Gregory Otokhs
@gregoryotokhs
DevOps Engineer automating infrastructure with CI/CD and containerized deployments.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven DevOps Engineer with 3+ years of experience automating infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and managing containerized deployments. I use Azure, Docker, GitHub Actions, and Infrastructure as Code to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance environments.
I’ve built CI/CD pipelines and containerized applications to improve deployment frequency and reliability, including Docker-based environment consistency. I also bring hands-on experience supporting production uptime, security best practices, and performance improvements through monitoring and operational improvements.
Beyond DevOps, I’ve contributed to web solutions—developing and optimizing a responsive, WCAG-accessible WordPress site and building custom themes/plugins. I enjoy collaborative, continuous-improvement work and have even completed a security awareness simulation focused on identifying threats like phishing and strengthening training needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
WordPress Developer
Nirow
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Developed, optimized, and maintained a responsive, WCAG-accessible WordPress site and improved user engagement through UX and performance work. Implemented WordPress security best practices (firewall, malware scanning, backups, SSL enforcement) and built/customized themes and plugins to support payments, events, CRM integrations, SEO, and analytics.
Software Developer Apprentice
Andela
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Docker, GitHub Actions, and Vercel, increasing deployment frequency and system reliability. Worked on containerized environment consistency and version control branching workflows to improve collaboration and code quality.
Software Developer Apprentice II
Phasecurve Technologies
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines with Docker, GitHub Actions, and Vercel to improve deployment frequency and reliability. Contributed to containerized environment consistency, version control and branching workflows, and supported monitoring and system performance improvements.
Graphics Designer
Global Initiative Microfinance Bank Ltd
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Designed brand-aligned logos and visual elements using Adobe Illustrator and delivered professional assets for web and print media.
Security Awareness Simulation
Mastercard Cybersecurity Virtual Experience (Forage)
Served as an analyst on a Mastercard security awareness team simulation, helping identify and report security threats such as phishing. Analyzed business areas needing stronger security training and supported implementation of training courses and procedures.
Freelance DevOps Engineer
Zeit Consulting
Containerized web applications with Docker for environment consistency and used GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment workflows. Deployed scalable serverless applications on Vercel with near-zero downtime.
Freelance Web Developer
E.A. Otokhina & Co.
Built and maintained the firm website and provided technical support for internal operations.
Freelance DevOps Engineer
Gingerex Consultancy
Built, containerized, and deployed a consultancy website using Docker and GitHub Actions. Automated testing and build/production pipelines to reduce release cycle time, and used Vercel for cloud deployment and continuous updates.
Member and Volunteer
Tonymay (Sickle-Cell) Foundation
Designed awareness materials and participated in foundation campaign events. Organized clinics, counseling sessions, and empowerment programs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Middlesex University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology and Business Information Systems
2018 - 2019
Completed a BSc in Information Technology and Business Information Systems at Middlesex University (2018–2019).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
CanadaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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