PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Email: tahaahmedkhan77@gmail.com
Phone: +1 847 730 7149
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahaahmedk/
Work Authorization: US Permanent Resident
TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Azure Cloud Services: I excel in Azure IaaS/PaaS like Azure AD DS, ARM, API Management, Storage Accounts, ADLS Gen2 Storage, Blob Storage, Cache for Redis, Service Bus & Event Hub.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Skilled in using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform.

Containerization: Experience with AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Docker, and app containerization for seamless management.

Monitoring & Debugging: Proficient in deploying Azure Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Azure Data Explorer.

DevOps: Skilled in Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and Azure CLI for CI/CD. Experienced in Git, TFS, and Jira.

Programming & Scripting: Skilled in C, C++, C#, ASP.NET, Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, JavaScript, React, Typescript, Flutter, LINQ, Xamarin, jQuery & Bash.

Databases: Skilled in Oracle (PL/SQL), MS SQL Server, MySQL.

Networking: Experienced in Linux/Unix, IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, LAN/WAN, load balancing, routers/switches, subnets.

System Administration: Proficient in web app hosting (IIS, Windows, Linux), using VMWare/Hyper-V for top performance.

VR, HCI & Embedded Systems: Developed Unity-based VR for my Bachelor’s Final Year Project, adaptable for diverse games. Integrated Raspberry Pi via Bluetooth, connecting to Flex Sensor Gloves and Myo Electrode Armband for extensive hand gesture capture, revolutionizing user interactions.
EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science (BS)
Bahria University
2014 – 2018

Major: Computer Science
Concentration: Software Engineering & Data Science
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Microsoft – Senior Azure Dev Support Engineer
December 2021 – Present

Led resolution of critical customer issues with a focus on Azure PAAS services, collaborating closely with the Engineering Group.
Guided customers in selecting Azure services and designing cost-effective solutions.
Developed tools and scripts for efficient troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Acted as a technical leader and mentor within the Azure Rapid Response team.
Excelled in architecting, deploying, and optimizing Azure solutions for high performance, scalability, and reliability.
Worked on Azure PaaS services, including API Management, Storage Accounts, ADLS Gen2 Storage, Blob Storage, and Cache for Redis, Service Bus, and Event Hub.
Worked on CI/CD pipelines implementation using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and Azure CLI.
Used ARM templates, Bicep, and Terraform for resource management, ensuring consistency and scalability.
Tech stack: Azure PaaS services (API Management, Storage Accounts, Service Fabric, Service Bus, Event Hub), Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, Azure Log Analytics, Application Insights, Azure Data Explorer, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Anju Software – Senior Support Engineer and Developer
August 2020 – November 2021

Sole developer within the support team of a clinical trial data management firm.
Led Data Visualization app development for Novartis.
Utilized IBM Cognos Workspace Advanced to create user-friendly dashboards with compelling charts, highlighting key metrics and trends.
Designed the database structure and views for various DV reports, merging technical Cognos expertise with impactful data visualization.Pioneered company-wide automation utilities for impactful solutions.
Analyzed, troubleshooted, fixed technical and database issues, and developed change requests.
Empowered Novartis stakeholders with actionable insights.
Tech stack: ASP.NET MVC, C#, Git, Azure SQL Server, Jira, HL7 messaging.