Igor Semenets
Gatlinburg,Tennessee
Summary
Skilled DevOps Engineer with a proven track record of driving efficiency and innovation in mission-critical deployments within AWS environments. Leveraged expertise in AWS services and best practices to architect and optimize cloud infrastructure, including the successful migration of on-premises systems. Proficient in Terraform, with a Terraform Associate certification, to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. Experienced in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or other similar tools to accelerate software delivery and ensure code quality. Additionally, adept at containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes to deploy and manage containerized applications at scale. Known for strong leadership abilities and collaborative mindset, I excel in guiding teams towards achieving their goals. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, demonstrating comprehensive understanding and practical application of cloud architecture principles. Passionate about continuous learning and embracing new technologies to deliver high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior DevOps Engineer
TmCMF
09.2022 - Current
- Serve as a Senior DevOps Engineer for tmCMF, a company based in Knoxville, TN, supporting 4 teams of developers across development, staging, and production environments.
- Manage and maintain 4 pipeline builds for development, staging, and production environments, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery processes.
- Utilize AWS services to deploy and manage resources for all environments, leveraging separate AWS accounts provisioned through AWS Control Tower for enhanced security and governance.
- Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform to automate the deployment and configuration of AWS resources, ensuring consistency and scalability across environments.
- Collaborate with development teams to understand infrastructure requirements and provide solutions that align with project objectives and best practices.
- Utilize GitLab for version control and collaboration, integrating with Terraform to manage infrastructure changes and updates.
- Attend on-site meetings in Knoxville, TN, once a week, while primarily working remotely from home for the remainder of the time.
DevOps Engineer
UST
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Designed, implemented, and managed highly scalable and highly available architecture for a web-based application hosted on Amazon AWS.
- Utilized a wide range of AWS services to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and reliability of the application.
- Configured and maintained AWS resources such as S3 buckets, Amazon Aurora, EFS, EC2, ECR, AMI's, ELB, Route 53, VPCs.
- Led the successful migration of the application from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, leveraging Amazon AWS services for enhanced scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Designed and implemented a hybrid disaster recovery strategy, with the database hosted on-premises and compute power provisioned on AWS, ensuring data resilience and minimizing downtime in case of failures.
- Utilized AWS services such as Amazon RDS and AWS Direct Connect to establish secure and efficient connectivity between on-premises resources and cloud infrastructure.
- Managed a team of IT professionals, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Developed and maintained project schedules, ensuring on-time delivery of critical IT projects.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to define and implement cloud security measures, ensuring data integrity, access control, and compliance with industry standards.
- Implemented effective communication strategies to bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, resulting in improved project outcomes.
- Documented the hybrid architecture, disaster recovery procedures, and operational guidelines to ensure knowledge transfer and facilitate efficient maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Led cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of DevOps practices, resulting in a 30% improvement in system performance and a 90% reduction in downtime.
- Orchestrated containerized application deployments using Kubernetes, providing seamless scaling and management of Docker containers.
- Actively utilized IaaC tool Terraform to build and support systems on AWS
- Utilized industry-standard DevOps tools including TeamCity for continuous integration and deployment, Bitbucket for version control and collaboration, Jest for JavaScript testing, and SonarQube for code analysis and quality assurance.
DevOps Engineer and Lead Cloud Architect
Slalom Acoustics & Partition Systems
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Served as a DevOps Engineer and Lead Cloud Architect, responsible for leading the migration of on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, following the AWS Well-Architected Framework and its six pillars.
- Successfully orchestrated the setup of all accounts for the company across various environments, ensuring compliance with best practices and security standards.
- Implemented AWS Control Tower to establish a secure and compliant multi-account AWS environment, enabling centralized management and governance.
- Designed and implemented AWS Landing Zone architecture, providing a foundation for secure, scalable, and efficient cloud operations.
- Established separate AWS accounts for different environments, such as development, testing, and production, to ensure isolation and security.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and stakeholders, to ensure smooth migration processes and minimize disruption to business operations.
- Developed and documented procedures, standards, and best practices for cloud operations, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring consistency across teams.
- Provided technical leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in cloud technologies and DevOps practices.
- Assisted in the recruitment and hiring of Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) to manage ongoing operations in AWS, ensuring the company had the necessary expertise to maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure.
- Led documentation efforts and guided the team through audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Achieved customer satisfaction and project success, culminating in the successful completion of the migration project. Transitioned to a new role as Senior DevOps Engineer at a different company to pursue further career growth and challenges.
IT Project Manager
MasTec Network Solutions
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Led a team as IT project manager tasked with creating a comprehensive infrastructure on AWS to capture, process, and store data related to existing 4G networks for T-Mobile, a major cellular service provider.
- Successfully implemented AWS solutions tailored to the project requirements, ensuring efficient data collection, processing, and storage.
- Coordinated project activities and timelines, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within specified timeframes and budget constraints.
- Oversaw the deployment of resources and technologies in select metro areas, including El Paso, TX, and Nashville, TN, focusing on optimizing network performance and data processing capabilities.
- Played a key role in extending the project scope to include the implementation of similar infrastructure for the emerging 5G networks, maintaining continuity and scalability in data processing operations.
- Facilitated decision-making processes by providing stakeholders with accurate and timely data insights derived from the implemented infrastructure, enabling informed strategic decisions regarding network expansions and enhancements.
- Achieved positive outcomes and customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality data to T-Mobile, resulting in the company being awarded additional projects.
- Transitioned from the IT project management role to pursue a career in DevOps following the successful completion of this project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Language Interpretation And Translation
Ivan Franko Zhytomyr State University
Zhytomyr, UA06.2012
Skills
- Source Control Tools: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket
- Scripting: Bash
- Automation: Terraform
- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
- Logging: EFK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana
- Cloud Computing: Amazon Web Services
- CI/CD Tools: GitLab, Jenkins, TeamCity
- Testing and Code Analysis: Jest, SonarQube
Linkedin Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/igorsemenets
Certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
- Terraform Associate
Timeline
Senior DevOps Engineer
TmCMF
09.2022 - Current
DevOps Engineer
UST
06.2020 - 09.2022
DevOps Engineer and Lead Cloud Architect
Slalom Acoustics & Partition Systems
06.2018 - 06.2020
IT Project Manager
MasTec Network Solutions
01.2015 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Language Interpretation And Translation
Ivan Franko Zhytomyr State University
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