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EMMANUEL KUKATULA

Summary

I’m a DevOps engineer and Linux system administrator involved in System configuration, fostering smooth running of pipeline. A purpose-driven professional that collaborates with team members and can also effectively work independently to achieve the desired results. I continuous explored to keep updated in Information Technology domain, understanding its enormous contribution to company’s growth and productivity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Ent App DevOps Engineer

Cleveland State University
07.2023 - Current
  • Using GitLab to automate, build and deploy applications.
  • Employ GitLab for automating application builds and deployments.
  • Develop and test code in C# to enhance application functionality.
  • Employ GitLab as the source control system for storing, building, and deploying in diverse environments, including Windows and Linux servers.
  • Demonstrate effective collaboration with team members to address issues promptly, fostering clear communication and implementing resolution plans.
  • Possess proficiency in Linux Server and Windows Server operating systems.

DevOps Engineer

Arrow International
06.2018 - 06.2023
  • Using Git/GitHub, Jenkins, and Docker registry for CI/CD configuration management.
  • Using Jenkins for building and deploying CI/CD pipelines.
  • Working with Dev team, making modifications on the code using Git VCS to clone, add, commit and push codes from local and master branches to central repositories.
  • Actively involved in AGILE/SCRUM Methodologies while executing the project.
  • Creating an automated CI build and deployment infrastructure and processes for projects.
  • Configuring the host for Ansible & establishing Ansible Play-books for application deployments.
  • Confirming and troubleshooting failed maven jobs on Jenkins, documenting, communicating failed jobs to the Dev team.
  • Experienced with software containerization platform, precisely Docker, and container orchestration tool Kubernetes.
  • Using Prometheus to monitor overall server performance, log management and communicating log messages to appropriate teams in different environments within the organization.
  • Experienced using bash shell script in enforcing permission and manage security on a pipeline.
  • Used AWS services such as Compute Services EC2, Storage Services S3 bucket, configuring IAM and security group in VPC (Public & Private Subnets) and creates Route53 to route traffics between different regions.
  • Experienced Terraform to provision different resource on AWS such as VPC, EC2, S3 bucket.

Linux System Administrator

IRB Tax Service
04.2015 - 06.2023
  • Install and configure RedHat/CentOS Linux on virtual environment.
  • Create and manage user account.
  • Managed Storage using logical volume management.
  • Maintain and recover system kernel.
  • Troubleshoot boot issues, identify and resolve service failures affecting boot.
  • Configured and managed network services working with network team.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Southeast Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southeast Missouri State University

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
05.2001 -

Skills

  • CentOS Linux 7&8

  • Ubuntu

  • RHEL 7&8

  • Windows

  • Jenkins

  • Docker

  • Ansible

  • Kubernetes

  • Git

  • GitHub

  • Bitbucket

  • Prometheus

  • Grafana

  • Microsoft Access

  • MySQL

  • Bash

  • Oracle Virtual Box

  • VMWare

  • LVM

  • EC2

  • S3

  • Security Group

  • VPC

  • IAM

  • Network configuration

  • Microsoft Word

  • Excel

  • PowerPoint

  • Strong verbal and communication skills

  • Desire and ability to quickly learn and apply new skills

Education Certifications

  • Master of Business Administration, Southeast Missouri State University
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Southeast Missouri State University
  • Professional Scrum Master Certification (PSM 1 Certified)

Certification

Itil foundation certificate in IT Service management

Timeline

Itil foundation certificate in IT Service management

05-2025

Senior Ent App DevOps Engineer

Cleveland State University
07.2023 - Current

DevOps Engineer

Arrow International
06.2018 - 06.2023

Linux System Administrator

IRB Tax Service
04.2015 - 06.2023

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Cleveland State University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southeast Missouri State University

Master of Business Administration -

Southeast Missouri State University
EMMANUEL KUKATULA