Mohamed Salad

Mohamed Salad Phone:- | Email:-Location: London, UK Professional Summary Aspiring Cloud and DevSecOps Professional with foundational expertise in Microsoft Azure and DevSecOps practices, gained through comprehensive training and hands-on labs. Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals. Proficient in deploying secure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and implementing security measures like SAST scanning in CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous learning and growth in cloud computing and cybersecurity through self-driven projects and labs. Core Competencies Cloud Technologies: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (Cloud Concepts, Core Azure Services, Governance, and Compliance) Security Practices: DevSecOps (CI/CD Security Integration, Cloud Security Automation), SAST Infrastructure: Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, ARM Templates Identity Management: Active Directory & Identity Management (Azure AD) Technical Support: Microsoft 365 Administration, Network Troubleshooting, IT Support & Client Relations Technical Skills Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (Compute, Networking, Storage, Security) DevSecOps Tools: CI/CD Security Integration, SAST Scanning (Hands-on Labs) Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates Identity & Access Management: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory 2012R2 Networking: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, Ethernet, Switches, Routers Microsoft 365: Exchange Online, Shared Mailboxes ITSM Tools: ServiceNow, Jira, Freshservice Virtualization: VMware vSphere ESXi and vCenter Administration Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Linux (RHEL7) Version Control: GitHub (Cloud and Security Projects) Professional Experience Service Desk Analyst British Transport Police, London | May 2023 – Dec 2023 Analysed, identified, and escalated IT-related issues to relevant departments. Responded professionally to IT queries, ensuring timely resolution of user concerns. Created and managed user accounts in Active Directory. Performed hardware installations and system troubleshooting. Supported Microsoft 365 services, including shared mailboxes. IT Support Technician GlobalNet, London | Apr 2022 – Sep 2022 Provided first-line support for PCs, printers, and laptops. Assisted users with Microsoft 365 tools and services. Managed incident reports using ServiceNow and Jira. Supported user onboarding and offboarding processes. 1st Line Support Technician 5E Ltd, London | Apr 2020 – Nov 2021 Delivered first-line technical support for hardware and software issues. Installed and configured end-user devices and applications. Managed Active Directory accounts and permissions. Resolved basic networking and hardware issues. Education & Training IT BTEC Level 2 Diploma – 5E Ltd Professional Development Microsoft Azure Fundamentals – Certified CCNA Routing & Switching – (November 2020) Intro to DevSecOps – Security Integration in CI/CD, SAST Scanning, Infrastructure Automation (Practice Labs) CompTIA Security+ – In Progress Managing & Maintaining Microsoft Windows Server (2012, 2016, & 2019) Linux System Administrator RHEL7 – (February 2021) VMware vSphere ESXi and vCenter Administration – (February 2022) Projects (Practice Labs) Azure Cloud Deployment: Created secure virtual networks, virtual machines, and storage solutions using Terraform and ARM Templates. DevSecOps Automation: Integrated SAST scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines for automated vulnerability detection. GitHub Portfolio: Available upon request. References Available upon request.