Vincent Donkor
AWS Solution Architect
Frederick,MD
Summary
Cloud development professional with strong focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proficient in cloud architecture, deployment automation, and security best practices. Reliable team player committed to achieving measurable results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Cloud Developer Sr Advisor
GD Information Technology, Inc.
Chantilly , Virginia
06.2022 - Current
- Improved cloud infrastructure efficiency by designing and implementing scalable systems.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies by optimizing cloud resources usage, significantly reducing operational expenses for the organization.
- Streamlined software deployment processes by implementing automated CI/CD pipelines for continuous improvement of application quality using GitLab, Jenkins and Git Actions.
- Design and implement comprehensive cloud architecture solutions for applications, including creating detailed architecture diagrams to guide implementation.
- Develop and maintain Jenkins pipelines for CI/CD processes, with expertise in creating GitLab pipelines for AWS account onboarding.
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using AWS ECS Fargate, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
- Provision and configure AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) through Terraform and AWS CDK. Conduct thorough AWS service evaluations by authoring Security Impact Analysis documents to assess compliance and security posture.
- Remediate security vulnerabilities in Docker images to maintain application security standards.
- Manage AWS resources through multiple IaC tools including Ansible, Terraform, and custom Python automation scripts.
- Streamline cloud resource management through automation, reducing deployment time and increasing operational efficiency.
Cloud Developer Advisor
GD Information Technology
11.2018 - Current
- Automated complex tasks through Bash, Python, and Go programming, with strong skills in developing and consuming RESTful API services.
- Delivered comprehensive data solutions through expertise in Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) implementations.
- Created infrastructure as code using multiple tools including Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, and CDKTF.
- Managed application lifecycles using AWS SSM, Ansible Tower, CloudWatch, and AWS EventBridge for seamless operations.
- Orchestrated Kubernetes (EKS) environments using kubectl, eksctl, ArgoCD, Helm, Rancher, Grafana, Prometheus and GitOps methodologies.
- Demonstrated advanced Docker operations expertise with GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline implementation.
- Architected highly available, fault-tolerant systems leveraging AWS services including ECS, Fargate, ALB, Route53, S3, CloudFront, API Gateway, Lambda, SQS, SNS, and Athena. Developed sophisticated Jenkins pipelines enabling continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment for clients.
- Managed tenant onboarding, operations, and data analytics across VMware product suite including vCloud Director, vROPS, and Tenants App.
- Delivered cloud-native applications by leveraging AWS services like API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
- Conducted thorough code reviews to identify potential issues and improve overall code quality, leading to optimal system performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative cloud solutions that met business requirements.
- Developed secure APIs that facilitated seamless communication between different cloud services, enabling efficient data transfer and streamlined operations across applications.
- Provided comprehensive documentation for developed applications and shared best practices with fellow developers, promoting knowledge sharing within the organization.
- Created and maintained continuous integration and deployment processes.
Senior Linux Engineer
CSRA
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed highly available applications using monitoring tools such as New Relics, Sumologic, Prometheus and SolarWinds
- Supported database installations and maintenance
- Created provisioning and deployment pipelines and workflows using Jenkins and Ansible
- Maintained and configured apache and nginx servers for production applications
- Automated Drupal configurations and deployments and management using Ansible Tower
- Created various types of systems alerts and monitors using HP SiteScope and SolarWinds applications
- Ability to write and execute complex queries, triggers and procedures to support production applications and workloads
Linux Systems Administrator
August Schell Enterprises
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Installed and configured Linux Servers using kickstart
- Documented, deployed and maintained Symantec NetBackup Storage Appliance
- Automated task through use of bash and python scripting
- Created backup of files and storage of critical systems using scripting and cron jobs
- Installed and configured custom third-party softwares and packages
- Used systems and networking knowledge to troubleshoot, isolate and fix application errors
- Improved system performance by optimizing Linux server configurations, implementing efficient backup processes, and performing regular maintenance tasks.
- Implemented monitoring tools for real-time analysis of system performance, allowing for proactive identification of potential issues before they impacted users.
Linux System Administrator
US, Army
04.2010 - 04.2015
- Oversaw user account creation, deletion and permission assignment
- Installed and configured apache/tomcat web server using mysql database
- Setup and maintain job scheduling using crond services
- Maintained file security using unix standard permissions
- Performed core OS maintenance and troubleshooting
- Ensured packages and security updates are applied on a regular basis and helped with data compression, backup and recovery
- Improved system performance by optimizing Linux server configurations, implementing efficient backup processes, and performing regular maintenance tasks.
- Implemented monitoring tools for real-time analysis of system performance, allowing for proactive identification of potential issues before they impacted users.
- Developed scripts for automating routine tasks, reducing human error and increasing overall efficiency in the administration process.
Linux System Administrator
Tac World Wide Inc
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Configured and installed Red hat Linux 5 on servers
- Setup and maintained nfs file sharing and created collaboration files system for workers using samba
- Ensured packages and security updates are applied on regular basis
- Created user accounts and groups per supervisor directives
Treasury Assistant
Intercontinental Bank Ghana Ltd.
Accra, Ghana
05.2005 - 04.2009
- Managed the bank's portfolio investments and traded loans on interbank market
- Troubleshot network connectivity and helped train staff to use Microsoft Office suites
- Worked on a special project committee to implement a new financial software (Flexcube) and setup Microsoft Access database to enable staff manage and track portfolios
- Developed SQL queries that was used for report generation and visualization
- Performed bank account reconciliations regularly, ensuring accuracy in financial statements and mitigating potential discrepancies.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls, ensuring a robust risk management framework for treasury operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana 10.2000 - 06.2004
Skills
Jenkins/Gitlab
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, 06/01/21 - 06/01/24
Security Clearance
Top Secret Public Trust
Timeline
Cloud Developer Sr Advisor
GD Information Technology, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Cloud Developer Advisor
GD Information Technology
11.2018 - Current
Senior Linux Engineer
CSRA
02.2016 - 11.2018
Linux Systems Administrator
August Schell Enterprises
01.2015 - 01.2016
Linux System Administrator
US, Army
04.2010 - 04.2015
Linux System Administrator
Tac World Wide Inc
06.2009 - 04.2010
Treasury Assistant
Intercontinental Bank Ghana Ltd.
05.2005 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
10.2000 - 06.2004
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