Muhammad Waleed Z.Private profile: Upwork shows its earnings only to signed-in members, so we check it every few weeks, not daily. MRR here is a rough estimate (Upwork's six-month earnings ÷ months active). Last read Nov 5, 2026.

📜Hello! I'm Muhammad Waleed, an experienced DevSecOps Engineer with over 3 years of expertise in orchestrating cloud-native solutions, automating infrastructures, and implementing robust security measures. My skill set includes advanced proficiency in Kubernetes and Docker, allowing me to streamline DevOps practices effectively. I am certified in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and have a solid foundation in Terraform for infrastructure automation. My Core Expertise Includes: ✅ Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP ✅ Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Docker, Tanzu ✅ Infrastructure as Code: Terraform ✅ Virtualization: vSphere, ESXi ✅ DevOps Tools: Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CodeFresh, NewRelic, TeamCity CI, Octopus Deploy, ArgoCD, Prometheus, Grafana ✅ Security & Compliance: Penetration Testing, Security Architecture Design and Implementation, CSA Star Level 1 Compliance, PAM ✅ Access Management: Teleport Key Projects & Experience: ✔️ Spearheaded the deployment of an enterprise cloud environment for a financial institution on AWS using Terraform. ✔️ Led the complete setup of an enterprise environment on AWS using Terraform. ✔️ Deployed a highly available HashiCorp Vault with a highly available Consul backend. ✔️ Designed and implemented DevSecOps pipelines with SAST using Checkmarx and DAST using ZAP/Burp. ✔️ Implemented Prometheus for environment monitoring and Teleport for secure access management as part of security enhancements in a large VMWare environment ✔️ Helped migrate applications to Kubernetes, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal downtime. ✔️ Implemented GitOps practices using ArgoCD, or continuous delivery and GitOps workflows enhancing deployment efficiency and reliability. ✔️ Conducted EVE-ng deployment on GCP for PoC testing for a client. ✔️ Successfully integrated ZAP into Azure DevOps pipelines, enhancing security in CI/CD processes. ✔️ Assisted Kayuga Solution in achieving CSA Star Level 1 Compliance. ✔️ Developed an Advanced Penetration Testing Lab on Azure using Terraform, focusing on security and compliance automation. Professional Experience: 💼 Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Innovorbs Technologies LLC (Contracted to an Australian SMS Provider) (June 2024 – Present) 💼 Software Engineer (DevSecOps), Strategic Systems International (Jul 2023 – Present) 💼 Cybersecurity and Technology Consultant, Kayuga Solution (Dec 2022 – Present) 💼 Cyber Security Instructor, National Cyber Security Auditing and Evaluation Lab (NCSAEL) (Feb 2023 – Jun 2023) 💼 Cloud Compliance Expert, Kayuga Solution (Oct 2022 – Jan 2023) 💼 Red Team Lead (Advanced Intern), Virtually Testing Foundation (Jul 2022 – Nov 2022) Certifications:: 🥇 Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert 🥇 Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate 🥇 Google Certified: Professional Cloud Architect 🥇 Google Certified: Professional Cloud Security Engineer 🥇 Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Education: Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) (June 2023) - CGPA: 3.86/4 I am dedicated to leveraging my comprehensive skill set to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality DevOps solutions tailored to your organizational needs. Let's collaborate to transform your cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. Feel free to reach out for a consultation, and let's discuss how we can make tech magic together!