About
I’m a DevOps Engineer with over 10 years of experience in IT operations and automation. I specialize in building secure, scalable infrastructure using AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes. My work streamlines CI/CD pipelines, optimizes cloud costs, and improves system observability. I’m passionate about integrating security into DevOps workflows and delivering reliable deployments. With a strong foundation in scripting and support, I bridge development and operations seamlessly.
DevOps Engineer; IT Analyst ; Desk Side Support
Contact information:
- Phone: +1647 710 6600
- City: Toronto, Canada
- Linkedin: Azadeh-Samani
- Email: azadeh.saamani@gmail.com
- Degree: Bachelor(computer engineering)
I embarked on an intensive journey to DevOps engineering, immersing myself in the dynamic world of continuous integration, continuous deployment, and agile methodologies. Armed with a solid foundation in this critical field, I am now poised to revolutionize operations and drive efficiency in any organization. My passion for seamless software delivery, automated infrastructure, and collaborative workflows sets me apart as a valuable asset for any team.
Facts
Implemented innovative solutions for different challenges and demonstrated strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Projects
Hours Of Support
Skills
I have hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS for deploying and managing applications, as well as configuring cloud resources.
Resume
Sumary
Azadeh Samani
- Adress: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Contact Number: +1647 710 6600
- Email: azadeh.saamani@gmail.com
- Linkedin: Azadeh-Samani
Knowledgeable, meticulous DevOps Engineer with 10+ years in IT operations and technical support. Built secure CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Kubernetes (EKS/KOPS). Skilled in automating infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, and Python. Integrated tools like TruffleHog and Trivy to strengthen security in SDLC. Improved system observability with Fluentd, Elasticsearch, and Prometheus. Optimized cloud resources and costs using AWS services and custom scripts.
Professional Experience
DevOps consultant
Beamdata Consultant Services, Toronto
Currently
- Accelerating software delivery by implementing efficient CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins, enabling seamless deployment to Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS and KOPS
- Automating infrastructure provisioning and software deployment using Python, Terraform, and Ansible, improving consistency, scalability, and deployment speed
- Leveraging AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, CloudFormation, Auto Scaling, and EKS to build a secure, scalable, and highly available environment
- Improving system observability and issue resolution speed by deploying Fluentd and Elasticsearch for centralized logging, and Prometheus for metrics collection
- Empowering BeamData’s application security by integrating automated scanning into GitHub Actions using Wikibot and TruffleHog, enabling threat detection in CI/CD pipelines
- Reducing security risks and deployment delays by performing continuous repository audits with Trivy to identify and rectify misconfigurations in the development cycle
- Decreasing operational costs by actively monitoring network resources and automating the identification and termination of idle assets, optimizing cloud spend
- Created and maintained infrastructure and automation scripts using Bash and PowerShell, enhancing operational efficiency and readability
- Developed a robust service to deliver real-time JSON analysis reports per project, supporting budgeting and resource allocation decisions
IT Analyst, Technical Support Specialist
TCS - Supported Manulife - Toronto
2021-2023
- Accountable for providing desk side support to over 10,000 Manulife employees at their Toronto headquarters
- Responded to support tickets and conducted troubleshooting to isolate and resolve software and hardware issues
- Coordinated the deployment and configuration of Dell laptops and Apple tablets and phones to staff members
- Guided end users with setting up their device accounts, personalizing applications, and connecting to networks
- Devised and delivered training programs to educate clients on system features, functionalities, and best practices
- Migrated existing infrastructure, performed system upgrades, and formatted software to reflect Manulife security policies
- Updated support progress on the ticketing system and confirmed service level agreements (SLAs) are achieved
Dell Technician
Unisys – Mississauga, ON
Dec 2020 to Nov 2021
- Travelled to over 200 client sites across the GTA to repair various DELL laptops, tablets, servers, and desktops
- Engaged diverse customers to understand needs, uncover root causes, and implement lasting solutions
Bench Repair Technician
Soroc Technology Inc. – Toronto, ON
Sep 2015 to Sep 2018
- Received, tested, and repaired various hardware and software problems for enterprise clients such as TD Bank
- Investigated deficiencies, isolated defective parts, and contacted manufacturer to secure replacements or refunds
- Devised and delivered training programs to educate new staff on Soroc policies, processes, and best practices
Network Administrator & Help Desk Specialist
Irankhodro Co. – Tehran, Iran
Mar 2012 to Apr 2014
- Managed the network at the head office with over 500 staff for the automaker with $12+ billion in annual revenues
- Maintained a wide range of networking equipment and established network and distributed network connections
- Administered network workstations for TCP/IP-based LAN, Routing and switching, Active Directory, and computers and servers back up
- Installed cabling systems, integrated computer platforms, and tested hardware and applications for accuracy
- Investigated deficiencies, isolated defective parts, and contacted manufacturer to secure replacements or refunds
- Devised and delivered training programs to educate new staff on Soroc policies, processes, and best practices
Education
Bachelor of computer engineering
2006
Azad University of Tehran, Iran
