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(EMAIL AVAILABLE)SummaryHighly skilled and proactive Software Development Engineer with 10+ years of experience in cloud-based environments, specializing in cloud infrastructure management, CI/CD pipeline automation, and data platform optimization.Proficient in leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible to automate provisioning and configuration.Adept at monitoring system performance, ensuring high availability, and implementing best practices for DevOps and data ecosystem.Strong collaborator with excellent problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering reliable and efficient solutions.SkillsProgramming Languages and Frameworks: Possessing a solid grasp of languages like Python (Django, Flask), JavaScript (Node.js), Java, PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, PowerShell and Bash Scripting.Cloud Platforms: Proficient in AWS, Azure and GCP cloud platforms.Containerization: Proven experience in crafting Docker images and implementing Kubernetes for streamlined orchestration of containerized applications.Networking and Security: Demonstrated mastery of DNS, Load Balancing, SSL implementation, networking protocols, and cybersecurity best practices, ensuring robust and secure cloud architectures.Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CICD): Proficiency in setting up CICD pipelines using Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline, Gitlab CICD and Azure DevOps to automate software delivery, testing, and deployment processes.Infrastructure Automation: Strong expertise in automating infrastructure deployment and configuration management utilizing tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible, enhancing efficiency and consistency.Database Management: Skilled in managing a diverse array of databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, enabling efficient data storage and retrieval.Version Control: Proficient in Git-based version control systems like GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure Repo, facilitating collaborative and organized development processes.AWS Services: Adept in utilizing core AWS services, including EC2, ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudFormation to design and manage scalable cloud infrastructures.AWS SDK: Proficient with Python cloud SDK, particularly boto3, to leverage AWS services' APIs effectively and integrate them seamlessly into applications.Troubleshooting: Excellent problem-solving skills for AWS infrastructure, with a proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex issues efficiently.Monitoring and Logging: Utilization of monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch, DataDog, Prometheus, and Grafana to ensure optimal performance, detect anomalies, and facilitate timely decision-making.Expertise in Open-Source Server Software: Possessing a solid grasp of open-source server software, including NGINX, RabbitMQ, Redis, and Elasticsearch.IT Security Best Practices: Demonstrating familiarity with essential IT security best practices, including encryption, certificate management, and key security.Bug/Issue Tracking: Proficiency in using tools like SonarQube and JIRA to identify and manage code quality issues, ensuring high-quality software deliverables.Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering effective teamwork and knowledge sharing among cross-functional teams.CertificationsAWS Certified Solution ArchitectWork ExperienceGenerac Grid Service Remote USA 06/2022 10/2023Software Development EngineerDesigned, implemented, and maintained secure and scalable AWS infrastructure solutions to support high-performance applications.Configured and managed AWS services such as EC2, S3, ECS, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, Elastic Beanstalk, and CloudFormation, ensuring seamless operations.Monitored and troubleshooted AWS infrastructure, proactively addressing performance, availability, and security issues.Led the full DevOps toolchain and collaborated closely with developers and operations teams to define and implement AWS best practices.Automated infrastructure deployments and configuration management using AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible, streamlining development workflows.Implemented and maintained robust security controls and best practices to safeguard AWS environments and sensitive data.Led migration of on-premises infrastructure to AWS, leveraging Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management with Ansible.Conducted performance analysis, capacity planning, and optimization of AWS resources for efficient resource utilization.Evaluated, selected, and integrated third-party tools and services for AWS to enhance system capabilities.Documented technical designs, configurations, and procedures related to AWS infrastructure for reference and knowledge sharing.Yahoo Remote USA 01/2021 06/2022CICD Cloud Backend EngineerImplemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git, resulting in a 30% reduction in deployment time and increased team productivity.Utilized AWS Elastic Beanstalk to deploy and manage multiple web applications across development, staging, and production environments.Kept abreast of the latest AWS services, features, and industry trends, incorporating innovations into the infrastructure design.Orchestrated containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes, achieving improved scalability and reliability of applications.Implemented monitoring and alerting solutions by Forwarding AWS CloudWatch to Data Dog, using AWS Lamba.