring, and bridging development with operations to help teams release fast and with confidence. I enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and continuously learning to stay ahead in cloud-native technologies.

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I’m Ahmad Kirata, a DevOps & Backend Engineer based in Malaysia. I thrive on deploying cloud-native applications, building CI/CD pipelines, and applying infrastructure as code (Terraform) to deliver scalable, reliable software on AWS using Docker and Kubernetes.

I’m passionate about automation, monitoring, and bridging development with operations to help teams release fast and with confidence. I enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and continuously learning to stay ahead in cloud-native technologies.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
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Work Experience

IT Support Specialist at Syriatel Telecommunication Company
June 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Installed and configured computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners; maintained hybrid Windows/Linux environments with 99.9% uptime and rapid incident recovery; managed Active Directory to handle user accounts and devices; deployed a website for the company’s IoT-enabled fuel station; deployed a LAMP stack using Ansible; automated tasks across 500+ systems with PowerShell; collaborated with IT teams to ensure smooth operation of company systems.
Cloud Solution Architect at Lucidly
June 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Maintained and monitored cloud infrastructure on AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda), ensured reliability and cost optimization; designed and deployed infrastructure using Terraform for repeatable environments; implemented monitoring with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Prometheus/Grafana; developed automation scripts in Python and PowerShell; supported CI/CD pipelines and IaC workflows; provided architectural guidance on secure and efficient AWS usage for containerized apps on Docker and Kubernetes; performed audits, patch management, and incident response in a high-availability production environment.
IT Support Technician at New Teck Computer Center
September 1, 2019 - September 10, 2025
Installed and configured computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners; monitored and maintained computer systems and networks to ensure optimal performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology at Tishreen University, Latakia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
January 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Appreciation Certificate for automating service updates across 500 devices using PowerShell scripts (Syriatel Telecommunication Company)
January 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Volunteer Certificate from ICPC for technical support at Tishreen University ICPC competition
January 1, 2021 - September 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services