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Darius Lazarus-Bhatti

@dariuslazarus-bhatti

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DevOps Engineer with expertise in Kubernetes and AWS automation.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth and impactful projects.

I am a dedicated DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines. My journey in the tech industry has equipped me with the skills to create and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure, focusing on enhancing platform performance and security. At Cegedim Rx, I designed and implemented Kubernetes EKS clusters, utilizing best practices for blue-green deployments and ensuring maximum uptime through effective automation.

Throughout my career, I have successfully migrated applications to GitOps platforms, significantly reducing deployment times and streamlining monitoring and upgrades. My proficiency in tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins has allowed me to automate cloud deployment processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual tasks. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive operational excellence and deliver impactful solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

DevOps Engineer

Current

Cegedim Rx

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year)

Designed and implemented scalable and efficient Kubernetes EKS clusters for preproduction, staging, and production environments. Decommissioned legacy Bamboo software and designed a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline using Bitbucket Pipelines with YAML configuration.

Kubernetes CI CD Bitbucket Pipelines ArgoCD Vault Grafana Prometheus Terraform Ansible

Cloud Engineer

ESG Global

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Designed and implemented scalable and efficient Kubernetes EKS clusters, ensuring high availability and seamless deployments. Automated deployments with ArgoCD and GitHub, and constructed automated software pipelines in Jenkins reducing deployment times by 50%.

Kubernetes AWS CI CD Terraform Ansible Docker Grafana Prometheus ELK Stack BASH Python

Professional Systems Administrator

DXC Technology

Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Managed O365 users, mailboxes, SharePoint, Azure AD, and Teams policies. Created and linked GPOs, managed AD accounts, and organizational units.

Office 365 Azure Active Directory VMWare PowerShell ServiceNow

Second Line Support

DXC Technology

Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Used SCCM for application deployment and managed account attributes. Actioned and resolved tickets escalated from first line support.

SCCM Active Directory Ticketing Systems Customer Support

First Line Support

DXC Technology

Sep 2016 - Present (8 years 11 months)

Performed account unlocks, password resets, and remote support. Answered client calls and provided initial technical assistance.

Account Management Password Resets Remote Support Customer Service Technical Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of UCLAN

Bachelor of Science with Honors, Digital and Technology Solutions

2021 - 2022

Grade: Honors

Completed a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Digital and Technology Solutions. Focused on advanced topics within the field, enhancing expertise in technology solutions.

University of UCLAN

Bachelor of Science, Digital & Technology Solutions

2020 - 2021

Undertook a Bachelor of Science in Digital & Technology Solutions. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills in various aspects of digital technology.

Estio Apprenticeships

Higher Level 4 Diploma, IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals

2019 - 2020

Achieved a City & Guilds Higher Level 4 Diploma in IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals. Developed specialized skills in IT, software development, web technologies, and telecommunications.

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Level 3 Diploma, IT and Telecoms

2016 - 2019

Obtained a Pearsons Level 3 Diploma in IT and Telecoms. Acquired essential knowledge and practical experience in information technology and telecommunications.