Shahrukh Zahid
BSc (Hons), PGCE, MA
I'm a
A passionate DevOps Engineer who loves building reliable systems, automating workflows, and learning new tech.
About Me
DevOps Engineer. Cloud Architect. Automation Enthusiast.
I'm a London-based DevOps Engineer with deep experience in AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD. I design scalable cloud infrastructure, automate deployment workflows, and solve real-world engineering problems with a focus on speed, reliability, and maintainability.
I care about clean architecture, smart automation, and making systems that just work. Whether it's cutting deployment times, improving uptime, or reducing cloud costs, I bring a mindset of precision and continuous improvement to every project.
I’ve helped teams migrate to cloud-native stacks, build robust monitoring and alerting systems, and streamline release cycles with zero-downtime deployments. I believe anything repeatable should be automated — and anything automated should be simple to maintain.
I enjoy working with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and staying curious — always exploring new tools and better ways to build resilient infrastructure.
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Professional Summary
First-class Computer Science graduate with over 6 years of hands-on experience designing and managing scalable cloud systems.
Proven track record in architecting and optimizing AWS infrastructure, deploying secure and resilient Kubernetes (EKS) clusters, and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tools.
Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and cloud-native automation, with a strong focus on performance tuning, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
A determined and fast-learning problem solver with a passion for automation, cost efficiency, and resilient architecture.
Excellent communicator and collaborator, known for bridging gaps between development and operations teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
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Technical Skills
Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS
- CloudFormation
- Kubernetes
- Kustomize
- EC2
- S3
- RDS
- EKS
DevOps Tools
- Octopus Deploy
- TeamCity
- CodePipeline
- ArgoCD
- CI/CD
Version Control & Automation
- Git & GitHub
- GitHub Actions
Development & Scripting
- Linux
- Bash
- Python
- HTML & CSS
Monitoring & Security
- Datadog
- CloudWatch
- Security
- IAM
- Secrets Manager
- Shield & WAF
Professional Experience
DevOps Engineer
2021 - Present
The Travel Corporation
- Designed and deployed Amazon EKS clusters using CloudFormation for scalable infrastructure provisioning
- Applied Kustomize to manage environment-specific Kubernetes configurations with precision
- Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using TeamCity and ArgoCD for automated delivery
- Optimized resource utilization with dynamic autoscaling via KEDA and Karpenter
- Integrated TeamCity with Git repositories and containerized build agents to streamline CI processes and reduce build times
Software Developer
2019 - 2021
The Travel Corporation
- Automated deployment workflows using Octopus Deploy, enabling consistent multi-environment releases with rollback support
- Monitored infrastructure and application health using Datadog, setting up custom dashboards and alerting for proactive issue resolution
- Implemented performance and availability monitoring across microservices, leveraging Datadog APM and log analytics for root cause analysis
- Followed agile development practices including CI, TDD, peer reviews, and continuous refactoring to improve code quality
KS5 Coordinator & Head of Computer Science
2016 - 2019
Mossbourne Community Academy
- Led the Computer Science department, overseeing curriculum design, team development, and student progress across GCSE and A-Level
- Designed and implemented a whole-school Computer Science curriculum focused on programming, databases, and emerging technologies
- Delivered engaging, high-quality teaching with a focus on Python and Object-Oriented Programming using innovative resources
- Promoted Computer Science across the school, increasing student uptake and delivering a tailored Oxbridge preparation programme
- Facilitated regular departmental meetings and represented the subject in curriculum and management discussions at school-wide level
Education
Master of Arts in Leadership
2017 - 2018
University of East London
Focused on strategic leadership and team management. Developed skills in leading cross-functional teams, driving performance, and fostering collaboration in dynamic environments.
PGCE in Computer Science
2016 - 2017
University of East London
Designed and delivered engaging lessons on Python, with a focus on emerging technologies and student outcomes.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
2013 - 2016
University of East London
Graduated with First Class Honours; awarded the "Final Year Computing Prize" by the Dean for achieving the highest academic results.
Certifications
CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator
2025
CKAD: Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
2025
LFCA: Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate
2024
AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner
2024
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
2022
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