Hi! I'm Karam

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Cloud-focused engineer with a strong foundation in software development and infrastructure automation. Experienced in designing and implementing scalable solutions using AWS, Terraform, and Docker to improve system efficiency and reduce operational costs. Proficient in building CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud resources, and automating IT processes across cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP. Passionate about optimizing workflows and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation. Adept at troubleshooting, system configuration, and managing infrastructure as code.

Skills:


Education

B.Sc. Computer Science

York University (2020 - 2023)

Studied various computer science principles including programming, algorithms, databases, and more. Gained practical skills in software development and cloud computing.

Mechanical Engineering

Sheridan College (2015 - 2017)

Focused on mechanical engineering principles, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design. Gained hands-on experience with machinery and engineering processes.

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect
AWS Certified Developer
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Work Experience

System Engineer

Questrade - Dec. 2023 – Present

Toronto, ON

  • Built Jenkins pipelines for VM deployment on vSphere and GCP.
  • Automated AWS workspace creation via API Gateway and Lambda.
  • Improved Saltstack reliability with automated fixes for unhealthy minions.
  • Implemented Cloud Custodian for cloud resource cleanup.
Infrastructure Engineer Intern

Questrade - May 2023 – Dec. 2023

Toronto, ON

  • Created Chocolatey packages to standardize software installations.
  • Automated VPN data transfer to Device42 with Bash/Python.
  • Replaced hardcoded passwords with environment variables for security.
  • Developed automation for employee management and Jira ticketing.
DevOps Engineer Intern

CGI Inc. - Sep. 2022 – Apr. 2023

Markham, ON

  • Led Jira migration with zero downtime.
  • Automated Jira issue synchronization using Groovy.
  • Collected VM and database metrics for client cost tracking.