Devops Engineer Cloud Solutions

AZU IKENYEI

SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER / CI/CD SPECIALIST

PA 610-***-**** *********@*****.*** LinkedIn.com/in/azuikenyei

SUMMARY

Experienced DevOps Engineer with Master's-level education and extensive expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines across GCP and Azure platforms. Proven track record in architecting cloud solutions, implementing Infrastructure as Code, and managing Kubernetes clusters. Demonstrated success in mentoring teams and establishing DevOps best practices while ensuring security, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

CORE & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Cloud Platforms: GCP, Azure (Regions, Availability Zones, NSG, VPN, VPC, Subnets)

CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab, Groovy, Python, Bash

Infrastructure: Terraform, Ansible, Helm, Kubernetes, Docker

Security & Networking: Firewall Configuration, Private Endpoints, Edge Computing

Operating Systems: Linux, Windows Server Administration

Scripting & Automation: Python, Bash, Groovy, PowerShell

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DevOps Engineer / Cloud Architect Sourced Group Toronto, ON (Remote)

CI/CD Pipeline Implementation & Optimization (Dec 2023 – Mar 2024)

Enhanced deployment reliability by implementing standardized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab for 20+ applications

Reduced deployment time by 70% through automation of build and deployment processes using Groovy and Python scripts

Improved system security by implementing comprehensive security measures for cloud-based deployments

Optimized cloud costs by 35% through efficient resource allocation and automated scaling policies

Cloud Infrastructure Architecture - FCIB (Mar 2023 – Nov 2023)

Architected and implemented GCP solutions supporting hybrid cloud deployments with edge computing capabilities

Reduced latency by 40% between edge and cloud through optimized network architecture and service endpoints

Improved infrastructure reliability by implementing blue-green deployment strategies for Kubernetes clusters

Enhanced disaster recovery by establishing automated backup procedures for critical systems

Enterprise CI/CD Implementation - CIBC (Oct 2021 – Feb 2023)

Led development of Infrastructure as Code pipelines using Terraform and Ansible for multi-cloud environments

Improved container management by implementing standardized Docker workflows and GCR integration

Reduced troubleshooting time by 50% through implementation of comprehensive monitoring and alerting

Mentored team members in DevOps practices and cloud architecture principles

Cloud Infrastructure Development (Mar 2021 – Sept 2021)

Designed and implemented Kubernetes clusters with automated backup and restoration capabilities

Enhanced security posture by implementing network security groups and firewall rules

Improved development efficiency by creating reusable Terraform modules and Helm charts

Reduced operational overhead through automation of routine maintenance tasks

Cloud Platform Engineer CAI Energy Ltd. Calgary, AB (Remote) Mar 2014 – Feb 2021

Infrastructure & DevOps Management

Managed Windows and Linux virtual machines across cloud and on-premises environments

Improved deployment reliability by implementing automated testing and validation procedures

Enhanced security compliance through implementation of industry best practices

Reduced operational costs through optimization of cloud resource utilization

CERTIFICATIONS

Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer

Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Terraform Associate

EDUCATION

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Petroleum Engineering

University of Calgary Calgary, AB 2010

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Chemical Engineering

Ryerson University (Currently Toronto Metropolitan University) Toronto, ON 2009

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Languages: Python, Bash, Groovy, PowerShell

Cloud Services: GCP (GKE, GCR, Cloud Build), Azure (AKS, ACR, DevOps)

Infrastructure: Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm

CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps

Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Monitoring

Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab

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