Devops Engineer Solutions Architect

SAIANA KIM

DevOps Engineer

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Summary

Innovative and dedicated DevOps Engineer with a proven track record in facilitating agile application deployments and automating infrastructures using advanced tools and best practices. Skilled in cloud technologies and monitoring processes, with a passion for automation tools such as Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and Jenkins. Adept at navigating challenges and continuously adapting to new technologies. Known for flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Skill highlights

Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure

Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher, Helm

IaC: Terraform, Ansible

OS: Red Hat, Ubuntu

Monitoring & Logging: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK

Stack, CloudWatch, CloudTrail

CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions

Virtualization: VMware vSphere

Storage: Hardware/Software RAID

Version Control: Git

Programming/Scripting: Bash, Python

Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals CKA Certified Kubernetes Administrator HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Projects

Migrated CI/CD pipelines from Jenkins to GitHub Actions Migrated existing infrastructure into Terraform using terraform import and automated provisioning with scripts for consistent, scalable management

Built PostgreSQL DB, MySQL DB with Terraform on GCP Deployed Prometheus and Grafana using Terraform and Helm Charts on Kubernetes Deployed the Datadog Agents to EKS cluster with Helm Experience

FCA/Stellantis, DevOps Engineer

April 2021 - Present

· Orchestrated deployment, scaling, and management of Docker containers using Kubernetes, enhancing system responsiveness and uptime.

· Developed custom Helm charts for efficient Kubernetes deployments, significantly simplifying updates and rollbacks.

· Engineered a resilient, high-availability Kubernetes infrastructure on AWS using Terraform, reducing downtime and improving scalability.

· Streamlined infrastructure management by automating system upgrades and patches with Terraform, integrating Vault for enhanced security.

· Automated the CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps, enhancing security protocols to prevent sensitive data leaks.

· Collaborated with development teams to automate container-based deployment pipelines, increasing deployment frequency and reducing errors.

· Implemented robust monitoring solutions using Prometheus and Grafana, enabling proactive issue detection and system reliability.

· Managed SSL cert-manager and external DNS with AWS Route 53 and Azure DNS, improving service accessibility and security.

· Improved Ansible playbooks for configuration management by optimizing parallel task execution, enhancing idempotency checks, and adding better error handling, resulting in faster and more reliable automation in the CI/CD pipeline.

· Managed and configured Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers to ensure high availability and secure system integration.

· Implemented and managed AWS EC2 instances, including the creation of Golden OS images using Packer, to support consistent deployments across different environments.

· Integrated cloud-based systems with security tools such as Splunk and Qualys to maintain system integrity and improve monitoring efficiency.

· Configured AWS EC2 instances and managed VMware vSAN for virtualization, ensuring optimal storage and network configuration for cloud-based solutions.

· Designed and deployed Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, automating infrastructure provisioning with Terraform for seamless multi-cloud integration.

· Utilized Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Bicep for managing infrastructure-as-code within Azure environments.

· Integrated Azure Monitor and Log Analytics with applications for enhanced monitoring and troubleshooting in cloud environments.

· Developed clear and concise technical and user documentation for automation workflows, ensuring effective knowledge transfer across cross-functional teams.

· Designed and optimized queries for relational databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. Akuna Capital, Cloud Engineer

March 2020 - March 2021

· Successfully migrated 10 microservices from on-premises infrastructure to AWS, improving scalability, operational efficiency, and application performance while optimizing costs and increasing availability.

· Maintained and improved Kubernetes network policies and monitoring systems using Terraform, enhancing network security and efficiency.

· Developed and managed S3 buckets and AWS IAM policies, strengthening cloud storage security and access management.

· Monitored cluster performance and availability using Prometheus and Grafana Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Systems Administrator March 2018 - January 2020

· Configured and maintained RHEL Linux OS, and DHCP servers, achieving a 20% improvement in system efficiency through performance tuning.

· Administered network services like DNS and DHCP, ensuring high availability and security.

· Implemented automated backup solutions, reducing recovery time by 30% and ensuring data integrity across critical systems.

Education: University of the People - Master of Business Administration Northcentral University – PhD in Cybersecurity, Governance Risk and Compliance. Grade: In progress

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