Leonce Nzele
dallas,Texas
Summary
A system engineer with 5 years of experience, who is transitioning to DevOps engineer roles, who can achieve highly efficient and scalable solutions, optimize system performance, and fortify security measures in complex IT environments. Demonstrated efficiency in building automation, CI/CD tools administration, cloud platforms, and infrastructure. Highly promote effective collaboration and communication. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud/ DevOps Engineer
Synchrony Systems, Inc
Dallas, Texas
04.2022 - Current
- Developed automated deployment processes and scripts to ensure a smooth transition from development to production.
- Created CI and CD pipelines with Jenkins and Docker to automate the build process of applications.
- Implemented systems automation using scripting languages like Python and Bash.
- Monitored system health using Nagios and Splunk for early detection of issues.
- Managed existing modules and templates using Terraform and CloudFormation to provision cloud and on-prem resources, including virtual instances.
- Deployed microservices on Kubernetes clusters in order to increase scalability and availability of services across multiple regions.
- Optimized the release cycle by automating deployments with tools like Chef, Puppet, or Ansible Tower.
- Configured, managed, and monitored cloud-based services such as AWS EC2, S3, EBS, ELB, RDS using Terraform and Ansible.
- Analyzed existing applications for performance bottlenecks and implemented solutions to improve scalability.
- Performed security audits on systems regularly in order to identify potential threats.
- Developed and maintained serverless functions using AWS Lambda, automating backend processes such as file processing, data transformation, and API integrations, reducing infrastructure management overhead.
- Developed and maintained scripts in PowerShell, Python, and Bash to automate routine tasks, resulting in a 15% improvement in operational efficiency.
- Monitored and optimized system performance using Splunk, ensuring high availability and reliability of critical applications.
- Implemented cloud security best practices, including network security configurations, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Collaborated in cross-functional teams using Atlassian tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket, to manage project workflows, documentation, and code repositories.
- Played an active role in teamwork by facilitating sprint planning sessions and retrospectives, using Jira to track tasks, manage sprint backlogs, and monitor project progress.
- Reviewed project requirements to identify customer expectations and resources needed to meet goals.
System Administrator
Apex Systems
Remote
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Server and Database Management: Provisioned and maintained Windows and Linux servers, deployed databases, and ensured seamless internal and external network connectivity to maintain a stable and efficient IT environment, supporting business continuity and reducing service interruptions
- CI/CD Pipeline Support: Assisted in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating code integration and deployment processes, and ensuring smooth and reliable software releases to increase development efficiency and reduced deployment times, enhancing overall productivity
- Incident Management: Monitored systems and responded to incidents using tools like CloudWatch and Nagios which provided timely resolutions and preventive measures to minimize disruptions, resulting in significant improvements in system reliability and reduced incident response times, ensuring consistent service availability
- Security and Compliance: Managed system updates and patches, ensuring compliance with security policies and industry standards
- Impact: Enhanced system security and compliance, protecting against vulnerabilities and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Salem International University
Salem, WV09-2018
Skills
- DevOps
- CI
- CD
- Jenkins
- Ansible
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Helm
- Terraform
- Linux
- Scripting
- Artifact repository
- SonarQube
- Unit Testing
- Automation Testing
- Maven
- Gradle
- JUnit
- Java
- Python
- Bash
- Go
- System Design
- Availability
- Scalability
- Efficiency
- Cost of Performance
- Microservices
- Design Patterns
- API
- Cloud Platforms
- Azure
- Aws
- GCP
- Automation
- IaC
- ARM Templates
- CI/CD Tools
- Azure Pipelines
- GitHub Actions
- Scripting Languages
- PowerShell
- Security
- Azure Security Center
- IAM
- KMS
- Network Security Groups
- Azure Firewall
- Containerization
- Version Control
- Git
- GitHub
- Gitbucket
- Azure Repos
- Database Technologies
- Dynamo DB
- Cassandra
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Oracle
- Networking
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- DHCP
- VPN
- Firewalls
- Data serialization
- XML
- JSON
- YAML
- Methodologies
- Agile
- Test-driven development
- Behavior-driven development
- SOLID programming
- Soft Skills
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented approach
- High-quality results
- Compliance with standards
- Continuous integration
- Test Automation
Certification
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Timeline
Cloud/ DevOps Engineer
Synchrony Systems, Inc
04.2022 - Current
System Administrator
Apex Systems
11.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Salem International University
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