JUJimi Umar
@jimiumar
Strategic Associate Director of Cloud and Infrastructure Engineering.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic and results-driven Associate Director of Cloud, Platform, and Infrastructure Engineering with over a decade of experience leading enterprise-scale cloud transformations and DevOps modernization. My deep expertise in multi-cloud architecture, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, allows me to drive business-aligned technology strategies that optimize cloud cost efficiency and enhance platform resilience.
Throughout my career, I have designed and implemented self-service cloud platforms that empower teams to deploy and manage infrastructure seamlessly. I am passionate about mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that high-performing teams thrive in collaborative environments. My leadership balances deep technical expertise with a people-first mindset, driving innovation and delivering significant business impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Cloud, Platform & Infrastructure Engineering
Akamai
Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Spearheaded multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies, optimizing reliability and scalability across AWS, Azure, GCP, and VMware. Designed self-service cloud platforms, reducing developer onboarding time significantly. Led initiatives to enhance internal developer tooling and CI/CD workflows, advocating for API-first cloud provisioning workflows. Established a Cloud Governance Framework to ensure se
Senior DevOps Consultant
Amazon Web Services
Nov 2018 - Jun 2021 (2 years 7 months)
Led enterprise cloud migration and hybrid infrastructure deployments, ensuring high availability and compliance. Enhanced developer autonomy through API-driven cloud provisioning and self-service platforms. Developed observability frameworks and implemented Cloud Governance as Code strategies, collaborating with finance teams to optimize cloud expenses.
Cloud Engineer
BCBS
Mar 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 8 months)
Managed large-scale Kubernetes environments, optimizing performance and cost efficiency. Automated cloud provisioning with Terraform and Ansible, and maintained hybrid cloud infrastructure supporting AWS and VMware workloads. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align cloud adoption strategies.
Linux System Engineer
McKesson
Jul 2016 - Mar 2017 (8 months)
Administered VMware vCenter and vSphere environments, optimizing virtualized workloads. Automated infrastructure tasks using Bash and CloudFormation, while providing Linux server administration to ensure security and performance. Fostered collaboration across IT departments for seamless operations.
Technical Support Engineer
Feb 2012 - Jun 2016 (4 years 4 months)
Provided enterprise-level IT support, troubleshooting network and system issues. Developed automation scripts to enhance efficiency and built expertise in infrastructure monitoring and incident response. Ensured a customer-first approach in delivering technical solutions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversity of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on the principles of mechanical systems, thermodynamics, and materials science.
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