Yoseph Guta

Columba

Summary

Results-driven DevOps Engineer with expertise in infrastructure as code, containerization, and cloud-native deployments. Proven track record of building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery and improve deployment reliability. Experienced with AWS services, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions to automate infrastructure and streamline operations. Strong background in monitoring, system performance optimization, and maintaining high-availability production environments. Skilled in troubleshooting distributed systems and implementing scalable solutions that enhance application performance and operational efficiency.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Devops Engineer

JBA

Glen Burnie, MD

02.2025 - Current

Automated deployment processes using CI/CD tools to enhance software delivery efficiency.
Collaborated with development teams to improve application performance and reliability through monitoring solutions.
Implemented infrastructure as code practices to streamline environment provisioning and management.
Maintained system security by applying best practices and conducting regular vulnerability assessments.
Supported cloud migration initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of applications into cloud environments.
Managed configuration changes across multiple environments, ensuring consistency and adherence to standards.
Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
Troubleshot application issues in production, reducing downtime and improving user experience.
Documented operational procedures and best practices for team knowledge sharing and training purposes.
Automated manual tasks through scripting languages such as Python or Shell, boosting team productivity levels.
Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, improving resource utilization and management.
Reduced system downtime for critical applications by implementing robust monitoring and alerting tools.

System Administrator

Sofive Centers

Columbia

05.2023 - 01.2025

Managed server configurations and performed regular system updates to ensure optimal performance.
Provided technical support for users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues effectively.
Developed and implemented backup strategies to safeguard critical data across systems.
Monitored network performance and resolved connectivity issues to maintain user accessibility.
Collaborated with IT team to deploy new applications and enhance user experience.
Conducted system audits to identify vulnerabilities and improve security protocols.
Documented IT procedures and created user guides for improved operational efficiency.
Assisted in training staff on system usage, enhancing overall team competency in technology tools.
Simplified troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
Managed user access rights to maintain a high level of information security while ensuring appropriate levels of accessibility for authorized personnel.
Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by providing rapid, accurate response to inquiries and concerns regarding system performance or functionality.

Software Developer

Cognizant Technologies

Remote

03.2022 - 04.2023

Developed and maintained web applications using Java, enhancing user experience and functionality.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver software solutions on time.
Implemented code reviews and testing protocols, ensuring high-quality software delivery and adherence to standards.
Optimized existing code for performance improvements, reducing load times and increasing application efficiency.
Assisted in the deployment of applications to cloud environments, streamlining release processes and improving scalability.
Mentored junior developers on coding best practices and project workflows, fostering team collaboration and skill growth.
Analyzed system performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, driving strategic enhancements in application design.
Led agile development sprints, coordinating tasks among team members to meet project milestones effectively.
Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on tight deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD

05-2026

Skills

Cloud: AWS (ECS, ECR, EC2, S3, CloudWatch)
IaC: Terraform (modules; remote state lock)
Containers: Docker, Docker Compose
CI-CD: Kubernetes (manifests), GitHub Actions
Scripting/OS: Python, Bash; Linux and Windows administration
Databases : PostgresSQL, Redis
Infrastructure automation
Linux operating system
Monitoring and logging
Containerization technologies
Scripting languages
Test automation
Microservices architecture
Windows operating system
Maintenance and troubleshooting
Performance optimization
API development

IT operations
System administration
Network fundamentals
IT solution development
Virtualization technologies
Security best practices
Effective communication
Software development
Custom coding
Strategic project planning
Continuous deployment
Version control systems
IT solution building
Continuous integration
Amazon web services
Linux environments
Virtualization

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