AOURIK HASSAN

• Design and implement IBM/Azure and on-premises Cloud infrastructure solutions tailored to the needs of development and operations teams.
• Automate deployment and infrastructure management processes using Terraform and Ansible to enhance efficiency and reproducibility.
• Manage production platforms by ensuring the security, compliance, and availability of critical systems.
• Optimize system performance and reliability through continuous monitoring, performance analysis, and proactive improvements.

Skills Acquired:

• Expertise in designing and deploying Cloud and on-premises infrastructures.
• Advanced skills in deployment automation and configuration management with Terraform and Ansible.
• Mastery of security and compliance management for production systems.

Significant Projects:

• Deployed a hybrid Cloud infrastructure to support new development initiatives while integrating on-premises solutions for specific needs.
• Fully automated the CI/CD pipeline with Terraform and Ansible, reducing deployment time by 50% and minimizing human errors.
• Implemented an advanced monitoring system for critical applications, enabling early anomaly detection and reducing downtime by 30%.
• Designed and implemented a robust security policy to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

Technologies Used

• Cloud Computing (IBM Cloud, Azure)
• Automation & Scripting (Terraform, Ansible, Bash)
• Infrastructure & Cloud (IBM, Azure)
• CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Digital AI Release)
• Security (Hashicorp Vault, F5, Fortinet, Azure [Monitor, Arc, Sentinel, Defender])
• Databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Monitoring (Dynatrace, Logstash)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Backup & Recovery (HYCU Backup)
• Collaboration & Project Management (Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow)
• Productivity Tools (Office365)

• Define and implement physical and functional architectures for complex IT infrastructures.
• Lead the design and deployment of server, storage, backup, and system solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive IT audits and design scalable and secure architectures.
• Manage and secure multi-cloud infrastructures, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and optimize virtualization, cloud services, containers, monitoring, backup solutions, and collaboration tools.
• Automate infrastructure deployment with Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell.
• Implement and manage identity and access solutions including Okta and Azure AD.
• Design and implement network solutions using Forcepoint and Fortinet technologies.
• Manage and optimize database environments, including MongoDB Atlas and PostgreSQL.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Jenkins.

Skills Acquired:

• Expertise in designing Cloud and on-premises architectures.
• Proficiency with virtualization tools and Cloud platforms.
• Advanced skills in IT security management and incident handling.

Significant Projects:

• Designed and deployed a hybrid Cloud infrastructure to enhance system flexibility and resilience.
• Successfully migrated data and applications to Azure.
• Implemented an automated backup solution, reducing data loss risks.
• Deployed a centralized identity management system with Okta and Azure AD.

Technologies Used

• Systems (Windows Server, Redhat/Centos)
• Cloud (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS)
• Automation & Scripting (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, Quest Auditor, Azure AD, Netscaler, Azure [Monitor, Advisor, Arc, Sentinel, Defender])
• Virtualization (Nutanix, VMware, Citrix)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Monitoring (Centreon, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana)
• Backup & Recovery (Veeam, Altaro VM, HYCU Backup, Azure Backup)
• Collaboration & Project Management (Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow)
• Productivity Tools (Office365, Intune)

• 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%.

Technologies Used

• 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.

Technologies Used

• 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)