DEVOPS ENGINEER

PROFILE SUMMARY

Senior Azure Cloud Architect offering 11+ years of rich and qualitative experience in IT, including 7+ years as an Azure Cloud Architect and DevOps Engineer

Profound understanding of Azure Cloud Technology, adept in infrastructure, application deployment, project management, risk analysis, and change management

Building Design and architecture, strategy & plan, and target solutions for migrating on-premises legacy and cloud-native applications, and databases to Azure cloud and Hybrid environment.

Demonstrated expertise in Azure IaaS/PaaS, including Network services, Load Balancer, App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, VMs, VM Scale Sets, Front Door, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, Storage (Data Lake, Blob, File), Azure Active Directory, and more.

Skillful in building Azure Landing Zones, deploying resources like VMs, Load Balancer, Traffic Manager, and SQL Databases, ensuring efficient resource management.

Architecting cloud solutions, specializing in Cloud platforms, DevOps, CI/CD, and Configuration Management, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and continuous integration.

Leading end-to-end migration projects, designing hybrid solutions, and translating business requirements into technical solutions

Expertly configuring monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in Kubernetes

Enabling seamless monitoring and log analysis through integration of Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and Splunk with CI/CD pipelines

Skilled in configuring Azure Virtual Networks (V-Nets), subnets, Azure network settings, AKS service meshes, DHCP address blocks, DNS settings, security policies, and routing.

Provisioning Azure cloud environments & resources using ARM Templates, Bicep

Designed governance frameworks with Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Resource Graph, driving compliance and efficient resource management.

Leveraging Azure services for tracking, cost optimization, and security, while imparting knowledge through training sessions

Successfully led complex projects, demonstrating critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills

DevOps Expertise: Orchestrating Helm deployments, optimizing networking, security, and scaling, and integrating with Azure DevOps for end-to-end CI/CD pipelines.

Proficient in Docker, ACR, and AKS, with expertise in ISTIO service mesh deployment

Skilled at working independently as well as in a team environment along with excellent problem-solving, communication, project management, critical & creative thinking, presentation, time management, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

CERTIFICATIONS

Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

AWS Certified Cloud Associate

Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) by ISACA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cloud Platforms:

Azure, AWS

Azure Services:

Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Web Jobs, Azure Batch, Azure Logic App, Azure Container Services, Azure Container Registry, Azure Kubernetes Services, Virtual Machines, Virtual Machine Scale Set, Azure Bastion Host, Jump Server, Virtual Network Peering, Virtual Private Network, Express Route, Availability Sets, Availability Zones, APIM, Virtual Networks, Regions, Traffic Manager, Application Security, Front Door, Load Balancer, Network Security Group, Application Security Groups, Service Bus, Service and Private Endpoints, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Storage Account, Blob, Containers, Queue, Table, Access Keys, Shared Access Signatures.

Infrastructure Provisioning Tools:

Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Cloud Formation, ARM Template, BICEP

Configuration Management Tools:

Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt Lake, PowerShell DSC

CI /CD Tools:

Jenkins, Azure Pipelines, Gitlab Pipelines

Containerization Tools:

Docker, Kubernetes

Source Code Management:

GIT, GitHub, Gitlab, Bitbucket, Azure Repos.

Scripting & Programming Languages:

Python, PowerShell, Bash/Shell, Java, JavaScript, ASP. Net

Databases:

Data Lake, Data Bricks, Cosmos DB, Cassandra, SQL Databases

Application/Web Servers:

Apache Tomcat, NGINX, IIS, JBoss4.1, WebSphere, Web Logic

Operating Systems:

UNIX, Linux, Windows, Ubuntu

Bug Tracking Tools:

JIRA, Bugzilla, Remedy, HP Quality Centre

PAAS:

Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Web Jobs, Azure Batch, Azure App Logic, Azure Container Services, Azure Kubernetes Services, etc.

IAAS:

Virtual Machines, Virtual Machine scale set, Azure Bastion Host, Jump Server, Virtual Network Peering, Virtual Private Network, Express Route, Availability Sets, Availability Zones, Virtual Networks, Regions, Traffic Manager, Application Security, Front Door, Load Balancer, Network Security Group, Application Security Groups, Service Bus, Azure Storage Account, Blob, Containers, Queue, Table, Access Keys, Shared Access Signatures

Identity Management:

OAuth, Azure Active Directory, Managed Identity, Service Principal, AD B2C, RBAC, Azure Access Policies

DevOps:

GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, YAML, CICD Pipelines, Blue Green Deployment, Canary Deployment, Deployment slots, SonarQube, E-Slint, Cobertura, dot Cover, coverage.py

Security:

