Shafiq Ahmed
About Shafiq Ahmed
Shafiq Ahmed is a DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in automation and infrastructure management. He currently works at Equal Experts in Manchester, England, and has previously contributed to the implementation of the Customs Risk application at HMRC and worked at Capgemini for over two decades.
Work at Equal Experts
Shafiq Ahmed has been employed at Equal Experts as a DevOps Engineer since 2021. He works in Manchester, England, United Kingdom, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the organization. His role involves leveraging his expertise in automation and cloud technologies to enhance operational efficiency and support development processes.
Education and Expertise
Shafiq Ahmed studied at Nottingham Trent University from 1990 to 1994, where he earned a First Class BEng (Hons) in Integrated Engineering. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills. He possesses expertise in a variety of tools, including Terraform, AWS, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitLab, which are essential for modern DevOps practices.
Background in DevOps
Before joining Equal Experts, Shafiq Ahmed worked at Capgemini as a DevOps Engineer for 23 years, from 1998 to 2021. His extensive experience in the field has equipped him with a strong understanding of infrastructure components across multiple platforms, including storage and backup concepts. He has also developed a good understanding of firewalls, security, and networking.
Project Experience at HMRC
Shafiq Ahmed played a key role in the implementation of the Customs Risk application at HMRC. This project highlights his capability in managing complex systems and his proficiency in automating processes, particularly in the context of government operations.
Automation Expertise
Shafiq Ahmed has extensive experience in automating SAS Viya on AWS. This specialization underscores his ability to streamline operations and improve the efficiency of cloud-based applications, which is a critical aspect of his role as a DevOps Engineer.