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Abdul Basit K.

GCP DevOps Engineer | AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, SOC 2

Senior DevOps Engineer & SRE Specialist specializing in SOC 2 compliance, AWS, GCP, and Kubernetes for enterprise environments. I design production-grade, secure, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructures that ensure high availability, audit readiness, and optimized spend. Core Competencies: - Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, GCP, Azure, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Containerization: Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, AKS), Docker, Helm, Bare-Metal Clusters - CI/CD & GitOps: GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Jenkins, Automated Pipelines - Security & Compliance: SOC 2 Type II, Security Hardening, Audit Readiness, Cloud Security - AI/ML Ops: AWS Bedrock, GCP Vertex AI, Model Serving Optimization Proven Results: ⭐ Cost Optimization: Reduced a SaaS client's monthly cloud bill by 40%+ with zero downtime. ⭐ Compliance: Successfully guided a company through a first-attempt SOC 2 Type II audit. ⭐ Efficiency: Cut deployment time from 30 minutes to under 5 minutes by migrating 18 services to GitOps. ⭐ Reliability: Designed HA databases and bare-metal Kubernetes clusters for critical production workloads. Why Work With Me: I do not offer generic pitches. I focus on solving specific infrastructure challenges for scaling startups and regulated enterprises. If you need a partner who understands the balance between speed, security, and cost, let's talk. Message me with your stack and the problem you're solving. I'll tell you directly whether I'm the right fit.

🇵🇰Islamabad, Pakistan$25/hr100% JSS5.00 (6)Since Jul 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#46,305 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#5,443 / 52.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$792

Last 6 months: $6.3k

World#50,214 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#6,053 / 52.9k
Total earnings
$12k

Billed in all: $13k

World#182,972 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#19,247 / 52.9k
Per project
$1.5k

$1.6k in the last 6 months

World#96,198 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#7,927 / 52.9k
Projects, last 6 months
4
25% fixed75% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#10,787 / 52.9k
Projects in all
8

Across 9 contracts

22% fixed78% hourly
World#223,560 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#36,282 / 52.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$12.5k+$792 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$11.5k$12.0k$12.5k$13.0kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 9% in Cost Management

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