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Olu Ayinde

@oluayinde

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Accomplished Cloud Administrator with over 10 years of IT experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities in cloud technology.

I am an accomplished IT professional with over 10 years of total experience, including more than 5 years as a Cloud Administrator. My expertise lies in managing, deploying, and optimizing cloud infrastructures across leading platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. I specialize in system configuration, automation, and ensuring high availability and performance, consistently driving operational excellence and aligning cloud solutions with business goals.

Throughout my career, I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement robust cloud operations that support business growth and innovation. My proven track record includes optimizing cloud environments for cost efficiency and scalability, reducing cloud spend significantly, and enhancing system performance. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in cloud resource provisioning, backup and disaster recovery, and monitoring tools to deliver exceptional results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cloud Solution Architect

Current

Accenture

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Configured and managed a range of Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components, ensuring smooth cloud operations. Implemented automation for resource provisioning and updates using Terraform and ARM templates, cutting deployment time by 40%.

Azure Virtualization Storage Accounts Networking Terraform azure monitor Cost Optimization CI CD IaC

Cloud Administrator

Citibank

Jun 2020 - Mar 2024 (3 years 9 months)

Led the migration of on-premises applications to Azure, achieving zero downtime during the transition. Managed Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, and Azure SQL Databases to support critical enterprise applications. Implemented disaster recovery and backup solutions, improving recovery times by 30%.

Azure Virtualization Storage Accounts Azure SQL Database Disaster Recovery Backup Solutions azure monitor Log Analytics Mentoring

IT Specialist

Infor Inc.

May 2017 - Present (8 years 2 months)

Administered cloud environments across Azure, AWS, and GCP, including virtual servers, storage systems, and networking components. Implemented Azure Active Directory (AAD), managing user roles and access policies for enterprise-level security. Monitored cloud performance with CloudWatch and Grafana, ensuring system stability and reliability.

Azure AWS GCP Virtual Servers Storage Systems Networking Azure Active Directory Cloudwatch Grafana Cloud Migration Ansible CloudFormation

IT Business Analyst

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission

Feb 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year 2 months)

Deployed Microsoft Office 365 and cloud-based EMS solutions to facilitate enterprise collaboration. Managed Azure Virtual Machines, ensuring efficient provisioning, patching, and backups for operational continuity. Designed backup policies for Azure Blob and File Storage to ensure data availability and integrity.

Microsoft Office 365 Patching Backup Azure Blob Storage Azure Storage

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

City University of New York

Master of Science, Global Business & Finance

Completed a Master of Science degree focusing on global business and finance. Gained expertise in financial markets, international business strategies, and advanced analytical techniques relevant to global economic landscapes.

Central University College

Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Developed a strong foundation in business principles, including management, marketing, finance, and operations, preparing for a career in diverse organizational settings.