Azure Key Vault, Azure Firewall, Azure Security Centre, Azure DDOS Protection, Azure Health Service, Azure Network Monitor, Azure Sentinel, etc

Logging and Monitoring:

Azure Monitor, App Insights, Azure log analytics, and 3rd party like - Nagios, Splunk, ELK, Data Dog, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, AppDynamics, Azure Service Health, and Azure Network Monitor.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TeleWorld Solutions, Chantilly, Virginia Since July 2020-Present

Sr. Azure DevOps engineer

Orchestrated Version Control, Build and release Management using Azure DevOps/VSTS for DEV, QA & PROD environments

Designed Azure solutions across cloud models, integrating on-premises, hybrid cloud, and Azure public cloud

Leveraged tools like Visual Studio, Azure Kubernetes Service, Application Insights, and Log Analytics

Enhanced observability and insights into services through Istio service mesh components in Kubernetes

Implemented Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Backup, and secured communication between Azure services and virtual networks

Set up Prometheus for app and Kubernetes monitoring, integrated Grafana for visual dashboards

Established Azure Express Route connection for Azure and On-premises data centre

Developed Microservices for Continuous Delivery with Azure and Docker

Developed Azure Logic App, integrated Docker container orchestration using Kubernetes

Created RESTful APIs using Python frameworks, secured and exposed them with Azure API Management & APIGEE

Implemented serverless Azure Functions using Python, PowerShell, and C#

Established comprehensive Azure governance for resource management.

Orchestrated Version Control, Build and release Management using Azure DevOps/VSTS for DEV, QA & PROD environments.

Leveraged Terraform and CloudFormation for server provisioning using infrastructure as code.

Configured Azure DevOps pipelines for Helm charts deployment and validation.

Developed build and deploy scripts using MAVEN and Jenkins

Utilized Splunk APM for log analysis, integrated with Single Sign-On and Service Now ticketing.

Integrated Ansible with Jenkins for automation and continuous integration, designed repeatable deployment workflows.

Experience in JIRA for ticketing and defect tracking, configured workflows, customizations, and plugins.

Integrated Ansible with Jenkins for automation and continuous integration, designed repeatable deployment workflows.

Logic Inc., Kansas Jan 2019 – Jun 2020

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Developed capacity and architecture plans for Azure Cloud migration, enhancing IAAS VMs and PAAS role instances for peak performance.

Leveraged Azure Monitoring tools for data collection and issue resolution, including Log Analytics and Application Insights.

Designed and implemented serverless solutions using Azure Functions and Python.

Utilized Azure DevOps/VSTS for version control, build, release management, and deployments across environments.

Orchestrated Docker containers with Kubernetes, managing pods, deployments, scaling, and load balancing.

Configured Azure Express Route for private connections, bridging Azure and on-premises infrastructure.

Worked extensively with Azure services like Azure SQL Database, Data Lake, Data Factory, SQL Data Warehouse, and Analysis Service.

Deployed on-premises services to Azure Cloud using PowerShell scripts, managing Azure Security groups and linking resources.

Employed JIRA Agile methodologies for software development, guiding Scrum masters on agile principles.

Optimized and deployed applications using Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline, leveraging Repos, Test Plans, App Service, and Application Insight.

Implemented monitoring and alerting using ELK, configuring Logstash and log shippers for data collection.

Designed Elasticsearch indices for storage efficiency and compliance, creating interactive Kibana dashboards.

Utilized Azure Automate for cloud-based process automation, configuration management, and update management.

Implemented Azure best practices for resource optimization and cost-effectiveness.

Implemented Azure Active Directory for secure single sign-on access to SaaS applications.

Configured Azure components, including Active Directory, Key Vault, and encryption, enhancing security.

Set up Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for secure user authentication.

Automated Windows patching using PowerShell scripts and created release pipelines in Azure DevOps.

Configured BGP routes for ExpressRoute connections, ensuring robust connectivity between data centres and Azure Cloud.

Created visually appealing dashboards and visualizations using Kibana.

Utilized Kibana to build interactive dashboards for different teams, displaying key metrics and trends.

Western Digital Corporation, San Jose, California May 2016 – Dec 2018

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Built Azure landing zones and aligned target Azure infrastructure with migrated app requirements.

Defined monitoring and optimization strategies for the Azure environment and migrated apps

Configured Azure Monitor, Azure Application Insights, and other tools for performance, availability, and security tracking.

Demonstrated experience in Azure services including Azure AD, Azure storage, Azure VM, SQL Database, Azure Functions, etc.

Designed Azure networking architecture, encompassing virtual networks, subnets, and connectivity options.

Ensured secure and efficient connectivity between on-premises and Azure environments.

Developed data migration strategies considering volume, sensitivity, and importance.

