Kennedy Agwoh Akah
@kennedyagwohakah
Certified AWS Solutions Architect and DevOps Engineer with 6+ years experience.
What I'm looking for
As a Certified AWS Solutions Architect Associate and DevOps Engineer, I bring over six years of IT expertise in designing CI/CD pipelines, automating cloud infrastructure, and enhancing security across AWS and Azure platforms. My journey has been marked by a commitment to optimizing performance and reliability while fostering collaboration and innovation within teams. I have successfully automated server provisioning using Terraform and deployed scalable infrastructures with Nagios, demonstrating my ability to adapt to evolving project needs.
My experience includes leveraging containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to enhance application scalability, as well as establishing robust CI/CD workflows utilizing Jenkins and GitHub. I have developed automation scripts that streamline tasks and implemented monitoring solutions with Cloud Watch, ELK Stack, and Prometheus. My focus on security encompasses IAM, Guard Duty, and periodic vulnerability assessments, ensuring that best practices are applied across all projects. I am passionate about architecting enterprise-scale data lakes and driving results through strategic problem-solving.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
DevOps/Cloud Engineer
McKinsey & Company
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Orchestrated containerized applications using Kubernetes for scalability and high availability. Automated tasks with Bash, Python, and PowerShell, enhancing operational efficiency. Designed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub, managing AWS infrastructure with Terraform.
DevOps Engineer
DXC Technology
Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Improved code deployment efficiency by automating CI/CD processes. Maintained version control systems and designed containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes. Provided 24/7 on-call support for critical systems.
DevOps Engineer
Epsilon
Jan 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 9 months)
Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, reducing deployment time by 40%. Managed database security and optimized performance for various databases. Implemented automation for cloud infrastructure using AWS Cloud Formation and Terraform.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Buea
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2015 - 2018
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and data structures. Developed strong programming skills and a solid understanding of computer systems and networks.
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