Insaf Ahamad
DevOps Engineer
Proactive DevOps Engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure, microservices architectures, and CI/CD automation. Passionate about building scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-native solutions.
About Me
Based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, I'm a passionate DevOps Engineer with expertise in designing and managing cloud infrastructure and microservices-based architectures. I specialize in AWS cloud environments, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation. My experience spans CI/CD pipeline automation, GitOps practices, and embedding observability for secure and reliable deployments.
Technical Skills
Cloud Platforms
DevOps & CI/CD
Programming & Development
Security & Monitoring
Professional Experience
DevOps Engineer
Aasait Solutions
2025 – Present
- Developed and delivered software products across heterogeneous technology stacks including Java Spring Boot, Python Flask, Node.js, and React, ensuring high-quality releases with comprehensive testing
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins to automate testing, code quality checks, and deployments across development and production environments
- Architected and managed AWS cloud infrastructure including VPC design, EKS cluster management, IAM role and policy configuration, and Lambda functions for automated resource management
- Containerized applications with Docker and orchestrated deployments using Kubernetes and ArgoCD, successfully enabling GitOps workflows and deploying applications to AWS EKS clusters
- Configured production operations with Nginx load balancing, SSL/TLS certificate management, domain routing, and monitoring solutions on both cloud-hosted and self-hosted servers
- Collaborated with product and project managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions, contributing to architectural design decisions and technology stack selection
BSc in Computer Science
University of Colombo School of Computing
- Relevant Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Systems Analysis & Design, Network Security
- Technical Focus: Cloud Computing, DevOps Methodologies, System Architecture, Production Operations
Key Projects
Enterprise CI/CD Pipeline Architecture
Multi-Platform CI/CD Implementation
- Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines for diverse technology stacks including Python Flask, Node.js/NestJS, Java Spring Boot, and React applications
- Configured multi-stage deployment workflows using GitHub Actions and Jenkins with automated Docker image builds and vulnerability scanning
- Implemented production deployment strategies with automated capabilities
AWS Cloud Architecture & Automation
AWS Cloud Infrastructure
- Implemented comprehensive VPC architecture on AWS with multi-tier network design including public/private subnets, NAT gateways, and security groups
- Developed AWS Lambda automation functions for cost optimization including automated stale EBS snapshot cleanup and resource tagging
- Managed EKS clusters for containerized application deployments with successful deployment of web applications
Full-Stack Application Deployment & Operations
Production Systems Management
- Built and maintained Flask backend APIs integrated with React frontends, implementing JWT-based authentication and third-party API integrations
- Configured production-grade Nginx deployments with SSL certificate automation, domain routing, and load balancing
- Managed both cloud-hosted and self-hosted server environments ensuring 99.9% uptime through proactive monitoring