Masood Iqbal
About Masood Iqbal
Masood Iqbal is a Principal Software Engineer specializing in DevOps at NorthBay Solutions in Lahore, Pakistan. He holds 12 AWS certifications and has extensive experience in cloud-native application deployment, solutions architecture, and infrastructure modernization.
Current Role at NorthBay Solutions
Masood Iqbal currently serves as a Principal Software Engineer - DevOps at NorthBay Solutions, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he specializes in designing cloud-native application deployment solutions and modernizing infrastructure. His expertise encompasses solutions architecture, DevOps practices, cloud security, and public cloud environments. Masood's focus on these areas contributes to the effective delivery of technology solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Before joining NorthBay Solutions, Masood Iqbal worked as a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer at Systems Limited from 2021 to 2022. His experience also includes an 8-month tenure as a DevOps Engineer at MUNCH:ON in Lahore, Pakistan, from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he has experience as a Freelance Web Developer on Upwork from 2015 to 2018, where he developed various web solutions for clients.
Educational Background
Masood Iqbal completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Central Punjab, studying from 2012 to 2017. Prior to this, he achieved his Intermediate in FSc Pre Engineering at Peak Solution College from 2011 to 2012. His foundational education includes a Metric in Science from FMG High School, where he studied from 2009 to 2010.
Certifications and Specializations
Masood Iqbal holds 12 AWS certifications, highlighting his extensive knowledge and expertise in Amazon Web Services. He is also a Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), demonstrating proficiency in managing Kubernetes clusters. His skills extend to Terraform, showcasing his capabilities in infrastructure as code and automation. Masood's areas of specialization include CI/CD, observability, microservices, and distributed systems architecture.
Professional Principles and Values
Masood Iqbal values continuous learning and actively encourages uplifting others in the workplace. He advocates for a strong bias for action and ownership in his professional principles. His commitment to these values reflects his approach to collaboration and innovation within his teams.