About
Highly results-focused DevOps Engineer with extensive expertise in CI/CD automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), adept at streamlining software development and deployment processes. Proven ability to leverage AWS and Microsoft Azure to build scalable, resilient, and secure multi-cloud environments, driving a 70% increase in release frequency and a 50% reduction in deployment time. Passionate about applying innovative technologies to enhance performance, simplify deployments, and ensure robust security within agile frameworks.
Work
Accra, GREATER ACCRA, Ghana
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Summary
Led DevOps initiatives at Cedirates Ghana, implementing automated deployment pipelines and managing scalable infrastructure to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
Highlights
Accelerated release cycles by 70% and reduced deployment time by 50% through designing and implementing end-to-end CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitHub Actions and Docker.
Engineered robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for critical AWS environments (EC2, S3, RDS), resulting in a 50% reduction in infrastructure maintenance costs.
Architected and managed highly-available application deployments across Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) and orchestrated Kubernetes clusters, ensuring robust production environment stability.
Implemented robust quality assurance practices, enhancing system reliability and minimizing downtime for critical applications.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Summary
Developed and implemented a CI/CD pipeline using Git, Jenkins, and Docker, automating the build-to-production lifecycle and reducing deployment time by 50%.
Highlights
Developed and implemented a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline utilizing Git, Jenkins, and Docker, automating the build-to-production lifecycle and reducing deployment time by 50%.
Automated provisioning of a secure, highly-available three-tier AWS architecture (VPC, public/private subnets, IGW, NAT GW, Bastion Host, RDS, ELB, EKS, ECS, EC2) using Terraform, reducing environment setup time from hours to minutes and establishing a 100% repeatable infrastructure deployment process.
Remote, Remote, US
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Summary
Designed and implemented robust cloud security solutions across multi-cloud environments, proactively identifying and remediating vulnerabilities to enhance system integrity.
Highlights
Designed and implemented secure, scalable cloud solutions across diverse Microsoft Azure and AWS platforms.
Proactively identified, addressed, and rigorously tested system security vulnerabilities, significantly enhancing overall system integrity across multi-cloud environments.
Collaborated with Network Administrators to fortify network security protocols and continuously enhance application security across critical systems.
Accra, GREATER ACCRA, Ghana
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Summary
Managed and maintained a fleet of Linux servers, ensuring 99.9% system uptime and optimizing performance through routine patching and troubleshooting.
Highlights
Managed and maintained a fleet of Linux servers, consistently ensuring 99.9% system uptime and optimizing performance through routine patching and troubleshooting.
Implemented and monitored comprehensive system backups and recovery procedures, significantly reducing potential data loss risk and ensuring robust business continuity.
Automated repetitive administrative tasks, including user provisioning and log rotation, using Bash scripting, resulting in a 15% improvement in operational efficiency.
Skills
Cloud Platforms
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, GCP.
DevOps & Automation
Test Automation, Infrastructure Automation, Containerization Technologies, CI/CD Pipeline, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Terraform, Ansible.
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional Communication, Empathy, Time Management, Task Prioritization, Rapport Building, Resilience, Adaptability, Conflict Resolution.
Monitoring & Logging
Prometheus, Grafana.
Scripting & Programming
Bash Script, Python.
Version Control
Gitlab, GitHub, Git.
References
Chris Parbey
Senior Devops Engineer at InvestorFlow, London. United Kingdom. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-p-625396303/