JAKA ALYM
DevOps Engineer
********@*****.***
Chicago, IL
linkedin.com/in/jaka-alym
SKILLS
Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes,
Rancher, GKE, EKS.
Scripting/programming Language: Bash,
Python, Groovy.
Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure.
Monitoring and logging: Prometheus,
Grafana, ELK Stack.
CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo
CD.
Automation: Ansible, Packer, Helm
Chart.
Project Management: Jira, Confluence.
IaC: Terraform.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer –
Professional
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Hashicorp Certified: Terraform
Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure
Fundamentals
PROJECTS
Designed and implemented a secure, air-
gapped environment for a client's critical
infrastructure.
Orchestrated the migration from on-
premises to the Cloud, ensuring a
smooth transition and optimizing
resource use and scalability to meet
business needs and improve cost-
efficiency.
Automated manual workflows and
migrated to a Shared VPC, streamlining
processes to enhance team
collaboration, resource management,
agility, and cost-effectiveness.
Worked with the AI/ML team to design
and implement CI/CD pipelines for
seamless integration and deployment of
machine learning models.
PROFESSINAL SUMMARY
Experienced and results-driven DevOps Engineer with 5 years of expertise in building and optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Skilled in automation, system scalability, and seamless integration of modern DevOps practices. A strategic thinker and strong problem-solver with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor peers, and drive innovation. Committed to continuous learning and delivering operational excellence through best practices.
WORK EXPERIENCE
DevOps Engineer
Johnson Controls
07/2021 - current
Saved significant manual work and improved operational efficiency by developing Python and Bash scripts to automate routine tasks, allowing the team to focus on higher-value activities
Built custom dashboards in Grafana for proactive monitoring of Kubernetes clusters, improving system reliability and uptime
Developed and maintained Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts with Terraform and Azure Resource Manager templates, ensuring consistent cloud provisioning across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Implemented secure TLS connections between Kubernetes clusters and SQL databases for efficient data transmission.
Implemented application deployment on GKE and EKS using Kubernetes for seamlessorchestration, enhancing scalability and reliability in a managed environment. Configured GitHub runners for efficient CI/CD workflows, increasing build efficiencyand accelerating the development cycle.
Deployed and managed applications using Argo CD and GitOps methodologies,achieving continuous deployment with minimal downtime and enhancing applicationreliability.
Proficient in writing and managing YAML configurations for CI/CD workflows in GitHub Actions and Jenkins. Experienced in structuring declarative pipeline configurations for automation.
Junior DevOps Engineer
Johnson Controls
05/2020 - 06/2021
Developed infrastructure as code (IaC) to support ML pipelines, using Terraform and Helm, ensuring reproducibility and scalability.
Achieved dynamic resource allocation and cost savings by migrating traditional VM- based workloads to Kubernetes, improving agility and responsiveness. Proficient in managing, automating, and scaling Linux servers in various distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS and RedHat. Expertise process management to optimize performance.
Skilled in integrating Vault with GCP and AWS services, ensuring robust securityprotocols.
Implemented monitoring and logging in Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, improving observability and incident response time.
Designed and implemented Kubernetes integration in Jenkins CI/CD pipelines,optimizing workflows and ensuring robust deployment strategies. Deployed Kubernetes applications with Helm Charts, ensuring scalability and high- availability.