Cloud and DevOps consultant for the UAE and GCC.
Azure, AWS, Kubernetes and AI platform infrastructure for government and enterprise teams, with in-country data residency and NESA and NCA ECC controls built in.
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What GCC platforms need that generic cloud advice misses.
Government and regulated enterprises in the Gulf carry requirements that change the architecture from day one: where data may live, which controls an auditor will ask for, and how public platforms survive national-scale traffic. I design for those requirements first, then deliver the platform as code.
In-country data residency
Workloads, backups and logs kept in-country where the rules require it, for example Azure UAE North and UAE Central, with policies that stop resources being created elsewhere.
Regulatory controls as code
Technical controls mapped to UAE NESA (IA standards), Saudi NCA ECC, PDPL and SAMA, so audit evidence comes from the platform instead of screenshots.
Government and enterprise platforms
Public-facing portals, tourism and content platforms, AI assistants and internal systems for government entities and enterprises across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Hybrid and private connectivity
Private endpoints, ExpressRoute and VPN to on-premises data centres, with WAF and CDN at the edge through Azure Front Door or Cloudflare.
Solutions
Most requested by GCC teams.
- Cloud Architecture & Landing ZonesSecure, governed cloud foundations across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, including hybrid connectivity.
- Kubernetes & Platform EngineeringProduction-grade Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms your engineers can operate with confidence.
- Enterprise CMS Scalability & Hosting (Sitecore, Umbraco, Optimizely)Sitecore, Umbraco, Kentico, Optimizely and ERP platforms hosted, deployed and operated on cloud properly.
- AI & Data Platform ArchitectureSecure enterprise patterns for AI workloads: model access, identity, cost and governance.
- Security & Identity ArchitectureControls built into the platform rather than added after it.
- Load Testing & Scalability ReviewFind out what breaks first, before launch day does.
FAQ
Working with a consultant in the GCC
Do you work with companies in the UAE and Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Most of my production work is for government and enterprise clients in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, delivered remotely and aligned to the region's working week.
Where are you based?
I am based in Karachi, Pakistan and work remotely with teams across the GCC. Engagements are scoped in writing and delivered in your cloud accounts and repositories.
Can you keep our data in the UAE?
Yes. Platforms can be designed to use in-country cloud regions such as Azure UAE North and UAE Central, with policies that block resources in other regions and private networking for data services.
Which compliance frameworks do you work with?
UAE NESA (IA standards), Saudi NCA ECC, PDPL and SAMA, plus ISO 27001 and SOC 2. Controls are implemented as code and mapped to each framework.
Can you work with our agency or system integrator?
Yes. I often work alongside digital agencies and integrators, covering the cloud, DevOps and security side while they deliver the application. Team-scale delivery is available with Cloudlit.
Next step
Bring me the platform decision you have to get right.
A 30-minute call. You leave with a written view of the risk and the next step, whether or not we work together.