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Azure Cloud Architect & DevOps EngineerEmail: EMAIL AVAILABLE Phone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEPROFESSIONAL PROFILEMicrosoft Certified Azure Data Fundamentals professional with over 12 years of IT experience, including 8+ years specializing in Azure Cloud Architectures and DevOps Engineering. Skilled in designing and implementing scalable, resilient solutions in the Azure Cloud using a wide range of Azure services and advanced technologies.Key Skills and ExpertiseCloud and DevOps: Expertise in Azure Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD, configuration management, infrastructure automation, and support on Unix/Linux platforms (RedHat, CentOS).Azure Architecture: Proficient in architecting and deploying Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including Virtual Machines, VNETs, Azure DevOps, App Services, SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure AD, and automation tools like PowerShell and ARM templates.Migration and Automation: Led seamless migrations of on-premises applications to Azure, leveraging Azure Migrate Services, Site Recovery, and automated processes via PowerShell and Python scripting.Containerization: Skilled in containerization using Docker, Helm, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), ensuring efficient deployment and management of containerized applications.API Management: Leveraged Azure API Management (APIM) and APIGEE for secure and efficient API hosting and integration.Monitoring and Logging: Configured advanced monitoring and alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and Splunk for proactive resource management and troubleshooting.CI/CD and DevOps Tools: Implemented and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Bamboo, Bitbucket, and Jenkins, facilitating smooth software development and deployment cycles.Configuration Management: Utilized tools like Ansible and Azure Update Management for effective resource management and orchestration.Key Accomplishments:Azure IaaS Administration: Managed Virtual Machines, Load Balancers, Traffic Managers, SQL deployments, and Resource Groups, ensuring robust and scalable Azure environments.Governance and Compliance: Developed governance frameworks using Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Monitor to enforce compliance and optimize resource utilization.Automation Expertise: Created comprehensive automation scripts in Shell, PowerShell, JSON, and YAML, streamlining administrative tasks and build/release processes.Security and Best Practices: Implemented security features such as mTLS authentication and access control in service mesh deployments, and integrated Helm with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.Soft SkillsLeadership and Project Management: Demonstrated strong project management and team leadership abilities, with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. Effective in documenting and streamlining build and release processes.TECHNICAL SKILLSPAAS: Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Web Jobs, Azure Batch, Azure App Logic, Azure Container Services, Azure Kubernetes Services, etcIAAS: Virtual Machines, Virtual Machine scale set, Azure Bastion Host, Jump Server, Virtual Network Peering, Virtual Private Network, Express Route, Availability Sets, Availability Zones, Virtual Networks, Regions, Traffic Manager, Application Security, Front Door, Load Balancer, Network Security Group, Application Security Groups, Service Bus, Service and Private Endpoints, etc.Azure Storage Account, Blob, Containers, Queue, Table. Access Keys, Shared Access Signatures.Identity: Azure Active Directory, Managed Identity, System Principal, AD B2C, OAuth, RBAC, Azure Access PoliciesMethodology: Waterfall, Agile MethodologySecurity: Azure Key Vault, Azure Firewall, Azure Security Centre, Azure DDOS Protection, Azure Health Service, Azure Network Monitor, Azure Sentinel, etc.Infrastructure As Code (IAC): ARM Template, BICEP, Terraform, BlueprintsApplication/Web Servers: Apache Tomcat, NGINX, IIS, JBoss4.1, WebSphere, Web LogicConfiguration Management Tool: Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt Lake, PowerShell DSCContainerization Tool: Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, ACI, ACSDatabase: Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake, Cosmos DB, etc.DevOps: GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, YAML, CICD Pipelines, Blue Green Deployment, Canary Deployment, Deployment slots, SonarQube, ESlint, Cobertura, dotCover, coverage.pyProgramming Languages: Python, PowerShell, Bash/Shell, JavaScript, Perl, .Net, Java.IDE: Visual Studio Code, Visual StudioLogging and Monitoring: Azure Monitor, App Insights, Azure log analytics, and 3rd party like Nagios, Splunk, ELK, Data Dog, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, App DynamicsOperating System: Windows, LinuxTools: JIRA, Azure BoardsPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEDevSecOps Cloud Architect with Ally Financial Inc., Detroit, Michigan, Sep23- PresentDesigned and implemented azure solutions across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models, integrating on-premises, hybrid cloud, and on-demand workloads.Directed and implemented multiple application and database migrations to the cloud, ensuring smooth transitions and optimized performance.Prepared capacity and architecture plan to create Azure Cloud environments for migrated workloads.Created recommendations for duplicating on-premises machines to Azure IaaS for disaster recovery.Designed Azure resources using ARM Templates, BICEP, and Terraform with Azure DevOps CICD pipelines.Configured VMs in availability sets and scale sets using Azure Resource Manager for IaaS solutions.Implemented Azure governance policies, guidelines, and best practices for resource management.Established Azure ExpressRoute connections for connectivity between Azure and on-premises data centers.Incorporated Azure technologies to create modern web applications with microservices.Designed secure microservices architectures using Azure Cosmos DB for data storage.Worked on microservices for Continuous Delivery environments using Azure and Docker, setting