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Abokor Ahmed

Senior Cloud Consultant

SAUDI ARABIA

Profile summary

Accomplished Senior Cloud Consultant with 11 years of progressive experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and virtualization architecture, featuring extensive GCC experience. Track record of delivering complex private cloud deployments, data center migrations, and systems integration across multiple regions. Dedicated to designing secure, scalable architectures and aligning technical execution with enterprise business objectives. Committed to continuous technical excellence and robust client collaboration.

Career highlights

Cloud Infrastructure Delivery: Delivered enterprise IT transformations and private cloud deployments using the VMware stack and Nutanix platforms for major regional clients.

Large Scale Migrations: Executed large scale datacenter migrations, including transitioning thousands of virtual machines from VVD to VCF and consolidating servers across environments.

Virtualization Engineering: Installed, configured, and managed VMware ESX/ESXi servers, vCenter, vSphere, and deployed virtual desktops across enterprise infrastructure.

Professional Certifications: Earned multiple technical credentials including VCP VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator and Certified Kubernetes Administrator.

Key skills

TechnicalSolution & VMware Cloud on AWS. Nutanix Cloud platform passthrough and virtual GPUs with VMware and Kubernetes to support enterprise model inferences such as RAG. Experience in delivery of DevOps methodologies projects and tools including Git Kubernetes VMware Cloud on AWS Git
ProfessionalProject Leadership & Client management Proven ability in complex and large project planning execution and management of enterprise-scale IT transformation initiatives Technical Skills in Cloud Platforms & Virtualization projects Proven experience in design deployment and delivery of private cloud based on VMware Nutanix public clouds. Advanced VMware technologies including VCF9.x VKS AVI VMware Private AI Azure VMware Nutanix Unified Storage AHV. Data Center & Infrastructure Modernization projects Large-scale data center design implementation migration and application modernization Strong knowledge of Enterprise SDDC best practices and security hardening Enterprise AI & GPU Infrastructure: Worked with NVIDIA Private AI projects and GPU-as-a-Service platforms deployment and configuration GPU Also I have experience with Huawei AI services Presales & Platform Transformation: Partnered with Sales and Delivery teams to architect secure resilient VMware-based hybrid cloud and data center modernizations incorporating NVIDIA DLS & CLS licensing alongside business continuity guardrails Automation DevOps & Containerization projects Vagrant Terraform Ansible and Rancher for automation and cloud-native operations AI & ML Computing infrastructure projects Delivery of Huawei AI Services NVIDIA Private AI projects GPU integration DLS & CLS licensing InfiniBand networking understanding VMware VCF9.x Azure VMware Solution Nutanix Cloud platform Enterprise SDDC NVIDIA Private AI GPU-as-a-Service GPU passthrough virtual GPUs RAG Huawei AI services NVIDIA DLS & CLS licensing Rancher

Professional experience

Senior Consultant Architect
SDAIA NICSAUDI ARABIA

Directs private cloud infrastructure design and implementation initiatives, serving as technical advisor for multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Guides architecture discussions and manages project deployments while directing client knowledge transfer workshops.

  • Deploys VMware technologies including VCF with VKS, NSX, Tanzu, AVI, and VCD.
  • Implements and supports OpenShift based private cloud environments.
  • Installs VMware private AI, GPUaaS, and GPU licensing to expand technical capabilities.
  • Delivers End-to-end technical documentation and conducts workshops for customer teams.
Senior ConsultantDec 2023 - May 2024
VMwareQatar

Directed enterprise IT transformation initiatives and private cloud implementations across government environments. Managed VMware stack and Nutanix deployments while coordinating system integration and cloud adoption strategies for key accounts including Qatar Petroleum, Woqood, and MoI.

  • Designed and delivered VMware-based solutions including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria Suite, and hybrid platforms alongside Nutanix deployments.
  • Authored high-level and low-level solution designs with full documentation while leading complex data center migrations and workload transformations.
  • Performed infrastructure assessments, health checks, and technical discovery workshops to support regulatory compliance and business goals.
Senior VMware ConsultantMay 2024 - May 2026
NatWest BankEdinburgh UK

Directed global enterprise projects for data center modernization, migration, and software defined networking adoption. Managed the design and delivery phases while coordinating closely with internal engineering groups and external stakeholders.

  • Implemented VMware solution stack including VCF, vCloud Director, vSphere, NSX-V, NSX-T, vSAN, HCX, and Aria Suite.
  • Planned and executed large scale migrations from VVD to VCF, covering thousands of virtual machines.
  • Designed and deployed NSX-T micro-segmentation with vRealize Network Insight and automated VCF deployments with Async Patch Tool.
Senior Cloud ConsultantApr 2019 - Dec 2023
Credit Suisse BankLondon

Directed infrastructure design and deployment projects across private and public data centers, overseeing high availability, scalability, and security of cloud and on-premises environments while partnering with cross-functional technical teams to meet business objectives.

