Principal Technical Architect - Embedded Engineering

·   Cloud architecture ·   SAP Basis Architecture ·   Infrastructure management ·   Database administration ·   Network troubleshooting ·   SAP configuration ·   Security management ·   Performance optimization ·   Disaster recovery ·   Technical documentation ·   Project management ·   Client communication ·   Team collaboration ·   Root cause analysis ·   Troubleshooting techniques ·   User experience design ·   Automation scripting ·   Scripting languages ·   Unix/Linux Systems ·   Incident response ·   Infrastructure automation ·   Systems integration ·   SAP Leonardo iota ·   Time management ·   Customization management ·   Systems design ·   Server configuration ·   Java stack administration ·   Project costing ·   Network architecture ·   Mobile application development ·   Design specifications ·   Infrastructure development ·   Onboard planning ·   Application administration

·   Cloud services ·   Disaster recovery planning ·   Software deployment support ·   Code development ·   Stakeholder communication ·   Time management abilities ·   Architecture planning ·   IT Infrastructure Development ·   Build solutions ·   Multitasking Abilities ·   Active listening ·   Hardware troubleshooting ·   Systems design analysis ·   Upgrade path design ·   Process optimization ·   Database performance ·   Multitasking ·   Adaptability ·   Process analysis ·   Analyze security ·   IT infrastructure proficiency ·   Cross-functional team leadership ·   Switches and routers ·   High availability systems ·   IT strategy development ·   Server administration ·   AI Implementation ·   Network infrastructure administration ·   Technical analysis ·   Kubernetes management ·   Penetration testing ·   Computer programming ·   IT project management ·   Server less architecture ·   Microsoft SharePoint 365

 

Computer Systems Engineer/Architect with background in developing and implementing SAP Basis complex IT solutions tailored to meet organizational needs. Skilled in optimizing system architectures, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring seamless integration of new technologies. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in executing projects that improve system reliability and performance. Successfully delivered scalable and secure infrastructure solutions, contributing to enhanced system functionality and business growth. Meticulous Systems Engineer with 18 years of experience. Effectively builds rapport with clients and vendors. Experienced in firewalls, VPNs, and antivirus technologies. Strategic solution architect eager to utilize expertise in process evaluation and optimization demonstrated several years of superior industry performance. Innovative and ambitious with a passion for furthering the comp

 

 Technology

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

•Hybrid Cloud Architecture (Azure / AWS)

•SAP S/4HANA & SAP HANA Landscape Design

•Enterprise Data Center Modernization

•Oracle RAC & High Availability Clusters

•SUSE Linux / Red Hat Enterprise Linux

•IBM AIX Administration

•Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

•Storage (SAN/NAS), Backup & Replication

•VMware / Hyper-V Virtualization

•Load Balancers / Web Dispatchers

•Identity & Access Management (Azure AD)

•Network Architecture (VLAN, VPN, Firewall)

•Infrastructure Automation

•Performance Optimization & Capacity Planning

•ITIL / Governance / Compliance

 

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

Cloud Platforms

•Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Azure AD, VNet, ExpressRoute)

•Amazon Web Services (EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch)

 

SAP & Enterprise Systems

•SAP S/4HANA

•SAP HANA (Scale-Up / Scale-Out)

•SAP Basis Administration

•SAP Fiori Launchpad

•SAP Web Dispatcher

•SAP Transport Management

•SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform)

 

Database Platforms

•Oracle 11g / 12c / 19c

•Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters)

•Oracle Data Guard

•SAP HANA DB

•SQL Server

 

Operating Systems

•SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)

•Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

•IBM AIX

•Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

 

Infrastructure & Tools

•VMware vSphere / ESXi

•Load Balancers (F5 / NLB)

•Storage: NetApp / EMC / HP 3PAR

•Backup: Veeam / Commvault

•Monitoring: SAP Solution Manager, Azure Monitor

•PowerShell / Bash scripting

Irshad Rather

 

My Certifications:

• SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect: P_SECAUTH_21
• E_ACTCLD_23 - SAP Certified Specialist - SAP Activate for Cloud Solutions Project Manager
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional C02
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ305
• SAP Certified Technology Specialist - SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade
• SAP Certified S/4HANA System Administrator
• SAP Certified Development Associate SAP HANA Cloud 1.0
• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud - Public Edition Implementation with SAP Activate
• C_SM100_7210 - SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP Solution Manager, Mandatory and Managed System Configuration (7.2 SPS10)
• SAP HANA 2.0 - Modeling _HA300
• Practitioner Certified in Business Analysis (PCBA)
• Certified Machine Learning Professional (CMLP)
• ITIL certified.
• Flying Aircraft Cessna 172 certification (Trainee Pilot)

 

 

 

• Full SAP Deployment on AWS

• Customer runs DEV, QAS, & PRD on AWS
• Storage Amazon EC2 Instances for SAP
• Amazon EC2 Instances for SAP
• Amazon EC2 SAPS Cluster Compute 4-XLarge
• SAP SD 3-Tier Benchmark
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 R2
• Migration of SAP systems to AWS
• Offsite backup storage
• Disaster Recovery
• Networking
• Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
• AWS VM Import/Export
• Import existing SAP VMs into AWS EC2
• Deployment & Administration
• Application Services
• Compute Storage Database
• Network
• AWS Global Infrastructure

• Cloud consulting
• SAP SAAS implementation
• Human capital management; contingent labor management;
• procurement; customer engagement and e-commerce; finance;
• travel; collaboration management.
• Cloud application and platform services
• Data management and analytics; cloud-enabled application
• development; app store; custom application development/
• migration; cloud integration
• Cloud software services
• Wipro SAAS
• Industry-specific SAAS
• Cloud-managed services
• BPAAS Industry-specific BPAAS
• Agile infrastructure
• Cloud migration, SAP private cloud; service desk/IT
• service management; workplace-as-a-service; unified
• Communications; hybrid cloud/service integration.
• Cloud security
• Security architecture and risk services; identity and access
• management; application and infrastructure security; data
• protection; active defence