Mohibul Mahmud

Person

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Region	North America
Country	Canada
Websites	linkedin.com/in/mohibul-mahmud-8592326

Achievements

Mohibul Mahmud is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience specializing in Internet infrastructure, DNS administration, and cybersecurity. He currently serves as a Cloud Engineer at Microsoft in Canada, focusing on monitoring, observability, and security practices within cloud environments.

Background[edit | edit source]

Mohibul began his career as a Network and DNS Administrator in the ISP sector, where he managed BIND DNS servers and contributed to critical infrastructure projects. He completed ccTLD Name Server Training led by Bill Manning in 2002, which covered BIND updates, DNS troubleshooting, and forward DNS delegation, solidifying his foundational knowledge of DNS systems and server management.

Professional Experience[edit | edit source]

At Microsoft, Mohibul serves as a Cloud Engineer, focusing on monitoring, observability, and security within cloud-native environments. His expertise extends to troubleshooting Linux/Unix systems, Kubernetes/Anthos deployments, and optimizing containerized solutions. He has successfully resolved complex customer issues and automated repetitive tasks using Python and Shell scripting.

Previously, Mohibul worked as a Senior Solutions Developer at Plotly, where he led cloud architecture projects deploying Plotly Dash Enterprise on Azure and Kubernetes. He also implemented DevSecOps practices, automated CI/CD pipelines, and provided technical support for Plotly Dash Enterprise.

Before joining Plotly, he was a Cloud Solutions Developer at TELUS, where he designed cloud solutions for GCP, resolved over 200 high-priority cases, and conducted training programs on GCP products.

Mohibul began his career at BRACNet in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he managed enterprise networks for over 5,000 users, administered Linux systems, and implemented network services, contributing to significant improvements in DNS resolution and incident response. At Microsoft, Mohibul leverages his technical expertise to design and implement cloud monitoring solutions, ensuring high availability and security for cloud-native applications. He is actively involved in Internet governance forums, including ICANN and ARIN. He is currently an ICANN 82 Fellow and an ARIN 52 Fellow, contributing to policy discussions, workshops, and technical sessions.

Educational and Community Involvement[edit | edit source]

Mohibul’s educational and community engagement extends to contributing technical insights to DNS operations and incident response through ongoing mentorship and advisory sessions with ICANN and ARIN representatives. He is actively seeking guidance and mentorship to further his contributions to SSAC and RSSAC, focusing on strengthening DNS stability and security across the Internet infrastructure.

Mohibul is also engaged in translating educational content for underserved communities, collaborating with the Virtual School of Internet Governance (VSIG) to make Internet governance training more accessible in Bengali.

Areas of Interest[edit | edit source]

DNS Security
Root Server Operations
Observability Practices
Cloud Monitoring
Internet Governance

Fun Fact[edit | edit source]

In addition to his technical work, Mohibul is known for his dedication to community outreach, particularly in promoting accessible Internet governance education. He is currently translating educational content into Bengali for the Virtual School of Internet Governance (VSIG) and has been recognized for his advocacy in DNS security and observability practices.

Mohibul is passionate about initiatives that align with ICANN’s mission of ensuring a stable and secure global Internet, particularly in areas related to DNS security, root server operations, and observability practices.