I am a results-oriented System Administrator and Cloud Engineer with a decade of experience delivering reliable, scalable infrastructure. I have a strong track record of designing cost-effective, secure cloud solutions and automating deployments to improve efficiency. I am comfortable working across cross-functional teams to align technical initiatives with business goals. I specialize in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud security, with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, and Linux/Windows administration. I’m committed to continuous learning and applying best practices to reduce deployment times, cut costs, and enhance system resilience.…

Muhammad Nafees

I am a results-oriented System Administrator and Cloud Engineer with a decade of experience delivering reliable, scalable infrastructure. I have a strong track record of designing cost-effective, secure cloud solutions and automating deployments to improve efficiency. I am comfortable working across cross-functional teams to align technical initiatives with business goals. I specialize in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud security, with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, and Linux/Windows administration. I’m committed to continuous learning and applying best practices to reduce deployment times, cut costs, and enhance system resilience.…

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I am a results-oriented System Administrator and Cloud Engineer with a decade of experience delivering reliable, scalable infrastructure. I have a strong track record of designing cost-effective, secure cloud solutions and automating deployments to improve efficiency. I am comfortable working across cross-functional teams to align technical initiatives with business goals.

I specialize in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud security, with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, and Linux/Windows administration. I’m committed to continuous learning and applying best practices to reduce deployment times, cut costs, and enhance system resilience.

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Language

English
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Urdu
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Work Experience

Cloud Engineer at SwipBox
February 1, 2022 - November 7, 2025
Led cloud-native CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline, reducing deployment time by 30%. Implemented Infrastructure as Code across JSON, YAML, CloudFormation, and Python, cutting provisioning time by 20% and improving scalability. Managed cloud platform administration with a 95% issue-resolution rate within one hour, and designed cost-efficient AWS strategies that reduced infrastructure costs by 15%. Administered the local network, Active Directory, Group Policy, firewalls, and backups, achieving a 20% reduction in security incidents.
Sr. Network and System Administrator at TileTech
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Optimized network performance and security by implementing load balancing, improving system availability by 20%; configured firewalls reducing unauthorized access by 15%. Automated tasks and improved user experience with automation scripts, reducing manual workload by 25% and lowering issues by 15% while increasing user satisfaction by 20%. Planned IT improvements by proposing innovative solutions for network and system enhancements, resulting in a 30% increase in overall system efficiency and a 25% reduction in downtime.
Sr.Network and System Administrator at TileTech
October 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Optimized network performance and security with load balancing, improving system availability by 20% and reducing unauthorized access incidents by 15% through firewall configurations. Automated repetitive tasks with scripting, reducing manual workload by 25% and enhancing user experience (20% increase in user satisfaction). Planned and executed IT improvements, achieving a 30% increase in overall system efficiency and a 25% reduction in downtime.
Network and System Administrator at Immentia
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Secured and optimized network infrastructure with pfSense firewall, reducing unauthorized access attempts by 30% through custom rule sets, GeoIP filtering, and real-time monitoring. Managed and optimized VPN user access, yielding a 20% improvement in secure remote connectivity for over 100 users. Improved web hosting deployment times by 25% using cPanel and enhanced IIS-based web applications for faster load times. Centralized identity and access control via Active Directory, reducing onboarding time by 35% and improving policy compliance. Deployed FreeNAS storage servers and Zimbra Email Server, achieving 99.9% uptime and a 40% improvement in data accessibility. Implemented scheduled maintenance and patching, reducing unplanned downtime by 25%.
Network and System Administrator at Immentia
May 1, 2015 - October 1, 2019
Secured and optimized network infrastructure with pfSense firewall, reducing unauthorized access attempts by 30%. Managed VPN access, improving secure remote connectivity for over 100 users by 20%. Streamlined web hosting with cPanel, cutting deployment time by 25% and improving load times. Maintained Microsoft IIS and Windows Server infrastructure, contributing to 30% higher system stability and 25% less downtime. Centralized identity and access control via Active Directory and GPOs, reducing onboarding time by 35%. Implemented FreeNAS storage and Zimbra Email Server with 99.9% uptime, boosting data accessibility by 40% and email security.

Education

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Qualifications

Master in IT – Information Technology
March 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
AWS Cloud Partitioner
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Microsoft Azure Certified Associate
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
MCSA
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
MCSE
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Master in IT – Information Technology
March 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
AWS Cloud Partitioner
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Microsoft Azure Certified Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
MCSA
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
MCSE
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Education, Other