KUCHAMBI ATUD
Baltimore, MD, *****
TEL: 227-***-****
********.******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Self-motivated DevSecOps Engineer and certified Scrum Master, offering over 7 years of IT experience in supporting, optimizing, and designing critical deployments in both on-prem and cloud environments. Proficient in building and managing AWS infrastructure for 5 years and Azure infrastructure for 2 years using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation. Adept in Linux administration, AWS, and automation using Bash Shell, Java, and other scripting languages. Strong background in networking, security, and building highly available and secure environments. Experienced with managing containers using Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, and ECS, and optimizing infrastructure using CI/CD pipelines.
SOFTWARE AND PLATFORM
AWS, Linux, Bash Shell, Java, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, Lambda, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, Nginx, MongoDB, SonarQube, Tomcat, Nexus, RabbitMQ, New Relic, ELK, Prometheus, Helm, Splunk, AWS IAM, S3, Route53, RDS, IAM, SSO, Azure, PowerShell, GCP, Bitbucket, Chef, Terraform, HashiCorp Vault, Mutual TLS, EDR, Nessus, Nagios, Websense, CrowdStrike Falcon, DynamoDB, Active Directory, CloudFormation, TLS Certificates, Data Encryption.
CERTIFICATIONS
CompTIA Security+
Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect
Certified Scrum Master
Product Owner
CompTIA A+
DOD Security Clearance and CAC Holder
EDUCATION
Lincoln College of Technology, Columbia, Maryland
Computer Science & Project Management (April 2019 – May 2020)
University of Buea, Cameroon
Computer Science (September 2014 – July 2016)
IT EXPERIENCE
Sr. DevSecOps Engineer
May 2023 – Current
BCG Global (Contractor to the DOD)
Leverage AWS services, including Lambda, EC2, and S3, to design and manage cloud infrastructure for secure and scalable environments.
Use Splunk for centralized log management and analysis, enabling proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of both cloud and on-prem systems.
Utilize Bash Shell and Python scripts to automate routine system administration tasks, improving workflow efficiency.
Oversee infrastructure design, installation, and modification, ensuring adherence to DevSecOps best practices and using Linux systems for environment management.
Provide expert guidance on capacity planning, network architecture, certificate management, and cloud security integration.
Lead the development of cloud deployment strategies using AWS and Terraform, ensuring optimal cloud service usage.
Manage the integration of security measures into the development pipeline, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and security standards.
Advise teams on standards for AWS IAM, network security, and application monitoring tools like Splunk and New Relic.
Sr. DevOps Engineer
August 2022 – May 2023
Tcom
Optimized AWS infrastructure usage and cost efficiency, leveraging tools like CloudWatch and AWS IAM to monitor and manage system resources.
Developed and managed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub, automating build, test, and deployment processes for multiple environments.
Integrated Python and Bash Shell scripts to automate routine DevOps tasks, reducing time and human error.
Enhanced system security by applying best practices for AWS infrastructure, including IAM, Lambda, and VPC management.
Monitored and analyzed system logs using Splunk to ensure application availability and security.
Sr. DevOps Engineer
May 2020 – August 2022
TeledyneFlir
Designed and implemented cloud infrastructure on AWS, using Terraform for automation and Python for scripting.
Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub, ensuring seamless deployment of applications across environments.
Integrated Splunk for real-time log monitoring and analysis, proactively addressing system issues and improving operational efficiency.
Led security initiatives, incorporating tools like Nessus and Splunk for vulnerability scanning and monitoring in cloud environments.
Leveraged Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS for container management, ensuring scalability and efficient deployment processes.
DevOps Engineer
January 2017 – May 2020
Equinox Innovative Systems
Automated infrastructure deployment using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, ensuring consistency across multiple environments.
Created and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, and GitHub.
Integrated Splunk for log aggregation and monitoring, improving system reliability and visibility.
Managed Docker and Kubernetes environments, optimizing the deployment and scaling of containerized applications.
Ensured cloud infrastructure security and compliance by implementing tools like Nessus, Splunk, and AWS IAM.
DevOps Engineer
May 2015 – December 2017
Intralox
Managed and maintained Linux systems, optimizing for performance, security, and high availability using tools like Nessus and Nagios.
Integrated Okta for identity and access management, streamlining authentication workflows for cloud and on-prem services.
Utilized Bash Shell to automate deployment processes and improve development-to-production workflows.
Systems Administrator
August 2013 – May 2015
Coca-Cola
Administered and maintained Linux servers, ensuring system stability, security, and optimal performance in a large-scale enterprise environment.
Performed server provisioning, configuration, and patch management using Red Hat Satellite and Nessus, ensuring compliance with security standards.
Managed user accounts, permissions, and access control by integrating Active Directory, streamlining user management across systems.
Implemented backup strategies, redundancy planning, and disaster recovery procedures, ensuring business continuity.
Monitored system performance, identified bottlenecks, and took proactive measures to ensure high availability and reliability of all systems.
Managed DNS services and network infrastructure, including configuring and maintaining firewalls, network switches, and routing configurations to ensure network integrity.
Conducted system troubleshooting, resolving issues related to hardware, software, and network configurations with minimal downtime.
Ensured the implementation of security protocols for server hardening, patching vulnerabilities, and monitoring for unauthorized access.
Documented system processes, configurations, and procedures for ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing across teams.