Devops Engineer Machine Learning

Jeffrey Rock

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Edmonton, Canada • 1-780-***-****

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Technically proficient DevOps Engineer with over 2 years of experience in building and managing scalable infrastructure for mission-critical applications. Expertise in automating processes, managing cloud environments, and ensuring the smooth operation of CI/CD pipelines. Adept at working with cutting-edge DevOps/SRE tools and technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, and AWS, to streamline workflows and enhance system reliability. Highly skilled in scripting with Python and Bash, with a passion for simplifying complex machine learning (ML) tasks through innovative automation.

Core Competencies

Continuous Integration

Continuous Deployment

Configuration Management

Cloud Computing Platforms

Infrastructure Management

Microservices Architecture

Containerization

Version Control Systems

Monitoring & Logging

Scripting & Automation

Quality Assurance

DevOps Best Practices

Linux Systems

VPN Configuration

Agile Methodologies

Ansible Automation

Release Management

Security & Compliance

Career Experience

Navigator Games – Remote 2022 – 2023

DevOps Engineer

Customized Jenkins jobs for automating game server deployments aimed at increasing reliability and speed of process. Designed modular framework for creating Jenkins pipeline scripts to allow for quick adjustments and save time. Implemented Prometheus-Grafana monitoring solution for real-time server analytics to improve response times. Optimized AWS EC2 instances to enhance resource usage and operational efficiency.

Key Achievements/Contributions:

Developed Slack bot to automate Nebula and Wire Guard VPN configurations, while streamlining tasks and optimizing network operations.

Enhanced efficiency in deployments by utilizing Ansible playbooks for automating game server management.

Boosted team productivity and minimized errors by establishing centralized documentation system for game server deployment.

Reduced vulnerabilities significantly by performing thorough security audit of AWS security groups.

BioWare Corp – Edmonton 2021 – 2022

Junior DevOps Engineer

Led deployment and continual upkeep of microservices and web apps utilizing C# and Angular to improve application dependability and operational efficiency. Established procedures for continuous operational assurance and update implementation to minimize system downtime and enhance application stability. Facilitated identification and resolution of security vulnerabilities, while fortifying overall security stance of application environment. Implemented thorough documentation strategy for issues and solutions as knowledge repository for team members to reduce onboarding time for new staff.

Key Achievements/Contributions:

Enhanced resource allocation and application performance by managing Docker container deployments.

Facilitated more efficient workflows by crafting troubleshooting manual to streamline issue detection and resolution.

Boosted security and compliance by creating centralized system for certificate management.

London Drugs Ltd – St. Albert 2011 – 2023

Customer Tech Support Specialist

Utilized vast product knowledge to offer tailored advice to customers on diverse items such as TVs, computers, and gaming consoles. Created efficient procedures for setting up different devices for faster service and wait times reduction. Delivered smooth and gratifying customer experience to enhance customer retention and garner positive feedback.

Key Achievements/Contributions:

Boosted overall satisfaction and loyalty by crafting individualized customer service procedures.

Introduced detailed problem-solving manual to expedite issue resolution and enhance customer journey.

Recognized as top sales performer and demonstrated expertise across 90% of tech department.

Distinguished for effectively mentoring and training team members storewide.

Education

Diploma in System Administration Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – Edmonton (2018 – 2020)

GPA: 3.4

Dean's List, Winter Semester 2018

Successfully replicated a large-scale network for a capstone project, managing VPN and Linux servers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gained expertise in Active Directory, basic programming, MySQL, Bash scripting, PowerShell, Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).

Acquired foundational skills in automation.

Diploma in Game Design & Animation Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – Edmonton (2013 – 2016)

GPA: 2.8

Dean's List, Winter Semester 2014 and Spring Semester 2016

Specialized in 3D modeling and animation, serving as the main sound engineer on a capstone project.

Completed three out of four major projects, each spanning approximately one month.

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft: SharePoint Exchange Active Directory Office Suite Windows 7/8/10 client Windows Server 2013 -2020

Linux: Debian Client Ubuntu Client Centos Client Apache Web Server Bash Scripting

DevOps Tools: GitLab CI/CD Ansible Jenkins CI/CD Docker Perforce Source Control

Art/Game Engines: 3ds Max Maya Blender Unity Art Unreal Godot

Scripting/ Programming: JavaScript/JAVA Angular C# Python PowerShell C++

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