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With 8+ years of experience, I solve high-stakes AI , security & cloud challenges for a global clientele. My work architecting resilient, compliant systems in complex multi-cloud environments now forms the bedrock of my venture, A2Z SOC, where I'm productizing this proven expertise.
My approach is built on a public, verifiable record of execution.
► Proven Track Record & Core Competencies:
• Global GRC & Threat Defense: Architected enterprise security programs for clients in the US, Australia, & ME, ensuring audit-readiness for ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST & more. I've successfully neutralized active DDoS attacks against crypto platforms (AUS) and defended IoT fleets with custom Snort/Suricata rulesets (Malta).
• Full-Stack Cloud & IoT Architecture: Deep expertise in deploying complex solutions on AWS, GCP, & Azure. A key project involved architecting a full-stack solution for a New Zealand enterprise, integrating nRF9160 IoT devices with AWS IoT Core and a custom web application.
• Product & Platform Execution: I have a proven ability to ship. My portfolio includes 5+ live web applications and a cross-platform Flutter IPTV app (iOS, Android, Web), where I handled the full lifecycle. My Top 1% Freelancer status (70+ projects, 4.8★ rating) is my public record of reliability and client success.
► Technical Proficiencies:
• Security: Wazuh, Snort/Suricata, Metasploit, Nessus
• Cloud/DevOps: AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes
• Development: React, Node.js, Flutter, SQL
The Vision: A2Z SOC - Automating a Proven Service
A2Z SOC is not a startup built on a hypothesis; it is the automation of a successful global service. Our foundation is already validated and built:
• A live, 100+ page front-end platform.
• Our free A2Z SOC Learning Center with 40+ expert modules.
• A complete, multi-tenant database schema, architected for enterprise scale.
Invitation to Connect
► For Founders, CTOs, & Enterprises: I provide strategic consulting for your most critical challenges in multi-cloud security, GRC automation, and complex application architecture.
► For Investors & Venture Partners: A2Z SOC is a de-risked investment opportunity backed by verifiable global traction. I invite you to connect for an investor briefing.
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Clients work with me when they need someone who understands both engineering depth and business impact and can design systems that scale, stay stable and reduce operational overhead.
I’m a Solutions Architect, Data Engineer and Backend Developer with 14+ years of experience building scalable data platforms and production grade backend systems for Ecommerce, Fintech, SaaS and Healthcare companies.
I help businesses solve complex data and backend problems by designing systems that are reliable, secure and built for real world scale. From data ingestion to APIs and cloud deployment, I focus on clean architecture, automation and long term maintainability rather than quick fixes.
My core expertise covers end-to-end data pipelines, backend services and cloud infrastructure using Python, Java, SQL and modern cloud platforms. I design ETL workflows, APIs and distributed systems that handle high volume data, background processing and integrations with confidence.
On the data side, I build automated pipelines that extract, clean, validate and deliver analytics-ready data to warehouses, dashboards and APIs. On the backend side, I design API first systems, microservices and integrations that power products reliably under load.
What I work on:
• Data Engineering & ETL Pipelines (Python, Pandas, PySpark, SQL)
• Backend Development & APIs (Python, Java, FastAPI, Django, Flask)
• Cloud Architecture & Deployments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Data Warehousing & Analytics (Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake)
• Workflow Orchestration & Automation (Apache Airflow)
• Web Scraping & Data Extraction (Scrapy, Selenium, APIs)
• Distributed Systems, Async Processing & Messaging
• Database Design & Performance Optimization
• Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD and production deployments
If you’re looking for a senior engineer who can own data pipelines, backend architecture and cloud infrastructure end to end, let’s talk.
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Expert-Vetted on Upwork (Top 1% of security professionals). If you're building on the cloud and want to find the security gaps attackers would exploit — before they do — I can help.
I’m a cybersecurity consultant and founder of Exfiltra, helping startups and enterprises secure their applications, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps pipelines.
I have worked with organizations generating $6B+ in annual revenue and helped companies strengthen security across cloud environments, applications, and compliance programs.
I personally lead security engagements and, when needed, bring in specialists from my team at Exfiltra to support larger or complex projects.
