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@semauser1
Results-driven Cloud Security and DevOps professional with 8 years experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Cloud Security and DevOps professional with over 8 years of experience in architecting, deploying, and optimizing advanced cloud solutions. My passion lies in delivering exceptional customer outcomes, specializing in leveraging AWS and Azure technologies to boost innovation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Throughout my career, I have developed multi-account governance frameworks, automated CI/CD pipelines, and enforced robust security measures. My expertise spans across AWS IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms, and I am eager to apply my cloud proficiency to support business growth and deliver solutions aligned with strategic goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr DevSecOps Engineer
CIGNA
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 3 months)
Developed multi-account governance with AWS Organizations and security-compliant landing zones using Control Towers, implementing Guardrails and AWS SSO. Designed and deployed CI/CD pipelines with integrated security checks using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and AWS Code Pipeline, while automating AWS security operations by linking GuardDuty with Lambda for threat response. Secured AWS EKS clusters wi
Cloud Security Engineer
Infosys Inc.
Apr 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 10 months)
Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery, configuring and managing AWS Security Services like WAF, Shield, Security Hub, and KMS. Orchestrated application and infrastructure deployment using Kubernetes, Docker, and EKS, while automating provisioning with Terraform, CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager. Designed and implemented cloud security policies for AWS
Cloud Security Analyst
Freddie Mac
Sep 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 6 months)
Managed and maintained virtual servers on Linux and Windows within a VMware environment, while administering AWS Control Tower to enforce governance with preventive and detective guardrails. Designed and deployed secure AWS infrastructure using Terraform, integrating core services like VPC, ECS, EC2, and ALB with security best practices. Configured various AWS security services including WAF, Adva
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Presbyterian University of Cameroon
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Studied Information Technology, gaining foundational knowledge in various IT concepts and practices. This program prepared me for a career in technology, focusing on practical applications and problem-solving.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Splunk
AWS IAM
GitHub
GitLab
SonarQube
Kubernetes
Azure Kubernetes Service
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
DB
MySQL
MongoDB
Memcached
Gmail
Okta
Terraform
Azure Resource Manager
Azure DevOps
Jira
JavaScript
JSON
PowerShell
AWS CloudTrail
Grafana
Prometheus
Ubuntu
CentOS
Linux
macOS
Windows
Datadog
Falco
Google Workspace
Prisma
AWS WAF
Qualys
CrowdStrike
Ansible
AWS Lambda
Azure Functions
Amazon Aurora
sso
GuardRails
Root Cause
AWS Database Migration Service
SQL
AWS KMS
Snyk
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Skills
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