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Armande Unknown

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect and DevOps Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure on AWS. Proficient in automating workflows, optimizing performance, and enhancing security in cloud environments. Skilled in implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud migration strategies. Strong background in using a wide range of AWS services and DevOps tools to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AWS Solutions Architect | DevOps Engineer

ConMet | British
09.2022 - Current
  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS solutions using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and DynamoDB
  • Lead cloud migration projects, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal configuration of AWS environments
  • Architect and maintain highly available and fault-tolerant cloud infrastructures using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform
  • Automate deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines with AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy, integrating with GitHub and Jenkins
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop microservices architectures using Docker and Kubernetes on EKS
  • Implement security best practices, including IAM roles and policies, VPC design, and AWS WAF, to protect cloud environments
  • Monitor and optimize system performance using AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and X-Ray
  • Develop disaster recovery plans and perform regular backups and recovery tests utilizing AWS Backup and S3 Lifecycle policies
  • Conduct regular cost optimization reviews using AWS Cost Explorer and Trusted Advisor
  • Integrate third-party monitoring tools like Datadog and New Relic for enhanced observability and alerting
  • Implement serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and Step Functions for cost-effective solutions
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations by implementing AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Config rules
  • Manage and optimize databases using Amazon RDS, Aurora, and DynamoDB, focusing on scalability and high availability
  • Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability assessments using AWS Inspector and third-party security tools
  • Lead efforts to containerize legacy applications, migrating workloads to Amazon ECS and Fargate for efficient management
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK and Terraform, enabling consistent environment deployments
  • Design multi-region and multi-AZ deployments for critical applications to ensure high availability and disaster recovery
  • Conduct AWS Well-Architected Framework reviews to ensure adherence to best practices in cloud architecture.

AWS Cloud Engineer

Barnwell
07.2019 - 08.2022
  • Managed cloud infrastructure on AWS, focusing on high availability, scalability, and security for healthcare applications
  • Developed and maintained Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform
  • Automated routine operational tasks using Python and AWS Lambda, improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines with AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins, integrating automated testing and deployment
  • Monitored application performance and infrastructure health using AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and SNS
  • Optimized AWS resources, reducing monthly spend by 25% through rightsizing and Reserved Instances
  • Migrated on-premises applications to AWS, leveraging services like AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and Snowball
  • Designed and implemented VPCs, subnets, NAT gateways, and security groups to ensure secure and isolated network environments
  • Configured AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles, policies, and SSO for secure access management
  • Automated backup and recovery processes using AWS Backup and Lifecycle Policies for data protection and compliance
  • Implemented encryption at rest and in transit using AWS KMS and SSL/TLS, ensuring data security
  • Built and maintained Docker containers for microservices applications, deploying them on AWS ECS and Fargate
  • Collaborated with development teams to integrate security best practices into DevOps workflows
  • Developed custom monitoring and alerting solutions using CloudWatch Metrics, Alarms, and Lambda functions
  • Participated in disaster recovery planning and execution, ensuring RPO/RTO objectives were met
  • Developed scripts and automation tools to streamline routine maintenance tasks and reduce downtime.

DevOps Engineer

Best Buy | British
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • Implemented and managed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, and AWS CodePipeline for various applications
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
  • Designed and deployed AWS environments, including VPCs, subnets, NAT gateways, and security groups for secure network architecture
  • Configured monitoring and logging solutions using ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and AWS CloudWatch
  • Deployed containerized applications using Docker and managed orchestration with Kubernetes (EKS)
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation and Ansible for consistent environment setups
  • Developed automated scripts using Bash and Python for system management and monitoring tasks
  • Managed databases on AWS RDS and DynamoDB, including backup, restore, and performance tuning
  • Optimized cloud infrastructure and applications for cost, performance, and scalability
  • Conducted security audits and implemented best practices, including patch management and vulnerability scanning
  • Configured and managed AWS IAM roles, policies, and SAML-based SSO for secure access
  • Built automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins and integrated with AWS CodeDeploy for seamless releases
  • Monitored and managed server performance using Grafana, Prometheus, and AWS CloudWatch
  • Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot application and infrastructure issues, providing on-call support
  • Migrated legacy applications to AWS cloud environment, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transition
  • Implemented serverless functions using AWS Lambda to handle event-driven tasks and microservices
  • Conducted regular performance tuning and capacity planning to ensure optimal infrastructure performance
  • Engaged in disaster recovery planning, implementing automated failover solutions using AWS Route 53 and CloudFront.

Education

BSc - Accounting

University of Bamenda

Skills

  • AWS
  • EC2
  • S3
  • RDS
  • Lambda
  • DynamoDB
  • EKS
  • ECS
  • CloudFormation
  • VPC
  • IAM
  • CloudWatch
  • CloudTrail
  • Route 53
  • API Gateway
  • Jenkins
  • GitLab CI
  • AWS CodePipeline
  • AWS CodeBuild
  • AWS CodeDeploy
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Python
  • Bash
  • Shell Scripting
  • AWS CDK
  • AWS WAF
  • AWS Shield
  • AWS Security Hub
  • GuardDuty
  • AWS KMS
  • ELK Stack
  • Elasticsearch
  • Logstash
  • Kibana
  • Datadog
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • Amazon RDS
  • Aurora
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Subnets
  • Security Groups
  • VPN
  • Direct Connect
  • NAT Gateways
  • Step Functions

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • CompTIA Security+

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

AWS Solutions Architect | DevOps Engineer

ConMet | British
09.2022 - Current

AWS Cloud Engineer

Barnwell
07.2019 - 08.2022

DevOps Engineer

Best Buy | British
04.2018 - 06.2019

BSc - Accounting

University of Bamenda

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