Most clients hire me when they want to:
✔ Secure Azure / AWS / GCP environments
✔ Perform professional penetration testing
✔ Implement DevSecOps and secure CI/CD pipelines
✔ Prepare for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, or CMMC
✔ Improve security posture using industry frameworks
CORE EXPERTISE
AZURE & CLOUD SECURITY
• Azure security architecture reviews
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud & Sentinel
• Identity security (Entra ID / Conditional Access)
• Cloud configuration reviews and CIS Benchmark hardening
APPLICATION SECURITY & PENETRATION TESTING
• Web application penetration testing
• API security testing
• Mobile application security testing
• Network and cloud penetration testing
• Assessments aligned with OWASP Top 10 and OWASP ASVS
DEVSECOPS & SECURITY AUTOMATION
• Secure CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
• Infrastructure as Code security (Terraform / Bicep)
• SAST and DAST integration in pipelines
SECURITY TOOLS
• Snyk
• Semgrep
• OWASP ZAP
• Burp Suite
• Wazuh
• CrowdStrike
• Microsoft Sentinel
AI & LLM SECURITY
• AI application threat modeling
• Prompt injection and model abuse testing
• Secure architecture for AI-powered applications
WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME
• Upwork Expert-Vetted (Top 1% of freelancers)
• Founder of Exfiltra – a cybersecurity services company
• Supported by a team of security specialists for larger engagements
• Contributor to OWASP ZAP
• Experience securing environments for organizations generating $6B+ in revenue
• Background in both software engineering and cybersecurity
• Security research involving organizations like the U.S. Department of Defense
NOT A GOOD FIT IF
• You want to hack or recover social media accounts
• You want enterprise-grade security but are not willing to invest in it
If your goal is to build secure systems instead of reacting to breaches later, feel free to invite me to your job or send a message describing your project.
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A Reliable and Detailed-oriented individual Looking for work in specifically AWS based Cloud Infrastructure, possessing good interpersonal and analytical skills, who wish to work with 100% dedication.
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I’m a Chief Technology Officer & Chief Information Security Officer with 15+ years of experience in technology leadership, cybersecurity, and scalable architecture design. I lead AS13 Upwork Agency a global tech & security agency delivering enterprise-grade solutions for startups, SMBs, and large enterprises.
My expertise blends software engineering with cutting-edge security practices from building secure multi-tenant SaaS platforms to passing complex compliance audits like SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, and PCI DSS. I hold a CISSP certification and have led 70+ technical professionals across development, cloud, infrastructure, and compliance.
Key Specialties:
• Cloud & Infrastructure Security: AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform automation
• Cloudflare Expert: WAF, DDoS mitigation, Zero Trust architecture, performance tuning
• Microsoft 365 & Intune Expert: Enterprise rollout, security hardening, penetration testing
• Web Security Audits: WordPress & Shopify hardening, malware cleanup, continuous monitoring
• DevSecOps & CI/CD: Secure pipelines, Kubernetes/Docker orchestration, secrets management
• Blockchain Security: Smart contract audits, MPC key management, DeFi & NFT platforms
• AI Solutions: Azure AI Vision, Language, Document Intelligence for automation & big data insights
Recent Achievement:
Completed the Microsoft AI Odyssey Challenge (top 100,000 in India), gaining deep hands-on experience in Azure AI solutions.
If you need a CTO or CISO level partner to secure, scale, and optimize your technology, I deliver results that last.
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200+ production AI systems deployed. AWS Partner architect.
I build Agentic AI platforms that enterprises rely on in production —
not proofs of concept.
Recent client outcomes:
→ Reduced support ticket volume 60% with a Claude-powered AI assistant
for a SaaS company
→ Cut LLM inference costs 40% through SageMaker optimization for a
fintech client
→ Deployed a 5-agent orchestration system processing 2,000+ tasks/day
autonomously with zero human intervention
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numbers from actual projects]
Certifications:
✔ AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
✔ AWS Security – Specialty
✔ Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
✔ AWS AI Practitioner
What I build:
- Agentic AI systems on Amazon Bedrock — multi-agent orchestration
with guardrails, monitoring, and production-grade reliability
- RAG pipelines with real retrieval accuracy, not hallucination-prone
prototypes
- Secure multi-agent workflows following AWS Well-Architected principles
(IAM least-privilege, Control Tower, WAF, GuardDuty)
- End-to-end MLOps with SageMaker — from notebook to production in days
- Serverless and containerized AI architectures (EKS, ECS, Lambda)
built for scale from day one
Who I work with:
SaaS companies adding AI features · Enterprises automating internal
workflows · Founders building AI-native products · Teams who tried
another vendor and need it done right
If you are building an AI copilot, internal automation system,
or enterprise AI platform — let's talk.
I'll tell you in the first conversation whether what you're planning
will actually work in production.
Muhammad Abaid G.
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Your infrastructure should help you move faster, not slow you down.
