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Matt Nwajei

@mattnwajei

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Results-driven engineering leader specializing in cloud infrastructure and DevOps.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and career growth.

I am a results-driven engineering leader with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and DevOps. My career has been marked by a proven ability to lead high-performing teams and optimize infrastructure for scalability and reliability. I have a strong background in Kubernetes, distributed systems, system design, and incident resolution, which has enabled me to improve operational efficiency and enhance developer experience.

In my current role as Technical Director at Behaviour Interactive, I led the strategic expansion of the DevOps organization, enhancing developer experience through scalable cloud-native infrastructure. I designed and managed multi-region Kubernetes platforms supporting over 60 million players, ensuring high availability and resilience. My efforts in transforming legacy systems into a modern, containerized infrastructure have significantly improved scalability and automation, while my mentorship has fostered technical excellence and career growth within my team.

Throughout my career, I have consistently driven cost optimization efforts, reducing operational costs by 30% through efficient cloud resource management. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and am committed to fostering a strong engineering culture that prioritizes innovation and collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Technical Director, Infrastructure and Ops

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Behaviour Interactive

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Led the strategic expansion of the DevOps organization, enhancing developer experience through scalable cloud-native infrastructure. Designed and managed multi-region Kubernetes platforms supporting over 60 million players, ensuring high availability and resilience while driving cost optimization efforts.

Kubernetes Cloud Native Infrastructure DevOps Cost Optimization Team Leadership Distributed Systems

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Casa

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Architected and managed cloud-native Kubernetes clusters, optimizing performance and security. Developed automated deployment pipelines, reducing time-to-production by 75%, and led system design discussions for distributed system architecture.

Kubernetes Cloud Native System Design Distributed Systems Monitoring Observability Performance Optimization

Director, Infrastructure, and DevOps

Coinsquare

May 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Established a cloud-native infrastructure strategy, leveraging Kubernetes and Terraform for automation. Led the transition from monolithic applications to scalable microservices architecture and spearheaded CI/CD automation initiatives.

Cloud Native Infrastructure Kubernetes Terraform Microservices CI CD Infrastructure Security Engineering Culture

Lead Systems Administrator

Gluskin Sheff + Associates

Aug 2012 - Present (12 years 10 months)

Led cloud migration initiatives, improving system scalability and reducing downtime. Designed and implemented infrastructure automation, significantly reducing manual workloads by 40%, and optimized network and security operations.

Infrastructure Automation Scalability Network Operations Security Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts, Information Technology

Completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Information Technology. Acquired foundational knowledge in IT systems, software applications, and data management.