Ahmad Shah Wardak

Ahmad Shah Wardak has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over many years. Ahmad shah'smost recent role is as a Senior Cloud/DevOps Architect at IntraEdge since September 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Security/DevSecOps/Cloud Architect at the Afghan Consulate General in Toronto from February 2020 to September 2022.

Before that, Ahmad served as a Senior Security/Cloud/DevOps Architect at the Ministry of Education in Kabul, Afghanistan from November 2018 to January 2020. Here, they designed and implemented security awareness initiatives, coordinated with security teams to mitigate cybersecurity risks, and identified and implemented industry-best cloud architecture solutions.

From April 2016 to October 2018, Ahmad held the position of ICT Director/Project Manager at the Ministry of Finance. Ahmad shah'sresponsibilities included directing the information communication technology department, managing operational and strategic plans for compliance, overseeing ICT resources, and managing ICT procurement and investments.

Prior to that, Ahmad worked as the Director of Information Technology/Project Manager at the Ministry of Education in Kabul, Afghanistan from December 2012 to April 2016. Here, they directed the ICT department, supervised the team, oversaw the implementation and maintenance of technological infrastructure, and managed various ICT projects.

Before that, they served as a Project Manager/Network Consultant at the Ministry of Education from September 2009 to November 2011. In this role, they supervised operational tasks, developed progress reports, tracked project milestones, and trained staff.

Furthermore, Ahmad has worked as a Technical Manager at GTR International, where they designed and implemented a National Data Center in Kabul, Afghanistan from March 2009 to August 2009.

Additionally, they have experience as a LAN/WAN Specialist at the Ministry of Education from April 2007 to February 2009. Ahmad shah'sresponsibilities included developing and supporting network and systems security, ensuring appropriate security measures, and proactively pursuing security architecture.

Ahmad's early work experience includes working as an Information Technology Officer at the United Nations Development Program in Kabul, Afghanistan from May 2005 to February 2007, and as a Lecturer of Computer Science at the University of Nangarhar from February 2003 to February 2005.

Overall, Ahmad Shah Wardak's work experience demonstrates a strong background in cloud architecture, security, project management, and IT infrastructure across various government and international organizations.

Ahmad Shah Wardak's education history is as follows:

- From 2020 to 2022, Ahmad Shah Wardak attended Niagara University and obtained a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in information security and digital forensics.

- In 2010, Ahmad Shah Wardak enrolled in Preston University and completed a Master's degree in MBA Project Management in 2011.

- Between 2001 and 2003, Ahmad Shah Wardak studied at the University of Peshawar, earning a Master's degree in computer science.

- Prior to their Master's degree, from 1996 to 1998, Ahmad Shah Wardak attended the University of Peshawar and earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

In addition to their formal education, Ahmad Shah Wardak has obtained various certifications, including the Expert Scrum Master Certified (ESMC) from Agile, the Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analysis from Purdue University, and the Statistical Analysis for Data Sciences certification from Simplilearn. Ahmad shah also holds certifications in Tableau Desktop, Certified Business Professional (CBP), Agile Scrum Master, CHFI Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, EC-Council Certified Security Analyst: Penetration Testing (ECSA), Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions, Microsoft Professional Program in DevOps, VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization Deployment, VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 - Network Virtualization Deployment (VCA6-NV), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).