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Steve User

@steveuser1

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Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in cloud migration and automation.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a challenging role in a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, where I can contribute to impactful projects and continue to grow my skills in cloud technologies and DevOps practices.

I am a Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong background in cloud technologies and automation. Currently, I lead the migration of over 250 applications to AWS ECS at Nathan Digital, achieving a 30% reduction in operational costs. My expertise in implementing CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions has significantly improved operational efficiency and system reliability.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed complex projects, including the refactoring of legacy applications into microservices and the deployment of real-time data processing systems. My commitment to enhancing security and compliance has been demonstrated through the implementation of robust IAM policies and authentication mechanisms. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my skills to drive innovation and improve processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior DevOps Engineer

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Nathan Digital

Sep 2024 - Present (10 months)

Led the migration of over 250 applications from EC2 instances to AWS ECS, achieving a seamless transition with automated scripts and reducing monthly operational costs by 30%. Implemented ECS monitoring using AWS CloudWatch and Grafana, creating tailored dashboards and alerts to track key performance metrics and improve operational visibility.

AWS ECS AWS Cloudwatch Grafana AWS IAM Terraform Ansible Bitbucket Pipelines SonarQube Docker BASH Python

Lead DevOps

InterIntel Technologies

Nov 2023 - Oct 2024 (11 months)

Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and GitHub Actions for multiple projects, reducing deployment time to Kubernetes (AKS) by 30%. Deployed Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki for real-time monitoring and centralized logging, enhancing visibility and reducing issue resolution time by 25%.

Tekton GitHub Actions Kubernetes Prometheus Grafana Loki LDAP)OIDC Azure AD Apache Kafka Apache NiFi Apache Spark

DevOps Engineer

Qlick Solutions

Feb 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Refactored legacy applications into microservices and migrated them to AWS using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS), improving system scalability and reducing deployment time. Developed and maintained monitoring and alerting systems using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack, reducing mean time to resolution by 40% and improving system availability by 25%.

Microservices Docker Kubernetes AWS Prometheus Grafana ELK Stack Jenkins Terraform

Cloud Engineer

Abxtract Venture Labs

Mar 2021 - Jan 2022 (10 months)

Configured Jenkins pipelines for continuous integration and delivery of web applications to AWS EC2. Collaborated with development teams to containerize legacy applications using Docker and authored custom Bash & Python scripts to automate routine tasks.

Jenkins AWS EC2 Docker BASH Python DNS VMWare

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Multimedia University of Kenya

Bachelor of Science, Electrical & Telecommunication Engineering

Specialized in Telecommunication Engineering, gaining a strong foundation in electrical and telecommunication principles. The curriculum covered various aspects of engineering relevant to modern communication systems.