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Kema Amadi-Emina

@kemaamadiemina

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Experienced Azure Platform Engineer specializing in cloud automation and DevOps.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my cloud automation skills while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

I am a seasoned Azure Platform Engineer and DevOps Specialist with over 8 years of hands-on experience in automating and securing cloud infrastructure. My expertise lies in leveraging tools like Terraform and Azure DevOps to create robust solutions that enhance system availability and streamline deployment processes. I have successfully developed a single-click end-to-end CI/CD pipeline, significantly reducing production change windows and ensuring a 99.99% system uptime.

Throughout my career, I have implemented various cloud security policies and best practices, utilizing Azure Key Vault for managing secrets and certificates. My commitment to quality is evident in my integration of SonarQube for static code analysis and the creation of centralized Terraform modules that standardize infrastructure deployment across projects. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentoring engineers in Agile methodologies and project management to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Azure Platform Engineer

KPMG International Limited

Nov 2021 - Dec 2021 (1 month)

Seasoned Azure Platform Engineer with 8 years of experience in automating cloud infrastructure. Developed CI/CD pipelines with Terraform and Azure DevOps, achieving high system availability. Implemented security measures and mentored engineers in Agile methodologies.

Azure DevOps Terraform CI CD Docker Kubernetes Azure Kubernetes Service PowerShell GitHub

DevOps Engineer

BlackRock

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 (5 months)

Delivered Infrastructure as Code (IAC) patterns for Azure App Service and built CI/CD pipelines for monitoring artifacts. Enhanced deployment processes and managed automation code repositories.

Azure DevOps Terraform CI CD Kubernetes Docker YAML PowerShell Networking Security Ansible

Cloud Admin

Liberty Mutual

May 2015 - Jul 2018 (3 years 2 months)

Specialized in hybrid cloud setups, configured AWS services, and built CI/CD tools for deployment. Managed Terraform code repositories and migrated systems to AWS, enhancing availability and scalability.

AWS Terraform CI CD CloudFormation VPC EC2 IAM Docker Kubernetes

Database Operations Analyst

Aon Hewitt

Mar 2012 - May 2015 (3 years 2 months)

Provided design, installation, and maintenance services for server monitoring systems. Managed database security and assisted developers with database creation and queries.

Database Management Active Directory Agile Azure DevOps Azure Data Factory Python PowerShell Terraform

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of North Carolina Charlotte

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2020 - 2021

Pursued a Master of Business Administration with a focus on cloud automation and DevOps methodologies, enhancing skills in managing cloud infrastructure and automation tools.

University of North Carolina Charlotte

Bachelor of English Studies, English Studies

2010 - 2012

Completed a Bachelor of English Studies, focusing on communication skills and analytical thinking, which are essential in technical documentation and project management.