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Trainer Profile

Abad Faiz Burki is CEO of BurkBridge Solutions and an accomplished DevOps Certified Trainer (DevOps Institute) with extensive experience in transforming enterprise IT operations through DevOps principles, automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices. Combining his expertise in networking, cloud computing, and security with an impressive portfolio of certifications, he delivers dynamic training sessions that prepare teams to excel in modern, agile IT environments.

Key Certifications

• DevOps and SRE Expertise: Certified DevOps Trainer (DevOps Institute), Remote Work and Virtual Collaboration (CertiProf).

• Cloud and Automation: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, Architect Design, and VMware VCP-NV/VCAP-DCV.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Expertise in tools like Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab.

• Multi-cloud and Networking: Aviatrix ACE, Cisco CCDE, and CCIE (Data Center, Service Provider).

• Zero Trust Security: Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator (ZDTA)

Areas of Expertise

• DevOps Practices: Implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automation of workflows, and monitoring using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK.

• Site Reliability Engineering: Designing reliable systems through performance optimization, error budgets, and disaster recovery strategies.

• Cloud-Native Development: Kubernetes, Docker, and hybrid-cloud architecture.

• Networking Automation: Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, and network programmability with Python.

• Security Integration in DevOps: DevSecOps practices to embed security into development lifecycles.

Training Experience

• Delivered workshops on DevOps transformation, focusing on CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and IaC.

• Trained enterprise teams on SRE fundamentals, reliability strategies, and efficient system scaling.

• Led cloud-native development sessions using Kubernetes, Docker, and multi-cloud strategies.

• Conducted hands-on labs for network engineers transitioning into DevOps roles, focusing on automation with Ansible and Terraform.

• Authored and presented training modules tailored to organizational needs, merging agile practices with advanced tools.

Professional Highlights

• As CEO, Burkbridge Solutions successfully led multiple projects to completion, delivering innovative IT solutions to clients across industries.

• Delivered enterprise-grade network and security solutions for high-profile organizations like Etisalat, SNGPL, and Bank Alfalah.

• Spearheaded automation projects that reduced deployment times by 60% for enterprise clients.

• Successfully built and scaled SRE practices in organizations, achieving high availability and improved mean-time-to-resolution (MTTR).

• Recognized for delivering high-impact training sessions to technical and cross-functional teams.

Training Philosophy

Abad emphasizes practical, hands-on learning with a focus on real-world application. His training bridges the gap between theory and execution, enabling participants to build scalable, secure, and agile systems. He believes in fostering a growth mindset, encouraging teams to embrace DevOps culture and continuous improvement.