Shavez Ali
About Shavez Ali
Shavez Ali is a Sr. Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in Azure cloud solutions, currently working at Iris Software Inc. since 2018. He has a background in technical support and has held positions at various companies, including Cisco and Kaizen IT Services.
Work at IRIS Software
Shavez Ali has been employed at Iris Software Inc. as a Senior Cloud Engineer since 2018. In this role, he collaborates closely with the Azure solutioning team to customize cloud resources according to specific client needs. His responsibilities include deploying and configuring Azure SQL databases, utilizing geo-replication and auto failover features to ensure high availability. He also monitors Azure infrastructure through Azure Monitor, setting up metrics, logs, and service health alerts to maintain optimal performance.
Previous Experience in Technical Support
Prior to his current position, Shavez Ali gained extensive experience in technical support roles. He worked at Kaizen IT Services for Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd. from 2009 to 2011, and later at TSG Global Services Pvt Ltd. for Ascendas-Singbridge from 2011 to 2012. He also served as a Technical Support Engineer at Cisco Systems from 2014 to 2015, and at HCL-Cisco Partner Site from 2013 to 2014. These roles contributed to his foundational knowledge in IT and cloud technologies.
Education and Expertise
Shavez Ali holds a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from Sikkim Manipal University, which he completed through Distance Education from 2011 to 2013. His educational background complements his professional expertise in cloud technologies, particularly in deploying Azure SQL databases, utilizing ARM Templates, and PowerShell Scripts for resource provisioning. He has developed skills in employing Azure Policy for resource compliance and implementing disaster recovery strategies for critical resources.
Cloud Engineering Skills
Shavez Ali possesses specialized skills in cloud engineering, particularly within the Azure ecosystem. He utilizes Docker containers and Kubernetes orchestration tools to deploy microservices-based applications. His technical capabilities include monitoring Azure infrastructure, creating service health alerts, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards through Azure Policy. His experience in disaster recovery strategies further enhances his proficiency in managing mission-critical resources in the cloud.