Available for senior IT & DevOps roles

Afseer KP

IT Team Lead  ·  DevOps & Cloud (Azure / AWS)  ·  Founder of BizApp365

Fifteen years building and running IT infrastructure across the UAE and India — now leading an IT team in Dubai, automating delivery with Azure and AWS DevOps pipelines, and shipping my own multi-tenant cloud ERP platform.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates mail@afseer.com +971 58 288 5633
15+Years in IT infrastructure
2Expert-level DevOps certifications
1Cloud ERP product built end to end

About

Infrastructure engineer who ships software

IT Team Lead with over 15 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, networking and end-user support, currently leading the IT function at OMNIX International LLC in Dubai. Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, with hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure and administering Azure and AWS environments. Independently designed and built BizApp365, a multi-tenant cloud ERP platform for small and medium businesses covering accounting, inventory, CRM, HR and VAN sales. Specialises in integrating AI-driven automation into IT service workflows to reduce manual effort and shorten resolution times, and combines hands-on software development with proven strength in leading technical teams, managing vendors and standardising infrastructure across multi-site operations.

IT Team Leadership & Mentoring · DevOps & CI/CD Pipeline Delivery · Cloud Administration (Azure, AWS) · SaaS Product Development · Full-Stack Web Development · AI-Driven Process Automation

● My own product

BizApp365 — cloud ERP for growing SMEs

Independently designed, built and launched BizApp365, a multi-tenant cloud ERP platform for small and medium businesses, covering accounting, inventory, CRM, HR, VAN sales and silent printing.

  • Architected the multi-tenant data model and role-based access control so that multiple client organisations run securely on shared infrastructure with isolated data.
  • Developed the full application front to back, building a responsive React and Vite interface with bilingual English and Arabic support for the regional market.
  • Built and integrated REST APIs across accounting, stock, sales and payroll modules, including document and invoice generation with direct silent printing for high-volume counter operations.
Visit bizapp365.com →
AccountingLedgers, invoicing, VAT-ready reporting
InventoryMulti-warehouse stock and valuation
CRMCustomers, quotations and follow-ups
HR & PayrollEmployees, attendance and salaries
VAN SalesMobile route sales and settlements
ProductionWork orders, BOM and production costing

Experience

Career history

From hands-on support engineer to leading an IT team in Dubai, across manufacturing, education, retail and managed services.

IT Team Lead

September 2021 - Present

OMNIX International LLC — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Lead the IT support team, allocating workload, defining SLAs and escalation paths, and mentoring engineers across infrastructure, networking and cloud practices.
  • Own daily operation and availability of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and virtualised VMware and Hyper-V environments across internal and client sites.
  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation in Azure DevOps, standardising release processes and removing manual deployment steps.
  • Administer Azure and AWS resources including virtual machines, storage, networking, identity and access management, backup policies and monitoring and alerting.
  • Integrate AI-driven automation into IT service workflows using Power Automate, PowerShell and AI assistants, automating ticket triage, routine service requests, user onboarding and offboarding, and management reporting.
  • Act as the final escalation point for complex incidents spanning servers, networks, Sophos and Fortinet firewalls, and end-user computing.
  • Plan and deliver infrastructure projects including server and network upgrades, new office IT fit-outs, Microsoft 365 and Azure migrations, and CCTV and access control deployments.
  • Manage vendors, procurement, licence renewals and IT asset lifecycle, and author the SOPs and runbooks that improved first-time fix rates across the team.

IT Engineer

May 2020 - August 2021

Gulf and Safa Dairies — Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • Maintained servers, network and end-user systems for a large-scale dairy production and distribution business, safeguarding availability of business-critical systems.
  • Administered Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, file and print services, and Exchange and Outlook client configuration.
  • Configured and supported Cisco switches and routers, wireless access points and site-to-site links across plant and office locations.
  • Deployed and maintained IP CCTV and enterprise NVR, biometric time-attendance and door access control systems, and managed backups, patching and end-user hardware support.

IT Manager

January 2020 - May 2020

Al Manara Private School — Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • Managed the school IT function covering servers, network infrastructure, computer labs, classroom technology and user support.
  • Enabled the transition to remote learning by rolling out online platforms and secure remote access for staff and students.
  • Maintained wireless coverage, network equipment, CCTV and access control across the campus.

IT Support Engineer

October 2017 - January 2020

Speed Plus (IT Solution Provider) — Kasaragod, India

  • Delivered on-site and remote IT support to a portfolio of SME clients across retail, education and healthcare sectors.
  • Installed and configured Windows Server roles, virtual machines, networking equipment, firewalls and QNAP NAS storage.
  • Implemented CCTV and NVR, access control, PABX and IP PBX, GPS vehicle tracking and home automation solutions, and delivered preventive maintenance and client training.

IT Support Engineer

June 2014 - August 2016

Starline — Al Rigga, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Provided first and second line support for desktops, laptops, printers, network connectivity and email issues.
  • Assisted with server maintenance, user account administration, structured cabling and IP telephony setup.

IT Support Engineer

March 2010 - June 2014

Vijay Cisco Systems — Bangalore, India

  • Supported LAN and WAN environments, Cisco routing and switching, and mainframe terminal connectivity.
  • Built, imaged and deployed desktops and laptops, and resolved hardware, operating system and application faults.

Capabilities

Technical skills

Cloud & DevOps

Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline design Git & version control Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates AWS CloudFormation) containers (Docker) release management monitoring & alerting (Azure Monitor AWS CloudWatch) identity & access management (Entra ID AWS IAM)

Software Development

Full-stack web application development React Vite JavaScript HTML5 and CSS3 responsive UI design REST API design and integration multi-tenant SaaS architecture relational database design role-based access control bilingual (English / Arabic) interfaces Git and version control

Automation & AI

AI-driven automation of IT workflows Microsoft Power Automate PowerShell scripting Bash automated ticket triage & routing automated user onboarding/offboarding scripted reporting AI assistants and agent-based task automation

Servers & Virtualisation

Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 Active Directory & ADC DNS DHCP Group Policy File & Print Services Microsoft Exchange Server VMware ESXi Microsoft Hyper-V QNAP NAS server hardware & RAID

Networking

LAN / WAN Cisco routers & switches routing & switching VLANs structured cabling wireless access points & controllers VPN & site-to-site connectivity network printing

Security & Infrastructure

Sophos and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls endpoint protection patch management backup & disaster recovery IP CCTV & enterprise NVR biometric and door access control systems time & attendance systems

End-User & Voice

Windows client OS deployment & imaging Microsoft 365 and Outlook desktop/laptop/peripheral support PABX & IP PBX IP telephony enterprise Xerox multifunction devices GPS vehicle tracking remote support tools

Credentials

Certifications

MCITPMicrosoft Certified IT Professional
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007Enterprise messaging administration
Diploma in Computer Hardware & NetworkingIIHT Bangalore · 2006
Advanced NetworkingGovernment ITI, Kasaragod

Contact

Let's talk

Open to IT leadership, DevOps and cloud engineering roles in the UAE, and to ERP projects for growing businesses.

LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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