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DevOps Team Lead
10+ years of DevOps and cloud infrastructure expertise. Kubernetes expert. Leading teams and building scalable systems. WorldSkills champion.
About Me
Transforming Business Through Technology
As a DevOps Team Lead and Technical Solution Architect, I lead teams in building and operating scalable, secure cloud infrastructure. With over 10 years of experience in DevOps, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation, I specialize in GitOps practices, Infrastructure as Code, and container orchestration.
My expertise includes migrating monolithic applications to microservices, managing large-scale Kubernetes clusters, and implementing comprehensive CI/CD pipelines. I've worked with 200+ engineers across multiple teams, managing 200+ Linux servers and orchestrating 500+ microservices in production environments.
I focus on automation, observability, and reliability, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and maintainable. From monitoring with Prometheus and Zabbix to implementing DevSecOps practices, I build infrastructure that supports high-velocity product development.
$ Core Competencies
$ cat philosophy.txt
"Great architecture is not about predicting the future,
it's about building systems flexible enough to adapt to it."
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Professional Experience
10+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and technical leadership
DevOps Team Lead
ADLAS Digital Solution GmbH
Lead the DevOps team, owning cloud infrastructure and production operations using GitOps practices and Infrastructure as Code.
Design, automate, and operate scalable, secure, and observable infrastructure to support product development and production workloads
Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to streamline releases, improve reliability and performance
Drive adoption of containerization and Git-based change management, ensuring consistent, auditable infrastructure changes
Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting to enable proactive incident detection and faster recovery
Senior DevOps Engineer
Alibaba Travels Co.
Worked directly with 200+ engineers across 10 teams on 7 major projects, owning core DevOps and platform responsibilities.
Built and deployed Docker containers on Kubernetes, migrating a large monolithic application into 500+ microservices
Automatically managed and administered 200+ Linux servers, standardizing configuration and operations
Improved operational resilience with automated backup and recovery procedures for critical systems and data
Operated and optimized a highly available, reliable, and stable on-premise Kubernetes cluster with 20 large nodes
Created and maintained fully automated CI/CD pipelines for code deployment using GitLab CI
DevOps Engineer
ZarinPal (زرینپال)
Optimized CI/CD runtimes and implemented robust GitLab CI-based delivery pipelines for multiple services.
Implemented a local repository (Nexus) for application libraries and Docker images, improving reliability and performance
Performed stress tests on services to validate performance and capacity, feeding results into scaling decisions
Optimized Docker images and runtime configuration for better resource utilization and faster deployment
Implemented and maintained PostgreSQL with Barman for backup and recovery
Deployed and operated Docker services and Docker registry (Nexus) for internal container distribution
Implemented centralized logging system using ELK stack for Fortigate, Nginx, and Linux logs
Ran and maintained monitoring stacks based on Prometheus and Zabbix, including custom Bash-based exporters
Operated Teleport as authentication middleware and maintained continuous penetration testing / DevSecOps pipeline using Wazuh
IT Consultant
PROSHAT™ International FZEA
Designed and implemented VoIP and telephony systems, wireless infrastructure, and network solutions for the organization.
Designed and implemented VoIP and telephony systems for the organization
Implemented wireless infrastructure, including secure Wi-Fi and coverage planning
Designed and configured routing and switching solutions for corporate networks
Deployed virtualization platforms to consolidate servers and improve resource utilization
Implemented security mechanisms to protect network and infrastructure components
IT / Network Engineer
Padisar Informatics Inc.
Worked on IT and networking projects, supporting infrastructure deployment and maintenance for clients.
Gained hands-on experience in network configuration, server management, and troubleshooting
Supported infrastructure deployment and maintenance for clients
Technical Expertise
DevOps & Tools
Monitoring & Observability
Cloud & Infrastructure
Security & Access
Databases & Storage
Networking & Systems
Services & Expertise
DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and automation solutions for scalable, reliable systems
Enterprise Architecture
Design comprehensive, scalable system architectures tailored to your business needs. From monoliths to microservices, ensure your infrastructure supports growth.
Cloud Solutions
Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architecture design. AWS, Azure, GCP - migration strategies, cost optimization, and infrastructure as code.
DevOps & Automation
Implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, infrastructure automation, and GitOps workflows for faster, reliable deployments.