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize build and release processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster time to market.Mentored and coached junior team members, fostering their professional growth and technical skills.Microsoft Remote USA 10/2020 01/2021Technical Lead Engineer / Azure DevOpsBuilt and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Azure DevOps, enabling seamless continuous integration and deployment for application and data pipelines.Collaborated with developers and IT professionals to ensure smooth code releases by integrating Helm charts into CI/CD pipelines to streamline the application releases on Kubernetes clusters.Created and maintained containerized microservices, along with configuring and maintaining a private container registry on Microsoft Azure for hosting images.Managed servers on the Microsoft Azure Platform Azure Virtual Machines instances using Ansible Configuration Management and created Ansible Playbooks, tasks and roles to automate system operations.Worked seamlessly with Engineering, QA, and Operations teams to effectively manage application code.Automated infrastructure provisioning using Azure Resource Manager templates.Monitored Kubernetes cluster performance and scaled resources as needed.Scripted and automated various tasks, including configuration management.Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.AfroVision Group Buea, Cameroon 03/2015 03/2019Automation/DevOps EngineerProvided technical/engineering support for new and existing applications throughout their lifecycle, from code delivery to retirement.Collaborated with the team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality and secure products, providing post-release support.Automated the provisioning of AWS resources using Terraform and deployed dockerized applications with Ansible using AWS dynamic inventory.Utilized a complete CI/CD pipeline to deploy applications on AWS EC2, leveraging automatic versioning and building docker images.Dockerized applications and set up private Docker registries on AWS ECR and Nexus for efficient image management, implementing end-to-end CI/CD pipelines.Deployed microservices applications on Kubernetes clusters following production and security best practices.Deployed applications on EKS clusters using a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline with automatic triggering and dynamic versioning for new docker application images.Configured Kubernetes clusters with Prometheus monitoring and alerting capabilities.Developed automated Python scripts for monitoring web applications, providing application status notifications, and facilitating application recovery if inaccessible.Global Telecommunications (MTN) Buea, Cameroon 01/2012 02/2015System AdministratorInstalled, configured, and maintained servers, both physical and virtual, ensuring their proper operation, performance, and security.Set up and maintained network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.Created, managed, and monitored user accounts, permissions, and access controls for various systems and applications.Implemented security measures to protect systems and data from unauthorized access, breaches, and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.Developed and maintained backup and recovery strategies to protect critical data and ensure business continuity in case of hardware failures or data loss.Regularly apply updates, patches, and security fixes to operating systems and software to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.Continuously monitor system performance, identify and resolve issues, and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems.Developed scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks, enhance efficiency, and maintain consistent system configurations.Maintained detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.Yems Group Buea, Cameroon 2010 - 2011Web DeveloperConfigured and maintained web servers, built custom web applications, designed, and built web sites, and helped plan and implement their online marketing strategy.This included issuing automatic news alerts, maintaining, and managing a database of clients and email newsletters.EducationPost Graduate Program in DevOpsCALTECH California Institution of Technology & Management Education - 2022Bachelors degree in computer science University of Buea - 2009Diploma in Information TechnologyECOLE D'INGNIEURS EN INFORMATIQUE D'AKWA - 2013Achievements:Awards:Received the Scholar Award as the top student in the Post Graduate Program in DevOps offered by Caltech (California Institute of Technology) in March 2022. The online convocation can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lY1QiEFx-A&t=49sProjects:Worked with the team to design and develop the pipeline for Njorku.com, a fast-growing job search engine and aggregator that assists thousands of African jobseekers in finding employment opportunities in their local areas. Njorku.com has been recognized as one of Africa's Best Tech Startups by Forbes. https://www.njorku.comPersonal Projects (Current):Offering tutoring and educational sessions on DevOps and Cloud Computing via video platforms. You can find my sessions at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO27sZpxi8c&t=2542s |