I help companies of all sizes build fast, secure, and scalable systems across AWS, Azure, and GCP with 3X speed and fewer costs. I automate every step of the way and design secure solutions from the get go to build a more reliable and secure infrastructure.
With a decade of experience in DevOps, Cloud Architecture, and Infrastructure Security, I’ve supported startups, scaleups, and Fortune 500s in shipping faster, reducing downtime, and building with confidence.
✅ Certified: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform
✅ Master’s in Cybersecurity (UCL)
✅ Worked with startups & Fortune 500s
✅ End-to-end infrastructure and automation
✅ Focused on uptime, automation, and ownership
✅ Long-term results, not one-off fixes
⚙️ How I Help Teams Like Yours:
Automate CI/CD with GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
Design scalable, multi-cloud architectures
Implement DevSecOps: IAM, secrets, CI/CD security, IaC scanning, RBAC
Optimize infrastructure (Terraform, ECS, K8s, Helm, CloudFormation)
Improve reliability & monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK
Align infra with compliance, prepare for SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / NIST 800-171 audits
🛠️ Tech Stack Expertise
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
Containers & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, ECS, EKS, GKE
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible, Helm, Pulumi, CloudFormation
CI/CD: GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps
Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, native tools
Automation & Scripting: Python, Bash
Security: DevSecOps, SAST/DAST, secrets management, IAM/RBAC
Web Tech (Background): Laravel, Django, Node.js, Vue, TypeScript
🏆 Client Wins:
Cut deploy times from 3 hours to 10 minutes for a shipping company based in Montreal, CA
Re-architected AWS infra to save $40k/year for a healthtech in London, UK
Hardened cloud + CI/CD pipeline for ISO 27001 audit in under 60 days for a Fintech in London, UK
🤝 Why Teams Trust Me
I speak both “developer” and “infrastructure” and help them both work better together
I’m used to owning delivery end-to-end and operating independently
I don’t disappear. I show up, solve problems, and stay proactive
I work with clarity and care, especially in high-stakes, high-uptime environments
📞 Let’s Get Started:
If you're looking for a partner who can scale your systems, secure your cloud, and speed up your delivery pipeline. Book a 15-minute strategy call. I’ll review your infra and give you 2–3 practical ways to improve speed, scale, or security - fast.
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🚀 Co-Founder & CTO | Solution Architect | Multi-Cloud Expert (AWS | Azure | GCP)
Are you looking for a DevOps & Cloud expert to build scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure?
I help businesses design, automate, and scale reliable cloud environments that enable faster deployments, high availability, and optimized cloud costs.
As the Co-Founder & CTO of Shanav Technologies, I lead cloud architecture and DevOps implementation for startups and growing companies. We work closely with leading cloud platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, helping organizations modernize infrastructure and adopt cloud-native practices.
💡 Added Advantage: I also help clients reduce cloud costs with exclusive discounts and provide free cloud credits based on Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) — helping you save more as you scale.
With strong hands-on experience in DevOps and cloud engineering, I support the full lifecycle — from architecture design to automation, monitoring, and optimization.
⚡ What I Can Help You With:
✔ Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Setup (AWS | Azure | GCP)
✔ DevOps Implementation & CI/CD Pipelines
✔ Kubernetes & Containerized Deployments
✔ Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, Helm
✔ Cloud Migration (On-Premise → Cloud)
✔ Monitoring, Logging & High Availability
✔ Cloud Cost Optimization & Savings Strategy
🛠️ Core Expertise:
✔ Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean
✔ Containerization: Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift
✔ Kubernetes Services: EKS, GKE, AKS
✔ CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, CircleCI
✔ Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
✔ Monitoring: ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic
✔ Web Servers & LB: NGINX, Apache, HAProxy
💡 My Approach:
I don’t just set up infrastructure — I build systems that are:
✔ Scalable
✔ Secure
✔ Automated
✔ Cost-efficient
🌟 Why Work With Me:
✔ Real-world production-grade experience
✔ Strong focus on automation & reliability
✔ Help you save cloud costs (discounts + credits)
✔ Clear communication & fast execution
✔ Long-term scalable solutions (not quick fixes)
📩 Let’s Work Together
If you’re looking to scale your infrastructure, automate deployments, or reduce cloud costs, I’d be happy to help.
👉 Send me a message — let’s discuss about your project.
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I design and build scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructures that power modern applications. My philosophy is simple — automate everything for speed, reliability, and efficiency.
Why hire me?
-Triple-Cloud Expertise: Professional-level proficiency across AWS, GCP, and Azure to ensure your project has the best architectural foundation.
