SAMUEL AJAYI
Dallas,TX
Summary
Bilingual DevOps Engineer with background designing, testing and implementing infrastructure and applications. Talented performer with over 4 years of experience using source control tools to identify and fix bugs in code. Consistent team player with ideal multitasking skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
DevOps Engineer
Roche Company
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Simplified deployment time by 50% and decreased defects by 30% by implementing optimized CI/CD pipelines for microservices at Roche.
- Provisioned dynamic Jenkins Docker slaves using Docker Host, enhance scalability and resource utilization.
- Automated configuration management tasks using Ansible, ensuring consistency and scalability across environment.
- Implemented GitOps and continuous monitoring with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, and Amazon CloudWatch) to ensure application health and performance.
- Championed IaC adoption, leveraging Terraform and Ansible playbooks to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration, reducing manual effort by 40%.
- Managed and optimized cloud infrastructure on AWS, implementing best practices for security, scalability, and cost efficiency
- Extensive knowledge of containerization tech, like Docker, and hands-on expertise in managing and scaling containerized applications, especially with Kubernetes.
- Designed and implemented infrastructure as code using Terraform, enabling seamless provisioning and management of cloud resources.
- Developed next generation integration platform for internal applications.
- Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
IT Systems Specialist
Hurco Company
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Decreased IT ticket resolution time by 20% using new efficient ticketing system.
- Led deployment of new ticketing system, resulting in 20% reduction in average resolution time.
- Maintained network infrastructure, servers, and desktops for optimal performance and security.
- Managed and maintained organization's extensive IT infrastructure, including crucial servers, secure networks, and intricate systems for peak performance.
- Analyzed system logs and performance metrics to identify and resolve potential issues proactively.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
IT System Administrator
Smart Partners
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Implemented Active Directory for user and group management, ensuring secure access to resources.
- Managed and maintained network of over 150 Windows servers and 500+ user workstations.
- Configured and maintained firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to enhance network security.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State12.2014
Skills
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Infrastructure as Code/Containers
- Automation Scripting
- Agile Methodologies
- Time Management
- Test Automation
- Software Development
- Linux Environments
Websites
Certification
- Scrum Master Certified
- Certified DevOps Generalist
- Cribl Certified Observability Engineer
- Solutions Architect (AWS)
- CompTIA Security+
- Terraform Associate (003)
- CompTIA Cloud+
- CompTIA CSCP
Accomplishments
- Optimized deployment time by 40% through CI/CD pipeline enhancements.
- Implemented a new infrastructure as code solution that reduced infrastructure management costs by 30%.
- Enhanced the systems for monitoring and alerting, resulting in a 30% faster recovery time from issues.
Profile Snapshot
- Containerization: Architected and managed resilient Kubernetes clusters on [Cloud Platform (AWS, Azure, GCP)] for diverse workloads, achieving [Scalability/Performance metrics].
- Automation: Streamlined CI/CD pipelines with [Jenkins/GitLab CI] and Helm charts, enabling rapid deployments and rollbacks, reducing deployment times by 30%.
- Monitoring and Alerting: Implemented proactive monitoring strategies with [Prometheus, Grafana, and Jaeger] to ensure application health and performance, minimizing downtime and improving MTTR.
- Security: Prioritized security throughout the SDLC, integrating security best practices into tools and automation, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Microservices: Designed, implemented, and maintained microservices architectures, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and independent scaling.
- Scripting Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell, and YAML
Personal Information
Title: DevOps Engineer
Timeline
DevOps Engineer
Roche Company
01.2021 - 12.2023
IT Systems Specialist
Hurco Company
01.2017 - 12.2020
IT System Administrator
Smart Partners
01.2014 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Olabisi Onabanjo University