Zareen Khan

About Me

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Hey there, I’m Zareen Khan, a passionate and results-driven Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with over 10 years of experience as a DevOps engineer. Currently, I work at Cisco, where I’ve been part of the SRE team for more than 3 years, contributing to the reliability, scalability and performance of critical systems.

My professional journey includes roles at leading organizations like Comcast, McAfee, and CVS Health, where I developed a strong foundation in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, infrastructure automation and system monitoring. This diverse experience has enabled me to tackle complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvements in system architecture and operational efficiency.

With over a decade of expertise, I’ve honed my skills in building scalable, efficient, and innovative solutions. Based in the vibrant California Bay Area, I am deeply passionate about technology and its power to shape the future. An enthusiastic and lifelong learner, I thrive on exploring new tools and methodologies, always seeking ways to improve and optimize workflows.

My commitment to sharing knowledge is at the core of my mission—empowering others to grow and succeed in their careers. Believing in the transformative impact of knowledge sharing, I strive to make a difference in society, not just through my work but by nurturing a community of continuous learning and collaboration.

I’m dedicated to driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of reliability and continuously learning to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of DevOps and SRE.

Projects

Project 1: CI/CD Pipeline Automation

Automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Project 2: Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring

Set up monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and alerting systems.

Technical Skills

Certifications & Achievements

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AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Issued April 2021 · Expires April 2024
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AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Issued Nov 2024 · Expires Nov 2027
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Issued April 2021 · Expires April 2024
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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
The Linux Foundation
Issued April 2021 · Expires April 2024
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Python
HackerRank
Expires July 2024
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Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data
University of Colorado Boulder
Expires July 2024
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Harward Business School
Leadership Principlesharward
Harvard Business School
Course Completion Date: May 17, 2023
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Network Programming and Administration using Python (21 PDUs)
Judge Learning Solutions
Issued Oct 2022
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Using Databases with Python
University of Michigan
Course Completion Date: Jan 11, 2016
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Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps
IBM
Course Completion Date: July 18, 2024
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Blog

Welcome to my blog where I share my experiences in troubleshooting, tutorials, and lessons learned from real-world DevOps/SRE scenarios. Stay tuned for insightful articles!


Published Books

Writing has always been a passion of mine, allowing me to share my knowledge, experiences and insights with aspiring professionals in the tech industry. Through my books, I aim to empower others, helping them advance their careers and navigate the dynamic world of DevOps, automation and AI-driven development. Each book reflects my dedication to continuous learning and my desire to make complex topics accessible and engaging. I believe that knowledge grows when shared and through these works, I hope to inspire and support individuals on their professional journeys.

Python for DevOps: Automate, Manage, and Scale
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VS Code + Copilot: The AI-Powered Developer’s Complete Guide to Productivity
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DevOps Engineer's Guide to Scripting & Automation
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She Scripts Success: The Journey of a DevOps Woman
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Contact Me

Email: zareen1729@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zareen-khan-b7057a157/

GitHub: https://github.com/zareen1729/