Daoud Hussain

I'm a DevOps Engineer

About Me

DevOps Engineer | Cloud Architect | Site Reliablity Engineer

Profile

I’m a Full-Stack developer turned DevOps Engineer with 2 years of hands-on experience in designing scalable systems, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and enhancing application reliability through modern DevOps practices.

2+ Years Experience
15+ Technologies
99% Uptime Focus
Cloud Platforms
AWS, Azure, GCP, Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Proxmox
EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS, EKS
Auto Scaling, Load Balancers, Route53
CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GCP Monitoring
DevOps & Automation
IaC: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM
CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps
Security: SonarQube, OWASP, Trivy
Containers & Orchestration
Docker, ECS, Kubernetes (Minikube, KIND cluster, Kubeadm, EKS, AKS, GKE)
Container Registries: (Dockerhub, ECR, ACR, GCR)
System Design
Auto Scaling, Load Balancers, Route53
CloudFront, Lambda, SNS (Pub-Sub), SQS, ElasticCache, Fan-out, API Gateway
Databases
MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Vector Databases
RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, DocumentDB
Monitoring & Observability
Prometheus, Grafana, Loki
ELK Stack, DataDog, CloudWatch, CloudTrail
Programming & Scripting
Shell scripting, Python automation
Git, Infrastructure as Code practices

I am committed to helping organizations achieve zero downtime deployments, implement auto-scaling architectures, and build resilient systems that support rapid business growth.

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As a dedicated engineer, my mission is to ensure the happiness of clients and the success of every project I undertake. I use my tech skills and focus on clients to always deliver top-notch results.That's why I believe in prioritizing customer happiness, not just for short-term gains, but for the long-term success and growth of our business.

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Skills

I'm a skilled DevOps Engineer with expertise in automating, optimizing, and streamlining development and deployment processes. With a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and efficiency, I specialize in implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and cloud-native solutions. Passionate about collaboration and continuous improvement, I work closely with teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure systems. Let's work together to transform your infrastructure and bring your projects to life!

AWS
80%
AZURE
75%
DOCKER
82%
KUBERNETES
65%
TERRAFORM
80%
ANSIBLE
75%
JENKINS
85%
ARGOCD
73%
PROMETHEUS
80%
GRAFANA
83%
GITOPS
83%
GIT / GITHUB
90%

Resume

Results-driven DevOps Engineer with 2 years of experience building and optimizing scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure. Proficient in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and cloud-native technologies, ensuring seamless deployment and continuous integration. Passionate about designing scalable systems, enhancing system reliability, and improving application performance. Known for translating complex business requirements into robust, maintainable solutions while leveraging modern DevOps practices to streamline development and operations.

Education

Comsats University Islamabad

Bachelors of Science in Computer Science
Feb 2021 - Jan 2025
    Computer Science graduate, boasting an exceptional CGPA, poised to leverage cutting-edge knowledge and skills in driving impactful digital solutions.

Cambridge International Science College Talagang

Intermediate in Computer Science
April 2018 - June 2020

Recipient of an ICS, equipped with a solid academic background and ready to tackle complex challenges in the ever-evolving field of technology

Professional Experience

Vizz Web Solutions

DevOps and Cloud Engineer

Nov 2024 – Present

  • Multi-Cloud & IaC: Expertly manage multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) infrastructure using Terraform for zero-downtime migrations and 99.9% uptime.
  • CI/CD & GitOps: Implement robust pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and GitOps (ArgoCD) for automated, multi-environment deployments.
  • Container Orchestration: Manage Docker and scale Kubernetes clusters with Helm and auto-scaling policies.
  • Serverless & Monitoring: Configure Serverless functions and establish monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana.
  • Security: Enforce security via IAM, VPC configurations, and vulnerability scanning for compliance.

Octaloop Technologies

Associate DevOps Engineer

March 2024 – Nov 2024

  • AWS & Containers: Managed scalable AWS infrastructure (EC2, ECS, EKS) with Dockerized microservices and automated scaling through ECR and load balancing.
  • CI/CD: Designed GitHub Actions pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and rollback strategies ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Networking: Configured Route53 DNS, ALB routing, and secure networking with custom VPC and subnets.
  • Monitoring: Deployed Datadog and CloudWatch for end-to-end performance visibility, logs, and alerts.
  • Security: Implemented IAM roles, key rotation, and hardened infrastructure with firewall and WAF rules.