up high availability with Azure deployment models.Deployed Kubernetes Clusters on cloud/on-premises environments.Built RESTful APIs and microservices using Python frameworks.Created Docker files, pushed images to ACR and deployed applications to AKS through CICD pipeline.Implemented security best practices into the design and development of cloud solutions.Configured and maintained SIEM, IDS, and XDR solutions for security event management.Implemented Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup for disaster recovery.Configured Azure GuardDuty to detect and respond to potential threats.Instrumented Prometheus for monitoring applications and Kubernetes clusters, integrated with Grafana for visualization.Leveraged Azure DevOps for Version Control, Build and Release Management, deployments, and CI process validation.Integrated Ansible with Jenkins for automation, continuous integration, and deployment.Developed build and deploy scripts using MAVEN and Jenkins.Developed GIT hooks for repository management.Implemented OIDC, SAML with Azure Active directory.Experience with JIRA for ticketing, defect tracking, and workflow customizations.Configured Azure DevOps pipelines to build, package, and publish Helm charts.Utilized Terraform and CloudFormation for server/instance provisioning.Installed Istio service mesh components in Kubernetes clusters.Secured APIs and microservices using Azure API Management & APIGEE.Cloud Data / DevOps Engineer with Target, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Oct21-Aug23Implemented data security and compliance measures, including data encryption, identity and access management, and auditing to meet regulatory requirements.Designed end-to-end data architectures on Azure, selecting appropriate services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL Database.Oversaw data migration and transformation projects, ensuring data integrity and seamless transition to Azure-based data solutions.Automated data workflows and deployment processes, streamlining data operations and ensuring continuous improvement.Monitored data solutions for performance and reliability, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain data availability.Developed data governance policies and best practices for data quality and metadata management.Collaborated closely with business stakeholders and data engineers to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable, high-performance data solutions.Created data modelling and schema design for data warehousing solutions, optimizing data structures for analytics and reporting.Conducted performance tuning and optimization of data solutions to enhance query and data processing performance.Developed ETL processes and data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into Azure data solutions.Designed and provisioned Azure resources using IAC like ARM Templates, BICEP, and Terraform facilitated by Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.Built helm charts to deploy applications to AKS.Managed image versions in ACR and Docker registry.Utilized Azure App Service and Service Bus instances to construct a robust, scalable microservices architecture.Integrated Azure technologies like Cosmos DB, Application Insights, Blob Storage, API Management, and Functions for a modern web application with microservices.Integrated Docker container orchestration through Kubernetes, managing pods, Config Maps, and deployments, automated via Ansible playbooks.Leveraged Azure Kubernetes Service, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for effective monitoring and comprehensive performance analysis.Instituted Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup for dependable disaster recovery and data safeguarding.Documented the design, architecture, and implementation specifics of Azure-based solutions, fostering knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration among teams.Configured Azure B2C with various IDPs and implemented SSO using Azure Active Directory.Operated within a Microservices architecture leveraging Azure and Docker's dynamic capabilities for continuous delivery.Cloud Devops Engineer & Administrator with ExxonMobil Corporation, Irving, TX, Oct19- Sep21Design and automate Azure IaaS and PaaS capabilities, including virtual machines, container services, virtual networks, and cloud services.Manage routine system backups and schedule maintenance jobs, such as disabling/enabling Cron jobs and system logging.Install VMware ESX, create virtual machines from scratch and templates, and troubleshoot applications for load balancing.Implement performance tuning, system testing, and network logging for servers.Deploy and manage various azure services, including Azure AD, Azure Storage, IIS, Azure VM, SQL Database, Azure Functions, Azure App Service, and Azure Service Bus.Utilize ARM templates (JSON) to create and manage Azure services, ensuring existing infrastructure remains unchanged.Use automation tools like Terraform and Ansible for efficient infrastructure management and provisioning.Create custom machine images with Terraform and Packer, and handle software dependency installations using Ansible.Utilize Azure Resource Manager (ARM) for deploying, updating, and deleting multiple Azure resources.Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, PowerShell scripting, and other automation techniques.Develop and maintain CI pipelines in Azure DevOps for safe code deployment.Perform on-premises resource migration to Azure using Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and Azure Backups.Utilize version control tools such as GIT and Bitbucket, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of source control concepts.Configure monitoring tools like Azure Monitoring and Dynatrace to set up alerts and prevent disruptions.Create ARM templates using PowerShell for deploying Azure resources.Deploy Azure IaaS virtual machines (VMs) and Cloud services (PaaS role instances) into secure VNets and subnets using PowerShell.Employ Azure DevOps services (Azure Repos, Azure Boards, Azure Test Plans) for code development, collaboration, and application deployment.Develop build and deploy scripts using MAVEN and Jenkins for multiple applications across environments.Develop