I am a results-driven IT professional specializing in cloud architecture, DevOps, and cross-functional delivery. I design scalable cloud platforms, optimize performance, and guide teams through complex migrations and security/compliance tasks. I thrive in global, multi-location environments and am passionate about creating reusable code, automating workflows, and driving measurable improvements in deployment efficiency and operational resilience. I excel at mentoring, building strong client relationships, and translating business needs into practical technology strategies. My focus is on delivering technology value that supports growth and efficiency, while fostering collaborative, knowledge-sharing cultures across teams and geographies.

Sirajudheen (Sam) Mohamed Ali

I am a results-driven IT professional specializing in cloud architecture, DevOps, and cross-functional delivery. I design scalable cloud platforms, optimize performance, and guide teams through complex migrations and security/compliance tasks. I thrive in global, multi-location environments and am passionate about creating reusable code, automating workflows, and driving measurable improvements in deployment efficiency and operational resilience. I excel at mentoring, building strong client relationships, and translating business needs into practical technology strategies. My focus is on delivering technology value that supports growth and efficiency, while fostering collaborative, knowledge-sharing cultures across teams and geographies.

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I am a results-driven IT professional specializing in cloud architecture, DevOps, and cross-functional delivery. I design scalable cloud platforms, optimize performance, and guide teams through complex migrations and security/compliance tasks. I thrive in global, multi-location environments and am passionate about creating reusable code, automating workflows, and driving measurable improvements in deployment efficiency and operational resilience.

I excel at mentoring, building strong client relationships, and translating business needs into practical technology strategies. My focus is on delivering technology value that supports growth and efficiency, while fostering collaborative, knowledge-sharing cultures across teams and geographies.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Tamil
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Cloud DevOps Consultant / Team Lead at SAP SE – Cloud Infrastructure Services
October 5, 2015 - Present
Provide technical service on cloud architecture and operations; manage enterprise demand planning, estimation, and sizing for cloud infrastructure; design and conduct training across multiple locations; lead DevOps to maintain and extend AWS and internal OpenStack Cloud; coordinate with architects, project managers and external consultants for cloud automation, application configuration, and workflow automation; develop a Ruby on Rails plugin for an OpenStack-based Cloud Frontend; deploy email services on internal Cloud & GCP using AWS SES and Postfix; manage stakeholders; respond to critical issues; ensure PCI Audit compliance; develop automation scripts in Go, Shell and Python; promote knowledge transfer and code quality via CI/CD pipelines (Concourse).
Senior Consultant - ( IT Project Management ) at TCS / SAP
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Improved internal communication between Data Centres globally; defined metrics and processes to measure quality; conducted PoCs on VMware technologies and SENSU to inform technical decisions; managed hardware/cabling delivery for Data Centres globally; reduced average build time by 60% through automation; provided IT support for VMware ESXi and vCenter.
IT Data Centre Senior Specialist at SAP Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Performed testing activities for Monsoon Internal Cloud with ESXi/vCenter; conducted VMware deployments and PoCs on VCOPS; led Sybase to SAP IT migration during an M&A; planned and executed a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure project; maintained 300+ physical nodes and 1000+ virtual nodes across APO data centres; supported Solaris, Linux and Windows environments.
Senior System Administrator at TransitLink Pte. Limited
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Led IT and building facilities functions to optimize energy, equipment and floor space; supported Data Centre operations, backup and tape changes; served as first point of contact for customers; ensured DC operation success through monitoring and troubleshooting; mentored 100+ non-technical users across 30+ locations.
IT Support Engineer at AMRO GROUPS PTE LIMITED
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Freelance server installations for DHL, IBM; hardware delivery and procurement; liaised with Singapore Government organizations for IT procurement; supported hardware/software/network installations; mentored university students on CS projects.
IT Support Engineer at Books2Door Limited
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Diagnosed and troubleshot problems with PCs, software and networks; provided help desk support; created workflow reports; assisted procurement and contracts; exemplary customer service.
Computational Assistant / Research Associate at Pondicherry University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Managed computer networks and hardware/software; installed and troubleshooted systems; mentored IT project students; developed RISK A software modules in Visual C++.

Education

Master of Computer Science (First Class with Honors) at Bharathidasan University, Trichy, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Chemistry at Bharathidasan University, Trichy, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Diploma in Computer Applications at Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India
January 11, 1999 - November 30, 2002

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP Certified)
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP Certified)
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – Data Centre Virtualisation
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Scrum Master Course
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
SAP ITIL Foundation Certified
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
SAP HANA 100 / SAP HANA 200 Course
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other