Olivier Samba
Profile
Experienced DevOps Engineer skilled in automating deployment pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, and optimizing CI/CD workflows to enhance software delivery speed and quality. Proficient in AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform, with hands-on experience in building scalable infrastructure and monitoring systems. Successfully implemented projects that reduced deployment times by 30% and improved system reliability through automated testing and continuous monitoring. Strong scripting abilities in Python and Bash, with a focus on security, scalability, and team collaboration to drive seamless operations.
Employment History
DevOps Projects, IBT Learning
S E P T EMBER 2 0 2 4 — PRESENT
• Built a robust CI/CD pipeline leveraging GitOps, Jenkins, and GitHub for seamless code deployment and management.
• Created and deployed a Node.js application on AKS, developing Kubernetes skills in managing scalable apps.
• Utilized Jenkins to containerize and deploy a React-based Netflix clone app, pushing images to Amazon ECR.
• Automated Azure container image pushes and streamlined AKS deployments with ArgoCD CLI and Terraform backend.
• Provisioned EKS clusters using Jenkins and Terraform, enhancing the environment with automated sample app deployments.
• Used Docker CLI for image pushing to Docker Hub and simplified application deployments on WKS clusters.
• Published custom Helm charts for efficient app versioning and release management on Artifact Hub.
• Integrated Jenkins and Terraform to deploy a Netflix clone app on ECS from ECR for AWS-based CI/CD.
• Set up Jenkins on a Linux server with Nginx reverse proxy and configured DNS for seamless access.
• Orchestrated deployment of a Django real estate app to Digital Ocean’s Kubernetes service.
• Implemented Istio service mesh, deploying Bookinfo with complete monitoring, tracing, and visual insights.
• Managed blue-green deployment strategy on Jenkins with ArgoCD and Argo Rollouts for real-time updates.
• Deployed a Spring Boot Petclinic app to Digital Ocean Kubernetes, improving hands-on DevOps capabilities.
• Configured AWS IAM and Identity Center for centralized management of user permissions and Single Sign-On.
• Automated migration of an on-premises database to AWS RDS using AWS DMS with Terraform.
• Developed Python scripts using AWS SDK (Boto3) to automate EKS and other AWS services, optimizing cloud operations.
Details
Fredericksburg, VA, 22405
United States
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Skills
AWS
Git
Jenkins
Docker
Kubernetes
Ansible
Terraform
GitLab CI/CD
Grafana
Prometheus
ELK Stack
Python
Department Manager / Associate Support Department Supervisor (ASDS), Home Depot, Reston
MAY 2 0 0 8 — NOVEMBER 2 0 2 4
• Trained and coached associates, conducting skills assessments, providing on-the-job training, and supporting career development to enhance team performance.
• Oversaw a team of associates, managed scheduling, conducted performance reviews, and addressed employee concerns to maintain a productive work environment.
• Acted as a liaison between associates and store management, ensuring smooth communication regarding company policies and addressing staff needs.
• Participated in recruitment, interviewing candidates, making hiring recommendations, and leading onboarding processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in training time.
• Partnered with management on strategic initiatives to boost associate engagement and workplace satisfaction.
• Analyzed sales data to identify trends, implementing strategies that increased quarterly sales by 10%.
• Engaged proactively with customers, delivering exceptional service and fostering repeat business.
Education
Information Technology, Northern Community college Gained foundational knowledge in networking and computer communication, including LANs, WANs, and internet technologies.
Certifications
Certified DevOps Engineer-Professional, IBT Learning AWS eBridge Training
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner