Devops Engineer Operational Excellence
Resume:
I am writing to express my keen interest in the DevOps Engineer position at
your Company. With six years of hands-on experience in DevOps, I am well- prepared to contribute to your team.
My expertise lies in automation, containerization, and infrastructure as code
(IaC). I excel in using tools like Ansible, Docker, and Terraform to streamline tasks, manage deployments, and enhance resource provisioning. Security is a top priority in my work. I adhere to stringent practices to safeguard data and systems, ensuring minimal downtime and security breaches. I have a proven track record of working effectively with cross- functional teams to drive project success.
In summary, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise in DevOps, with a strong focus on operational excellence and software delivery. I am enthusiastic about the prospect of contributing my skills and knowledge to your Company.
Please find my resume attached for your reference. I am available at your earliest convenience for an interview.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to the continued success of your Company. MBAKU
ADRIAN
***********@*******.***
Richmond, Texas
Best Regards,
Mbaku Adrian
Dear Hiring Manager,
Mbaku Adrian
Mbaku Adrian
DevOps Engineer
Richmond, Texas +1-832-***-**** ***********@*******.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbaku-adrian-033998270 Summary
• Six years of hands-on experience in the DevOps domain.
• DevOps Engineer experienced in Implementing CI/CD tools, Server Provisioning
• Monitoring Large-scale Scale Production Systems Running on both On-Prem and Cloud, AWS, AZURE, and GCP environments
• Proactive, detail-oriented, problem-solver professional DevOps Engineer with a total of 6+ years’ experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable infrastructure solutions; looking for a professional environment with opportunities for advancement and long-term stability with benefits.
• As a DevOps Engineer; involves designing and operating secure, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective systems on AWS; has a proven track record for building secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure for applications on AWS.
• Identify the company's business objectives and develop cloud-based solutions to support them. Investigate methods to improve operations by digitizing routine processes.
• Experience in developing database programs like Stored Procedures, User Defined Functions, Triggers, Packages, and implementation scripts (Batch Scripts) on PL SQL & T-SQL using Microsoft SQL Server.
• Keep downtime and security breaches to a minimum in the cloud setting. Perform internal cloud application development, construction, and maintenance for the enterprise.
• Excellent Debugging and Managing Services on various Linux distributions; Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS.
• Proficiency in automation tools, scripting languages, and version control systems.
• A proven track record of establishing and managing robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Extensive expertise in containerization technologies such as Docker.
• A strong grasp of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud computing platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Adherence to stringent security practices to safeguard data and systems.
• Expertise in monitoring and alerting tools, including Prometheus and Grafana.
• Proficient in log analysis and management using ELK Stack.
• A dedication to continuous improvement, embracing Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Extensive experience in managing configuration files and ensuring consistency.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
• Versatility in working with both Windows and Linux environments.
• Comprehensive documentation of processes and best practices.
• Commitment to adhering to compliance standards and regulations.
• Experience with versioning and release management.
• Knowledge of networking principles and network security.
• Adaptability and ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments.
• A track record of driving operational excellence and accelerating software delivery while maintaining a sharp focus on system reliability and scalability.
Key Strength’s
• Automation: DevOps engineers should be proficient in automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform to streamline repetitive tasks, configure infrastructure, and manage deployments.
• Scripting: Strong scripting skills in languages like Shell, Python, or Ruby are essential for writing automation scripts, managing configurations, and creating deployment pipelines.
• Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems like Git is crucial for tracking changes, managing code repositories, and collaborating with development teams effectively.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): DevOps engineers should have expertise in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated code builds, testing, and deployment processes.
• Containerization: Proficiency in containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes is vital for packaging and managing applications consistently across various environments.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible for defining and provisioning infrastructure resources programmatically.
• Cloud Computing: Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is essential for deploying applications in scalable, cloud-based environments and managing cloud resources efficiently.
• Monitoring and Logging: Using monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Nagios to track system performance, detect issues, and set up automated alerts. Proficiency in log analysis tools like ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
• Security Practices: An understanding of security best practices, including network security, access control, and vulnerability assessment, is vital for ensuring the security of DevOps processes and infrastructure.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross- functional teams, facilitating a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.
• Agile and DevOps Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps principles to foster collaboration, automate processes, and deliver software efficiently.
• Problem-solving: The ability to troubleshoot issues, diagnose problems, and implement solutions rapidly, ensuring system stability and reliability.
