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Kodjo Azimevi

Sterling,Virginia

Certification

  • AWS Solutions Architect - Associate
  • HashiCorp Certified - Terraform Associate

Summary

Accomplished Cloud Operations Engineer, Certified AWS Solutions Architect and HashiCorp Certified - Terraform Associate, with over 8 years of IT and cloud expertise. Proficient in designing, implementing, automating, and optimizing cloud-based solutions and DevOps practices. Known for exceptional analytical prowess and problem-solving skills. Actively seek to contribute to innovative engineering solutions while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Skills

  • DevOps Tools
  • Scripting (Python, Bash)
  • CI and CD Pipelines
  • Linux System Administration
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Container Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Python Scripting
  • Bash Shell Scripting
  • Terraform Expertise
  • Source and Version Control: Git, GitHub
  • Monitoring, logging and Alerting

Work History

Cloud Operations Engineer

The Atlantic
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines with software such as source control (Git/GitHub/GitHub Actions)
  • Managed and maintained infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform for efficient provisioning and management of AWS resources
  • Designed AWS Serverless architectures (lambda, API gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)
  • Secured and managed access controls using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Championed adoption of Infrastructure as Code methodologies, utilizing tools like Terraform and Ansible for streamlined provisioning and configuration management tasks.
  • Collaborated with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines into cloud environments, accelerating product release cycles.
  • Improved cloud infrastructure efficiency by 20% by implementing automated monitoring and alerting systems.
  • Designed scalable solutions by leveraging containerization technologies such as Docker, ECS and ECR, enabling rapid application deployment and increased flexibility.

Cloud Engineer

Omniplex
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Championed DevSecOps practices automating workflows and integrating CI/CD pipelines with focus on GitHub Actions
  • Continuously improved by 30% distribution of product by writing code to improve integration, automation, and maintenance for deployments
  • Performed infrastructure operations across databases, network, and system administration
  • Utilized GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment tasks for various applications and environments.
  • Collaborated within agile teams to streamline workflows, participated in backlog grooming and retrospectives to enhance overall team productivity
  • Maintained reliable production application for customers while working alongside software developers and clients stakeholders
  • Created and maintained technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and similar artifacts to facilitate knowledge sharing and team collaboration.

AWS Support Cloud Engineer Jr

TekGlobal - Contract
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Delivered technical support for various services focusing on AWS Compute Technologies
  • Interacted with customers via email, chat, or phone, resolving issues through advanced troubleshooting techniques and diving deep into root cause
  • Drove initiatives to improve support-related processes and enhance customers' experience.
  • Provided feedback to internal AWS teams for service improvement based on customer support experience
  • Worked on critical, highly complex customer problems spanning multiple AWS services
  • Developed Subject Matter Expertise in AWS services, contributing to team's knowledge base by 20%
  • Continuously learned groundbreaking technologies, developed new technical skills, and enhanced professional competencies.

Data Center Technician

Lorien/AWS - Contract
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Moved and installed shelves, power strips, rails, servers, switches and other equipment.
  • Supported hardware installations, replacements, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to data center operations
  • Performed hardware diagnostics, break and fix operating model
  • Successful replacement of hardware parts of Servers (memory, storage, SCSI, network, motherboards)
  • Troubleshoot server hardware and network related problems including but not limited to DHCP, DNS, FTP/S, SMTP, HTTP/S, Telnet, NTP and SSH
  • Worked through remedy ticketing system and resolved 32 tickets weekly after successful repair
  • Performed storage media replacement (HDD, SSD, RAM etc.), sanitization, and destruction of disks
  • Troubleshoot and triage server failures to determine most efficient path to getting server back online
  • Identified and reported problem devices and replaced defective parts.
  • Maintained high level of system reliability by prioritizing resolution of trouble tickets.

Education

Associate of Science - AS - Information Technology/Cloud Computing Specialization

Northern Virginia Community College
Virginia
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Computer and Information Sciences

University of Lomé
Lome-Togo
09.2010

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
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2

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Kodjo Azimevi