- Seamless CI/CD: Expert at building zero-downtime pipelines for Laravel, Python, React, and Node.js.
- Containerization & Scaling: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (GKE) to keep your systems modern and efficient.
- System Reliability: Red Hat Certified (RHCSA) with a solid background in Linux/Windows administration and proactive monitoring.
Let’s connect to build a rock-solid, automated cloud backbone for your project.
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🌟 18+ Years of Experience | Fortune 200+ Clients
🏆 Certified: Red Hat, AWS, Azure, VMware, Kubernetes (CKA), TOGAF
I bridge the gap between high-level executive strategy and deep-technical execution. With nearly two decades of experience driving digital transformations, I specialize in architecting, building, and securing scalable enterprise platforms.
I don't just design architectures; I build the AI-driven infrastructure, orchestrate the containerized deployments, and ensure autonomous reliability. Whether you need a Fractional CTO to guide your strategy, or a hands-on Senior SRE/DevOps engineer to modernize your platform engineering, I deliver solutions that optimize ROI and operational efficiency.
🚀 Core Areas of Expertise:
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1. Enterprise & Solutions Architecture (Fractional CTO):
• Leading large-scale digital transformations, enterprise modernization initiatives, and complex cloud migration programs.
• Designing AI-native platforms, Agentic AI systems, enterprise RAG architectures, multi-agent workflows, and LLM-powered business solutions.
• Architecting microservices ecosystems, event-driven systems, robust APIs, and multi-tenant SaaS platforms for high-growth organizations.
• Building scalable cloud, data, and AI infrastructure across hybrid, multi-cloud, and on-premises environments.
• Bridging business strategy and technology execution for executives, stakeholders, and engineering teams while managing multi-million-dollar technology portfolios.
• Driving platform reliability, security, governance, compliance, and operational excellence across enterprise-scale environments.
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2. AI Engineering, Agentic AI & AI Orchestration Architecture
• AI Engineering & GenAI Platforms: Prompt Engineering, RAG Architecture, Fine-Tuning, LLM Integration (OpenAI, Hugging Face, Llama, Mistral), AI-Powered Enterprise Applications.
• Agentic AI Engineering: Autonomous AI Agents, Multi-Agent Systems, Tool Calling, Function Execution, AI Workflows, Memory Management, Planning & Reasoning Architectures, Human-in-the-Loop Systems.
• AI Orchestration Architecture: LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, Workflow Orchestration, Event-Driven AI Systems, Agent Coordination and Governance.
• LLMOps, MLOps & AI Operations: MLflow, Kubeflow, Ray, Model Registry, CI/CD for AI Systems, Model Monitoring, Evaluation Frameworks, Inference Optimization (vLLM, TensorRT).
• Vector Search & Knowledge Systems: pgvector, OpenSearch, Milvus, Weaviate, Knowledge Graphs, Semantic Search, Enterprise Retrieval Systems.
• Enterprise AI Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, GPU Workloads, On-Prem AI Deployments, Hybrid Cloud AI Platforms, Secure RAG, AI Governance, Responsible AI.
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3. Platform Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure & Reliability Architecture
• Platform Engineering & Cloud Architecture: Design and operation of enterprise platforms across AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Bare Metal, and Hybrid Cloud environments.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, OpenShift, Cluster Operations, Multi-Cluster Management, and Cloud-Native Platform Engineering.
• DevOps, GitOps & Infrastructure Automation: Terraform, Ansible, GitOps, CI/CD Pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions), Infrastructure as Code, and Automated Delivery Platforms.
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) & Observability: OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, SigNoz, ELK Stack, Distributed Tracing, Performance Engineering, Capacity Planning, and Self-Healing Architectures.
• Network & Security Architecture: Zero-Trust Security, Firewall Design, VPN Technologies (WireGuard, OpenVPN), Network Segmentation, DNS Security, Email Security, Identity & Access Management.
• Enterprise Infrastructure & Data Platforms: Linux/Windows Server Engineering, High Availability Systems, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Advanced Caching Architectures, Database Performance and Scalability.
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💡 Why Partner With Me?
✅ Proven Track Record: 100+ successful enterprise projects with 100% client satisfaction.
✅ Seamless Communication: Proactive, professional, and clear documentation - no guesswork.
✅ Modern Standards: Heavy reliance on the latest development patterns, Policy-as-Code, and secure architectural frameworks.
Let’s collaborate to modernize your infrastructure, integrate cutting-edge AI, and scale your platform with reliable, secure, and observable solutions.
📩 Send me a message today to discuss your project's architecture!
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