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Abdu Assa

@abduassa

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Cloud Engineer with expertise in AWS and Azure technologies.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth in cloud technologies and cybersecurity.

I am a dedicated Cloud Engineer with a strong foundation in cloud technologies and a passion for enhancing system efficiencies. Currently, I work at Lockheed Martin, where I lead the integration of AWS EC2 test environments, significantly improving our cloud simulation test coverage by 30%. My experience in automating deployment processes using GitLab CI/CD and Azure DevOps has reduced manual configuration time by 40%, showcasing my commitment to optimizing workflows.

In addition to my role at Lockheed Martin, I have undertaken various self-directed projects that demonstrate my initiative and technical prowess. I designed and deployed a live Azure-hosted resume site using Terraform and GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation. My hands-on experience with AWS projects, including VPC architecture and serverless APIs, further solidifies my capabilities in cloud engineering. I am also pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity, which complements my technical skills and enhances my understanding of security protocols.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Systems Integration & Test Engineer

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Lockheed Martin

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Led the integration of AWS EC2 test environments into internal systems, improving cloud simulation test coverage by 30%. Automated deployment of test containers using GitLab CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps, reducing manual configuration time by 40%.

AWS EC2 Gitlab CI Azure DevOps PowerShell Test Automation

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Cloud Project Developer

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Self-Taught Student

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Designed and deployed a live Azure-hosted resume site with Terraform and GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation. Built multiple AWS projects including VPC architecture, IAM access control, GuardDuty threat detection, and serverless APIs with Lambda & DynamoDB, while also replicating enterprise-grade Azure environments using Bicep and ARM templates.

Azure Terraform GitHub Actions VPC IAM GuardDuty Lambda DynamoDB Bicep

Operations Leadership Development Program Intern

Siemens Smart Infrastructure

May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)

Completed a software-focused rotation where I led a time study automation project using Python and Excel macros, increasing data processing efficiency by 60%. Supported integration of a factory floor data logging solution using MQTT and Azure IoT Hub for real-time monitoring, and delivered stakeholder reports on system uptime via Power BI dashboards.

Python Excel Macros MQTT Azure IoT Hub Power BI Data Analysis Project Management SOP Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kennesaw State University

Master of Science, Cybersecurity

Currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity. Focus areas include cloud security, network defense, and incident response.

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Gained foundational knowledge in mechanical design, thermodynamics, and materials science.