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I am a seasoned DevOps Leader and Solution Architect with 15+ years of experience guiding fintech, banking, and telecom initiatives. I design scalable cloud infrastructures, hybrid solutions, and service mesh architectures to enable seamless on-premise and cloud integration. I also design and implement CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible, and drive observability, reliability, and cost optimization. I value security, compliance, and robust disaster recovery as core pillars of digital transformation. I thrive in agile, cross-functional teams, collaborating with product, security, and operations to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. My passion is solving hard business challenges with technology, optimizing costs, and enabling teams to move faster and more confidently through automation and modern software delivery practices.…I am a seasoned DevOps Leader and Solution Architect with 15+ years of experience guiding fintech, banking, and telecom initiatives. I design scalable cloud infrastructures, hybrid solutions, and service mesh architectures to enable seamless on-premise and cloud integration. I also design and implement CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible, and drive observability, reliability, and cost optimization. I value security, compliance, and robust disaster recovery as core pillars of digital transformation. I thrive in agile, cross-functional teams, collaborating with product, security, and operations to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. My passion is solving hard business challenges with technology, optimizing costs, and enabling teams to move faster and more confidently through automation and modern software delivery practices.

Wassim Badr

DevOps Developer, Web Developer, Programmer, +1

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I am a seasoned DevOps Leader and Solution Architect with 15+ years of experience guiding fintech, banking, and telecom initiatives. I design scalable cloud infrastructures, hybrid solutions, and service mesh architectures to enable seamless on-premise and cloud integration. I also design and implement CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible, and drive observability, reliability, and cost optimization. I value security, compliance, and robust disaster recovery as core pillars of digital transformation. I thrive in agile, cross-functional teams, collaborating with product, security, and operations to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. My passion is solving hard business challenges with technology, optimizing costs, and enabling teams to move faster and more confidently through automation and modern software delivery practices.…I am a seasoned DevOps Leader and Solution Architect with 15+ years of experience guiding fintech, banking, and telecom initiatives. I design scalable cloud infrastructures, hybrid solutions, and service mesh architectures to enable seamless on-premise and cloud integration. I also design and implement CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible, and drive observability, reliability, and cost optimization. I value security, compliance, and robust disaster recovery as core pillars of digital transformation. I thrive in agile, cross-functional teams, collaborating with product, security, and operations to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. My passion is solving hard business challenges with technology, optimizing costs, and enabling teams to move faster and more confidently through automation and modern software delivery practices.

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I am a seasoned DevOps Leader and Solution Architect with 15+ years of experience guiding fintech, banking, and telecom initiatives. I design scalable cloud infrastructures, hybrid solutions, and service mesh architectures to enable seamless on-premise and cloud integration. I also design and implement CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible, and drive observability, reliability, and cost optimization. I value security, compliance, and robust disaster recovery as core pillars of digital transformation.

I thrive in agile, cross-functional teams, collaborating with product, security, and operations to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. My passion is solving hard business challenges with technology, optimizing costs, and enabling teams to move faster and more confidently through automation and modern software delivery practices.

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Work Experience

DevOps Manager at Profit Isle Inc.

March 1, 2023 - Present

Led Kubernetes and Helm-based deployments to improve application scalability and reduce manual intervention. Architected and deployed cloud solutions using Terraform and Ansible to support microservices with high availability. Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Bitbucket, accelerating feature deployment by 40% and boosting team agility. Optimized cloud-native networking using CLI/API, reducing costs by 25% while maintaining performance. Enhanced GCP infrastructure for scalable, reliable high-traffic workloads and established monitoring with GCP Monitoring tools to cut issue resolution time by 30%. Implemented security policies compliant with SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. Drove process creation and policy implementation, strengthening DevOps collaboration in a distributed environment.

DevOps Team Leader at EverestCM Group

January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023

Designed and implemented end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Azure DevOps, reducing deployment time by 35%. Automated cloud operations with Ansible and Terraform, achieving 90% infrastructure automation and fewer manual errors. Established monitoring and alerting with Prometheus and Grafana, improving system uptime by 20%. Evaluated and integrated new technologies in the innovation lab to enhance security and scalability of critical systems.

Infrastructure Leader at Bank of Beirut Group

October 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022

Used Azure IaaS and PaaS to design and implement infrastructure solutions for critical banking projects, including Mobile Banking, Online Banking, and an Azure-based chatbot. Migrated on-premises infrastructure to a hybrid cloud platform, improving scalability and reducing operational costs by 30%. Managed Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and GDPR compliance. Implemented monitoring systems for uptime, reducing downtime by 25%. Led digital transformation efforts, modernizing legacy systems and improving operational efficiency.

System Engineer at Alfa -MIC1

May 1, 2011 - September 30, 2015

Used Unix/Linux systems to optimize servers and storage, boosting system performance by 20%. Designed and implemented 3G/4G core components, enabling faster network speeds and improved user experience. Automated billing system migrations, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy. Implemented monitoring and alerting for critical infrastructure, ensuring 99.9% uptime. Ensured compliance across infrastructure and operations.

Technical Support Engineer at SMS -RT2i

May 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010

Used HP servers and storage systems to deliver high-impact projects, including storage migrations and system upgrades. Provided technical support for HP products to major clients like Zain, Orange, and Central Bank, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate. Managed support contract renewals, reducing costs by 15% while maintaining service quality.

Technical Support Network and System Engineer at CIS Group

October 1, 2007 - April 30, 2008

Used Cisco and Nortel network components to deploy robust network connectivity solutions, improving network reliability by 20%. Implemented HP servers, storage systems, and backup solutions to enhance data management and ensure business continuity. Developed comprehensive documentation and training programs for post-implementation support, reducing customer onboarding time by 30%. Managed full project lifecycles, delivering tailored solutions that met client requirements and improved operational efficiency.

Infrastructure and Data Center Leader at Bank of Beirut Group

October 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022

Designed and implemented infrastructure for critical banking projects using Azure IaaS and PaaS; migrated on-prem to hybrid cloud, improving scalability and reducing costs by 30%. Managed Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimum performance, security, and GDPR compliance. Implemented monitoring systems for infrastructure uptime, reducing downtime by 25%. Led digital transformation efforts, modernizing legacy systems and improving operational efficiency.