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BECKLEY NEWMAN

Lubbock,TX

Summary

Senior DevOps Engineer with over 8 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD pipelines. Proven expertise in enhancing system performance, reducing deployment times, and improving operational efficiency at leading tech companies like PayPal, Pinterest, and Amazon. Adept at leveraging cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, and skilled in diverse CI/CD tools to deliver high-availability solutions. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree, along with multiple industry certifications. Committed to driving successful project outcomes and optimizing cloud environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Azure Devops Engineer

Paypal
01.2021 - Current
  • Spearheaded an advanced monitoring strategy for high-availability systems by leveraging Grafana for custom dashboarding, integrating K6 for performance testing, and utilizing Azure Monitor and Azure Log Analytics for comprehensive log and metrics analysis.
  • This multi-faceted approach improved system observability by 45%, utilized Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration, and Azure Functions for dynamic scaling based on real-time performance data.
  • Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Led development and implementation of automation scripts using PowerShell and Python to streamline deployment processes, reducing manual deployment time by 60%.
  • Expertly utilized Terraform to manage Azure resources , resulting in a 50% faster infrastructure provisioning cycle and ensuring consistent environments across development, testing, and production
  • Scripting and Automation Tools : Utilized Python and PowerShell for scripting automated tasks, enhancing operational workflows.
  • Employed Ansible for configuration management and infrastructure as code (IaC), streamlining deployments and operational tasks across Azure cloud environments, resulting in 40% reduction in manual workload and improved operational efficiency.
  • CI/CD Pipelines with Azure and GitLab : Developed and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitHub Actions and GitLab Runners, integrated with Azure services such as Azure Repos and Azure Artifacts , to streamline software delivery processes, increasing deployment frequency by 200% and reducing errors by 95%.
  • Performance Testing and Optimization : Spearheaded performance testing initiatives for highly available systems using Azure , identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimizations that improved system throughput by 30%.
  • Utilized K6 for stress testing and Python scripts for automation, ensuring peak performance during critical usage periods.
  • Data Pipeline Engineering : Worked closely with data engineering team to design and implement robust data pipelines, integrating Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks .
  • Enhanced data processing capabilities by 50% and supported advanced data analytics projects.
  • Azure Cloud Solutions: Designed and implemented robust cloud solutions using Azure services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, and Azure Logic Apps, resulting in 30% increase in operational efficiency for clients.
  • Migration Leadership via AKS and Blob Storage: Spearheaded transition of five enterprise-grade applications to Azure using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL Database, and Azure Blob Storage. Achieved a 20% reduction in infrastructure costs and boosted scalability by 30%.
  • Azure Services Collaboration: Partnered closely with both development and operations brigades, imparting Azure services expertise using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Blob Storage, leading to a marked 25% uptick in application performance and scalability.
  • Azure PaaS Optimization and Cost Reduction: Led optimization of Azure PaaS services for a critical suite of applications, leveraging Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure SQL Database, resulting in 25% reduction in operational costs and improving deployment frequency by 40%.
  • Cloud Application Engineering: Orchestrated design and implementation of robust cloud applications on Azure platform using Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), enhancing application scalability by 40% and ensuring stringent security measures through Azure Security Center.
  • Azure Cloud Infrastructure Optimization: Spearheaded revamp of Azure cloud infrastructure using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL Database, and Azure Blob Storage, achieving a 25% reduction in costs while enhancing performance by 15% through meticulous platform sizing and cost reduction strategies.
  • Cloud-Native Application Development: Led architecture and development of a cloud-native, microservices-based application on Azure, utilizing Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Active Directory for security. Implemented CI/CD using Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, resulting in 35% increase in deployment efficiency and 25% enhancement in application resilience.
  • Terraform & Infrastructure-as-Code: Orchestrated 50+ infrastructure deployments using Terraform and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, automating processes and reducing setup time by 45%.
  • Automation and Orchestration: Implemented automation strategies using Terraform and Azure DevOps, reducing manual deployment efforts by 75% and achieving a 90% success rate in automated builds and deployments across multiple environments.
  • API Design & Implementation: Led the design and implementation of RESTful and GraphQL APIs in a large-scale cloud environment, employing best practices in API lifecycle management. This initiative resulted in a 25% increase in API efficiency and a 15% reduction in latency, thereby facilitating smoother integration with AI frameworks and boosting overall system performance.
  • Linux & Containerization Expertise: Expertly managed Linux-based cloud environments and implemented Docker containerization strategies, optimizing resource utilization. Enhanced operational efficiency by 35% and reduced deployment times by 50% through effective use of Kubernetes (K8s) for orchestration.
  • Collaborative Product Development: Actively collaborated with product and AI framework teams to gather requirements and feedback, leading to development of cloud services that specifically cater to user journeys in AI/ML. This collaboration resulted in 20% increase in user satisfaction and 30% enhancement in product delivery timelines.
