AOURIK HASSAN

• Advise project teams on Cloud architectures, landing zones, networking, security and managed services.
• Lead architecture reviews and compliance checks against group standards for security, tagging and operations.
• Maintain Cloud reference guides, deployment patterns, CI/CD standards and FinOps practices.
• Drive FinOps dashboards, budgets, alerts, drift analysis and cost optimization actions.
• Coordinate Ops, Security, Network, Architecture, Finance and business teams to improve Cloud adoption and reliability.

Significant Projects:

• Implementation of Cloud governance controls and FinOps visibility across multiple project scopes.
• Standardization of Cloud architecture models and compliance controls to accelerate deployments.
• Continuous optimization of Cloud costs through rightsizing and usage rationalization.
• Support for teams in adopting modern Cloud patterns in a secure environment.

• Cloud & Architecture (Azure, GCP, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)
• FinOps (Azure Cost Management, GCP Cost Explorer, budgets, alerts)
• Automation & IaC (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python)
• CI/CD (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Containers (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, GKE)
• Security (IAM, RBAC, secrets, posture management, Zero Trust)
• Observability (Azure Monitor, Hypervision)

• Designed and implemented IBM Cloud, Azure and on-premises infrastructure solutions for development and operations teams.
• Automated infrastructure deployment and configuration management with Terraform and Ansible.
• Managed production platforms with a focus on security, compliance and availability of critical systems.
• Improved performance and reliability through monitoring, performance analysis and proactive remediation.

Significant Projects:

• Deployed hybrid cloud infrastructure supporting new development initiatives and specific on-premises constraints.
• Automated CI/CD delivery with Terraform and Ansible, reducing deployment time and manual errors.
• Implemented advanced monitoring for critical applications to detect anomalies earlier.

• Cloud (IBM Cloud, Azure)
• Automation (Terraform, Ansible, Bash)
• CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Digital AI Release)
• Security (Hashicorp Vault, F5, Fortinet, Azure Defender)
• Containers (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Monitoring (Dynatrace, Logstash)

• Defined and implemented physical and functional architectures for complex IT infrastructures.
• Led the design and deployment of server, storage, backup and system solutions.
• Performed IT audits and designed scalable, secure architectures.
• Managed and secured multi-cloud infrastructures while maintaining high availability and performance.
• Automated infrastructure deployment with Terraform, Ansible and PowerShell.
• Implemented identity and access solutions including Okta and Azure AD.
• Managed CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Jenkins.

Significant Projects:

• Designed and deployed hybrid cloud infrastructure to improve flexibility and resilience.
• Completed application and data migrations to Azure.
• Implemented automated backup and centralized identity management solutions.

• Systems (Windows Server, Redhat/Centos)
• Cloud (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS)
• Automation (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash)
• Networks (Forcepoint, Fortinet, Netscaler)
• Databases (MongoDB Atlas, PostgreSQL)
• CI/CD (GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Azure DevOps)
• Security (Sekoia, Wallix, Okta, Hashicorp Vault, Azure AD)
• Virtualization (Nutanix, VMware, Citrix)

• Design and implement hybrid Cloud solutions using Azure and on-site infrastructure.
• Manage Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP.
• Administer the Office 365 suite: Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive.
• Implement and manage Azure services such as virtual machines, storage, backup, and Azure AD Connect.
• Design and implement high-availability solutions with Windows Failover Clustering.
• Migrate on-site Exchange to Exchange Online and SharePoint to SharePoint Online.
• Implement and manage VMware vSphere environments.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks and bulk operations.
• Implement DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and containerization.
• Manage SQL Server and MongoDB databases.
• Deploy and manage VoIP systems based on Asterisk and Skype for Business.
• Implement and manage Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop environments.
• Deploy and manage firewalls and WAFs.
• Use Veeam and Altaro VM Backup for backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Provide Level 2 and 3 technical support in English/French for complex incidents.

Skills Acquired:

• Expertise in administering Windows systems and Cloud services.
• Skills in automation and system performance management.
• Ability to resolve complex technical incidents.

Significant Projects:

• Migrated messaging services to Office 365, enhancing collaboration and security.
• Deployed an automated server performance reporting system, increasing operational visibility.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software development and deployments.
• Developed automation scripts for user and permission management, reducing manual tasks by 40%.

• Systems (Windows Server, Redhat/Centos)
• Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Automation & Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Terraform)
• Infrastructure & Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware, Citrix)
• Databases (SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Security (Quest Auditor, IT Audit, PKI, IPS/IDS, Centralized Antivirus, Captive Portal)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Monitoring (Centreon, Nagios, Kibana)
• Backup (Synology, Veeam, NetBackup)

• Deploy and optimize system infrastructure.
• Manage user accounts and permissions.
• Configure firewalls, proxy servers, and antivirus solutions.
• Administer NAS storage servers and VoIP systems.
• Manage backups and restoration procedures for business continuity.
• Supervise the local network (LAN) and manage WAN connections.
• Implement network security policies and monitor potential threats.
• Provide end-user support and manage technical incidents.
• Configure and manage network equipment such as routers and switches.

Skills Acquired:

• Expertise in systems and network management.
• Skills in network security and equipment management.
• Ability to provide technical support and problem resolution.

Significant Projects:

• Redesigned the network infrastructure, improving performance and security.
• Deployed a VoIP solution to enhance internal communications, reducing communication costs.
• Implemented automated backup solutions, ensuring business continuity in case of disasters.
• Configured and managed advanced network equipment to optimize connectivity and security.

• Systems (Windows Server, Ubuntu/Centos)
• Infrastructure (Windows Server, Hyper-V, VMware)
• Security (Centralized Antivirus (Kaspersky, Firewalls (Netgate/Fortigate), IPS/IDS, Captive Portal ...)
• VoIP (Asterisk, Alcatel PBX)
• Networks (Cisco Routers/Switches, HP)
• Databases (SQL Server, Access, MySQL)
• Scripting (Bash)
• Monitoring (Nagios)
• Backup (Synology, Veeam, NetBackup)