Waqas R

Platform Engineer supporting a large-scale regulatory application built on a microservices architecture with 40+ services across four environments. Responsible for designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, managing Kubernetes deployments using Kustomize and ArgoCD (GitOps), building and maintaining Docker base images, and automating infrastructure workflows. Key areas: Azure cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes orchestration, container security scanning (Trivy), event-driven architecture with Apache Kafka, Cosmos DB, shared Node.js libraries, and multi-environment deployment automation. Previously worked as a Senior Full Stack Developer on the same platform, bringing deep application-level context to infrastructure and reliability work.

We are building a newer version of the Onestop application called Onestop2.0. After joining AER the first, my first project was to create a semi-automated build environment using the docker-compose file. It helped me understand microservices inner workings and made it easier for developers to run the whole stack with few commands.

Hands-on with: Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Camunda, Kubernetes, Microservices, AngularJs Helping STC subsidiaries and other semi-government institutions with software application needs. Either enhancing already built applications or building them from scratch. Employee Portal - Involved in the development of the employee portal, this project is based on a microservices architecture that has integration with Oracle CRM and Camunda process management tool. It is deployed on Kubernetes and uses Apache Kafka for event processing. CNI Automation - This project is a web application that helps the core network implementation team keep track of a Scope of work.

Hands-on with: Python, Django, PostgreSQL, VueJS, Flutter, Golang, Java, Spring Boot, JBPM, Camunda Developing network automation solution that includes automating day-to-day tasks of network engineers. This project consists of many subprojects that are helping IP MPLS and the Delivery department to do the daily task more efficiently. LLD Bot - LLD stands for low-level design, this is a spring boot application with integration with JBPM to track the process of the scope of work. Log Fetcher - This is a client-server desktop application build with QT and Golang to fetch the logs from network devices without having access to the local network. Monitoring Tool – Monitoring multiple devices(Cisco, Juniper) for different protocols that help network engineers in multiple types of activities like consolidation. Mobile App – Develop a mobile app for android and IOS using the flutter framework. That helps the PS team to manage working hours. Smart Bot – One dashboard to run all network automation scripts. Also, include a timesheet and resource management tool. Output Fetcher – Fetch routers output using python asyncio. Extremely fast, can fetch multiple commands for many routers asynchronously in a few seconds. Staging Tool – This tool is able to do Cisco IOS XR staging in just one click. This was developed in NodeJS.

Analyze client software requirements, develop web based applications, implement security and database features, write documentation, and provide training. https://shop.signdrop.ca/

Developed new commercial applications using Python/Django. Worked closely with clients to analyze IT system requirements, customers information technology needs and their resources to plan IT projects and fulfill clients expectations Monitored the execution of strategies, kept up to date with the new technology and researched latest Information technology market trends

IMYD is youth development program which only starts during summer from May to Aug. They hire students to help community and youth. So my role was to promote the activities online.

•Achieved personal sales and complete solution objectives by using the Solve-CARE approach, maintained excellent product knowledge and provided customers with the right recommendation to meet their needs • Achieved great results in this fast paced retail environment while working in a team • Delivered the excellent level of customer service that has become synonymous with the Best Buy brand

Planned work by reviewing assignment area to determine organization of neighbourhoods and locate households for conducting interviews. Conducted interviews with residents in assigned areas by following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws. Maintained records of hours worked, units produced, miles driven, quality control results, and expenses incurred in the performance of duties. Met daily with supervisor to review and submit work, and receive additional instructions.

Serving as a part time web developer Helped build and grow the site to be one of the most popular Business English Learning. This was one of my first job as web developer.

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