STA Resume

Expertise

Azure
Terraform
HTML CSS
Python
Java
Git | GitHub
Ansible
Linux
Bash
Prometheus & Grafana
ArgoCD
NGINX
CI/CD(Github Actions)

Education

2022-2026

Bachelor's in Computer Science

University of Maryland Global Campus

Experience

May 2024 - June 2025

NCR Corporation

DevOps Engineer

Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines for multiple projects, including infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform and Azure DevOps. Automated deployment, scaling, and management of cloud resources, reducing manual intervention by 80%.

June 2025 - December 2025

DonorLoop

Forward Deployed Engineer

I built and maintained data pipelines, automated workflows, and cloud infrastructure using Terraform on Azure while containerizing applications with Docker and Kubernetes. I also developed custom React.js dashboards for real-time donation analytics and supported live client engagements with rapid iteration and clear technical documentation. Throughout the work, I used Git-based CI/CD, Zapier automations, and data visualization tools to improve reliability, efficiency, and donor-engagement outcomes.

certification

November 2025

Az-104 Azure Administrator Associates

demonstrated proficiency in managing Azure identities, storage, virtual networks, and compute services. Developed hands-on experience deploying and securing cloud infrastructure, implementing monitoring and backup solutions, and optimizing resource performance. Gained practical skills in Azure governance, role-based access control, automation, and cost management. This certification validates the ability to manage Azure environments following industry best practices.

September 2024

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)

Validated expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, including provisioning, managing, and automating cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Proficient in Terraform CLI, modules, state management, workspaces, and best practices for infrastructure automation.

December 2023

Az-900 Azure Fundamentals

Demonstrated knowledge of cloud computing concepts, core Azure services, security, compliance, pricing, and support. Familiar with cloud deployment models, scalability, and Azure's role in modern IT solutions.

Projects

February 2025

Cloud Resume

Built a serverless, dynamic resume website on Azure, utilizing Terraform for infrastructure as code and GitHub Actions for automated CI/CD. Developed a serverless backend with Azure Functions and Cosmos DB, integrating real-time monitoring through Azure Monitor and alerts via Azure Notification Hubs to enhance reliability and security. Secured the application with Azure Front Door for HTTPS encryption and implemented automated CORS solutions for API integration. Ensured functionality and quality with Playwright for end-to-end testing in a dedicated test environment, following best practices in cloud development.

December 2025

CI/CD Jenkins & ArgoCD

Fully Automated end-to-end Jenkins Pipeline using GitOps:

Jenkins | Maven | Argo CD | Helm | Kubernetes |

CI/CD Jenkins Pipeline built for Java Application using a Maven container created on the Docker Hub from scratch. The pipeline is then built using a webhook trigger and uses maven for building and packaging the application using a Pom.xml file for dependencies. SonarQube is integrated for performing static code analysis and enforcing a secure gate before moving forward.

After tests have successfully passed, the application is then containerized and pushed to DockerHub. With an automated image updater, the Kubernetes helm repository is updated with the new version. ArgoCD then continuously monitors the manifest repository to sync changes into the Kubernetes Clusters to ensure a GitOps environment.

Saad Ahmad