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Kairat Turganbay

Chicago,IL

Summary

Energetic and detail-oriented DevOps Engineer driven by a fervor for streamlining processes and driving continuous enhancement. Gained practical exposure in different technology envirenments to key tools such as Git, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes. Solid grounding in Linux systems administration and networking, demonstrating adeptness in troubleshooting intricate issues and delivering impactful solutions. Well-versed in Agile and DevOps methodologies, emphasizing the optimization of software delivery pipelines and heightened operational efficiency. Exceptional communication and teamwork capabilities, evidenced by successful collaboration in cross-functional teams. Committed to staying abreast of emerging technologies and adhering to industry best practices. Poised to make valuable contributions to a dynamic DevOps team, eager to learn and thrive in a high-paced environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

DevOps Engineer

United Health Group, Optum
Minneapolis, MN
02.2020 - Current
  • Proficiency with version control systems such as Git. Understanding branching strategies, pull requests is essential.
  • Created CI and CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab to automate the build process of applications.
  • Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible for automating and managing infrastructure configurations.
  • Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes for managing containerized applications.
  • Created Dockerfiles, build Docker Images for microserveces to run on Kubernetes platform.
  • Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating tasks and processes.
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack or cloud-native solutions like CloudWatch.

AWS Cloud Engineer

C.H. Robinson
Minneapolis, MN
10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Deployed applications on AWS Cloud using services like Elastic Beanstalk, CloudFormation.
  • Managed the development and implementation of infrastructure automation solutions using AWS technologies such as EC2, S3, ECS, EKS, RDS, Lambda.
  • Developed scripts in Python or Bash to automate routine tasks related to AWS Cloud operations.
  • Configured monitoring tools such as CloudWatch Logs, Metrics and Alarms for tracking resource utilization across various cloud deployments.
  • Created IAM policies for users and groups with proper access control levels according to organizational security requirements.
  • Strong understanding of AWS networking concepts, including VPC design, subnets, route tables, and security groups.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving issues in AWS environments.
  • Understanding of AWS pricing models and strategies for optimizing costs.
  • Implementing cost-effective solutions.
  • Experience with AWS database services, including Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and Aurora.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Jurisprudence

Turan-Astana University
Kazakhstan
05.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Systems Analysis

Kazakh AgroTechnical University
Astana, Kazakhstan

Skills

  • Version Control: GitHub
  • CLI: Proficient use of the Linux command line for system administration and development tasks
  • CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation
  • Containerization: Docker, Container Orchestration, Kubernetes
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Cloud Services
  • Scripting and Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Automation
  • Monitoring and Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch
  • Configuration Management: Ansible, Configuration Management
  • Security Practices: IAM, Encryption
  • Collaboration: Cross-functional team communication
  • Database Management: Database Management, SQL, NoSQL, Database Migration
  • Agile: Agile Methodologies, Scrum
  • Problem Solving: Troubleshooting, Analytical Skills
  • Soft Skills: Time Management, Organization, Teamwork
  • Continuous Learning:Professional Development
  • Containers and Orchestration:Containers, Docker Compose, Container Orchestration
  • DevOps Culture:DevOps Culture, Collaboration, Automation

Affiliations

  • Running marathons
  • Swimming
  • Soccer

Timeline

DevOps Engineer

United Health Group, Optum
02.2020 - Current

AWS Cloud Engineer

C.H. Robinson
10.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor's Degree - Jurisprudence

Turan-Astana University

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Systems Analysis

Kazakh AgroTechnical University
Kairat Turganbay