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Noah Kazimli

Miami,FL

Summary

CKA, Terraform, and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in managing cloud-based technologies and automating IT infrastructure across AWS, Google Cloud, and multiple orchestration platforms. Proven track record in deploying scalable and secure containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, and in implementing CI/CD pipelines via GitLab CI/CD. Adept at leading teams and initiatives that optimize software delivery processes and improve system performance using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and various monitoring solutions including Prometheus, Grafana, and AWS CloudWatch. Committed to driving operational excellence and leveraging cloud technologies to deliver efficient, high-quality software solutions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DevOps Engineer

Zelle, Early Warning Services
03.2022 - Current
  • Guided and educated junior team members, leading training sessions to enhance the team's skills in automation and cloud technology.
  • Spearheaded containerization initiatives using Docker and managed large-scale deployments with Kubernetes to boost system scalability and resource efficiency.
  • Set and implemented best practices for cloud security, cost efficiency, and performance optimization, with a specific emphasis on the secure provisioning of resources using Terraform.
  • Managed comprehensive monitoring and logging systems with Grafana and AWS CloudWatch to maintain system performance and facilitate swift issue resolution.
  • Addressed and rectified complex issues within Kubernetes clusters, enhancing application performance and reducing downtime through detailed troubleshooting, proactive monitoring, and adherence to best practices in resource management.
  • Initiated the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation in conjunction with Ansible to produce reproducible and consistent environments.
  • Utilized Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for orchestrating scalable and secure Kubernetes clusters, facilitating efficient resource management and seamless multi-cloud application deployments.
  • Crafted, deployed, and maintained comprehensive CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitLab Actions, incorporating Terraform extensively for automated infrastructure provisioning.
  • Developed and managed intricate cloud solutions using AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC), enhancing availability and performance, and utilized Kubernetes for effective orchestration and scalability.

Site Reliability Engineer

Johnson & Johnson
05.2020 - 03.2022
  • Engaged in containerization using Docker and supported orchestration for larger deployments with Kubernetes, focusing on strategies for effective deployment and cluster management.
  • Participated in infrastructure management initiatives, employing Terraform and AWS CloudFormation to create and sustain reproducible cloud environments under guidance.
  • Monitored application performance and system health with Prometheus and Grafana, and leveraged AWS CloudWatch and Splunk for comprehensive log analysis and infrastructure monitoring.
  • Developed expertise in scripting using Bash, Python, and PowerShell to streamline complex deployment and operational procedures.
  • Expanded proficiency and leadership in Terraform by spearheading smaller projects focused on automating the provisioning of new environments.
  • Launched a pilot project to incorporate advanced Kubernetes features like auto-scaling and self-healing into existing setups, enhancing system resilience and operational efficiency.
  • Played a key role in configuration management and process automation using Ansible, improving consistency in operational activities.
  • Advanced skills in AWS services like EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC were honed to aid in building scalable cloud infrastructure.
  • Contributed to the setup and enhancement of CI/CD pipelines through Jenkins, leading to more efficient development workflows and automation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

University of Miami
Miami, FL

Skills

  • AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC)
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • AWS CloudWatch
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • AWS CloudFormation
  • Python
  • Jenkins
  • Bash
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Certification

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
• HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Timeline

DevOps Engineer

Zelle, Early Warning Services
03.2022 - Current

Site Reliability Engineer

Johnson & Johnson
05.2020 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

University of Miami

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
• HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Noah Kazimli