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Chidi obichukwu

@chidiobichukwu

AWS DevOps Engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure and automation.

United States

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and offers opportunities for growth in cloud technologies.

I am an AWS DevOps/Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in managing cloud resources and deploying containerized applications. My expertise in implementing blue-green deployment strategies has significantly minimized downtime, while my proficiency with Canary Releases allows for careful evaluation of new versions in production environments. I have successfully reduced infrastructure costs by 30% and maintained a 99.99% uptime for multi-tier architectures through automation and robust CI/CD pipelines.

My background in technical support enhances my ability to troubleshoot and guide teams with a focus on customer satisfaction. I leverage AWS services to create scalable, reliable solutions and have a deep understanding of networking, databases, and monitoring tools. I am committed to continuous learning and adapting to new technologies, ensuring that I remain at the forefront of the industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

DO
Current

Cloud Engineer

Digital Ocean

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

As a Cloud Engineer at Digital Ocean, I developed and managed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible, optimizing resource usage and ensuring consistency. I designed autoscaling solutions and conducted audits to improve resource allocation, while implementing cost-saving strategies for non-critical workloads.

DT

AWS Architect

DXC Technology

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 11 months)

As an AWS Architect at DXC Technology, I automated infrastructure deployment using Terraform and AWS Systems Manager, significantly reducing deployment times. I built data pipelines with Snowflake and implemented monitoring solutions with Prometheus and Grafana, enhancing system visibility and reliability.

HA

Technical Support Analyst

Halliburton

Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 11 months)

In my position as a Technical Support Analyst at Halliburton, I provided operational guidance and troubleshooting support to external customers. I maintained a database for ongoing jobs and prepared job tickets, while training clients on software applications and ensuring data quality.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

LU

Lagos State University

Bachelor of Science, Insurance/Engineering

2001 - 2005

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Insurance and Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge and skills applicable to the fields of risk management and engineering principles.

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