Networking
Carrier networks, routing, connectivity and infrastructure architecture.
SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT · ENGINEER · BUILDER
I design solutions.
I build things.
I never stop learning.
An experienced Solutions Architect exploring the intersection of networks, cloud and AI infrastructure — while building plenty of things outside technology too..
WHO I AM
Experience taught me how to solve problems. Curiosity keeps me learning.
I'm Syed Raza, a Solutions Architect with more than two decades of experience working with telecommunications, networking and complex infrastructure.
Much of my career has been spent understanding customer problems, designing technical solutions and translating complex technology into something people can actually use.
Today, I'm expanding that experience into cloud architecture and AI infrastructure while continuing to build, experiment and learn outside technology through reefing, gardening and DIY projects.
My story →WHAT I BUILD
Technology & Architecture
Cloud
Documenting my AWS journey, hybrid cloud designs and infrastructure automation.
AI Infrastructure
Exploring GPU fabrics, RoCE, InfiniBand and modern AI data center architecture.
BEYOND TECHNOLOGY
Projects outside the data center.
Reef Aquariums
Reef keeping, water chemistry, coral care and aquarium projects.
Gardening
Plants, landscaping, lawn care and experiments in the garden.
DIY
Home networking, electronics, automation and things I prefer building myself.