  • Delivered projects involving VMware Hyperconverged Infrastructure to combine storage, compute, and networking into a single system.
  • Managed deployment and configuration of main NSX Edge services gateway features including load balancing, NAT, DHCP, and VPN.
  • Designed and implemented NSX Layer 2 VPN to stretch Layer 2 VLANs across geographically dispersed data centers.
Senior Virtualization EngineerMar 2013 - Sep 2017
British TelecomLondon
  • Migrated and consolidated 150+ physical and virtual servers across datacenters, and upgraded 110 ESX hosts to vSphere 4.0.
  • Deployed and administered 600+ virtual desktops with VMware Horizon View (4.0 - 4.6) and ThinApp, while managing HA, DRS, DPM, and VDS configurations.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Networks and Security
Middlesex University

Certifications

VCP VMware Cloud Foundation – VCF9 Administrator 2026VCP2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
VCP VMware Cloud Foundation – VCF9 Architect 2026VCP2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
CKA - Certified Kubernetes AdministratorCKA
Red Hat OpenShift Administrator – D0280(P)Red Hat
VMware Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX-NV)VMware
VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization (VCAP-NV)VMware
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA R&S)Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP R&S)Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP R&S) Work History Senior Consultant ArchitectCCNP R&S
Design, implement, and lead the integration of private cloud-based solutions aligned with client needs.
I deployed VMware based technologies such VCF with VKS, NSX, Tanzu, AVI, VCDVCF
Deployed VMware private AI, GPUaaS installation, GPU licensing.GPU
Implemented and supported OpenShift based private cloud.
Lead architecture discussions and provide project management of deployment/configuration.
Optimize performance, scalability, and security in multi-cloud/hybrid environments.
Act as technical advisor, resolving complex issues and guiding projects to success.
Deliver documentation, workshops, and knowledge transfer to customer teams. Senior Consultant
Lead end-of-end delivery of VMware Professional Services engagements across enterprise and government environments
Design and architect VMware-based solutions including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria Suite, and hybrid/multi-cloud platformsNSX
Deployment of Nutanix Cloud Platform with Unified Storage.
Drive cloud adoption and modernization strategies aligned with business and regulatory requirements
Perform infrastructure assessments, health checks, and technical discovery workshops
Lead complex migrations (data center consolidation, cloud migration, workload transformation)data center consolidation, cloud migration, workload transformation
Provide systems integration across computers, storage, networking, and security domains
Deliver high-level and low-level solution designs (HLD/LLD) with full documentationHLD/LLD
Ensure high availability, performance optimization, and operational resilience
Collaborate with stakeholders including CIOs, architects, and technical teams to align IT strategy with business goals
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to customer engineering teams
Support pre-sales activities including solution validation, scoping, and proposal development
Maintain governance, risk, and compliance alignment in regulated environments (e.g., public sector) MAY 2024e.g., public sector
May 2026 Dec 2023 – May 2024 Senior VMware Consultant
Implemented VMware solution stack: VCF 4.x/5.x, vCloud Director, vSphere, NSX-V/NSX-T, vSAN, HCX, and Aria Suite.VCF
Planned and executed large-scale migrations from VVD (NSX-V) to VCF (NSX-T), including thousands of VMs.NSX-V
Designed and deployed NSX-T micro-segmentation with vRealize Network Insight.NSX
Produced documentation (runbooks, migration scripts, diagnostic procedures) and delivered knowledge transfer.runbooks, migration scripts, diagnostic procedures
Drove operational improvements through leadership and data analysis, improving efficiency and cost savings.
Automated deployment, orchestration, and upgrades of VCF, including patching with Async Patch Tool.VCF
Led customer engagements, gathering business requirements, designing solutions, and aligning with stakeholders.
Collaborated with VMware teams (pre-sales, engineering, R&D) to deliver enterprise projects. Senior Cloud Consultantpre-sales, engineering, R&D
Deploying VMware Validated Design 4.X & 5.X
Troubleshoot and engage with VMware NSX Engineering on customer reported issues, including identifying viable workaroundsNSX
Review network design architecture for software-defined networks before implementation.
Deep understanding of VMware NSX with distributed firewall (DFW).DFW
Good knowledge of VMware NSX Edge routing concepts including BGP & OSPFNSX
Design & Implement NSX L2 VPN to stretch L2 VLANs across geographically dispersed data centers Senior Virtualization EngineerNSX
Installed, configured, and managed VMware ESX/ESXi servers, vCenter, vSphere, and related VMware technologies.ESX
Migrated and consolidated 150+ physical and virtual servers across datacenters; upgraded 110 ESX hosts to vSphere 4.0.ESX
Implemented disaster recovery with VMware SRM, performed backup/recovery planning, and managed SAN/NAS storage (EMC/NetApp).EMC/NetApp

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