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JOHN DICKSON TIWU AKWA

@johndicksontiwuakwa

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Experienced DevOps Engineer with a focus on system reliability.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my skills and offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

I am a results-driven DevOps Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with over 8 years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing scalable infrastructure. My expertise lies in automating CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud environments, ensuring high availability and performance in fast-paced settings. I have a strong background in utilizing technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and Azure to optimize system performance and reduce operational overhead.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and implement effective monitoring solutions. My proactive approach has led to significant improvements in system reliability, including a 20% reduction in downtime and a 35% decrease in production issues. I am passionate about fostering collaboration between development and operations teams, driving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior DevOps Engineer/SRE

Current

Global info tek (GITI)

Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Developed and maintained infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes. Managed cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and optimized system performance through proactive monitoring and incident management. Collaborated with development teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and improved observability, reducing system downtime by 20%.

Terraform Ansible Kubernetes AWS GCP Azure CI CD Monitoring Incident Management Docker

SRE (Site Reliability Engineer)

Epsilon

Jun 2016 - Nov 2021 (5 years 5 months)

Managed highly available systems in a cloud-native environment, leading incident response efforts and implementing automated deployment pipelines. Improved deployment speed by 40% and reduced failures by 25% through CI/CD processes. Conducted post-incident reviews to enhance system reliability.

Cloud Native Incident Response CI CD Terraform Monitoring Automation Capacity Planning

DevOps Engineer

Cisco

Dec 2018 - Jun 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Provided support in sensitive financial services projects while holding Secret Clearance. Collaborated with teams to ensure secure data handling and compliance with government regulations. Conducted risk assessments and contributed to security documentation and audits.

Risk Assessment Security Compliance Data Protection Documentation Audit Team Collaboration Encryption

System Administrator

TruTek Solutions LLC

Jul 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year)

Managed user accounts and optimized network configurations in a multi-LAN environment. Oversaw AWS cloud resources and improved system performance by implementing automated server generation routines, achieving a 100% issue-resolution rate.

AWS DNS Systems Performance Automation Troubleshooting