Rafia Chowdhury

About Rafia Chowdhury

With 6 years of experience in the IT industry, my specialization lies in Linux Administration and Engineering, specifically in the management and maintenance of Linux systems. My expertise includes managing virtualization and cloud technologies such as AWS, as well as assuring the security, dependability, and effectiveness of Linux servers and associated infrastructure. Additionally, my hands-on experience encompasses automation through tools such as Ansible, AWS and version control systems like GIT. My responsibilities span a diverse array of operations, including but not limited to troubleshooting network related issues, user management, storage administration, system upgrades and patching, as well as provisioning and decommissioning of servers. I am dedicated to implementing innovative strategies and leveraging emerging technologies to optimize system performance and elevate operational excellence in Linux environments.

Experience

1. Linux Engineer

   Walmart

   Sep 2021 — Present

   Installed Linux Operating systems on blades (Dell PowerEdge/ HP ProLiant), demonstrating proficiency in resolving building process issues.Configuring Logical Volume Manager (LVM) to provide more flexible storage space than traditional partitioning.Creating and executing Ansible playbook for system monitoring and logging, enabling proactive issue identification and reducing downtime.Performed regular security audits using Ansible, addressing vulnerabilities and maintaining a secure infrastructure environment.Created and implemented Change requests upon completion of the approval process to mitigate change effects on the production environment.Identified critical issues, assessed their impact, provided solutions, and documented Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Education

• Zicklin School of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

  2020 — 2022

• Borough of Manhattan Community College

  Associate of Science - AS

  2018 — 2020