Ikrar Ahmed

DevOps Engineer

New Delhi, Delhi, India4 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led a cloud migration project improving availability by 80%
Reduced deployment time by 40% through automation
Recognized multiple times for excellence in cloud automation

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Computing and DevOps expert with strong automation skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud InfrastructureLinux AdministrationAutomationCloud DevelopmentDevopsCloud MigrationCloud Support

Other Skills

AWSAdministrative AssistanceAmazon Web Services (AWS)Analysis ReportsAnalytical SkillsAnsibleApplication InsightsAutomation using Shell scripts, Ansible, TerraformAzureAzure AD and Key Vault integrationAzure App ServicesAzure Cosmos DBAzure Data FactoryAzure Data LakeAzure Databricks

About

🚀 Cloud & DevOps Engineer | Microsoft Certified | Azure | CI/CD | Automation I’m a passionate Cloud Engineer with 3.6 years of experience designing, developing, and optimizing cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. I currently work at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where I build and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure using tools like ARM, Bicep, and Terraform and streamline deployment processes with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. I hold multiple Microsoft Azure certifications including: AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) AZ-204 (Azure Developer Associate) AZ-400 (Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) 🔧 I’m skilled in: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Monitoring & Security (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud) App Services, Functions, AKS, Azure AD, Key Vault Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, and automation scripting Frontend & BI tools like ReactJS and Power BI Tools: ServiceNow, Jira, Visual Studio Code 🏆 Awards: Repeatedly recognized with “Employee of the Month” and “On-the-Spot Awards” at TCS for excellence in cloud automation and team contributions. 🔍 I'm always open to learning, collaborating on innovative cloud solutions, and exploring opportunities that push boundaries in cloud architecture, DevOps, and AI-integrated systems. Let’s connect and build something impactful! 📬 ahmedikrar.111@gmail.com

Experience

Tata consultancy services

3 roles

Cloud and Linux Engineer

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos · On-site

Key Responsibilities:
Monitored and managed Azure resources (VMs, storage, backups, networking) to ensure uptime, performance, and availability.
Administered Linux servers, applying patches, monitoring logs, managing users/groups, and configuring PAM authentication for secure access.
Performed SAP system health checks (SM50, ST22), monitored background jobs, and ensured service availability.
Maintained SAP HANA databases, monitoring memory, CPU, disk utilization, and backup status.
Configured and managed networking components such as VNets, NSGs, and connectivity across multi-tier environments.
Supported the deployment and configuration of SAP landscapes (DEV/QA/PROD) in Azure.
Automated routine tasks and deployments using Shell scripts, Ansible, and Terraform, improving operational efficiency.
Troubleshot and resolved OS, networking, and SAP infrastructure issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity.
Key Achievements:
Reduced deployment time by 40% through automation of routine tasks and configurations.
Awarded Employee of the Month (April and August 2025) for outstanding performance in cloud and Linux server support.

Azure resources managementLinux server administrationSAP system health checksNetworking components configurationAutomation using Shell scripts, Ansible, TerraformCloud Infrastructure+1

Cloud Administrator

Promoted

Apr 2023 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs · On-site

Key Responsibilities:
Developed and deployed cloud-native applications using Azure App Services, Functions, and Storage.
Created and maintained Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, Bicep, and Terraform.
Optimized resource usage and cost-efficiency across Azure environments.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines and performed code deployments.
Integrated Azure AD and Key Vault for secure identity and secrets management.
Key Achievements:
Led a major cloud migration project, improving system availability by 80%.
Received Employee of the Month and multiple Spot Awards during this role.

Cloud-native application developmentInfrastructure as Code (IaC)CI/CD pipeline implementationAzure AD and Key Vault integrationCloud DevelopmentDevOps

Cloud Support Engineer

Dec 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · On-site

Key Responsibilities:
Performed basic Azure cloud administration, including provisioning, access control, and monitoring.
Provided L1/L2 support for incidents, resource usage, and backup processes.
Supported deployment pipelines and collaborated with development teams for application rollout.
Strengthened foundational Azure knowledge and participated in certification preparation and project onboarding.
Key Achievements:
Delivered consistent uptime and minimal incident response times.
Recognized with multiple Spot Awards for outstanding support performance.

Azure cloud administrationIncident supportDeployment pipeline supportCloud Support