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Kennedy Agwoh . A

Kennedy Agwoh . A

Devops/Cloud Engineer
Lanham,MD

Summary

Certified AWS Solutions Architect Associate DevOps Engineer with over6+ years of expertise in IT, CI/CD pipeline design, cloud infrastructure automation, security implementation, and tool proficiency across AWS and Azure. Adept at optimizing performance and reliability while fostering collaboration and innovation. Automated the provisioning of servers using Terraform and integrated tools like NRPE (Nagios Remote Plugin Executor) to automated server onboard using configuration management tools such as Ansible. I have efficiently deployed and monitored infrastructures at scale with Nagios. This approach ensures consistency and reduces the overhead of manually managing monitoring configurations. Orchestrated the adoption of Containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, revolutionizing application scalability and resource optimization. Pioneered a seamless software delivery pipeline through the establishment of robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows using Jenkins and GitHub. Design, implement, and document CI/CD pipelines following industry best practices. Strategically plan and prioritize tasks to align with overarching goals. Utilized Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Cloud-Formation, and Kubernetes Config Controller (KCC) to automate the provisioning and configuration of cloud infrastructure on AWS. Used Terraform to provision an EKS cluster and its associated resources, including VPC, subnets, IAM roles, and security groups. Integrated it with Helm to deploy applications dynamically. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, YAML, PHP, Perl, and Java to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance operational efficiency. Set up and configure monitoring and logging solutions using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Elasticsearch (ELK Stack), Nagios, Grafana, and Prometheus to track application performance, detect anomalies, and troubleshoot issues. Administered efficient Version Control Systems using Git/GitHub, ensuring version control, collaborative development, and effective code management. Designed and implemented AWS WAF solutions to protect web applications against SQL injection, XSS, and DDoS attacks. This involved configuring and optimizing WAF rules and integrating them with services like CloudFront and ALB. Utilized AWS security services such as IAM, GuardDuty, Shield, and CloudTrail to enhance the security posture of my application. Conducted periodic vulnerability assessments and updated WAF rules to address emerging threats. Through proactive security monitoring and incident response, I ensured the integrity and availability of my application. Applied knowledge of network security protocols including HTTPS, SSL/TLS, DNS, and DDoS protection to ensure comprehensive security. Thrive both as a collaborative team member and an independent contributor. Design and deploy cloud applications for external customers Architect cloud infrastructure solutions like Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, and Spark either On-Premises or Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Conducted migration Projects. Expertly designed and developed microservices using Python, integrating AWS services (API Gateway, Lambda, RDS, VPC, WAF, SSM, ELB, DynamoDB, and IAM), boosting healthcare software solutions' efficiency by 30%. Managed and optimized various database technologies including MySQL, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, Amazon RDS, Redis, BigQuery, Amazon Athena, and AWS S3 to support application data storage and retrieval needs. Implemented and managed metadata and master data management (MDM) strategies, enhancing data governance and compliance. Proficient with ETL tools experienced in data modeling, warehousing techniques, and database design. Optimized query performance through indexing, partitioning, and other database tuning techniques, improving the efficiency of ETL/ELT processes. Implemented security best practices and environment isolation using Subnetting, Security groups, NACLs, AWS SSO, IAM Roles, Policies, Trust Relationships and AWS WAF – to analyze and blacklist/whitelist requests based on OWASP standards. Architected and maintained enterprise-scale data lakes, enhancing data accessibility and analytics: Enabled seamless integration of diverse data sources, improving data-driven decision-making and business insights.

Cloud computing specialist with a strong background in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure. Skilled in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with focuse on automation, scalability, and security. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to evolving project needs to drive results. Respected for reliability and strategic problem-solving abilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DevOps/Cloud Engineer

