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•Designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery efficiency and streamline deployment processes.•Extensive proficiency in AWS services (S3, EC2, EKS, RDS, VPC) and deployment tools (Elastic Beanstalk, CloudFormation) to build scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure.•Expertise in configuration management using Chef, Puppet, and Ansible, automating provisioning and ensuring consistency across environments.•Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, facilitating seamless deployment and management of applications.• Skilled in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate operational tasks and improve efficiency.• Proven ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand application requirements and deliver tailored infrastructure solutions.•Proficient in monitoring and alerting tools (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana) for tracking system health and performance optimization.•Strong background in Linux/UNIX administration (Red Hat/CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows environments.•Implemented DevOps methodologies to streamline SDLC processes, ensuring alignment with project objectives.•Excellent communicator with a track record of effectively documenting processes and collaborating on technology evaluations.•Committed to continuous learning and professional development, holding multiple industry certifications including AWS DevOps Professional and HashiCorp Terraform Associate.•Strong emphasis on security best practices and compliance in cloud environments, ensuring data integrity and protection.•Dedicated to achieving business objectives through innovative technology solutions and strategic implementation of DevOps practices.

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  Georgia State University

  Computer Science