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Immanyuel Cole

Greensboro,NC

Summary

DevOps engineer with a strong background in containerization, orchestration, and automation, passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions through CI/CD pipelines, quality gates, and collaborative development practices.


Excited to continue to expand my knowledge and learn new standardizations to add value to wherever I land.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Rotational DevOps Automation CI/CD Engineer

Blue Cross NC
03.2025 - Current
  • Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, OpenShift, and GitHub, resulting in streamlined code deployment and reduced release cycle times.
  • Managed multiple OpenShift clusters on Equinix and AWS, ensuring high availability and scalability of applications.
  • Developed automation scripts using Jenkinsfiles, leveraging pipeline-as-code principles to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Utilized Nexus Repository for artifact management, ensuring version control and reproducibility of builds.
  • Integrated GitHub with VS Code using SSL connection, enabling secure development and version control.
  • Implemented GitHub Copilot integration in VS Code, enhancing developer productivity and code quality.
  • Deployed SonarQube scanner to enforce quality gates, ensuring adherence to coding standards and reducing technical debt.
  • Implemented automated code quality checks, resulting in improved code maintainability and reduced bugs.

Rotational Quality Assurance Testing Analyst

Blue Cross NC
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Developed and executed comprehensive test plans for software applications to ensure functionality and performance standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects, enhancing overall product quality.
  • Utilized automated testing tools to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency in defect identification.
  • Worked to build a Facets deployment playbook to manage region refreshes for test and production live data.

County Engagement Intern, Data & Analytics Focus

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created innovative IT solutions for increased data organization and efficiency for the County Engagement Team.
  • Database renovation overhaul projects that required development of succinct Job Aid documentation for future team members.
  • Design comprehensive Power Bi, and Excel data visualizations to highlight, track, and quantify our teams’ working efforts.
  • Frequent meetings with statewide stakeholders to qualify strengths and gaps within their respective community. With the data gathered I was able to assist with possible internal collaboration efforts with stakeholders.
  • Soaked in tedious program management techniques to increase odds of successful project phases and completion

Middleware Engineer Intern

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Increased data efficiency by managing data sets, identifying patterns, and recommending predictive database analytics and modeling solutions.
  • Supported end-to-end data and code migration projects through Excel, Elasticsearch and Python.
  • Co-Led engaging Chief Information Officer Meet & Greet for interns, resulting in 28 attendees.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
05.2024

Skills

  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Microsoft 365 Suite
  • Data Analytics
  • Problem Solving
  • Statistical Data Algorithms
  • Domain Knowledge Adaptation
  • Network Administration
  • Program Management
  • Containerization (OpenShift, Docker)
  • Orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Continuous Integration (CI)
  • Continuous Deployment (CD)
  • Automation (Jenkins, Jenkinsfiles)
  • Artifact management (Nexus Repository)
  • Version control (GitHub)
  • Code quality (SonarQube)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Equinix)

Affiliations

  • Organization of Security Students, Treasurer (2021 – Present)
  • GAINS STEM Mentorship Program (2021 – Present)
  • Campbell Club Basketball (2021 – Present)
  • Student Government Association, Sophomore Class Representative (2021 – 2022)

Timeline

Rotational DevOps Automation CI/CD Engineer

Blue Cross NC
03.2025 - Current

Rotational Quality Assurance Testing Analyst

Blue Cross NC
07.2024 - 03.2025

County Engagement Intern, Data & Analytics Focus

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
05.2023 - 08.2023

Middleware Engineer Intern

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Campbell University
Immanyuel Cole