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BONAVENTURE OROCK
Professional Summary
Experienced System Engineer with 5 years of hands-on expertise in managing Windows and Linux systems, virtualization platforms, SQL databases, and cloud environments. Proficient in DevOps practices, AWS, Azure, automation, and maintaining robust IT infrastructures. Strong problem-solving skills, troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and a dedication to optimizing system performance and security. Work History
BIM IT BETTER - SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR/DEVOPS ENGINEER 03/2023 - Current
Monitored Linux operating systems health using Nagios and set up proactive alerts, reducing downtime by rapidly addressing issues.
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Managed VMware vSphere environment, provisioning, and scaling virtual machines as per workload demands
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Participated in prioritization exercises to allocate resources effectively across projects
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Designed and implemented Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) solutions, enabling secure access control and single sign-on (SSO) for cloud applications
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Administered Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, performing installations, configurations, and updates
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Designed and implemented Ansible playbooks and roles for the automation of routine tasks, leading to a 40% reduction in manual interventions and an enhanced release process
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Managed Azure DevOps pipelines to automate application builds, testing, and deployments, resulting in a 40% reduction in release cycles.
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Collaborated with development teams to improve application performance and troubleshoot issues, resulting in 15% faster response times
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Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients
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● Improved pipeline efficiency, reducing deployment time by 30%
● Implemented lift/shift deployment strategy, minimizing downtime. Established CI/CD standards resulting in increased project delivery speed.
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● Engineered a CI/CD framework reducing error rates by 25%. ad1xst@r.postjobfree.com
Laurel, MD 20708
Skills
Operating Systems: Windows Server,
Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat
Enterprise
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Monitoring: Nagios, Icinga,
CloudWatch, Cockpit, Grafana
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● Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
● Automation: Infrastructure as Code
Virtualization: VMware, Microsoft
Hyper-V
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● Databases:
● Microsoft SQL Server
Security: Firewall Configuration, Patch
Management
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● DevOps: Jenkins, Ansible, Git
● Scripting: Bash Scripting, Python
Tools & Utilities: Jira, ServiceNow,
Docker, Git, Maven, VMware ESXi,
DNS, DHCP, Active directory, Ec2
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● Storage: NAS, S3
Education
06/2016
Polytechnic Institute
Bamenda
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science
The Office of Unified Communications - SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR 10/2021 - 03/2023
Trinitech Consulting - SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR/AWS
ADMINISTRATOR
01/2018 - 10/2021
Collaborated with vendors to resolve hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
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Managed diverse fleet of Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 systems, maintaining 99.9% uptime
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Installed, configured, and optimized Windows servers, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy settings
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Managed Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers, ensuring high availability and security of critical systems
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Assisted in troubleshooting complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement solutions
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Assisted in the procurement and management of IT assets, licenses, and vendor relationships
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Provided technical support and guidance to end-users, troubleshooting issues and ensuring customer satisfaction
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Administered and optimized Linux servers in a virtualized environment using VMware
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Conducted system monitoring, log analysis, and proactive troubleshooting to maintain system health
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Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support network-related projects and ensure seamless operations
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Managed firewall configurations and network routing to enhance security and performance
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Performed system administration for both Linux and Windows servers, maintaining high availability and addressing performance issues proactively
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Managed and optimized AWS DevOps pipelines, integrating Ansible for application deployment and configuration.
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Administered and maintained Windows and Linux servers, managing user accounts, system configurations, and software installations
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Participated in the implementation of security measures, including firewall configurations, access controls, and system hardening
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Managed and maintained network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reliability
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Implemented and configured network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and SNMP, to enhance network efficiency
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Conducted regular network monitoring and diagnostics to identify and resolve performance issues
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Collaborated with vendors to procure network hardware and negotiate service contracts, optimizing costs
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Designed, deployed, and managed cloud environments on both Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), optimizing resource
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allocation, scalability, and cost efficiency
Administered and optimized virtualized environments in Azure and AWS, ensuring high availability and cost-effective resource utilization
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Implemented security best practices, including IAM roles and policies, network security groups (NSGs), and encryption, to protect cloud resources
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and execute cloud migrations, integrating on-premises and cloud environments
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Mentored junior team members and provided technical guidance in cloud architecture and best practices.
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