Haashim Alvi

DevOps Training Consultant

Sparta Global

Jan 2025 - Current

• Training in enterprise DevOps practices through hands-on projects: Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible
• Reduced manual deployment steps from 8 to 2 by building CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins and Docker
• Managed configuration for 10+ Azure resources by implementing Terraform modules with state management
• Deployed 5 microservices to Kubernetes by configuring deployments, services, and ingress rules
• Set up basic monitoring by implementing Prometheus metrics collection and Grafana dashboards
• Automated application deployment by writing Ansible playbooks for 3-tier architecture

IT Technician

R.A.S Ltd

2024 - 2025

• Sole IT responsible for small business infrastructure: Office 365, firewall configuration, Windows servers, networking
• Achieved Cyber Essentials compliance by implementing required security controls and documentation
• Saved 3-4 hours weekly by automating Windows updates and backups with PowerShell scripts
• Improved system reliability by implementing daily backups and basic disaster recovery procedures
• Enabled faster troubleshooting by setting up ELK stack for centralized log collection

DevOps Engineer

Dematic

2022 - 2023

• Improved deployment processes for warehouse software using Jenkins, Docker, and Ansible
• Enabled daily deployments (previously weekly) by implementing Jenkins pipeline with basic testing
• Reduced deployment issues by containerizing applications with Docker for consistency
• Simplified server setup from manual process to scripted approach using Ansible playbooks
• Caught code issues early by integrating SonarQube scanning into build pipeline
• Improved team knowledge by creating deployment documentation and basic runbooks

Software Developer

Dematic

2021 - 2022

• Developed features for warehouse management systems using C and Python
• Built components for inventory tracking and order processing in warehouse control systems
• Debugged and maintained existing codebase, fixing bugs and improving stability
• Wrote Python scripts for data processing and automation of development tasks
• Participated in agile development with code reviews, Git version control, and regular deployments

Systems Tester (Placement Year)

Skipton Building Society

2019 - 2020

• Tested financial applications including banking systems and mortgage platforms
• Identified and documented defects before production releases through systematic testing
• Created test cases based on business requirements and user stories
• Assisted with test environment management and test data preparation
• Participated in UAT coordination and defect triage meetings

File Organization GUI - Python Desktop Application

Automated file organization tool with GUI interface

Python • Tkinter • PyInstaller • +2 more

• Built Python/Tkinter desktop application to automate file organization based on user-defined rules
• Implemented CI/CD with Jenkins pipeline for automated builds using PyInstaller
• Created installation scripts for macOS and Linux to simplify deployment process

DevOps Learning Documentation

Personal learning journey documentation and guides

Markdown • Git • Documentation

• Documented personal learning journey with detailed notes on Azure, Terraform, and Kubernetes
• Created step-by-step guides for Jenkins pipelines and Ansible playbooks to help fellow trainees
• Shared practical examples and troubleshooting tips from hands-on training exercises

Home Media Server - Kubernetes Infrastructure

Production-grade K3s cluster hosting 22 stateful applications

K3s • ArgoCD • LLDAP • +5 more

• Orchestrated 22 stateful applications on K3s with LLDAP/Authelia authentication and ArgoCD GitOps
• Implemented zero-trust security with 52 network policies controlling ingress/egress traffic flows
• Configured component-based RBAC with 6 service accounts following least-privilege principles
• Deployed hybrid storage architecture using Longhorn for configs and local-path for 1.4TB media

Dependency Update Automation

Automated dependency management with Renovate bot

Renovate • GitHub Actions • CI/CD

• Configured Renovate bot to automatically check for updates across multiple repositories
• Set up automated pull requests for container image updates with semantic versioning
• Reduced manual dependency management work by implementing update scheduling

Bash Automation Scripts

Collection of automation scripts for common tasks

Bash • Shell Scripting • Linux

• Created collection of Bash scripts for common tasks like backups, log rotation, and monitoring
• Automated daily backups to cloud storage with basic retention policies
• Wrote health check scripts to monitor service status and send alerts

Smart Meter Data Pipeline

Python application for processing and analyzing energy consumption data

Python • Pandas • NumPy • +1 more

• Built data pipeline processing 10,000+ daily meter readings
• Implemented anomaly detection algorithms for usage patterns
• Created visualization dashboards for consumption trends
• Optimized data processing reducing runtime by 60%

Infrastructure Automation Suite

Collection of Terraform modules and Ansible playbooks for cloud automation

Terraform • Ansible • Azure • +2 more

• Developed reusable Terraform modules for Azure resource provisioning
• Created Ansible playbooks for Windows and Linux server configuration
• Built Python scripts for cloud resource monitoring and cost analysis
• Implemented automated backup and disaster recovery procedures

React Charity Dashboard

Real-time event management dashboard for charity dinner visualization

React • TypeScript • Chart.js • +2 more

• Built interactive dashboard with real-time data updates and responsive charts
• Implemented table management system with drag-and-drop seating arrangements
• Created donation tracking with visual progress indicators and analytics
• Designed mobile-responsive UI with Tailwind CSS utility classes

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Web Development

University of Salford

Sep 2017 - Jul 2021

Grade: First Class Honours

DevOps Engineering Certified

Sparta Global

February 2025

ID: SG-DEVOPS-2025

Sports & Fitness

Various Athletic Activities

2023 - Present

• Compete in regional badminton tournaments, maintaining physical fitness and strategic thinking
• Active rock climbing enthusiast, developing problem-solving skills and physical endurance
• Play in local hockey team, fostering teamwork and communication skills

Open Source Contributor

Community Projects & Technical Content

2024 - Present

• Developing React-based charity dinner dashboard (github.com/stravos97/anoosh-charity-dashboard) for event data visualization
• Maintaining open source DevOps tools: Renovate configurations, Windows Ansible playbooks, automation scripts
• Sharing knowledge through GitHub: Kubernetes guides, Docker configurations, helping others learn DevOps practices