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Ridwan Sulaimon

Lassalle, Montréal,QC

Summary

Aspiring DevOps engineer with a strong foundation in Java programming and a keen interest in cloud technologies and automation practices. Seeking to apply my technical skills and passion for software engineering in a dynamic team environment, contributing to innovative DevSecOps solutions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

DevOps Intern

Utrains
05.2023 - 08.2023


  • Managed system administration tasks of maintaining users, filesystems, networking, as well as package management on local machines and AWS.
  • Implemented and debugged OpenStack environment as an alternative to AWS on a local server.
  • Provisioned and configured virtual machines using Vagrant and Virtualbox.
  • Reduced time to deploy applications using DevOps concepts like configuration management and continuous deployment using Ansible from half a month to a day.
  • Streamlined deployment process by developing continuous integration tools like Jenkins.
  • Maintained Git repositories for DevOps environment: Version control and build automation integrating Git into Jenkins.
  • Worked closely with clients to establish problem specifications and system designs.

System Administrator

Vanguard Pharmaceuticals
01.2018 - 12.2019

• Performed operating system and application software Installation on Windows, and Linux. System configuration and management. Formatted and installed operating system, and created disk partition.
• Scheduled maintenance of client system, configuration management, Data backup, performing system upgrades, and Scaling up of system hardware to improve overall system performance.
• Troubleshooting boot configuration, system start-up problems, software issues, and other network connectivity issues.
• Performed virus scans and system cleanups, backup, upgrade, patching, manual scaling, and data recovery from corrupt or damaged hard drives.

• Backing up of data, formatting, and installation of an operating system, creation of new disk partition
• Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues, application installation, configuration management, and performing system upgrades
• Scaling up of system hardware to improve overall system performance
• Scheduling maintenance of client system.

Education

Ph.D. - Computational Chemistry

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
06.2025

Master of Science - Physical Chemistry

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
02.2015

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Proficient in Java, Python
  • Operating Systems: Advanced Linux user
  • Scripting: Proficient in Bash scripting
  • DevOps Tools: Self-trained in Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub
  • Cloud Technologies: Experience with AWS, Azure
  • Additional Skills: Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, excellent communication

Accomplishments

    • 2023 Concordia University Conference and Exposition Award- 750CAD

    • 2023 Vector Institute Completion Award- 500CAD

    • 2016 University of Ibadan Graduate Scholarship-10000CAD

    • 2022 Concordia University Conference and Exposition Award- 1000CAD

    • 2020 Concordia International Tuition Award of Excellence - 37915CAD

    • 2011 - 2015 Dean’s Honor Roll, University of Ibadan

Timeline

DevOps Intern

Utrains
05.2023 - 08.2023

System Administrator

Vanguard Pharmaceuticals
01.2018 - 12.2019

Ph.D. - Computational Chemistry

Concordia University

Master of Science - Physical Chemistry

University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

University of Ibadan
Ridwan Sulaimon