Security Architecture
Design security-first architectures with zero-trust principles, compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC2), and robust disaster recovery strategies.
System Integration
API design, microservices communication, event-driven architectures, and seamless integration of legacy systems with modern platforms.
Performance Optimization
Identify bottlenecks, implement caching strategies, database optimization, load balancing, and scalability planning for high-traffic applications.
Technical Leadership
Mentor development teams, establish architectural standards, conduct code reviews, and build high-performing engineering cultures.
Innovation Strategy
Evaluate emerging technologies, POC development, technology roadmap planning, and strategic guidance on AI/ML, blockchain, and edge computing.
Awards & Achievements
Recognition for excellence in System & Network Administration
Honor Diploma
WorldSkills Competition - Iran
Skill: System & Network Administrator
Recognized for exceptional technical skills and expertise in system administration, networking, and infrastructure management at the national competition level.
Network Infrastructure Setup
Cisco networking and system configuration
Competition in Progress
Live troubleshooting and system administration
Competition Skills
Network Design & Implementation
System Administration
Server Configuration
Security & Firewalls
Routing & Switching
Troubleshooting
$ cat worldskills.txt
Competition: WorldSkills Iran
Category: IT Network Systems Administration
Achievement: Honor Diploma
Skills: Cisco, Linux, Windows Server, Networking
$ echo "Building systems. Solving problems. Winning competitions."
National Recognition
Competed at the highest level in Iran
Technical Excellence
Demonstrated mastery in complex scenarios
Honor Diploma
Official recognition of exceptional skill
Open Source Contributions
Building and sharing DevOps tools, Kubernetes resources, and infrastructure automation
View GitHub ProfileMost Starred Repositories
Mastering-Kubernetes
Complete Kubernetes Tutorial for CKA Exam Success: Master Kubernetes with Hands-On Guides and Resources
wg-easy
The easiest way to run WireGuard VPN + Web-based Admin UI
authelia-Freeipa-dockercompose
Complete authentication solution with Authelia and FreeIPA integration using Docker Compose
vpns
Collection of VPN solutions and configurations for secure networking
Gemini-Zabbix-Integration
AI-Powered Zabbix Monitoring with Google Gemini - Intelligent alert analysis, predictive insights, and automated troubleshooting
docker-tutorial
Comprehensive Docker tutorial and practical examples for containerization
$ git clone https://github.com/farshadnick/
Cloning into 'awesome-devops-projects'...
$ ls -la
drwxr-xr-x Mastering-Kubernetes ⭐ 67 stars
drwxr-xr-x wg-easy ⭐ 25 stars
drwxr-xr-x Gemini-Zabbix-Integration ⭐ 11 stars
drwxr-xr-x docker-tutorial ⭐ 11 stars
$ echo "Focus: Kubernetes, Docker, VPN, Monitoring"
Kubernetes
CKA tutorials and production-ready configs
Docker
Containerization guides and best practices
Security
VPN solutions and authentication systems
Latest Articles & Insights
Sharing knowledge on Kubernetes, DevOps, cloud architecture, and modern development practices
Kubernetes in Production: Best Practices
Deep dive into running Kubernetes at scale with enterprise-grade reliability, security, and performance optimization strategies.
Microservices Architecture: Lessons Learned
Real-world insights from architecting microservices systems, including common pitfalls and proven solutions.
DevOps Transformation Strategy
How to implement DevOps practices effectively - from culture change to automation and continuous delivery.
Cloud Migration: Planning to Execution
Complete guide to successfully migrating enterprise workloads to the cloud with minimal risk and maximum value.
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• Medium: @farshadnick
• LinkedIn: Articles & Posts
$ topics="Kubernetes | DevOps | Cloud | Architecture"
Publishing regularly on enterprise architecture and cloud-native technologies
Speaker & Content Creator
Sharing knowledge on solution architecture, cloud computing, and DevOps practices
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Technical Speaker
Presenting at tech conferences and meetups worldwide
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Content Creator
Sharing insights on architecture patterns and best practices
Tech Talks
Regular speaker at conferences and meetups
Video Content
In-depth tutorials and architecture discussions
Knowledge Sharing
Helping architects and developers grow their skills
Get In Touch
Ready to architect your next big idea? Let's discuss how I can help transform your vision into reality.
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✓ Ready for new projects... [OK]
✓ Response time: 24 hours
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