KAMAL MALIK
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Credentials
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HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate
A Cloud Guru | A Pluralsight CompanyOct, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate SAA-C02
A Cloud Guru | A Pluralsight CompanyJul, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep
A Cloud GuruMar, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Kubernetes Exam Prep
A Cloud GuruFeb, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Exam Prep
A Cloud GuruJan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
Linux AcademyJan, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
ITIL
EXINDec, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CiscoMar, 2014- Sep, 2024
Experience
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CodeMettle
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Network Infrastructure/Cloud Engineer
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May 2019 - Present
• Spearheaded strategic analysis to determine systems specifications, input/output process, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and UI/UX design for target market. • Collaborated with product, sales and marketing to identify technical design goals for IT Asset Management and lead efforts to design, develop and oversee system architectures, including complex systems and systems design activities. • Coordinate with all LOBs to initiate ad-hoc and reoccurring audits of IT Asset Management to identify potential vulnerabilities and adherence with business goals and DevSecOps principles. • Partnered with business operations to serve as a focal point for the development and communication of the system architecture during design reviews and technology roadmaps. • Provided technical guidance and technical design recommendations using effective communication skills to ensure conversion of mission requirements into total systems solutions that account for design and technology maturity constraints of the system. • Developed and deployed simulated prod/non-prod client facing enterprise architecture using understanding of modern technology frameworks (Cloud, Container, etc.) • Provided regular status updates for IT Asset Management and demonstrated capability to communicate clearly- verbally, graphically to technical and non-technical partners at the Director level and below. • Managed on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure deployments on AWS and Azure IT service development and maintenance tools. • Actively support and champion IT enterprise architecture, system development and reinvention transformation activities and DevOps / DevSecOps strategies by advocating for greenfield deployments. • Developed bespoke solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment using on-premise and cloud-based architectures using knowledge of enterprise architectures, cloud engineering, system design and DevOps to create solutions. Show less
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Gemalto
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France
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Business Consulting and Services
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Network Engineer/ Project Manager
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Mar 2018 - Present
Coordinated efforts in line with the overall business objectives to maximize the overall value of IT service delivery to the business. Failed over cluster resources on VMware from Active to Passive nodes in a cluster environment for scheduled maintenance and emergency changes. Created clones on VMware from existing VMs (both live and powered-off) Managed user accounts on VMware using Active Directory to create new domain accounts, provide controlled access to existing network shares as well as creating new ones Managed small to medium sized projects according to budgets and schedules. Conducted project completion audits/capture lessons learned Delivered project or inventory of projects to agree upon metrics (on schedule, on budget, on benefit plan). Determined resource and skills requirements and collaborated with resource managers for other IT areas to staff the appropriate skills and number of resources on the project. Engaged as required to help resolve project issues and conflicts, to keep projects on time, on budget to ensure value and delivery metrics were maximized. Analyzed data traffic patterns within network infrastructure, detecting operational problems and recommending improvements to ensure optimal performance Developed and deployed methodologies for testing and network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports. Developed the definition and documentation of project plans using a combination of scope, resources and time constraints Delivered and or deployed network devices and web based platforms to allow the deployment of client facing applications. Show less
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Beeline
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United Kingdom
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Network Engineer
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Oct 2016 - Present
Responded to system and/or network faults to ensure internal and external SLAs are met. Followed escalation procedures to engage key resources to respond to critical events. Improved the software development lifecycle by initiating meetings to coordinate with code contribution, the design, testing and implementation of web application automation workflows to transform the velocity and quality in which Beeline interacts with partners globally. Mitigated network vulnerabilities by 20% by designing IAM and network security policies and leading the adoption of a zero-trust architecture. Show less
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Blackbaud
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Center Technician
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Apr 2016 - Present
Increased overall uptime by 10% by documenting resolution actions of incident calls and initiated meetings to collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand their business needs. Coordinated with internal stake holders (DevOps, support, sales) and 3rd party vendors to schedule maintenance. Minimized infrastructure downtime by analyzing packet capture metrics to identify the appropriate steps towards resolution. Participated in the design of incident reporting procedures, resolution methods by coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop and automate reports, iteratively build and prototype dashboards to provide insights at scale, solving for analytic needs. Managed backup and recovery processes. Participated in the management of Exchange Online/O365. SharePoint and O365 administration. Executed timely and courteous support of network/computer/phone system issues and concerns. Monitored and coordinated problem resolution activities on a 24x7x365 basis in a multi-server, multi-platform environment. Coordinated risks across departments to define and resolve contingency plans to keep projects on track and within schedule. Recommended and execute modifications to server environment in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance. Monitored and implemented information security measures to protect company data. Provided central contact point for remote Blackbaud Business Units, documenting, remediating or dispatching issues to appropriate personnel. Configured monitoring alerts, thresholds, etc. per established parameters. Show less
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US Army
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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System Administrator
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Jan 2012 - Present
Monitored and test system performance and provided performance statistics and reports. Performed Network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation. Continually conducted simulations and test runs of system disruptions in order to revise and perfect plans. Performed vulnerability prevention tasks to include performing internal scans of systems. Followed best practices for hardening new servers on the network • Run Intrusion Detection Process and Rogue Wi-Fi reports and review with management. Show less
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
Managed voice communication using various Cisco IP Phones including but not limited to Cisco 7940, and 7960 IP PhonesUtilized several network monitoring tools to include SNMPC, and Solar winds that are used to monitor other nodes within the network as well as various devices Configured Cisco Routers, and Switches using Command Line Interface.Implemented and trained two thousand users on the installation, monitoring and troubleshooting of Cisco internetworking technologies as well as the fundamentals of TCP/IP, OSI Layer and other networking protocols and functionalities. Show less
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Managed the installation, configuration, repair and maintenance of the Command Post Node utilizing Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and other networking devices in order to provide Data and Voice communication throughout the 1st Air Cavalry BrigadeApplied Information Technology security principles and methods to safeguard Department of the Army Devices and users on the Fort Hood Network and other Department of Defense Networks.Incorporated various security products and services sufficient to evaluating and recommending the acquisition, implementation and dissemination of security tools.Modified existing policies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and or threats to the Fort Hood Network using Department of the Army and Department of Defense Regulations.Responded to security violations on the Fort Hood Network and utilized root cause analysis to identify the physical, human or organization triggers and developed processes and procedures to mitigate future occurrences.Conducted quarterly training seminars to mitigate security violations and ensured the safety of Fort Hood Area Network devices as well as users.Recommended and conducted training in response to security violations in order to prevent future violationsConducted audits on user and computer accounts in order to ensure compliance with current security policies and procedures based on Fort Hood Network and Department of Defense Regulations and Procedures. Show less
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Education
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2012 - 2015
Capella University
Doctorate Degree, Information Assurance and Security -
2009 - 2012
Keller Graduate School of Management
Master’s Degree, Information Systems Management -
2010 - 2011
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MASTERS, INFORMATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT -
2007 - 2009
American InterContinental University
Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology
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