Syed Mustafa Aslam
Chennai
Summary
IT Infrastructure Manager with 12+ years of experience, including 2.5 years at NatWest Group. Proficient in cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure, and skilled in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and CloudFormation. Experienced in implementing DevOps practices using Azure DevOps and GitHub. Currently advancing knowledge in AI/GenAI, focusing on MLOps and prompt engineering, while pursuing relevant certifications from Microsoft and Google.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infrastructure Analyst / Manager
NatWest Group
Chennai
12.2022 - Current
- Led end-to-end infrastructure delivery for mission-critical banking applications across Azure and AWS.
- Managed global teams driving cloud transformation, achieving 99.9% uptime and 18% cost savings.
- Introduced Terraform & CloudFormation-based IaC, improving compliance and provisioning by 22%.
- Built CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps & GitHub, increasing release velocity by 20%.
- Explored tools like PromptPerfect and ChatGPT for AI-aligned documentation and automation support.
- Aligned with NatWest's AI & Digital Transformation Strategy by supporting AI initiatives from an infrastructure perspective.
- Migrated banking applications using Azure Migrate with zero downtime, reducing hosting costs by 18%.
Devops Engineer
Fastweb IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Pune
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Managed cloud infrastructure and optimized resource usage for application performance.
- Collaborated with development teams to integrate infrastructure as code practices.
- Conducted security assessments and implemented best practices for system protection.
- Created CI and CD pipelines with Jenkins and Docker to automate the build process of applications.
Infrastructure Specialist
UST (US Technology International Pvt Ltd)
Chennai
02.2011 - 10.2018
- Configured and managed virtualized environments utilizing VMware vSphere and related technologies.
- Developed scripts to automate administrative tasks, including patching cycles and user account provisioning.
- Created comprehensive documentation for server builds and network topology diagrams.
- Administered Active Directory by creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts as necessary.
- Designed and implemented innovative server hardware and software architectures.
Education
Master of Computer Applications -
Annamalai University
Chennai01.2009
Skills
- Cloud infrastructure and migration: Azure and AWS
- Infrastructure as code: Terraform and CloudFormation
- DevOps practices: Azure DevOps, GitHub, CI/CD, and GitOps
- AI alignment strategies: Prompt engineering and MLops
- Leadership and collaboration: Cross-functional coordination and agile delivery
- Project management tools: JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project
- Cloud infrastructure
- Infrastructure as code
- CI/CD pipelines
Affiliations
- PMI Chennai Chapter, Member, 11844584
- Chennai AI Meetups, AI Enthusiast
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Completed, 2025
- GitOps Fundamentals, Completed, 2023
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, In Progress, 09/01/25
- Google AI Essentials, In Progress, 09/01/25
- PMP - Project Management Professional, In Progress, 11/01/25
Availability
Immediate, 09/01/25
Projects
Cloud Migration of Banking Apps to Azure, 01/01/23, 12/31/25, Migrated banking applications using Azure Migrate with zero downtime, reducing hosting costs by 18%. Infrastructure as Code Automation, 01/01/23, 12/31/23, Deployed Terraform-based provisioning for Azure environments. Resulted in 30% faster infrastructure. DevOps Pipeline Modernization, 01/01/23, 12/31/23, Implemented end-to-end CI/CD using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. Improved deployment accuracy and developer efficiency by 25%.
Target Role
- Internal AI-focused opportunity in infrastructure enablement
- MLops
- Prompt engineering
- Infrastructure Manager
- Infrastructure Architect
Timeline
Infrastructure Analyst / Manager
NatWest Group
12.2022 - Current
Devops Engineer
Fastweb IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2022
Infrastructure Specialist
UST (US Technology International Pvt Ltd)
02.2011 - 10.2018
Master of Computer Applications -
Annamalai University
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