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MO@michaelnkowusuafari
I am a Cloud & Database Engineer optimizing AWS infrastructure and automating database operations.
GhanaI am a Cloud & Database Engineer with 3+ years of experience optimizing AWS infrastructure and automating database operations. I have led data migrations, designed IaC-driven systems, and indexed production databases to slash RDS CPU utilization from 30-60% to averagely 5%, improving latency and reducing costs.
I design automated backup and recovery pipelines, continuous replication using AWS DMS, and proactive monitoring with CloudWatch, Grafana, and ELK. I document processes clearly, collaborate in cross-functional teams, and am pursuing AWS SysOps, Data Engineer, and Security Specialist certifications to deepen my expertise.
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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Hubtel Ghana
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Led data migration and automated RDS backup/recovery and continuous replication, reducing RDS CPU utilization from 30–60% to ~5% and lowering infrastructure costs. Implemented CloudWatch monitoring and data archival processes to improve availability and observability.
Freelance
Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Managed infrastructure-as-code with Terraform and Ansible to provision AWS resources and integrated security and monitoring into CI/CD, reducing deployment times by ~30%. Delivered client-facing documentation and maintained repeatable, compliant deployment pipelines across projects.
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KTBachelor of Science, Meteorology and Climate Science
2016 - 2020
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Physics with a focus on Meteorology and Climate Science (September 2016–August 2020), emphasizing atmospheric processes and climate analysis.
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