BERTRAND OKWAMA
DevOps Engineer
Forney,TX
Summary
Highly skilled DevOps/Cloud Engineer with 6+ years of experience in implementing secure, compliant, and scalable CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. Proven expertise in AWS and Azure platforms, with a strong focus on integrating security practices throughout the development lifecycle. Adept at optimizing application performance, automating processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and reliable solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer (DevOps)
PLURIBUS DIGITAL
04.2023 - Current
- Developed an automated workflow using Python scripts to streamline monitoring and incident management for the GSA TOTAL - BIMS project.
- Integrated Cloud Grafana and StatusPage for enhanced real-time monitoring and incident communication.
- Designed and implemented a secure secrets management solution using Azure Key Vault, ensuring proper handling of sensitive information.
- Automated Fortify security scans on pull requests using GitHub Actions, enhancing the software development lifecycle.
- Implemented dynamic reporting system for detailed scan results, facilitating quick developer feedback.
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
DevSecOps Engineer
CaeliCode
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Implemented secure CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, integrating security scanning tools like SonarQube, Checkov, and Trivy, reducing production vulnerabilities by 95%.
- Developed an Infrastructure as Code framework using Terraform and ARM Templates, improving environment consistency and reducing provisioning time by 70%.
- Architected and deployed scalable, secure Azure infrastructure for global applications, leveraging AKS for container orchestration and Azure Security Center for continuous security monitoring.
- Led incident response efforts for a critical security breach, successfully containing the incident and implementing remediation measures to prevent future occurrences.
- Implemented a comprehensive monitoring and logging solution using Azure Monitor and Splunk, reducing MTTD and MTTR by 50%.
- Conducted regular security assessments and penetration testing of Azure environments, addressing OWASP Top 10 risks.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
Cloud Engineer
CaeliCode
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Designed and deployed secure, cost-optimized, and highly available infrastructure on AWS, utilizing services like VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, and IAM.
- Automated infrastructure deployment using AWS CloudFormation and Ansible, and optimized resource utilization with Autoscaling and cost-management practices.
- Configured CloudWatch alarms and logs for comprehensive monitoring, ensuring timely response to performance and security incidents.
- Designed highly available, secure, and scalable Azure infrastructure solutions, leveraging Azure VMs, Virtual Networks, and Azure Backup.
- Implemented hybrid connectivity between on-premises and Azure environments using Azure ExpressRoute.
- Developed and implemented disaster recovery strategies using Azure Site Recovery to ensure business continuity.
- Configured Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for centralized identity management, including MFA and RBAC.
- Set up Azure Security Center and Azure Sentinel for security monitoring and automated incident response.
- Enhanced cloud infrastructure efficiency by implementing advanced automation techniques and tools.
- Contributed to product improvement initiatives by providing valuable insights based on hands-on experience with various cloud engineering tools and frameworks.
Infrastructure Support (Intern / Voluntary)
CaeliCode
07.2016 - 11.2017
- AWS Infrastructure Support: Assisted in designing and deploying AWS infrastructure components like VPCs, EC2 instances, and S3 buckets, following security best practices.
- AWS Service Configuration: Supported the configuration and management of key AWS services like CloudWatch, AWS Config, and IAM, ensuring proper monitoring and access controls.
- Enhanced System Performance: by implementing AWS CloudFormation templates for infrastructure automation.
- Technical Support: Provided day-to-day technical support for company infrastructure, including troubleshooting server, storage, and network issues.
- Patch Management: Assisted in the timely application of security patches to servers and network devices to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Education
Computer Science
Bachelor of Science
2015
Skills
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (Advanced), Azure (Advanced)
- DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Terraform
- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, EKS
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, AWS CDK, ARM Templates, CloudFormation
- Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Shell Scripting
- Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch
- Security: DevSecOps, SAST, DAST, SCA, Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
- Version Control: Git, GitHub, Azure Repos
Accomplishments
- Reduced deployment time by 80% and increased deployment frequency from monthly to daily through implementation of a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline.
- Decreased production vulnerabilities by 95% by integrating security scanning tools into the development process.
- Reduced environment provisioning time by 70% through the development of an infrastructure as code framework.
- Improved mean time to detection (MTTD) and mean time to resolution (MTTR) by 50% by implementing a comprehensive monitoring and logging solution.
Work Availability
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Hobbies
- Gamer
- Soccer Fan and Player
- Listening to Music
- Track Running
Timeline
Software Engineer (DevOps)
PLURIBUS DIGITAL
04.2023 - Current
DevSecOps Engineer
CaeliCode
06.2019 - 03.2023
Cloud Engineer
CaeliCode
12.2017 - 05.2019
Infrastructure Support (Intern / Voluntary)
CaeliCode
07.2016 - 11.2017
Computer Science
Bachelor of Science
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