and maintain various Azure DevOps-related tools, including deployment tools, staged virtual environments, and provisioning scripts.Leverage Azure monitoring tools like Azure Log Analytics, Azure Network Watcher, and Azure Service Health for diagnosing and minimizing service degradation.Cloud Infrastructure Automation Lead with Splunk, San Francisco, CA, Nov17- Sep19Maintain and manage cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.Deploy Azure Virtual Networks and Azure Application Gateway, ensuring communication with on-premises networks via Azure VPN Gateways.Implement the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework to ensure effective adoption and seamless migration to Azure.Utilize tools like Azure Data Migration Service, Azure Database Migration Service, and Azure Data Factory for secure and seamless data migration with minimal downtime.Enable integration and collaboration between Azure applications and external systems using Azure integration services and APIs.Prepare support teams for both legacy and modernized application and service deployments on Azure.Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.Integrate Ansible with Jenkins, leveraging YAML scripting for automation and continuous integration.Implement CI/CD pipelines using DevOps practices, PowerShell scripting, and automation techniques for consistent and periodic deployments.Configure Azure ExpressRoute to establish private connections between Azure data centers and on-premises infrastructure.Migrate services from on-premises to Azure using Azure Portal and PowerShell scripts.Build branching strategies using GIT.Build containerization techniques for multiple applications, APIs using Docker, pushed images to ACRs and deployed them to AKS.Manage Azure Security Groups, linking them to VMs and subnets for enhanced security.Work with various Azure services such as Compute, Caching, SQL Azure, NoSQL, Storage and Network Services, Azure Active Directory, Azure Monitoring, Scheduling, Autoscaling, and Azure Identity & Access Management.Use Azure CLI, Azure Active Directory, Azure Virtual Network, Azure Storage, and Azure Database for deployment.Configure availability sets, virtual machine scale sets (VMSS) with load balancers, virtual networks, and network security groups (NSGs).Manage Ansible for web application management, environment configuration, and server orchestration.Develop scripts using MAVEN, Jenkins, and Nexus to facilitate the smooth build and deployment of Java-based web applications.Utilize JIRA Agile for project management, employing Scrum and Kanban boards for agile development.AWS DevOps Engineer with The Cigna Group, Bloomfield, Connecticut, Jan16-Oct17Designed, developed, and deployed secure and scalable AWS applications, focusing on load balancing, database solutions, and containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.Automated deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) and managed infrastructure components (EC2, ECS, VPC) with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform) to streamline operations.Optimized AWS resource utilization (S3, RDS, EC2) for cost-effectiveness and performance.Led successful migrations of legacy applications to AWS, significantly improving performance and efficiency.Orchestrated data migration and application integration with various AWS services (Lambda, SQS) for seamless cloud operation.Implemented Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) to foster continuous integration and improvement. Migrated to Jira for enhanced project management.Championed DevOps initiatives, leveraging containerization technologies and security best practices (AWS Inspector, Security Groups) to secure infrastructure and applications.Upgraded and integrated Jira with Atlassian applications to enhance CI efficiency through custom Python and Bash scripts.Demonstrated expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Git version control, and troubleshooting within the AWS environment.Data Engineer/ Data Analyst with Fiat Chrysler Automobile, Auburn Hills, Michigan, Dec13-Dec15Develop workflow processes and build data pipelines for reporting purposes, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance data models.Oversee the migration of financial reports, managing data worth over $98 billion.Analyze and create reports using Oracle SQL Database and Power BI, leading to a 16% increase in operational efficiency.Utilize Azure DevOps to create detailed sprint timelines for team members, improving work efficiency by 78%.Apply SQL queries to extract historical data and compare it with the latest data to ensure accuracy during data transformation for business insights.Develop and present reports using Power BI to provide data insights that meet client needs, reducing risks and data errors by 87%.Systems Administrator with Pfizer, New York City, NY, Feb12-Nov13Design, implement, and maintain system architectures according to client needs and industry standards.Configure and manage virtualized environments like VMware or Hyper-V for resource efficiency and high availability.Install, configure, and manage operating systems and related components for stability and security.Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize for efficiency and reliability.Troubleshoot and resolve system issues promptly to minimize downtime.Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions for data protection and business continuity.Collaborate with teams to deploy scalable storage solutions.Manage network infrastructure components for reliable and secure connectivity.Administer user accounts, access controls, and security policies.Automate routine tasks using scripting languages and configuration management tools.Conduct system audits, performance testing, and capacity planning.Evaluate and integrate new technologies into the system infrastructure.Document system configurations and procedures for knowledge sharing.Provide technical support to internal teams and end-users.EDUCATIONMaster of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)Georgia Southern University, StatesboroBachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Materials EngineeringFederal University of Technology Akure, Ondo state Nigeria |
