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Mohammed Al-Khafaji

Cloud & Network Engineer | AI Engineer

📍 Richmond, Texas

About Me

Accomplished and certified Cloud & Network Engineer and AI Engineer with a B.S. in Cloud & Network Engineering. Holds key certifications including AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Developer, and Cisco CCNA. Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and managing scalable cloud infrastructures, enterprise networks, and AI-driven solutions. Combines deep technical knowledge with strong problem-solving and communication skills to drive innovation, enhance system performance, and deliver measurable business value.

Core Competencies

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Cloud Engineering

  • AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda)
  • Microsoft Azure (VMs, Blob Storage, VNet)
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
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Network Engineering

  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN
  • Routing (BGP, OSPF), Switching
  • Firewalls, VPN, Cisco IOS
  • Network Security
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AI & Machine Learning

  • Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch
  • Scikit-learn, Generative AI
  • Prompt Engineering, LLMs, NLP
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DevOps & Automation

  • CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Terraform, Ansible
  • Git, Bash Scripting
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Operating Systems

  • Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS)
  • Windows Server
  • System Administration
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IT Support & Security

  • CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+
  • ITIL 4, Cybersecurity Principles
  • Technical Leadership

Professional Experience

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Cloud & Network Engineer (Freelance)

Remote | June 2023 – Present

  • Designed and deployed scalable AWS and Azure cloud solutions for multiple clients, resulting in an average of 25% improvement in application performance and a 15% reduction in infrastructure costs
  • Engineered and managed secure enterprise network architectures for small to medium-sized businesses, improving network uptime to 99.9% and enhancing security posture against identified threats
  • Integrated custom machine learning models into client applications, which automated data processing tasks and boosted operational efficiency by up to 30%
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Ansible, reducing manual deployment time by 40% and minimizing configuration errors
  • Served as the primary technical point of contact for clients, translating complex business requirements into robust and effective engineering solutions
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Cloud Services Developer

eSky IT | Cairo, Egypt (Remote) | October 2021 – November 2025

  • Developed and maintained cloud services for major enterprise clients including Vodafone, Etisalat, Juhayna, and the Central Bank of Egypt
  • Utilized containerization with Kubernetes, managed databases with SQL, and administered Linux operating systems
  • Applied deep knowledge of networking protocols, including BGP, to ensure robust and scalable cloud solutions

Certifications

☁️ Cloud & AI

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft AI & ML Engineering
IBM AI Developer
IBM AI Engineering
Google Cloud Generative AI Leader
Google AI Essentials
CompTIA Cloud+ ce Certification
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Certification

🌐 Networking

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
CompTIA Network+ ce Certification

💻 IT & Professional Development

Google IT Automation with Python
Google IT Support Professional Certificate
CompTIA Security+ ce Certification
CompTIA Linux+ ce Certification
CompTIA A+ ce Certification
CompTIA Systems Support Specialist (CSSS)
ITIL® 4 Foundation
Vanderbilt University - Prompt Engineering
Vanderbilt University - ChatGPT Master
One Million Prompters (English & Arabic)

Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science in Cloud & Network Engineering

Location: Salt Lake City, UT | Graduated: 2025

Relevant Coursework:

Data Structures & Algorithms, Machine Learning, Advanced Networking, Cloud Security, Network Automation

Languages

🇸🇦 Arabic

Native proficiency

🇺🇸 English

Professional working proficiency

🇹🇷 Turkish

Moderate proficiency