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Fred Okwunna

DevOps Engineer
Richmond,TX

Summary

DevOps Engineer with over 4+ years of successful experience in End to End automation with expertise in CI/CD and infrastructure provisioning. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) Industries. Strengths using tools such as Git, Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube, Nexus, Docker, Ansible, Kubernetes and Terraform. Backed by continuous training, certification and experience in Linux, Cloud Technology, and DevOps.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates

Work History

DevOps Engineer

Dominion Systems
Richardson, TX
04.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional development and IT operations team members to explore possible system solutions based on evolving client constraints.
  • Worked closely with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client constraints, delivering functional CI/CD pipelines using latest tools and methodologies to enhance functionality, scalability, and performance.
  • Frequently consulted with internal customers on application development project status, new project proposals, and software-related technical issues.
  • Researched new and evolving software applications within AWS to effectively design, select, and implement solutions to build infrastructures for growing businesses.
  • Improved availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, comprehensive testing, cost-effective execution, and comprehensive support.
  • Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.

Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer

Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
Houston, TX
07.2012 - 04.2018
  • Generated process models illustrating automation engineering progress, specifications and details.
  • Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.
  • Prepared automation concept and control drawings according to client specifications.
  • Exercised complete understanding of PLC and SCADA systems to support projects.
  • Developed and implemented cost-effective strategies for updating existing applications.
  • Maintained, debugged and optimized automation codes for deployment.
  • Collaborated with systems engineers and customers to determine server requirements and develop specifications for user interface, machine functions and quality control to deliver reliable automation systems.

Electrical Engineer

Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
Houston, TX
09.2007 - 07.2012
  • Designed concepts that included module placements, cable routing, power systems, and inverter locations.
  • Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware, including continuity and high-potential isolation testing.
  • Coordinated activities between cross-functional teams, including designs, tests and build activities.
  • Planned all project resources and budgets.
  • Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial systems.
  • Determined most effective approaches to new projects by reading and analyzing blueprints, drawings and sketches.
  • Applied appropriate engineering methods to all project discipline standards.

Field Service Engineer

Siemens Corporation
Dallas, TX
05.2005 - 09.2007
  • Examined faulty equipment, interpreted reports and analyzed customer complaints to diagnose equipment malfunction.
  • Facilitated communication between office personnel, subcontractors and customers.
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Recommended design changes, upgrades and replacements to improve systems performance.
  • Tested equipment performance and demonstrated operation and servicing best practices.
  • Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment.
  • Repaired and calibrated systems and equipment post-installation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

University of Houston
Houston, TX
08.2014 - 05.2018

Skills

Scripting: Bash Shell Scripting, YAML

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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

Certification

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Timeline

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

05-2021

CompTIA Security+ Certification

03-2020

DevOps Engineer

Dominion Systems
04.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

University of Houston
08.2014 - 05.2018

Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer

Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
07.2012 - 04.2018

Electrical Engineer

Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
09.2007 - 07.2012

Field Service Engineer

Siemens Corporation
05.2005 - 09.2007
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