Ashfaq Jan
IT SPECIALIST – HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING (HPC)
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Results-driven IT professional with 12+ years of experience in software systems, cloud environments, and technical operations, now focused on High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Linux-based infrastructure. Strong background in Python scripting, system configuration, and performance optimization. Experienced in supporting complex software environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Passionate about enabling scientific and data-intensive research through efficient computing systems.
Experience
Technical Project Manager / IT Systems Specialist - Carta Healthcare (USA) - USA
(2020-01 - 2025-07)
- Installed, configured, and maintained complex software environments for enterprise healthcare platforms
- Supported Linux-based environments and cloud infrastructure for data-intensive applications
- Automated operational workflows using Python scripts, improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention
- Collaborated with engineering and DevOps teams to optimize system performance and reliability
- Troubleshot system-level and application-level issues across distributed environments
- Assisted in deployment pipelines and environment configuration
- Provided technical support to stakeholders and end-users for data processing systems
- Improved system performance and reduced downtime through proactive monitoring and optimization
- Automated repetitive operational tasks, increasing team productivity
Software Project Manager / Technical Lead - MA Services
(2014-07 - 2019-07)
- Managed deployment and configuration of software systems across multiple environments
- Coordinated with engineering teams to ensure stable and optimized application performance
- Supported data-driven applications and backend systems
- Introduced process improvements and automation strategies
Senior Team Lead / Software Engineer - E-Vision Software
(2011-06 - 2014-06)
- Developed and maintained software applications using Python, PHP, and JavaScript
- Worked on backend systems and database optimization
- Led technical teams and ensured high-quality code and system performance
Education
MSc - Internet Engineering - University of East London, UK
Master of Computer Science - Hamdard University
