Cloud Engineer Infrastructure

OLIKA TEFERA

CLOUD ENGINEER

Tucker, GA +1-470-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly skilled Cloud Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in architecting, deploying, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments. Proven track record of driving cloud migrations, automating infrastructure provisioning, and implementing secure, cost-efficient solutions. Adept at leveraging IaC tools like Terraform, scripting in Python, and managing containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset, committed to optimizing performance, enhancing security posture, and aligning cloud strategies with business objectives. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch), Azure (VMs, VNets, NSGs, Azure AD) Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Containers: Docker, Kubernetes (basic)

Monitoring & Logging: CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, SolarWinds Scripting & Automation: Python, Bash

Networking & Security: VPC, Subnets, Security Groups, Load Balancers, IAM Version Control: Git, GitHub

Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL), Windows Server CERTIFICATIONS

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

• Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) – Multi-Cloud Networking Associate

• CompTIA Network+ ce A+ ce IT Operations Specialist

• ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate

• Certificate in Cloud Architecture & Risk Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CareSource – Dayton, OH

Cloud Engineer Jan 2023 – Present

• Designed and deployed cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure, enhancing scalability and availability for healthcare systems.

• Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, reducing manual effort and provisioning time by 50%.

• Implemented robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, streamlining application deployments.

• Configured and maintained Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters for microservices-based applications.

• Conducted security reviews and implemented IAM policies, VPC peering, and NSGs to ensure HIPAA compliance.

• Migrated legacy applications to AWS EC2 and RDS, reducing operational costs by 25%.

• Integrated monitoring and alerting via CloudWatch and Azure Monitor to enhance incident response.

• Collaborated with DevOps and App teams to troubleshoot production issues and enhance deployment workflows.

Henry Schein – Melville, NY

Cloud Engineer Jan 2022 – Dec 2022

• Led cloud migration project involving 80+ workloads from on-prem to AWS, ensuring zero business disruption.

• Developed Python scripts for automated cloud resource provisioning, patching, and cost optimization.

• Managed Azure resources including virtual machines, load balancers, and ExpressRoute configurations.

• Implemented logging and observability using ELK Stack and AWS CloudTrail for operational transparency.

• Ensured high availability through multi-AZ deployments, auto-scaling, and managed failover strategies.

• Developed disaster recovery and backup strategies aligned with business continuity goals.

• Conducted performance tuning of EC2 instances and container workloads, improving efficiency by 30%.

• Provided training to support teams on new cloud infrastructure standards and security controls. Humana – Louisville, KY

Cloud Engineer Jan 2020 – Dec 2021

• Designed secure VPC architectures and deployed compute instances with custom AMIs on AWS.

• Built automated backup and restore processes for AWS S3 and RDS using Lambda and Python scripts.

• Implemented Azure policies and blueprints to enforce security and compliance standards.

• Integrated Docker containers with Jenkins for automated builds and deployments.

• Managed hybrid connectivity using VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute for seamless cloud integration.

• Enabled centralized logging and alerting to monitor system health and compliance.

• Facilitated cost optimization by rightsizing cloud resources and using reserved instances.

• Worked cross-functionally with network, security, and data teams to deploy scalable, secure solutions. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

1. Multi-Cloud Migration Initiative

Migrated over 100 applications from on-premises to AWS and Azure, reducing IT infrastructure costs by 30%. 2. CI/CD Pipeline Automation

Developed Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application delivery, cutting deployment times by 60%.

3. Cloud Security Framework

Led a project to define and implement IAM, encryption policies, and access controls across AWS accounts for regulatory compliance.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing

Western Governors University – Salt Lake City, UT

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Cloud Computing Association

• Member, Network Engineers Society

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