Darius L. Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

As a critical member of the Web Operations team, I lead the operational support and management of technology applications and services hosted within AWS, ensuring their reliability, scalability, and optimal configuration. Over the past two years, my role has expanded to include managing advanced cloud infrastructure and orchestrating deployments using cutting-edge DevOps practices.I specialize in overseeing the Unix based AWS environments. These platforms, which previously ran on third-party hosts, have been fully migrated to AWS and having undergone iterations are now orchestrated using Elastic Kubernetes Service clusters. My responsibilities have grown to include the management of another key project, which supports the BBC’s identity services.Key Responsibilities:- Managed and maintained EKS clusters within AWS for drupal and wordpress based platforms, as well as the ICP project, ensuring high availability and seamless operation.- Led the migration from Puppet to a modern infrastructure-as-code approach using Ansible, Docker, and Terraform, significantly improving deployment efficiency and infrastructure consistency. - Took over Terraform administration, becoming the primary point of contact for all Terraform-related queries and leading the management of infrastructure as code. - Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including India-based resources, third-party developers, and internal technical teams, to ensure smooth operations and effective problem resolution. - Developed and maintained automation scripts using KSH, Perl, Python, and Ansible to optimize system performance and reduce manual effort. - Reworked Akamai configurations to enhance global content delivery, ensuring optimal website performance. - Spearheaded the design and implementation of AWS migration projects, successfully transitioning critical services to a more scalable and resilient cloud environment.

London, United Kingdom

In this role, I was part of the Live Site team responsible for managing and operating the BBC's online, mobile, and iTV infrastructure. This included critical services for media streaming, web platforms, and network/distribution channels across all digital media.I played a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of the BBC's online platforms by supporting technical, editorial, and leadership teams. My work involved close collaboration with the 24/7 support team to deploy applications and resolve issues swiftly.Key Responsibilities:- Maintained development, staging, and production environments for BBC’s online services.- Deployed releases to controlled environments, ensuring smooth transitions between versions. - Investigated and applied patches for both RHEL operating systems and various services. - Administered EJBCA certificates for secure user and application access. - Managed secure keys for external application access and administered Riverbed Stingray load balancers. - Developed and maintained KSH, Perl, and Python scripts to automate system tasks. - Administered and applied automation tools like Puppet, Cobbler/Kickstart, managing LAMP & Apache-Tomcat stacks on internal VMs and AWS cloud. - Managed SVN repositories and handled build/release processes for continuous integration using Hudson/Jenkins.This role allowed me to gain extensive experience in maintaining and improving the performance and security of critical digital platforms, setting a strong foundation for my transition to more advanced cloud and DevOps roles.

London, United Kingdom

During my nearly decade-long career at Accenture, I held various roles that enabled me to develop a comprehensive skill set across multiple domains within IT consultancy. Starting as a Deployment Specialist and advancing to a Web System Administrator, I gained valuable experience in system administration, database management, performance testing, configuration management, and deployment strategies.Key Roles:- Web System Administrator (Feb 2010 - Jan 2015): Managed and optimized web systems, ensuring high availability and performance across multiple platforms. - Database Administrator (Sep 2007 - Feb 2010): Administered and optimized databases, focusing on performance, security, and data integrity.- Performance Test Engineer (Oct 2006 - Sep 2007): Conducted extensive performance testing to ensure that systems met required standards and performance benchmarks. - Configuration Specialist (Jan 2006 - Oct 2006): Managed configuration management processes, maintaining the integrity of software builds and deployments. - Deployment Specialist (Jul 2005 - Jan 2006): Led deployment efforts, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of software solutions across various environments.Each role allowed me to build expertise in different facets of IT, contributing to my overall development as a well-rounded consultant. For detailed information on each role and the specific projects I worked on, please refer to the Projects section of my profile.

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

During my 2nd and 3rd years at City University, I participated in the pilot of a unique work-study program called the "Proffesional Pathway" where I gained hands-on experience as a Software Tester. This role was based on a UK army base, focusing on the logistics software used to manage procurement for the armed forces.Key Responsibilities:- Generated and executed test scripts to validate the functionality of logistics software systems. - Developed and implemented detailed test plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage of system functionalities. - Collaborated closely with developers to understand software requirements and address any issues identified during testing. - Conducted thorough testing of applications built using Oracle-based technologies, ensuring they met the high standards required for military logistics operations.This role provided me with a strong foundation in software testing, allowing me to develop critical skills in test planning, execution, and collaboration with development teams, all within a high-stakes environment.