Abuzar Shahzad

DevOps Engineer @ IKONIC

About

I am a DevOps Engineer with a strong foundation in Linux system administration, networking, and cloud technologies. I have hands-on experience working with RHEL/CentOS environments, including file systems, partitions, LVM, user and permission management, package management (YUM/RPM), and performance monitoring. My technical exposure includes cloud computing with AWS (EC2, S3, CloudWatch), web and application servers (Apache, Nginx, reverse proxy clusters), automation and configuration management with Ansible, and monitoring solutions using Zabbix. I have also worked with networking and security concepts such as DNS configuration, SSH, FTP/SFTP, IP Tables, TCP Wrappers, and SELinux, along with storage technologies including NFS, SAMBA, SAN, and MySQL databases. I transitioned into the IT and DevOps domain after building a strong analytical background through my academic and professional experience. My focus is on building reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructures while continuously improving my skills in cloud platforms, automation, and DevOps best practices. I am open to opportunities in DevOps and Cloud Engineering where I can contribute, learn, and grow as a systems professional.

Country

Pakistan

City

Islāmābād

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Kubernetes, DevOps, AWS (EC2, S3, CloudWatch), Linux System Administration, Ngnix, Ansible, Apache, Networking, Shell Scripting (Basic), High Availability & Reverse Proxy, Monitoring (Zabbix), Project and Campaign Involvement, Creative Skills (Photography and NFT Art)

Experience

DevOps Engineer

IKONIC

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Islāmābād, Pakistan

DevOps Engineer (Lab & Project Experience)

Independent Practice / Technical Projects

2024 - 2026-3 · 2 yrs

Configured and managed Linux servers (RHEL/CentOS) including file systems, partitions, LVM, users, permissions, and package management. Deployed and managed web servers using Apache and Nginx, including reverse proxy and basic high-availability configurations. Worked with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Elastic IP, and CloudWatch for cloud-based infrastructure practice. Implemented automation and configuration management using Ansible for server setup and service management. Set up monitoring and alerting using Zabbix and system performance tools (top, sar, vmstat, iostat). Practiced networking and security configurations including DNS, SSH, FTP/SFTP, IP Tables, TCP Wrappers, and SELinux. Worked with storage and data services such as NFS, SAMBA, SAN concepts, and MySQL databases.