MLify-AI

Junior DevOps Engineer

Feb 2024 – Oct 2024

  • Cloud Infra: Deployed AI/ML pipelines on AWS using EC2, S3, and Lambda, ensuring scalability and performance optimization.
  • CI/CD: Built Jenkins pipelines for ML model versioning, automated retraining, and deployment workflows.
  • Containers: Deployed model inference services on ECS/EKS with auto-scaling policies and efficient cluster utilization.
  • Monitoring: Implemented CloudWatch dashboards and alerts to maintain system uptime and cost efficiency.
  • Security: Applied IAM policies, encryption, and network isolation ensuring compliance and secure access management.

PolicyCON

DevOps Eng. Intern

Jan 2024 – April 2024

  • CI/CD & IaC: Developed Azure DevOps YAML pipelines and automated deployments using ARM templates for IaC consistency.
  • Azure Services: Managed App Services, VMs, and SQL Databases while optimizing cost and improving system availability.
  • Containers: Deployed containerized apps on AKS with scaling, ingress routing, and version-controlled releases.
  • Monitoring: Used Azure Monitor and Application Insights for live telemetry, error tracking, and SLA compliance.
  • Secuity: Configured RBAC, NSGs, and Azure Key Vault to protect secrets and enforce secure access management.

Projects

SSA

Self Storage Auction

AWS deployment & infrastructure management for a bidding platform with 20K+ active users

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ElmonX

ElmonX

AWS deployment and SRE for ElmonX which is a blockchain based NFTs marketplace.

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Reddit Clone on K8s

Reddit Clone on Kubernetes

A fully containerized, high-availability Next.js application managed by Kubernetes, with Ingress routing and Prometheus/Grafana for real-time observability.

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Hamara-Venue

Hamara-Venue

Complete deployment and monitoring of venue booking platform with real-time availability

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Languages-Voting-GO-api

Languages-Voting-GO-api

High-performance Go API with Kubernetes deployment

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Testimonials

These testimonials serve as a testament to my commitment to excellence and highlight the positive impact of our collaborations. From startups to established businesses, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, each with unique challenges and objectives. I invite you to read through these testimonials to gain insight into the level of professionalism, expertise, and satisfaction I strive to achieve in every endeavor.

I had the pleasure of having Daoud Hussain intern as a DevOps Engineer at PolicyCON. During his internship, he demonstrated traits I greatly admire: punctuality, respect, and a purposeful approach to his work. His positive energy and ability to see the best in every situation were truly inspiring. Daoud's leadership skills shone through as he took charge of the DevOps interns, especially during critical projects. He is excellent at project reporting, which is essential for documentation. Daoud is a remarkable individual with a bright future ahead. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Daoud to any company that wants a DevOps engineer with the excellent hard and soft skills required to succeed in the role.

Kwame Kwarteng

CEO @ PolicyCON

Daoud is a Focused guy with a great attitude, Definitely Recommend! .

Hasnat Ali

Founder & CTO @ Infiniti Software

I had the privilege of managing Daoud during his time as an AWS DevOps Engineer, and I can confidently say he is one of the most reliable and skilled professionals I have worked with. Daoud has deep expertise in AWS cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automation, and he consistently applied this knowledge to improve the scalability and resilience of our systems. Under his leadership in DevOps practices, we successfully streamlined deployments, reduced downtime, and implemented monitoring solutions that significantly improved our operational efficiency. He has a knack for identifying potential bottlenecks early and resolving them with well-thought-out solutions.

Moazzam Ali

CTO @ Vizz Web Solutions

Daoud provides outstanding service and always goes the extra mile to ensure his commitments are met. I found him very competent, absolutely professional, and very committed to his task. A must have team member.

Brian Randal

CEO @ OWTB Supply LLC

Daoud is simply a gem of a person. He possesses qualities of a great individual. He is an highly motivated and dedicated person. He has worked with me directly and I found him to be a very helpful and a sincere individual. No doubt he has great potential due to which he will go very far IA.

Manaal Rehman

ML Engineer @ Unify

Contact

I am available for Part-time, and full-time roles. Feel free to drop a text if you want to hire me for your projects.

Address

Islamabad, Pakistan

Call

+923 48 3016704

Email

daoudhussaindevops@gmail.com