Benson Opawoye
Toronto,ON
Summary
Industrious Dev Operations Engineer offering 5+ years background setting up CI and CD pipelines and scripting deployment activities. Well-rounded and conscientious professional committed to proactively managing change and quickly deploying critical applications. Expertise in configuration management Agile, Scrum and DevOps methodologies. Highly Tech-savvy professional with solid background in software engineering paired with in-depth knowledge of SQL and databases. Polished in deploying updates and fixes, building successful tools to reduce error occurrences and conducting root cause analysis. Proficient in Java Scripting, Python and Ruby.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DevOps Engineer
Kacidy IT Consultants Inc
09.2021 - Current
- Applied automated processes using cloud formation and other virtualization technologies such as AWS, Docker, Kebernetes, Terraform and Ansible.
- Set up Microservices infrastructure and automation through DevOps processes and scripting (Bashshell, PowerShell) using GitHub, Jenkins, Maven/ANt, Nexus/Jfrog, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform
- Developed continuous improvements and implemented solutions to existing infrastructure, tools and processes with configuration and orchestration technologies via Ansible, Cloudformation.
- Maintained metrics visibility using Datadog and Prometheus/Grafana to create useful dashboards and monitors.
- Implemented deployment strategies using container orchestration tools such Docker and Kubernetes
- Implemented primary AWS services (EC2, ELB, ECS, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, Route53 & S3)
- Managed AWS assets and integrated multiple AWS resources such as EC2 instances,EKS,EBS,S3 bucket solutions appropriate for company projects.
- Managed Docker container-Kubernetes based deployments, Terraform, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Jenkins CI/CD, Elastic stack and Python/ Groovy automation.
- Inspected equipment, assessed functionality and optimized controls,build and maintained MongoDB database and EBS volume upgrade.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
- Configured and managed microservices deployment using Ansible , Puppet, Terraform (Infrastructure as a Code.
- Experienced in working with AWS CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline.
- Coordinated deployments of new applications and software, feature updates and fixes issues.
DevOps Engineer
Dominion System Solutions
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Monitored automated build and continuous software integration/deployment process to drive build/release failure resolution using various tools like Git,GitHub,Maven,Nexus,Sonarqube,Jenkins,Docker and Kubernetes.
- Worked with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that improved overall functionality and performance such as scripting and writing codes like Python,Java,Javascript,NodeJS.
- Implemented best practices of security to protect data and assets.
- Collaborated with team to analyze system solutions based on client requirements.
- Automated and implemented system backup and recovery procedures using Ansible playbook and Nexus
- Built automation tools and applications to deploy next-generation platforms using Terraform,Ansible,Helm and Jenkins.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Collaborated closely with product development teams and other stakeholders based on client requirements using cloud services like AWS Linux systems such as Redhat,Ubuntu,CentOS and Azure.
- Drove project lifespan from concept to final rollout in development and deployment to satisfaction of various clients.
Systems Engineer
Improvetech IT Solutions
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Documented system configuration, mapping and processes.
- Supported system users, educating employees on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols.
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
- Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems.
- Maintained stability, integrity and efficient operation of information systems supporting organizational functions.
- Collaborated with executive team to define business requirements and systems goals.
- Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use.
- Streamlined troubleshooting processes to improve system support and enhance communication between support team and end-users.
- Automated data collection activities to increase productivity.
- Created flowcharts, diagrams and other documentation.
- Assisted employees with resolving network problems at remote locations.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Computer Science
Ladoke Akintola University
Ogbomosho, Nigeria08.2010
Skills
- Understands DevOps End to End automation Principles
- Experienced in Kubernetes and Docker administration such as EKS and ECS
- Highly proficient in AWS CloudFormation
- Strong hands-on experience on CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Gitlab and GitAction
- Adequate understanding of SaaS Model
- Extensive understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu
- Use of Jira,ServiceNow and Splunk Enterprise
- Good understanding of Agile and Scrum Methodology
Timeline
DevOps Engineer
Kacidy IT Consultants Inc
09.2021 - Current
DevOps Engineer
Dominion System Solutions
04.2020 - 08.2021
Systems Engineer
Improvetech IT Solutions
05.2018 - 03.2020
Postgraduate Diploma - Computer Science
Ladoke Akintola University
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