AHMED BURNEY

Engineer | Developer

a.burney95@gmail.com | New York, NY

linkedin.com/in/ahmedburney | ahmedburney.com

Objective

Electrical Engineer turned DevOps Engineer with a diverse skill set and holistic approach to technology. Inspired by the spirit of stepping into the arena and learning from both successes and setbacks, I seek to create meaningful solutions through collaboration, continuous improvement, and a willingness to tackle challenges head-on. Based in New York, I’m eager to apply my expertise in an environment that fosters creativity, encourages innovation, and values genuine connections.

Proficiencies

AWS | GCP | Terraform | Docker | YAML | Kubernetes | Python | Bash | SQL | Linux | Git | Technical Writing

Work Experience

Pendulum | DevSecOps Engineer

June 2023 – present | New York, NY

Pendulum is a US-based startup specializing in narrative intelligence. At Pendulum I:

  • Built a metrics collection system using time-series databases that standardized data metric for teams.
  • Developed web scrapers as part of the company’s data ingestion pipeline.
  • Created a novel “Alerts as Code” system for mission-critical alerts, both internal and customer-facing.
  • Built a custom tool to render API documentation directly inside the Pendulum Webapp, benefiting front-end engineers and API users.
  • Implemented automation solutions for routine compliance operations.
  • Enhanced deployment efficiency by optimizing code linting scripts.

Integry Inc | DevOps Engineer

December 2020 – June 2023 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Integry is a high-growth startup that solves the problem of building integrations for SaaS companies. During my time at Integry:

  • Set up and maintained deployment pipelines, increasing production deployment frequency.
  • Managed production Kubernetes clusters, ensuring 99.9% uptime for the Integry Webapp.
  • Led the SOC-II audit, earning the company SOC-II Type 1 certification and progressing toward Type 2.
  • Integrated QA tests into deployment pipelines, drastically improving developer confidence and overall reliability.
  • Created vulnerability monitoring and remediation procedures that helped fix long-standing security issues.
  • Developed Docker-based setups for rapid developer onboarding.

Matrix Pvt Ltd | Systems Engineer and Administrator

March 2020 – December 2020 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Matrix is a group of companies with offices across Pakistan, dealing in products/services ranging from Oil and Gas, Lubricants, and Fuel Additives to Plastics, Resins, Travel, and Hospitality. During my time at Matrix:

  • Automated SAP server and HCM database backup procedures using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
  • Developed a cybersecurity policy and secured file sharing and email servers.
  • Set up VPN connectivity for offices across the country.
  • Performed routine maintenance and applied patches to company infrastructure.

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