PETER ZAGABE

Results-driven and highly skilled IT professional with over 7 years of experience in IT management, hardware/software setup, troubleshooting, and network administration. Possessing a Master's degree in Information Technology with a minor in Health Informatics, I am proficient in Linux-based operating systems, scripting with Bash and Python for automation, and provisioning, configuring, and managing cloud resources in AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.

Throughout my career, I have become better in delivering Agile/Scrum methodology to drive steady development and implement high-quality solutions. I have successfully designed and delivered software for large organizations. My expertise in Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines has facilitated seamless application deployment and faster time-to-market. I've extensive Knowledge of tools such as Terraform, Ansible and Puppet to provision and manage infrastructure resources in a consistent and repeatable manner.

As an experienced DevOps engineer with a strong foundation in cloud services and automation, I have successfully developed and maintained cloud network applications to meet business needs.
I have hands-on experience with Jenkins for automating build and deployment processes, as well as Kubernetes for container orchestration, enabling scalable and efficient application management.

Additionally, I have leveraged VMware for virtualization, optimizing resource utilization and streamlining infrastructure management.

In networking, I have a deep understanding of LAN (Local Area Network) setup and support, with proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, and VPN configurations not limited to Cisco, Dell, Netgear routers and switches.
My skills extend to cloud security, with familiarity in Palo Alto firewalls to enforce network security policies.

I am an effective collaborator with cross-functional teams, developers, and stakeholders, enabling the delivery of high-quality solutions and driving efficiency in IT operations. Strong knowledge of various software/environments with a commitment to seeing projects through their successful Development Life Cycle. Accomplished communicator skilled in building and strengthening relationships across business functions to drive cohesiveness and implement strategic business operations.

• Built secure AWS infrastructure and Deployed applications on Kubernetes
• Developed Easy to use an Easy to maintain Enterprise CI/CD pipeline for 70 Dev teams and 400 developers
• Helped Build a development culture that is responsible for their code from design to production
• Expert and Advocate of Test Driven Development
• Conducted and facilitated legacy windows file server migration to Azure, hosting files under SharePoint.
• Network designed and upgraded the system to fiber. Managing the network with new Cisco routers and switches into 13 IDFs and 2 MDFs.
• Facilitated an 85-camera project, hosting storage in the cloud using VMware cloud system to deploy Web application, Phone application, and Desktop application for Security Center in collaboration with Siemens.
• Changed the old analog phone system to VoIP using Cisco phones by deploying the Calla Manager application using vSphere automation.

• CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert