Hello, I'm
Althaf Ameen
IT Manager & Application Developer
I manage IT infrastructure. I also build the tools that run on it.
About Me
IT Manager. Application Developer. Both at the same time.
I'm an IT Manager with a passion for building applications. In my current role, I wear both hats — managing IT operations and infrastructure while also designing and developing applications that solve real business problems.
My unique position gives me end-to-end visibility: I understand the infrastructure challenges, the security requirements, and the user needs. When I build an application, it's designed with production realities in mind from day one.
I've gone all-in on the Cloudflare ecosystem — Pages, Workers, D1, KV, R2 — because I believe in deploying at the edge. Fast, secure, and globally distributed.
Experience
My professional journey so far
IT Manager & Application Developer
2020 – PresentAcme Corporation
Leading IT operations while building internal tools and customer-facing applications. Managing domains, infrastructure, and cloud deployments across the Cloudflare ecosystem.
- Manage IT infrastructure serving 500+ employees
- Built and deployed 5+ internal applications
- Migrated company services to Cloudflare edge platform
- Reduced operational costs by 30% through automation
Senior IT Administrator
2016 – 2020Acme Corporation
Managed enterprise IT systems, network infrastructure, and vendor relationships. Began developing internal automation tools.
- Oversaw network infrastructure for 3 office locations
- Implemented company-wide security policies
- Started building automation scripts and internal tools
IT Administrator
2012 – 2016Tech Solutions Ltd
Handled day-to-day IT operations, user support, and system administration.
- Managed Active Directory and email systems
- Provided technical support for 200+ users
- Maintained 99.9% uptime for critical services
Projects
Applications I've built and deployed
Inventory Management System
A full-stack inventory tracking application built for internal use. Handles product cataloging, stock levels, purchase orders, and automated reorder alerts.
Employee Onboarding Portal
Streamlined the onboarding process from 2 weeks to 3 days. New hires complete paperwork, training modules, and IT setup requests through a single interface.
Domain & DNS Manager
A custom dashboard to manage all company domains, DNS records, and SSL certificates in one place. Integrates with Cloudflare API for real-time updates.
Helpdesk Ticketing System
Replaced an expensive third-party tool with a custom-built ticketing system. Features SLA tracking, auto-assignment, and analytics dashboard.
Skills
What I bring to the table — management, code, and infrastructure
Management
Development
Platform & Infrastructure
Blog
Thoughts on IT, development, and the Cloudflare ecosystem
Why I Chose Cloudflare Over AWS for My Side Projects
A practical comparison from someone who manages infrastructure and writes the code that runs on it.
Read more →Building Internal Tools: An IT Manager's Perspective
How understanding both sides — infrastructure and development — leads to better applications.
Read more →From Scripts to Full-Stack: My Development Journey
How I went from writing batch scripts to building full-stack TypeScript applications.
Read more →Get in Touch
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Based in India