  • Security & Observability Enhancements: Spearheaded initiatives to improve infrastructure capabilities, incorporating automated security scanning tools like SonarQube and Aqua Security. Enhanced system security by 40% and reduced incident response times by 50%. Implemented advanced observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana for real-time monitoring and rapid issue resolution.
  • Scalable Cloud API Development with Go and Python: Engineered a robust cloud API as a service solution using Go and Python, resulting in 40% increase in API efficiency and scalability. Utilized AWS Lambda and API Gateway for serverless deployment, ensuring cost-effective scalability and high availability.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Pinterest
11.2017 - 01.2021
  • Cloud Infrastructure Deployment and Cost Optimization: Led a team of 8 in deploying AWS infrastructure solutions (using EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, Lambda) with Terraform for infrastructure as code, achieving a 25% cost reduction and 15% performance enhancement. Utilized GitLab for version control and Docker for containerization.
  • AWS Migration and Cost Optimization: Directed migration of 10+ on-premises applications to AWS, utilizing Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), which led to a 25% decrease in operational costs and boosted application availability to 99.9%.
  • AWS Cloud Platform Architecture and Provisioning: Spearheaded design and provisioning of a new AWS cloud platform, utilizing AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, and AWS CloudFormation. Successfully implemented AWS security and network services, including AWS Shield, AWS WAF, and Amazon VPC, enhancing network security and accessibility. This resulted in a 25% improvement in deployment efficiency and a 15% reduction in operational costs.
  • Cloud Environment Configuration: Orchestrated configuration and implementation of public cloud environment for enterprise applications, employing AWS services such as EC2, RDS, and S3 Bucket, enhancing operational scalability by 40%.
  • Application Migration Leadership: Directed refactoring and migration of on-premise enterprise applications to AWS, achieving a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs and a 20% improvement in application performance.
  • AWS Troubleshooting Mastery: Resolved complex AWS environment issues, reducing incident resolution time by 50% and ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.
  • Container Orchestration with Kubernetes and AWS ECS: Implemented container-based infrastructure using Kubernetes and AWS ECS, achieving a 40% increase in resource optimization and a 30% reduction in cloud expenditure.
  • Cloud Infrastructure Deployment and Cost Optimization: Led team of 8 in deploying AWS infrastructure solutions (using EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, Lambda) with Terraform for infrastructure as code, achieving a 25% cost reduction and 15% performance enhancement. Utilized GitLab for version control and Docker for containerization.
  • Hybrid Cloud and Virtualization Strategy: Developed scalable hybrid cloud environment using AWS and VMware, integrating AWS Direct Connect, Docker, and Kubernetes for orchestration. This strategy improved data redundancy by 40% and reduced server costs by 30%.
  • Scalable Cloud API Development with Go and Python: Engineered robust cloud API as a service solution using Go and Python, resulting in 40% increase in API efficiency and scalability. Utilized AWS Lambda and API Gateway for serverless deployment, ensuring cost-effective scalability and high availability.
  • Containerization and Orchestration Excellence with Docker and Kubernetes: Led containerization of multiple microservices using Docker, orchestrated via Kubernetes on Azure, achieving 25% improvement in deployment speed and a 15% reduction in resource consumption. Implemented Kubernetes cluster monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana to ensure optimal performance.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Implementation with Terraform and Helm: Developed and maintained cloud service architecture with a focus on IaC, using Terraform and Helm. Achieved a 20% reduction in infrastructure deployment time and a 30% improvement in infrastructure compliance across AWS and Azure environments. Designed and implemented a cloud-based solution using AWS services that resulted in a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs and a 20% increase in system reliability.
  • Developed and maintained automation scripts to manage cloud infrastructure, reducing manual intervention by 50% and improving system uptime by 25%.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve AWS cloud infrastructure issues, resulting in 40% reduction in incident response time.
  • Configured and maintained AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC, resulting in 25% improvement in system performance and a 15% reduction in infrastructure costs.
  • Designed and implemented security measures to protect cloud infrastructure, resulting in 50% reduction in security incidents and 20% improvement in compliance.
  • Developed and maintained cost optimization strategies for AWS cloud infrastructure, resulting in 30% reduction in infrastructure costs and a 10% improvement in resource utilization.
  • Designed custom AWS backup solution ( Auto Snapshot creation/rotation of volumes ) before AWS backup (native service).
  • Architected/implemented AWS SSO using AWS organizations using AWS Managed AD.
  • Involved in designing and deploying a multitude of applications utilizing almost all of AWS stack (Including EC2, Route53, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, IAM) focusing on high-availability, fault tolerance, and auto-scaling.
  • Collected custom server metrics & logs to a single console using AWS SSM.
  • Reduced server downtime by 30% by maintaining highly available systems on AWS Cloud Infrastructure.
  • Boosted app delivery speed by 40% by implementing AWS-based microservices.
  • Drove efficiencies of 50% by adopting containerization strategies using AWS ECS services.
  • Managed VM Import/Export, resulting in faster and more flexible disaster recovery strategies.
  • Optimized billing by 35% via an in-depth efficiency review and restructuring of AWS resources.
  • Led a cross-functional team of five engineers to build and maintain fully automated CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 60%.
  • Enhanced system reliability by 28% by architecting and implementing AWS cloud security measures, including IAM roles and policies.
  • Spearheaded migration of enterprise-wide production systems into AWS, resulting in decreased operational cost by 40%.

