Abrar Ali
About Abrar Ali
Abrar Ali is a Lead Platform Engineer at Nationwide Building Society, specializing in Kubernetes best practices and cloud infrastructure. He has extensive experience in DevOps roles across various organizations, including Worldpay and Motability Operations.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Abrar Ali has served as Lead Platform Engineer at Nationwide Building Society since 2020. In this role, he focuses on providing technical leadership and expertise in cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes. His responsibilities include designing, developing, and scaling secure Kubernetes clusters that are PCI-compliant and reliable. His work contributes to the organization's efforts in enhancing its cloud capabilities and improving operational efficiencies.
Previous Experience in DevOps and Systems Administration
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Abrar Ali held several positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Container Platform Engineer at Worldpay for one year, where he specialized in DevOps practices. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Systems Administrator at JCDecaux for four months. His experience also includes roles as a DevOps Engineer at Motability Operations and a Change Portfolio Coordinator at BrightHouse, among others.
Education and Expertise
Abrar Ali studied at Cass Business School, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Science, completing his degree from 2007 to 2013. He also attended St. Dominic's Sixth Form College, where he achieved A-Levels in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology. His educational background is complemented by numerous certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect.
Technical Skills and Tools
Abrar Ali possesses extensive technical skills in cloud computing and container orchestration. He has expertise in using monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, ELK stack, and Splunk. Additionally, he develops Terraform modules for AWS and GCP and creates Kubernetes operators in Go for automating containerized applications. His proficiency extends to various web technologies and operating systems, including Linux and Windows Server.
Certifications and Professional Development
Abrar Ali has pursued professional development through various certifications and courses. He is a Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). He has also completed courses in AWS Solutions Architect and DevOps Engineering on AWS, as well as Kubernetes-related training. These qualifications enhance his ability to lead technical initiatives and implement best practices in cloud environments.