Andrei Ivanov
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
DevSecOps and Cloud Infrastructure Consultant with 26+ years of experience architecting secure, scalable, and automated environments for major Canadian enterprises. Proven ability to lead cloud-native transformations, establish CI/CD pipelines, and implement zero-trust security in highly regulated industries. Repeatedly extended on contracts for outstanding delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
36
36
Certification
Work History
DevSecOps Engineer
Canada Life
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Deployed AKS-based infrastructure using IaC (Bicep, Terraform) for Azure Stack HCI
- Built automated pipelines for secure workloads across Azure and AWS
- Integrated Venafi Zero Touch PKI into CI/CD for automated cert/key rotation
- Developed big data pipelines using Kafka, Databricks, ADLS, Airflow, HDFS
- Reviewed pentest results and implemented security hardening measures
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment procurement, selecting optimal solutions based on performance requirements.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Achieved significant cost savings in material usage through development and application of innovative recycling program.
- Developed proprietary algorithm that enhanced data analysis capabilities, leading to more informed decision-making.
- Conducted rigorous quality control checks, ensuring all engineering projects met internal and external quality standards.
- Developed comprehensive maintenance schedule for critical machinery, extending equipment lifespan and minimizing production delays.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Improved client satisfaction with detailed progress reports and proactive communication during project execution phases.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Enhanced product reliability by leading team in meticulous design and testing of new engineering software tools.
- Optimized workflow and increased productivity by introducing cutting-edge engineering software for project management.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Led cross-functional teams to innovate on product design, enhancing user experience and functionality.
- Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.
- Conducted detailed research and analysis to identify potential improvements in engineering methods, resulting in more sustainable practices.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Conducted feasibility studies for new projects, providing detailed analysis and recommendations that informed leadership decisions.
- Coordinated with suppliers to secure high-quality materials, negotiating favorable terms that led to reduction in project costs.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing structured onboarding program for new engineers, reducing ramp-up time.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Improved energy efficiency in manufacturing processes by redesigning mechanical systems and components.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization.
- Supported junior engineers through mentorship, offering guidance on complex problem-solving and technical skills development.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Enhanced safety protocols during construction projects, ensuring compliance with national standards and reducing workplace accidents.
- Initiated and led sustainability task force, integrating eco-friendly practices into engineering projects and reducing environmental impact.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Streamlined permit acquisition process for new projects, working closely with local authorities to ensure compliance and timely approval.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure high-quality materials at cost-effective prices.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
- Reduced downtime during system upgrades with thorough planning and implementation of new hardware across company networks.
- Streamlined project delivery processes, implementing agile methodologies that improved team collaboration and efficiency.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions on latest engineering trends, fostering culture of continuous learning among team members.
DevOps / DevSecOps Engineer
Sun Life Financial
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Automated secure CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Ansible Tower, and CDD
- Enabled AWS Secrets Manager auto-rotation for Lambda, RDS, API Gateway
- Conducted SRE post-deployment validations with dashboards in Grafana/Kibana
DevOps Engineer
Morneau Shepell
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Led AKS, Terraform, and Octopus deployments for containerized workloads
- Migrated Azure DevOps task groups and libraries across tenants
- Built Kafka clusters on Kubernetes; managed Helm/ProGet repos
DevOps Engineer
LCBO
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform Enterprise and Jenkins
- Built HA Kubernetes clusters for IBM Cloud Pak and internal ELK stack
- Created secure, multi-stage deployment pipelines for WCS and OMS platforms
DevOps Consultant – Shared Services
TD Bank
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Automated deployments for data platform on AKS, ADF, Synapse, and Databricks
- Maintained Red Hat OpenShift clusters and Venafi certificate integrations
- Delivered enterprise-grade security logging with Splunk and Confluence workflows
Education
M.Sc. - Aerospace Engineering
Bauman Moscow State Technical University
Certificate - Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
MIT Sloan & MIT CSAIL
Skills
- Cloud Platforms: Azure (AKS, ADF, Bicep), AWS (EC2, RDS, IAM, GuardDuty), GCP
- Containerization: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, OpenShift, AKS
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible
- CI/CD & Automation: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Octopus, ArgoCD
- Security & Compliance: Venafi, Secrets Manager, Macie, KMS, PKI, WAF
- Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, AppDynamics
- Programming & Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Groovy
Languages
English
Certification
Certifications
· Harness AI – Platform Fundamentals
· Harness – Infrastructure as Code Management (IaCM)
· MS badge: "Manage authentication by using Microsoft Entra ID"
· MS badge: "Secure Azure AI services"
· MS badge: "Deploy Azure AI services in containers"
· MS badge: "Use an Azure Machine Learning job for automation"
· MS badge: "Trigger Azure Machine Learning jobs with GitHub Actions"
· MS badge: "Secure your cloud apps and services with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps"
· MS badge: "Accelerate your migration, modernization, and innovation journey to Azure"
· AWS Certified Security Specialty
· AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
· AWS Certified Security – Specialty Official Practice Question Set (SCS - C01)
· ITIL 4 Foundation Practice Certification Exams
· Master Go (Golang) programming
· Certified Master Linux Administration: The Complete Linux Bootcamp for 2022
· Certified CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Complete Course & Exam - 2022
· Certified Kubernetes and Istio with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
· Certified Kubernetes on AWS
· Certified Azure Kubernetes Service – AKS
· Certified Kubernetes Administrator 2022
· Certified Containers and Kubernetes on Azure
· Certified HashiCorp: Terraform Associate
· Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) - Updated for latest CKA (2022) 1.22 version of Exam
· Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
· Certified Splunk Admin and Architect
· Certified Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals
· Docker Certified Associate (DCA)
· HELM - Package Manager for Kubernetes Complete Master Course
· Certified Advanced Selenium Automation
· Certified OpenShift - Hands-on
· Certified The Complete Apache Groovy Developers Course
· Certified Python Programming Masterclass
· Certified Apache Kafka Series - Kafka Cluster Setup & Administration
· Certified MIT Sloan & MIT CSAIL Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy Program
· Certified Ethical Hacker [312-50]
· Certified by PROGRESS Software: “Character Programming in Progress” and “4 GL Performance Tuning and Advanced Program”A)
Section name
Full project and technical history available upon request.
Timeline
DevSecOps Engineer
Canada Life
10.2022 - 08.2024
DevOps / DevSecOps Engineer
Sun Life Financial
08.2021 - 09.2022
DevOps Engineer
Morneau Shepell
08.2020 - 08.2021
DevOps Engineer
LCBO
06.2018 - 06.2020
DevOps Consultant – Shared Services
TD Bank
11.2017 - 03.2018
Certificate - Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
MIT Sloan & MIT CSAIL
M.Sc. - Aerospace Engineering
Bauman Moscow State Technical University
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