McKinsey & Company
01.2023 - Current
  • Orchestrate containerized applications using Kubernetes to manage scalability, load balancing, and high availability
  • Utilize scripting languages like Bash, Python, and PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks, increasing operational efficiency and reducing manual errors
  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Bithub Pipelines, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and CodePipeline to automate the build, test, and deployment processes
  • Used Terraform to manage AWS infrastructure efficiently, created modular, reusable Terraform configurations to provision scalable resources like EC2, S3, RDS, and VPCs, ensuring infrastructure as code (IaC) principles are followed
  • I've also implemented Terraform in conjunction with Jenkins, GitLab-CI, and GitLab-CI for automated provisioning and deployments
  • Install, configure, and maintain various database systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), and DynamoDB to ensure optimal performance and reliability
  • Creating serverless systems with AWS Lambda and CloudFormation, leading to a decrease in operating expenses
  • Proficiently utilize SonarQube, Grafana, and Prometheus within the CI/CD pipeline to bolster security measures and conduct in-depth analysis, enabling proactive identification of vulnerabilities and optimization opportunities
  • Optimize cost by utilizing reserved instances, selecting appropriate EC2 instance types, implementing S3 storage class and lifecycle policies, and leveraging autoscaling capabilities
  • Developing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and AWS Code Pipeline, cutting deployment time
  • Implementing automated deployment processes with Ansible, halving deployment times
  • Leveraging containerization through Docker and Kubernetes to streamline application deployment and scaling, supporting a microservices architecture
  • Managing and configuring S3 buckets to provide secure and scalable application data storage, ensuring data availability, integrity, and protection through comprehensive policies and encryption
  • Configure and maintain web servers like Apache to host and serve web applications securely
  • Leveraged AWS Glue for efficient ETL processes, resulting in a reduction in data processing time
  • Enhanced data pipeline automation using AWS Glue, leading to an increase in operational efficiency

DevOps Engineer

DXC Technology
02.2021 - 12.2022
  • Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Automated manual tasks through scripting languages such as Python or Shell, boosting team productivity levels.
  • Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
  • Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, improving resource utilization and management.
  • Reduced system downtime for critical applications by implementing robust monitoring and alerting tools.
  • Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
  • Contributed to the creation of a DevOps culture within the organization, leading to increased agility and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Provided 24/7 on-call support for critical systems, ensuring high availability and rapid issue resolution.
  • Mitigated security risks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and applying necessary patches.
  • Optimized build processes using tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo for fast feedback loops in development cycles.

DevOps Engineer

Epsilon
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Designed, built, and maintained Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitLab CI to automate testing and deployment processes
  • Managed database security by configuring VPC security groups, IAM roles, and database encryption to safeguard data at rest and in transit
  • Spearheaded automation initiatives by developing and maintaining scripts in Scripting and Automation, utilizing PowerShell, Bash, and YAML scripting languages for streamlined operational tasks
  • Leveraged AWS IAM to provision authentication and authorization, effectively managing user access and permissions across AWS accounts and services
  • Orchestrated containerized applications on Kubernetes, utilizing Docker for containerization, and implemented automated scaling and load balancing to achieve high availability and efficient resource utilization
  • Experienced in Docker, EKS, and Kubernetes, and worked with Terraform
  • The Jenkins pipelines used to drive application builds out to the Docker registry and then deployed to Kubernetes
  • Spearheaded automation of cloud infrastructure and IAM user administration through AWS CloudFormation scripts, improving infrastructure reliability
  • Implemented serverless best practices using Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, and CodeCommit to manage source code repositories effectively
  • Configured and managed caching and queuing systems like RabbitMQ, Couchbase, and AWS SQS to improve application performance and scalability

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Buea
Cameroon
01.2018

Skills

  • Cloud Computing: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Amazon EKS, Amazon RDS
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management:
  • Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Puppet
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
  • Bitbucket Pipelines, GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline
  • Version Control: Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, AWS CodeCommit
  • Monitoring & Logging: CloudWatch, CloudTra, Nagios, Grafana
  • Security & Compliance: AWS Shield, AWS WAF, AWS SSO, IAM Roles
  • Networking: VPC, Subnets, Internet Gateways, Load Balancers
  • Database Management: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, Redis
  • Scripting & Programming: BASH, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell,
  • Web Servers, Apache, Nginx
  • Operating Systems: Linux, Windows Server

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of in the development of Serveral project.
  • Achieved prominent results by completing complex tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Languages

English
Full Professional

Work Availability

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Timeline

DevOps/Cloud Engineer

McKinsey & Company
01.2023 - Current

DevOps Engineer

DXC Technology
02.2021 - 12.2022

DevOps Engineer

Epsilon
01.2019 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Buea
Kennedy Agwoh . ADevops/Cloud Engineer