Ahmed Abou Zaid أحمد أبوزيد
About Ahmed Abou Zaid أحمد أبوزيد
Ahmed Abou Zaid is a Tech Lead DevOps Engineer specializing in Cloud Solutions Distribution at Camunda, where he has significantly optimized infrastructure costs and built a dedicated team. He has a background in law and data engineering, and he is also the founder of the LibreBooks.org project, promoting open content books.
Current Role at Camunda
Ahmed Abou Zaid serves as the Tech Lead DevOps Engineer for Cloud Solutions Distribution at Camunda, a position he has held since 2022 in Berlin, Germany. In this role, he has been instrumental in building the Cloud Solutions Distribution team from the ground up. He drives the team's technical strategy, vision, roadmap, and plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Camunda
Prior to his current position, Ahmed worked at Camunda as a Senior DevOps Engineer on the CI/CD Platform from 2021 to 2022 and as a DevOps Engineer on the same platform from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he optimized OpenShift cluster utilization, achieving an 80% reduction in infrastructure costs. He also developed the Camunda Platform 8 Helm chart, enhancing deployment processes.
Education and Expertise
Ahmed Abou Zaid holds a Master of Science in Data Engineering from Edinburgh Napier University, where he studied from 2020 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Cairo University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in DevOps and cloud solutions.
Professional Background
Ahmed's professional journey includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked as a DevOps Engineer at CrossEngage from 2016 to 2019, and as an SRE/DevOps Engineer at Jodel from 2019 to 2020. He also has experience as a Linux System Engineer at eSpace and HorizonTechs, contributing to his comprehensive skill set in system engineering and DevOps practices.
Contributions to Open Content and Community
Ahmed founded the LibreBooks.org project, aimed at promoting the creation of open content books. He has authored two tech books under Creative Commons, contributing to the accessibility of knowledge. Additionally, he has been involved with civil society organizations since 2006, focusing on combating poverty through education.