Devops Engineer Solutions Architect

Hansen Nkefor, MSc.

AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer

Atlanta, GA 404-***-**** ******.******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/hansennkefor-cloud-engineer

Professional Summary

Results-driven AWS DevOps Engineer with over 9+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based solutions. Expertise in automation, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and cloud security. Proven track record of optimizing system performance, enhancing security, and reducing operational costs through innovative AWS and Azure strategies. Passionate about leveraging DevOps practices to drive efficiency and collaboration within development teams.

Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

• CompTIA Security + ce Certified

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert - Pursing

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator - Pursuing Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, RDS, IAM, EKS, ECS, CloudWatch), Azure

(VMs, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure DevOps)

• Automation & CI/CD: Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps

• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, ECS)

• Networking: VPC, Subnets, Security Groups, Route 53, VPN, Azure Virtual Network, Protocols, Load Balancing, Routing & Switching, Routers, Switches, VLANs.

• Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config, ELK Stack, Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center

• Scripting Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell

• Version Control: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab

• Security: CI/CD security integration, vulnerability Management, Governance, Risk & Compliance, CloudWatch, IAM, AWS KMS, VPN, STIG, Patch Management, MFA & RBAC. Professional Experience

DevOps Engineer

Tabena Consulting, Atlanta, GA May 2023 – Present.

• Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, reducing deployment times by 50%.

• Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, achieving a 30% reduction in manual provisioning tasks.

• Managed container orchestration using EKS, optimizing resource utilization and scaling dynamically based on traffic.

• Architected secure cloud solutions to meet business requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with security standards.

• Integrated DevSecOps practices, implementing automated security scans and compliance checks within CI/CD pipelines.

• Conducted architectural reviews to validate design integrity and compliance with AWS Well-Architected Framework.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to define cloud strategy and roadmap, aligning technical solutions with business objectives.

• Developed security policies and best practices for IAM, ensuring the least privilege access across AWS resources.

• Trained team members in security awareness and best practices for cloud deployments. AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer (Junior)

Yulys Greater Atlanta, GA. May 2021 – April 2023.

• Developed and maintained AWS infrastructure using CloudFormation, ensuring consistency and repeatability across environments.

• Implemented monitoring solutions with CloudWatch and Azure Monitor, proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.

• Conducted AWS cost optimization initiatives, resulting in savings of $2650 quarterly through resource management.

• Designed high-availability architectures using multi-AZ and auto-scaling strategies to ensure system resilience.

• Established security standards for cloud deployments, including IAM role management and encryption practices in both AWS and Azure.

• Evaluated and recommended cloud services and tools to optimize architecture and reduce costs, including Azure services.

• Collaborated with development teams to create secure coding practices and deployment guidelines.

• Managed Azure resources alongside AWS, implementing consistent security and compliance measures across both platforms.

• Participated in incident response planning and execution, improving overall security posture. AWS Cloud Engineer

AceDataOps Inc. Greater Atlanta, GA. Nov 2017- April 2021.

• Configured and managed VPCs, subnets, and security groups, supporting secure and scalable applications in AWS and Azure environments.

• Automated compliance checks using AWS Config and Azure Policy, achieving 100% adherence to regulatory standards.

• Built serverless applications with AWS Lambda, reducing operational costs and improving response times by 40%.

• Developed architectural diagrams to communicate design concepts and deployment strategies to technical teams.

• Implemented security monitoring solutions to detect and respond to potential threats in real-time across AWS and Azure.

• Conducted regular security audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with established security frameworks.

• Provided training sessions on AWS and Azure security best practices for development and operations teams.

• Assisted in the migration of applications to Azure, ensuring secure configurations and compliance during transitions.

• Developed incident response strategies for both AWS and Azure environments to enhance security readiness.

System Administrator

ErestauPOS Snellville, GA. Jun 2015- Sep 2017.

• Managed Windows/Linux server environments, optimal performance and availability.

• Provided technical support to end-users for hardware, software, and network-related issues.

• Performed regular system backups, data recovery operations, and disaster recovery planning.

• Applied operating system patches, updates, and configuration changes according to security best practices.

• Monitored system performance, logs, and network traffic to identify and resolve potential issues proactively.

• Developed and maintained system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge base articles.

• Implemented and managed endpoint security solutions (e.g., antivirus, anti-malware) to protect against threats.

• Utilized scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) to automate routine administrative tasks and improve efficiency.

• Managed network infrastructure including router, switch, and firewall configurations.

• Configured and maintained firewall rules and VPN tunnels (site-to-site, client VPN) for secure network connectivity.

• Administered internal DNS and DHCP services reliable IP addressing and name resolution. EDUCATION

MSc., Health Services Administration Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Bachelor's degree in Business Management. St. Leo University Tampa, FL

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