AMMAR ZEYAD
Bristol
Summary
Junior Cloud & DevOps Engineer with 3+ years of IT operations and technical support experience, transitioning into cloud infrastructure and DevOps engineering with hands-on experience across AWS, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.
Currently building production-style cloud and DevOps projects involving containerized deployments, Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and AWS infrastructure automation using Terraform.
AWS Certified (CLF-C02) and currently preparing for AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03).
UK Graduate Visa Holder – No Sponsorship Required Until July 2027
Available to relocate across the UK
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
IT Support & Operations Coordinator
Al Bait Company
Amman, Jordan
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Provided technical support and infrastructure assistance for SME environments, including workstation setup, connectivity troubleshooting, and system maintenance.
- Assisted with network and remote access support, including VPN connectivity and basic security configuration.
- Monitored and resolved day-to-day IT operational issues to improve system reliability and user support response times.
- Worked closely with business stakeholders to prioritize technical issues and maintain operational continuity.
- Supported internal documentation, issue tracking, and operational reporting across ongoing IT activities.
IT CONSULTANT & PROJECT LIAISON
Al Diken Bros.
Amman, Jordan
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated with external development teams to support project delivery and align technical tasks with business requirements.
- Assisted in documenting workflows, technical requirements, and task tracking across ongoing development activities.
- Supported process improvement initiatives, including automation of repetitive communication workflows.
FULL STACK DEVELOPMENT INTERN
Epic Academy by Aspire
Amman, Jordan
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Built dynamic web interfaces with Reacts, enhancing user engagement and application efficiency.
- Integrated front-end with backend APIs, ensuring seamless data flow and robust functionality.
- Contributed to Agile sprints, fostering efficient development and cross-team collaboration.
Education
BSC (HONS) - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
University of The West of England, Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom01-2025
HIGHER INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Luminous Technical University College
Amman, Jordan01-2022
Skills
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch), Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- Operating Systems & Scripting: Linux, Bash Scripting, SSH, Cron, System Troubleshooting
- Version Control & Collaboration: Git, GitHub, GitLab
- Infrastructure & Monitoring: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Prometheus, Grafana
- Networking & Security: Networking Fundamentals, Security Groups, VPN Connectivity, Access Control
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS:
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) | AWS | Dec 2025 – Dec 2028
- Currently Preparing for AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03)
Training:
- Introduction to Kubernetes | CNCF
- Introduction to Linux | CNCF
- Intermediate Software Development (301, 302, 303) | Code Fellows
- Technical Specialization | IBM
LANGUAGES
English (Highly proficient), Arabic (Native), Spanish (Novice).
Timeline
IT CONSULTANT & PROJECT LIAISON
Al Diken Bros.
06.2023 - 01.2024
FULL STACK DEVELOPMENT INTERN
Epic Academy by Aspire
01.2023 - 03.2023
IT Support & Operations Coordinator
Al Bait Company
03.2021 - 09.2024
HIGHER INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Luminous Technical University College
BSC (HONS) - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
University of The West of England, Bristol
PROJECTS SECTIONS
Production-Style Containerized Application Stack | Docker, Docker Compose, NGINX, Node.js, PostgreSQL
GitLab: finaldockerapp GitLab Repository
- Built a containerized multi-service application stack using Docker Compose, NGINX, Node.js/Express, and PostgreSQL.
- Designed isolated Docker networks and implemented backend health checks with database connectivity validation.
- Created separate development and production Compose configurations with CPU and memory resource limits.
- Optimized Docker images using multi-stage builds, reducing a Go application image from ~900MB to ~15MB.
Links
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammar-zeyad/
- GitLab: https://gitlab.com/AmmarZeyad0
- Credly: https://www.credly.com/users/ammar-zeyad/badges#credly
PROJECTS SECTIONS
Production-Style Containerized Application Stack | Docker, Docker Compose, NGINX, Node.js, PostgreSQL
GitLab: finaldockerapp GitLab Repository
- Built a containerized multi-service application stack using Docker Compose, NGINX, Node.js/Express, and PostgreSQL.
- Designed isolated Docker networks and implemented backend health checks with database connectivity validation.
- Created separate development and production Compose configurations with CPU and memory resource limits.
- Optimized Docker images using multi-stage builds, reducing a Go application image from ~900MB to ~15MB.