Site Reliability Cloud Infrastructure
Resume:
Sherack Malokwu
DevOps Platform Site Reliability Engineer
*******.****@*****.*** • 954-***-****
linkedin.com/in/sherack • TX
Innovated, technically sophisticated professional with 5+ years of experience in automating, configuring, and optimizing complex infrastructures for high availability, efficiency, and security. Demonstrated success in leveraging broad range of technologies and tools to develop and maintain scalable and resilient systems. Proficient in implementing continuous integration and deployment
(CI/CD) pipelines while facilitating seamless code deployments and rapid delivery cycles. Skilled in cloud infrastructure management, including provisioning, scaling, and managing services across major cloud platforms. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence, minimize downtime, and enhance overall system performance. Committed to fostering culture of continuous improvement through meticulous monitoring, proactive problem-solving, and implementing best practices in site reliability and DevOps methodologies. Areas of Expertise
● Continuous & Continuous Deployment
● Infrastructure as Code
● Cloud Infrastructure Management
● System Automation & Orchestration
● Performance Monitoring & Optimization
● Security Best Practices & Compliance
● Disaster Recovery Planning & Execution
● Containerization & Orchestration Technologies
● Network Architecture & Security Protocols
● Scripting & Code Deployment
Strategies
● Incident Management
● Scalability & High Availability
Solutions
Professional Experience
Etech Technology Solutions, Remote
DevOps Cloud Engineer/SRE
Oct 2021 — Present
Orchestrate Docker containerization with Kubernetes on AWS EKS to enhance scalability and reliability. Utilize AWS services to architect and refine infrastructures, improving performance and service integration. Manage Kibana, Prometheus, and Grafana for advanced monitoring, bolstering incident response. Deliver 24/7 operational support, ensuring rapid incident resolution and high service availability for customer satisfaction. Implement SRE initiatives to boost site reliability and user experience. Leverage Python scripting for AWS Lambda, facilitating serverless development and enhancing system efficiency. Actively support the financial sector clients by enhancing security protocols and maintaining high availability for banking applications to ensure minimal customer downtime. Lead initiatives in CI/CD pipelines, promoting consistent and efficient code deployments across production environments.
Key Contributions:
● Led automation of cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible, reducing deployment times by 40% and improving scalability.
● Conducted thorough post-incident reviews and spearheaded the implementation of strategic improvements, decreasing future incident occurrences by 30%.
● Optimized AWS cost efficiency through strategic monitoring and introduction of cost-saving tools, resulting in significant operational cost reductions without impacting service quality.
● Directed production deployments, ensuring smooth rollouts and effective troubleshooting that minimized downtime and maintained stable operations.
● Engineered CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure deployment in AWS using Terraform and CloudFormation, significantly reducing deployment times and improving operational efficiency.
● Utilized CloudWatch for comprehensive AWS resource monitoring, setting detailed alarms that enabled proactive issue resolution and system optimization.
● Executed disaster recovery strategies across AWS accounts and regions, ensuring minimal downtime and continuous business operations during critical incidents.
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● Enhanced security measures and incident management for financial applications, significantly improving uptime and reliability for banking app users.
Cloud Resources LLC,
Cloud DevOps Engineer / Platform
Dec 2019 — Sept 2021
Collaborated with team members to automate release components, significantly reducing deployment time and manual errors. Migrated services to AWS using Kubernetes, enhancing system scalability and operational flexibility. Designed and implemented Grafana dashboards and alerts to maintain optimal system health and minimize downtime. Constructed infrastructure with Terraform and CloudFormation for rapid deployment and efficient resource management. Maintained Docker container clusters managed by Kubernetes, improving container orchestration and deployment efficiency. Utilized Docker for microservices containerization, achieving environment consistency across development, testing, and production phases. Leveraged AWS for scalable cloud infrastructure, supporting a diverse range of services for a robust microservices architecture. Key Contributions:
● Automated release processes and system configurations, boosting deployment frequency by 35%.
● Employed Kubernetes for efficient container orchestration, facilitating streamlined container management and deployment at scale.
● Integrated Jenkins with Docker and Kubernetes to automate CI/CD pipelines, significantly improving deployment speed and product quality.
● Developed scripts for CI/CD pipelines, database snapshot migration, and user access key rotation, leading to improved operational reliability and security.
● Managed and optimized AWS cloud infrastructure for services including EC2, S3, and RDS, focusing on backups, patches, and scaling, resulting in enhanced system performance and reliability.
● Installed Docker and authored Dockerfiles for container builds, integrating Docker with Jenkins to support scalable environments and streamline development workflows.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree
McMurry University, TX
Certifications: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, CompTIA Security + Current Education: "Artificial Intelligence with Python" by HarvardX (edX), focusing on AI algorithms and machine learning techniques using Python.
Technical Skills
Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Chef DevOps Tools: Docker, Jenkins, Ansible, and Argo
Programming & Scripting: Python, Bash, and Groovy
CI/CD: Jenkins GitHub Actions
Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, Datadog, Dynatrace, and Elastic Stack Security: Understanding of ISO 27001 Requirements
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