Yusuf Shehu
@yusufshehu
Cloud DevOps and IT Engineer specializing in infrastructure and support.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Cloud DevOps and IT professional with hands-on experience managing AWS infrastructure, Linux systems, networking, and enterprise IT support. I have implemented Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation and Terraform, automated configuration with Ansible and Kubernetes, and administered cloud services (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda) while ensuring security, backup and disaster recovery.
Across roles in public health, corporate and managed-hosting environments I have led deployments of monitoring, surveillance and lab systems, supervised field and zonal teams, and provided remote and on-site support for Windows, Mac and Linux systems, VoIP, VPN, firewalls and IP cameras. I hold AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and a Cloud DevOps Nanodegree and seek to bring reliable, secure, scalable infrastructure and strong operational discipline to a growth-focused team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Officer
MBL Hightech Nigeria
Nov 2024 - Present (11 months)
Maintain and troubleshoot Windows, Mac, and Linux systems and manage network and server infrastructure, deploying security controls and surveillance (Hikvision NVR) while providing remote desktop and help-desk support to ensure operational continuity.
Cloud Support Engineer
Cecure Intelligence Limited
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 (4 months)
Provisioned and maintained AWS infrastructure as code using CloudFormation and Terraform, automated configuration with Ansible and Kubernetes, and implemented hardening, DNS, firewall rules, backups and disaster recovery for hosting environments.
JHProvided first-line support for deployed digital health systems, installed and configured mHealth hardware/software, supported testing and documentation, and prepared progress reports to ensure reliable system use across facilities.
Information Technology Officer
Sydani Group
Apr 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years 7 months)
Monitored system performance, administered network devices (Ubiquiti, EdgeRouter, POE switches), managed servers and VoIP systems, and provided first-level IT support while maintaining IT asset inventories to ensure uptime and serviceability.
IT Officer, Infrastructure and Support
Center for International Health, Education, and Biosecurity
Apr 2018 - Mar 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Deployed mobile labs and data management systems for NAIIS, configured CAPI tools (CSPro, SurveyCTO) and MDM, provided technical support across 380 field workers, and supervised up to 25 associates to ensure data collection reliability.
Managed CRM and IFS databases, performed network and device troubleshooting, handled software updates and hardware repairs, and escalated issues to backend teams while maintaining confidential documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Certification, Cloud Computing
Achieved the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification in 2024.
ALX-T Scholarship Program
Nanodegree / Program Certificate, Cloud DevOps
Completed the ALX-T Scholarship Program focusing on Cloud DevOps engineering topics.
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Certificate, Web Development
Completed a Web Development program at the National Information Technology Development Agency.
UDUdacity
Nanodegree
Completed a Udacity Nanodegree (unspecified specialization).
USUsmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2014 -
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science awarded by Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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