Implemented methods such as Azure Data Migration Service, Azure Database Migration Service, and Azure Data Factory

Provisioned servers and Azure resources using ARM templates and terraform, adhering to infrastructure-as-code principles.

Implemented version control, build, and release management using Azure DevOps, VSTS, and Visual Studio

Utilized Azure DevOps services for work planning, code collaboration, and efficient application deployment.

Created and maintained Azure DevOps-related tools for deployment and provisioning.

Leveraged Azure Monitoring tools and Dynatrace for proactive monitoring and alert setup.

Diagnosed and fixed service degradation

Automated build and deployment with tools like MAVEN, Jenkins, Nexus, and Ansible

Integrated Ansible with Jenkins for continuous integration using YAML scripting, and integrated Azure applications with third-party systems using Azure integration services and APIs

Designed and maintained scalable Azure infrastructure while ensuring compliance and security.

Implemented industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Established CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, PowerShell scripting, and automation techniques.

Monitored app performance, identifying, and optimizing bottlenecks using Azure monitoring tools.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams for requirement gathering and successful Azure app deployment.

Provided ongoing support, troubleshooting, bug fixes, and feature enhancements.

Worked on GIT and Bitbucket, skilled in source control concepts including branches, tags, and mergers

JC20 Tech. LLC, Addison, TX Mar 2015 – Apr 2016

DevOps & System Administration Engineer

Crafted and rigorously tested storage strategies, along with a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for client databases.

Delivered a solution that ensured impeccable recovery performance and maintained high availability.

Interacted adeptly with both staff and clients through personal interactions and phone communications.

Provided hands-on assistance for system setup and efficient resolution of issues, showcasing exceptional communication skills.

Utilized Splunk to orchestrate real-time monitoring of system operations, enabling swift responses to triggers and observations, ensuring optimal system performance and security.

Analyzed, enhanced, and maintained the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), these comprehensive documents outline strategies for business continuity and data recovery in worst-case scenarios.

Demonstrated expertise in safeguarding data integrity and recovery within the Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan, both crucial documents for business resilience.

Generated and refined SIEM reports using Splunk, enhancing security insights and incident detection capabilities.

Spearheaded the deployment of MDM profiles using Microsoft Endpoint Manager and created tailored compliance policies for company-owned devices, ensuring standardized security protocols.

Developed baseline compliance for Windows computers, maintaining software operations by conducting in-depth database analysis, performance monitoring, and seamless patch installations.

Monitored and updated web applications, effectively resolving network communication issues, and ensuring uninterrupted performance.

Employed Salesforce ticketing software to accurately document, track, and address reported problems and incidents, driving timely resolutions.

Successfully deployed and maintained services and applications within Windows and Linux environments, orchestrating efficient operational setups.

Collaborated closely with operational leaders and management during outages, offering valuable technical insights and expertise to drive effective solutions.

Utilized Jenkins pipelines for microservices builds and orchestrated Docker container clusters using Kubernetes, optimizing deployment processes for enhanced efficiency.

Leveraged Linux, Bash, GIT, and Docker in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments, contributing to streamlined operations and application management.

Citi Bank, NY Mar 2012 – Feb 2015

Systems Administrator

Took charge of installing, administering, and maintaining SQL Server instances, ensuring their optimal performance and reliability.

Created linked servers connecting SQL Server to diverse databases, such as Oracle, Access, and Informix, facilitating seamless data interaction.

Installed and configured the organization's Unix/Linux OS environment, employing shell scripting tools to ensure a streamlined setup.

Managed the functionality and efficiency of Linux and UNIX-based operating systems, guaranteeing their smooth operation and performance.

Diagnosed and resolved system and network issues, focusing on security, and efficiently addressing hardware and software faults.

Configured and established the necessary infrastructure for a DevOps environment on Linux, facilitating collaborative development and streamlined operations.

Developed and tested storage strategies and disaster recovery plans for operational databases, ensuring high availability and efficient recovery.

Interacted with staff and clients, offering guidance and resolving issues either face-to-face or over the telephone, facilitating system setup and problem-solving.

Conducted software maintenance operations, including database analysis, performance monitoring, and patch management to ensure optimum functionality.

Managed daily software configuration activities for multiple product lines, encompassing source code control, version control, branch management, build management, and release management.

Successfully installed, configured, and upgraded Oracle server software for customers, ensuring seamless database functionality.

Oversaw database security and integrity by creating and maintaining roles and users, assigning privileges, and implementing data disaster backup procedures.

Expertly manipulated and queried data using SQL and ISQL, ensuring efficient data handling and retrieval.

Collaborated closely with infrastructure, Java developers, network, database, application, and business intelligence teams to ensure high data quality and availability.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and Media Tech. from Lead City University

AZEEZ AKINTAYO

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