Devops Engineer

Amazon
01.2016 - 11.2017
  • AWS Automation Scripting : Automated critical operational tasks using Bash , and Python , integrated with AWS Lambda and AWS Systems Manager , cutting down manual task execution time by over 70% and significantly elevating operational agility.
  • Site Reliability Engineering : Spearheaded site reliability initiatives for a scaling application.
  • Implemented robust strategies using Docker and Kubernetes , leading to 99.9% uptime and 50% faster issue resolution rate.
  • Error Handling and Job Queue Management: Redesigned error handling mechanisms and job queue systems using Celery and Redis , enhancing system resilience and reducing message processing time by 30%.
  • Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes , improving resource utilization and management.
  • Caching Solution Enhancement: Successfully incorporated Redis and Memcached into our web applications to boost caching efficiency. These integrations halved load times and improved capacity to handle 20% more concurrent users.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Proficiency: Led initiative in setting up cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Cloud Formation Templates, ensuring standardized and automated cloud provisioning process.
  • Scripting and Automation Enhancements: Leveraged Python and bash for automating routine tasks, thereby improving operational procedures.
  • Site Reliability Engineering: Spearheaded site reliability initiatives for a scaling application. Implemented robust strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, leading to 99.9% uptime and 50% faster issue resolution rate.
  • Error Handling and Job Queue Management: Redesigned error handling mechanisms and job queue systems using Celery and Redis, enhancing system resilience and reducing message processing time by 30%.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Benin University
Benin
07.2021

Skills

  • Network configuration
  • Infrastructure Automation
  • Serverless Computing
  • Cloud Architecture Design
  • API Integration
  • Cost Optimization
  • Performance Optimization
  • Containerization Technologies
  • Continuous Integration and Deployment
  • Monitoring and Alerting
  • Microservices Management
  • Cloud Security Implementation
  • Monitoring tools
  • Data Migration
  • Programming Languages

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Devops Engineer Expert.
  • Certified Terraform Associate (Hashicorp)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.
  • Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305).
  • Certified Amazon Web Services Devops Engineer - Professional (AWS).
  • Certified Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect (AWS).
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), ScrumStudy.

Technical Projects

  • Project 1 : Comprehensive CI/CD Pipeline Development for Multi-Environment Deployment, Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support robust multi-environment deployment., Implemented Azure Pipelines to manage CI/CD processes, integrating with GitLab for source control management. Enhanced deployment frequency and reliability, achieving a reduction in deployment failures by over 40%., Azure Pipelines , GitLab , Docker , Kubernetes.
  • Project 2 : Secure and Compliant Infrastructure Automation, Automate the provisioning and management of cloud infrastructure while ensuring compliance with security standards., Developed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and ARM templates, successfully managing over 400 cloud resources. Integrated compliance checks into the deployment pipelines, achieving zero compliance failures over two consecutive years., Terraform , Azure Resource Manager (ARM) , Azure Security Center , Azure Policy.

Timeline

Senior Azure Devops Engineer

Paypal
01.2021 - Current

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Pinterest
11.2017 - 01.2021

Devops Engineer

Amazon
01.2016 - 11.2017

Master of Science - Computer Science

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Benin University

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