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Israel Yeboah

Illinois

Summary

I am a skilled Cloud/DevOps Engineer with a strong background in IAC, CI/CD pipeline management, and cloud cost optimization. With hands-on experience in Azure and AWS, I excel in automating processes, enhancing security, and ensuring high availability. My previous roles as a Software Developer and IT Support Engineer have equipped me with valuable insights into software development, and IT support, making me a versatile professional committed to driving efficiency, collaboration, and innovation in cross-functional teams. My dedication to staying abreast of emerging technologies underscores my commitment to maintaining a cutting-edge and competitive infrastructure.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cloud /DevOps Engineer

Infosys Ltd
Richardson, TX
08.2019 - Current
  • Developed and maintained infrastructure-as-code using Terraform.
  • Extensive hands on knowledge with ARM Templates, Ansible, and PowerShell for efficient, automated provisioning of cloud resources.
  • Spearheaded the development and management of CI/CD pipelines for .NET, and cloud-based applications, accelerating the delivery of new features and enhancements.
  • Created and maintained from scratch Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines using classic and yaml formats for cloud applications including Data WareHouse Project.
  • Monitored and ensured the security and health of network and enterprise systems, utilizing tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Defender for Cloud, and Advisor.
  • Extensive experience with Organization and Project management including all components of Azure DevOps and access levels.
  • Implemented Azure cost-saving solutions, including Azure reservations and cost management tools, resulting in significant cost reductions while maintaining optimal cloud services.
  • Developed PowerShell scripts to automate updates and patching for Windows servers, reducing manual effort and minimizing downtime.
  • Successfully deployed Azure VPN point to site connection.
  • Implemented WAF on Microsoft azure to detect wp theme invocation.
  • Actively managed, improved, and monitored cloud infrastructure on AWS, including EC2, S3, RDS, and DynamoDB, achieving high availability, scalability, and data protection.
  • Collaborated closely with development and QA teams to introduce new features and services into production, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Proficiency in writing and maintaining Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts for service deployment and configuration.
  • Release management and application support knowledge.
  • Self-starter, ability to adapt and learn new technologies.

Software Developer

Summit Ltd
Accra, Ghana
09.2017 - 08.2019
  • Successfully configured order types in java code to optimize workflow acceptance within the system, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Applied JavaScript to program the interactive behavior of web pages, delivering dynamic and user-friendly interfaces.
  • Conducted thorough code reviews, meticulously evaluated implementations, and provided constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement in code quality and performance.
  • Integrated critical configurations into the database through a dedicated service, maintaining data integrity and consistency across the platform.
  • Actively participated in team environments following Agile practices, fostering effective collaboration, communication, and adaptability to meet project goals and deliverables.
  • Refactored Java code to reflect new industry standards and practices.

IT Support Engineer

Summit Ltd
Accra, Ghana
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Enhanced profit margins by providing an exceptional level of service to customers, actively listening to concerns, answering questions, and ensuring a positive customer experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in swiftly troubleshooting, diagnosing, and analyzing application issues, effectively uncovering and addressing root causes, resulting in minimized downtime and improved system reliability.
  • Spearheaded end-to-end deployment of computers, optimizing the process from setup to final configuration, and efficiently managed the inventory of old computers, ensuring seamless transitions and resource utilization.
  • Enabled seamless integration of CBORD Mobile ID for CS Gold users, enhancing system functionality.
  • Diligently organized and managed IT resources, ensuring accessibility and availability to support uninterrupted operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology -

Ghana Technology University College

Skills

Cloud Computing

  • AWS, GCP, Azure

Software Development

  • Java, Angular 8, SQL, Python, Microservices, Springboot, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, Apache Maven, JavaScript, Powershell

Containerization

  • Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Swam

CI/CD/CD

  • Jenkins, Azure DevOps

Automation

  • Ansible, Terraform

Server Administration

  • Linux, Windows

Version Source Control

  • Github, Git Bash, Gitlab

Incident Response

  • Jira, Slack, Cisco Jabber

Monitoring

  • Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, Prometheus and Grafana

Virtualization

  • Virtual Box

Certification

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Microsoft
  • Certified Azure Administrator
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate

Timeline

Cloud /DevOps Engineer

Infosys Ltd
08.2019 - Current

Software Developer

Summit Ltd
09.2017 - 08.2019

IT Support Engineer

Summit Ltd
09.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology -

Ghana Technology University College

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