Fazal Karim

<p>Strong hands-on experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools, including Jenkins and deployment automation platforms for managing enterprise application releases.<br>
Proficient in SQL, UNIX/Linux environments, Shell/Python scripting, and Java application server administration.<br>
Experienced in troubleshooting application, infrastructure, and deployment-related issues in complex enterprise environments.<br>
Good working knowledge of Oracle Database 12c/19c, PL/SQL scripting, and job scheduling and automation tools such as Control-M and Apache Airflow.<br>
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker Enterprise Edition (Docker EE), Harbor, Kubernetes, and Argo CD for GitOps-based deployments.<br>
Familiar with monitoring and visualization tools such as Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Grafana for log analysis and infrastructure monitoring.<br>
Experience deploying and managing applications across on-premises and cloud environments, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP).<br>
Working knowledge of GCP cloud services and cloud-native deployment practices.<br>
Experience configuring and managing centralized logging and monitoring solutions using the ELK and EFK stacks.<br>
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to implement DevOps best practices and improve delivery processes.<br>
Stay up to date with emerging DevOps technologies and best practices to continuously improve automation, infrastructure, and operational efficiency.</p>

<p>Collaborate with software development and IT operations teams to streamline software delivery processes.<br>
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment of applications.<br>
Manage infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.<br>
Monitor and troubleshoot production systems to ensure high availability and performance.<br>
Implement and maintain containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.<br>
Utilize Helm for managing Kubernetes applications and GitOps principles for efficient infrastructure management.<br>
Implement continuous code quality checks using SonarQube and artifact repository management with Sonatype Nexus.<br>
Automate configuration management and deployment processes using Ansible.<br>
Integrate monitoring and alerting solutions like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack for comprehensive system monitoring.<br>
Deploy and manage applications on both on-premise and cloud environments, with expertise in AWS.<br>
Continuously assess and improve DevOps practices to optimize efficiency and quality.<br>
Provide technical guidance and support to development teams on DevOps best practices.<br>
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the organization.</p>

<p>Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, and other relevant tools to automate software build, testing, and deployment processes.<br>
Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to provision and configure cloud resources across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.<br>
Automate configuration management and application deployment using Ansible to ensure consistency and reliability across environments.<br>
Implement code quality and security checks using SonarQube to enforce coding standards and identify vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.<br>
Manage artifact repositories and dependency management using Sonatype Nexus to facilitate efficient software distribution and version management.<br>
Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate containerized workloads using Kubernetes to enable scalable and resilient microservices architectures.<br>
Streamline Kubernetes deployments using Helm to simplify package management and ensure consistency across environments.<br>
Implement GitOps practices to manage infrastructure and application configurations declaratively using Git repositories.<br>
Implement continuous deployment using Argo CD to automate application deployments and maintain consistency across Kubernetes environments.<br>
Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability using Prometheus and Grafana to identify and resolve issues proactively.<br>
Configure and manage centralized logging and log analysis solutions using the ELK and EFK stacks.<br>
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to implement DevOps best practices and improve delivery processes.<br>
Integrate communication and collaboration tools such as Slack to facilitate team communication and coordination.<br>
Configure automated email notifications and alerts for system events, deployment failures, and infrastructure incidents.<br>
Stay up to date with emerging DevOps technologies and best practices to continuously improve infrastructure, automation, and operational efficiency.</p>

<p>Installation and Configurations of Oracle 11g and 12c on Linux platform.<br>
Performed database refreshes using expdp/impdp databases.<br>
Performed database refresh using active database and backup-based duplication.<br>
Good understanding of Created users & privileges with appropriate roles and levels of security.<br>
Monitored alert log for Errors.<br>
Managed resource Management files like datafiles, online redo log file, control files.<br>
Created and managed database Links.<br>
Created and managed the tablespace.<br>
Verify that the primary database logs are being applied to the standby database.<br>
Cloning Oracle Home for database upgradation to minor and major releases.<br>
Taking backups (cold/hot/RMAN/Incremental/Full) and backup of Archive log files.<br>
Configuring of RMAN backup with catalog database.<br>
Monitoring and verifying backup completion logs (Cold/Hot/Rman) for successful restorations.<br>
Refresh database (Cloning) for Development and Testing purpose.<br>
Good understanding of Database Architecture.<br>
Daily health checks for database performance related.<br>
Configured Oracle Data guard of Oracle Database 11g and12c.<br>
Configured cascade Data guard of Oracle Database.<br>
Basic knowledge of Working on PDB and CDB database.<br>
Successful testing and implementation of Oracle 11g/12c New Features.</p>

<p>Develop detailed instrumentation design plans, schematics, and layouts.<br>
Select appropriate instruments and control devices to meet project specifications.<br>
Design and specify control systems including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.<br>
Prepare and maintain detailed documentation such as P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), loop diagrams, instrument datasheets, and wiring diagrams.<br>
Ensure all documentation is accurate and up-to-date, reflecting any changes or updates.<br>
Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations, such as ISA, IEC, and NEC.<br>
Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure ongoing compliance.<br>
Collaborate with project managers, process engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure instrumentation requirements are integrated into overall project plans.<br>
Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, and other project meetings.<br>
Provide technical support during the installation, calibration, and commissioning of instrumentation systems.<br>
Develop and execute testing procedures to ensure systems function as designed.</p>