Kingsley Suwun
@kingsleysuwun
Senior Platform Engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure and DevOps.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Platform Engineer and DevOps professional with over 9 years of experience in designing and managing scalable cloud infrastructures. My expertise lies in optimizing CI/CD pipelines and implementing automation solutions that have successfully reduced deployment time by 40% and operational costs by 30%. I have a proven track record of achieving 99.9% uptime and implementing security best practices while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and cost-efficient solutions.
Throughout my career, I have architected and built cloud-native platforms for enterprise-level applications, developed automated CI/CD pipelines, and enforced security compliance standards. My experience includes working with leading cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP, as well as utilizing container orchestration tools like Kubernetes. I am passionate about driving infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible, which has allowed me to automate infrastructure provisioning and significantly reduce manual configuration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Platform Engineer
Akkodis
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Architected and built scalable cloud-native platforms to support enterprise-level applications, improving performance and reducing infrastructure costs. Developed and automated CI/CD pipelines, streamlining deployment processes and minimizing downtime by 30%.
Sr. DevOps Engineer
Cisco
Jul 2017 - Oct 2022 (5 years 3 months)
Spearheaded the optimization of cloud infrastructure, reducing operational costs by 25% through the implementation of automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. Designed and implemented highly efficient CI/CD workflows, improving deployment frequency by 40% and reducing errors in production environments.
DevOps Engineer
MTN Cameroon
Feb 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Automated and streamlined software build and release pipelines, resulting in a 25% increase in release frequency. Configured auto-scaling for cloud infrastructure, enabling a 50% improvement in handling peak traffic loads.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Polytechnic University Institute
Bachelor of Applied Science, Applied Science
Studied applied sciences at the National Polytechnic University Institute. The program provided a comprehensive understanding of various scientific and technical principles.
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