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
Platforms: Linux, Windows
Programming: Siemens S7 & TIA Portal, C, RS Logix 500
Network Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, DHCP
Version Control Systems: GitHub, GitLab
Configuration Management: Ansible
Network Configuration: Firewall, Switch, Router
Cluster Management & Orchestration: Kubernetes, EKS
Industrial Control System: PLC, SCADA, DCS
Database: MySql, PostgreSQL
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform
AWS Cloud Services: VPC, EC2, ELB, EBS, RDS, Autoscaling, IAM, NAT, Bastion Host, EFS, S3, SNS, Route 53
Build Tool: Maven
Containerization: Docker
Continuous Integration: Jenkins
Monitoring: Prometeus, Grafana
Web Services: Apache
Server Security: CentOS Hardening
Oral And Written Communications
Decision-Making Skills
Collaboration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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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