HARVEY SMITH
Concord,NC
Summary
Azure DevOps Engineer specializing in secure cloud infrastructure design at COMNet Group Inc. Increased deployment speed by 30% using Terraform and Kubernetes. Enhanced operational efficiency through proactive incident detection and AI/ML monitoring. Expertise in optimizing CI/CD pipelines and managing version control for efficient project workflows.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Azure DevOps Engineer
COMNet Group Inc.
Charlotte, NC
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Architected and maintained secure, scalable Azure cloud solutions for digital banking platforms.
- Handled 20+ security incidents using AWS CloudTrail and Azure Security Center, reducing response time and improving compliance posture.
- Designed and deployed microservices on OpenShift and AKS, leveraging Helm, Operators, and Istio service mesh.
- Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Bicep, and PowerShell, reducing deployment time by ~30%.
- Integrated AI/ML-based monitoring to analyze logs and performance trends, improving proactive incident detection.
- Deployed containerized ML inference APIs using Docker and Kubernetes, improving API response times by 30%.
- Managed GitHub and Bitbucket repositories and integrated SonarCloud for automated code quality analysis.
- Established and managed 5 Azure DevOps organizations and 10+ self-hosted build pipelines.
AWS DevOps Engineer
Boeing Migration
North Carolina
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Migrated enterprise workloads from on-prem to AWS and Azure, ensuring zero downtime.
- Implemented Terraform-based IaC pipelines integrated with Jenkins and Git.
- Developed Python automation scripts to support deployment workflows and cloud resource optimization.
- Supported containerized ML workloads on EKS, enabling scalable data processing and inference.
- TCS Project
AWS / Azure DevOps Engineer
Best Buy
North Carolina
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Engineered scalable cloud infrastructure for over 1,000 users using Azure Bicep.
- Optimized CI/CD pipelines to facilitate application and machine learning model deployments.
- Led TCS project, enhancing system reliability and performance.
AWS / AZURE DevOps Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (Multi Projects)
Concord, NC
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Streamlined software deployment through automation of CI/CD processes for efficiency gains.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins and Docker for application build automation.
- Monitored cloud infrastructure performance with AWS services configured via Terraform and Ansible.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems.
- Developed machine learning models enhancing predictive analytics capabilities.
- Set up performance monitoring using tools like Graphite and Grafana for insights.
- Documented technical specifications for AI software implementations, aiding user understanding.
- Optimized data processing workflows for improved model performance and efficiency.
DevOps Engineer
Artech Information Systems / Arris
Denver, Colorado
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Identified process improvement opportunities to reduce support calls.
- Automated deployment processes using Azure DevOps to enhance continuous integration and delivery.
- Developed scripts for resource management and automation within Azure services.
- Maintained documentation for cloud architecture, configurations, and best practices.
- Configured Network Security Group rules to secure communication between virtual networks in different regions.
- Created custom roles in Azure Active Directory for user access control across multiple subscriptions.
DevOps Engineer
Kova Corp.
Manahawkin, NJ
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Automated deployments for 50+ applications using Ansible, Chef, and Puppet.
- Managed IAM security policies and role-based access control.
- Supported containerized services and early-stage data-driven automation initiatives.
DevOps Engineer
Time Warner Cable
Charlotte, North Carolina
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Automated deployment processes using CI/CD tools to enhance software delivery efficiency.
- Created CI and CD pipelines with Jenkins and Docker to streamline application build processes.
- Collaborated with development teams to strengthen application security and ensure compliance standards.
- Resolved operational issues by effectively troubleshooting system errors and outages.
- Maintained version control systems, including GitLab, for all software development projects.
- Conducted research on emerging AI technologies and industry trends for strategic implementation.
- Optimized existing AI frameworks to boost performance and minimize latency.
DevOps Engineer
IBM
Charlotte, NC
02.2013 - 05.2014
- Managed Docker and Kubernetes-based platforms supporting high-availability workloads.
- Assisted in deploying AI-enabled microservices and optimizing container performance.
- Contract
System Administrator
Weldon City Schools
Weldon, NC
10.2010 - 11.2012
- Provided Windows and Linux system administration support for 50+ users.
- Reduced downtime by 30% through proactive system monitoring and automation.
Education
Certificate Diploma - Operating Systems
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Concord, NC07-2009
Diploma - Network Administration / PC Support
Worldwide Education Services
Jersey City, NJDiploma - Business Computers
Essex College of Business
Newark, NJSkills
- Cloud and DevOps expertise
- AWS and Azure proficiency
- Infrastructure as code
- CI/CD pipelines
- Container orchestration
- Kubernetes and Docker
- Configuration management tools
- Ansible, Puppet, and Chef
- Version control systems
- GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket
- Machine learning deployment
- TensorFlow and Keras
- MLOps practices
- Data processing techniques
- Monitoring and logging tools
- Python programming skills
- Scripting languages: Java, Groovy, Bash, PowerShell, Nodejs, NET
- Cloud services management
- AWS EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda
- Azure App Services and Functions
- Operating systems: Linux, Windows Server
- Cloud migration strategies
- Team collaboration
- Azure Virtual Network
- Azure administration
- Azure SQL database
Personal Information
Title: AWS / Azure DevOps Engineer | Cloud & AI-Enabled Infrastructure
Certification
- AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Microsoft Certified Azure Virtual Desktop
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Juniper Network Certified Associate
Ai Ml Highlights
- Implemented TensorFlow and Keras models to optimize API performance and reliability.
- Deployed ML models into production using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Automated ML pipeline deployments using CI/CD best practices (MLOps).
- Used Python to preprocess data, monitor inference performance, and automate workflows.
Core Skills
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Bamboo, Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, OpenShift), Docker, Helm, Istio, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Machine Learning Model Deployment (TensorFlow, Keras), AI-powered API optimization & inference workloads, MLOps fundamentals (model versioning, CI/CD for ML pipelines), Python for ML automation & data processing, Monitoring ML models using Azure Monitor & CloudWatch, AI-assisted incident detection & log analysis, Python, Java, Groovy, Bash, Shell, PowerShell, Node.js, .NET, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, Route 53, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Security Center, Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS), Windows Server 2010–2018, Unix, Solaris
Timeline
Azure DevOps Engineer
COMNet Group Inc.
11.2024 - 12.2025
AWS DevOps Engineer
Boeing Migration
03.2024 - 10.2024
AWS / Azure DevOps Engineer
Best Buy
08.2022 - 03.2023
AWS / AZURE DevOps Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (Multi Projects)
05.2020 - 08.2022
DevOps Engineer
Artech Information Systems / Arris
04.2019 - 04.2020
DevOps Engineer
Kova Corp.
03.2017 - 04.2019
DevOps Engineer
Time Warner Cable
03.2014 - 03.2017
DevOps Engineer
IBM
02.2013 - 05.2014
System Administrator
Weldon City Schools
10.2010 - 11.2012
Certificate Diploma - Operating Systems
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Diploma - Network Administration / PC Support
Worldwide Education Services
Diploma - Business Computers
Essex College of Business