Hi, I'm Aayan Mateen 👋🏻

Hey! I'm a DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer constantly learning, experimenting, and building. Right now, I'm exploring how AI and MLOps can transform infrastructure and security — not just in theory, but in real-world use. I'm especially passionate about integrating Generative AI into infra-automation and security workflows to create what I like to call "Generative Infrastructure."

I work with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, GCP, and Python (Flask is my comfort zone). Lately, I’ve been sharpening my skills in Golang and diving into open-source projects that align with infrastructure and cloud-native ecosystems. I strongly believe in learning by doing — and open-source is where I get to do just that. Whether looking and trying to contribute patches, creating tools, or simply exploring great repos, the open-source community fuels my growth.

I'm originally from Leh Ladakh, a place that keeps me grounded and constantly inspired. When I'm not knee-deep in configs, logs, or AI models, you’ll find me fishing in cold rivers, traveling across mountain passes, or riding my motorcycle under the open sky.

In this portfolio, I’m sharing some of the most exciting journeys — from building internal tools, automating deployments, and integrating AI into DevSecOps, to working on open-source side projects that actually solve problems. I’m learning as I build, and I’m building to share. Let’s explore, contribute, and grow together!

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Work Experience
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  • Aug2022 - Aug2023
    AlNafi
    Cyber Security and SysOps Intern

    During my internship at AlNafi, I built a strong foundation in both cybersecurity and system operations. I had the opportunity to dive deep into the world of IT GRC, SIEM, SOC operations, VAPT, Web Security Testing (WSTG), and industrial security standards like OT/SCADA systems. My learning also covered key frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27000, ISO 62443, PCI-DSS, along with threat modeling concepts like the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK.

    I developed hands-on skills in RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), automation with Ansible, and monitoring with Zabbix. I also gained practical experience deploying and managing web servers like Apache, NGINX, and Tomcat.

    This internship was pivotal in shaping my understanding of both SysOps and SecOps — especially in how infrastructure, automation, and security intersect. I also started working with AWS cloud services, applying what I learned in real-world lab environments to understand IAM, EC2, S3, and cloud security principles.

    Alongside the technical exposure, I practiced scripting with Python and Bash, using them for automation, incident handling, and reporting. This experience solidified my path into DevOps and SecurityOps, and it continues to influence how I design and implement secure, scalable infrastructure today.

  • Jul2022 - Present
    DevOps & SysOps Consultant
    Freelancer

    As an independent DevOps & SysOps Consultant, I’ve been working with startups, solo developers, and growing businesses to architect, automate, and optimize their infrastructure. From lifting legacy systems into the cloud to setting up production-grade CI/CD pipelines, I specialize in making deployments smoother and systems more reliable.

    My tech stack includes Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, Azure, GCP, and Python — tools I use daily to build scalable and secure infrastructure. I’m also a strong advocate of open-source and often incorporate community-driven tools into client solutions. When possible, I contribute back, because I believe open knowledge is the backbone of real innovation.

    Beyond just setting things up, I focus on teaching teams how to own their infra — empowering them with automation, observability, and resilience patterns. Whether it’s implementing GitOps, designing microservice-ready environments, or configuring multi-cloud strategies, I bring hands-on clarity to complex DevOps challenges.

    🚀 Check out my freelance gigs on Fiverr — let’s build something great together!

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