• Versioning and Release Management: Proficiency in managing application versions, coordinating releases, and implementing rollbacks when necessary
• Configuration Management: Skills in managing and maintaining configuration files, ensuring consistency across different environments.
• Soft Skills: Adaptability, time management, and the ability to work under pressure are essential in a fast-paced DevOps environment.
• Documentation: Maintaining thorough documentation of processes, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members. Key Skills
Operating Systems: RHEL 6, 7, and 8, CentOS, Fedora, Ubuntu, Windows, Linux & Unix Storage: LVM, NFS, AUTOFS, EBS, EFS
Cloud AWS: EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, ELB: GCP and AZURE
Virtualization: KVM, VMware, Oracle VM
Networking Protocols: TCP/UDP, DNS, DHCP, FTP, VPC. IP, Syslog, SAMBA, HTTPD, Tomcat Apache, Java, SMTP
Languages: Bash scripting, Python, PowerShell, YAML, Typescript, Java, C, SQL, XML, R DevOps Tools: Ansible, Github, Docker, Jenkins, Maven, Sonarqube, Nexus, Kubernetes, Terraform, Mongodb, Azure DevOps, AWS cloud, Spark, Databricks, AWS S3, Amazon Athena, AWS EC2, AWS Redshift, SnowFlake, AWS RDS Monitoring: Nagios, New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana Ticketing: Jira, ServiceNow.
Applications/Servers: Apache, Tomcat, Kickstart, Putty, Nginx, Windows/Microsoft Office, NTP, JBOSS Documentation: Confluence
Applied mathematics: Multivariable Calculus, Regression, Analysis in R, Discrete Mathematics Database & Cloud: MySQL, SQL, SQL Server, AWS, Azure, GCP, PostgreSQL, Jenkins Business and Economics: Linear and Quantitative Regression, Microsoft Excel, Fundamental & Technical Professional Experience
DevOps Engineer Oct 2017 – Present
Dominion Systems
• Used Terraform and Ansible scripts to provision and configure EKS, VPC, Route53, EC2 instances, etc. in AWS cloud and GCP.
• Installed and Configured the Nexus repository manager for sharing the artifacts within the company.
• Hardened/Secured servers by patching, enforcing SELinux, firewalls, and setting up password policies as required by the company.
• Installed Packages using yum and rpm on various servers.
• Created CI/CD pipelines on Jenkins and set up auto triggers like poll SCM, build periodically, and GitHub webhooks.
• Installed and configured Grafana to constantly monitor network, memory usage, and hard drive status.
• Managed GitHub and Docker hub repositories and permissions, including branching and tagging.
• Configured and deployed highly available scalable applications AWS Cloud using EC2, RDS, S3, ELB, and Auto Scaling and monitored these applications with Cloud watch, Grafana, and AWS SNS
• Built and deployed Docker containers to break up monolithic apps into microservices, improving developer workflow, increasing scalability, and optimizing speed using AWS Elastic Container Service
• Created and administered User accounts, and managed User security, password recovery, aging, and complexity.
• Using bash shell scripting to schedule and automate processes including full and incremental backups using tar, crontab, and snapshots, migrating and enlarging file systems on Solaris 10 and Linux.
• Used GIT & GitHub as SCM tools, created branches, and tags, and provided access permissions to developers on various branches. Created organizations, and repos when needed and granted required access.
• Integrated SonarQube with Jenkins for continuous inspection of code quality, unit tests, and bug tracking.
• Building and configuring Kubernetes Clusters ensuring that nodes/pods can auto-scale, communicate with each other, and load balance. • Strong experience in enhancing security configuration in Linux, docker, and Kubernetes.
• Managed Jenkins, AWS, and GitHub, including the migration of Jenkins from the Windows server to the AWS cloud.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, application clustering, load balancing, and high availability concepts.
• Integrated AWS cloud with Jenkins, Lambda, and automated job running for updating AMIs using Packer on a weekly basis.
• Set up Git connectivity using webhooks to Jenkins on AWS infrastructure.
• Collaborated closely with AWS services, including VPCs, Subnets, Route 53, and S3 bucket for report access.
• Established connections between JFrog Artifactory and AWS cloud services.
• Collaborated with developers to enhance reliability and performance. Academic Background
ACCA Association of Certified Chartered Accountants Sept 2004 to Mar 2009 Certifications & Accomplishments
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03)
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) Reference
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