Surfraz A.
About Surfraz A.
Surfraz A. is a DevOps Platform Product Owner with over 11 years of experience at Equal Experts, specializing in cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities, particularly in Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
Current Role at Equal Experts
Surfraz A. serves as the DevOps Platform Product Owner at Equal Experts since 2013. In this role, he specializes in Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps capabilities, emphasizing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery. He utilizes his expertise to drive product feature development, focusing on user experience through visual modeling techniques. His responsibilities include managing the end-to-end cloud and application deployment automation and overseeing server build and deployment infrastructure.
Previous Experience in Infrastructure Engineering
Prior to his current position, Surfraz A. held several roles in infrastructure engineering. He worked at the Greater London Authority as a Senior Systems Infrastructure Engineer from 2002 to 2007, where he gained significant experience in managing distributed, high-performance systems. He also served as an Operational Support Systems Designer at AOL from 2007 to 2008 and as an Infrastructure Analyst at Javelin Group for a brief period in 2012. His role at Ericsson as a Telecommunications Engineer from 1999 to 2000 further contributed to his technical foundation.
Expertise in Cloud and DevOps
Surfraz A. possesses extensive knowledge in Public and Private Cloud Infrastructure, including platforms such as AWS, Azure, vCloud, and OpenStack. He is skilled in Security and Audit Compliance, Storage Area Networks, Disaster Recovery Design, and Network Infrastructure design. His experience includes mentoring and training, as well as presenting complex technical information to non-technical audiences, which enhances team dynamics and promotes psychological safety.
Background in Digital Transformation
Surfraz A. has a strong background in digital transformation and user needs gathering, employing Agile methodologies such as Kanban, Scrumban, and Scrum. His focus on fostering openness and engagement within teams contributes to good psychological safety and effective collaboration. His ability to manage high-availability computer systems and his experience in various roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and solutions in modern infrastructure.
Mentoring and Training Experience
Surfraz A. is experienced in mentoring and training, which allows him to effectively share knowledge and skills with colleagues. His capability to present complex technical information in an accessible manner supports team development and enhances overall performance. This focus on education and engagement is a key aspect of his professional approach, contributing to improved team dynamics and project outcomes.