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As a DevOps Engineer at Active Tech, I lead critical initiatives that optimize and secure our cloud infrastructure. I spearheaded the development of Proof of Concepts (POCs), including a robust pipeline that seamlessly migrates over 200 Docker images daily from JFrog to the Google Artifactory registry within Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), ensuring top-tier security with integrations like Trivy and Cosign. Additionally, I implemented an automated pipeline to trigger Verification and Validation (VNV) tests upon production pushes, eliminating manual interventions and significantly accelerating deployment efficiency. I actively enhance and maintain internal tools built on ArgoCD, Backstage, and Helm, driving streamlined deployment processes and facilitating scalability. I also implemented DataDog monitoring on newly provisioned clusters, ensuring comprehensive visibility and proactive system performance management. These efforts have improved deployment speed, enhanced security, and provided greater operational efficiency, supporting the organization's commitment to scalable and reliable cloud solutions.

Lagos, Nigeria

Tasked with managing the backend architecture for over 200 active users in this role, I designed and implemented new features using Node.js, TypeScript, and MongoDB, introducing major services that boosted platform usage by 50% within just one month. Recognizing the need for speed and reliability, I optimized and refactored existing services, achieving a 40% increase in processing speed, which significantly enhanced user experience. Collaboration was at the heart of my success, as I worked closely with the frontend and design teams to eliminate redundant processes, ensuring a 100% sprint delivery rate. By leveraging DevOps tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions, I streamlined our CI/CD pipeline, ensuring smooth, scalable deployments.

Kaduna, Kaduna, Nigeria

I played a key role in delivering 4 out of 5 products during my tenure, contributing to 80% of the company's product output in that period. Leveraging my expertise in Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript, and MongoDB, I built scalable, high-performance backend systems, ensuring seamless integration with front-end services. In parallel, I mentored a team of 5 interns in backend development, enhancing their technical skills and increasing the company’s potential workforce by 15%. I also implemented best practices in microservices architecture, optimized API performance, and utilized Docker and RabbitMQ to streamline deployments and inter-service communication. This experience not only strengthened my backend engineering expertise but also demonstrated my ability to drive team success and deliver impactful, high-quality software solutions.

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Utilizing tools like Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and Redis, I designed and maintained a RESTful API that transformed the dispatch and file archiving system for an organization with over 20 departments. This project shifted the communication process from paper-based to a fully digital system, resulting in a 75% increase in interdepartmental communication efficiency. In parallel, I monitored network traffic, employing network monitoring tools to detect and neutralize an average of 12 potential threats per month, significantly fortifying the organization's cybersecurity posture. By combining my back-end development expertise with proactive network threat analysis, I successfully contributed to a more secure and efficient digital infrastructure at Defence HQ.

Kaduna, Nigeria

Here, I played a key role in maintaining and optimizing the organization’s .NET and Node.js client code bases. Working collaboratively within a dynamic team, I applied the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology to plan, analyze, and gather requirements, contributing to the successful shipment of nearly 10 projects within 11 months. A standout achievement was the development and implementation of a salary disbursement platform for over 25 employees, which streamlined payroll processing and eliminated reliance on third-party solutions. This initiative saved the company approximately $500 monthly in bank fees and coordination costs, boosting monthly profits by about 25%.

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

As a Technical Support Specialist intern at NNPC, this role was an important learning phase that honed my foundational IT and DevOps skills. I gained hands-on experience in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, collaborating with experienced team members to resolve technical challenges efficiently. This role taught me the importance of system uptime and effective incident management, as I actively participated in reducing resolution times and maintaining service continuity. By engaging in real-world problem-solving and working within a structured support environment, I developed a strong grasp of IT operations, troubleshooting methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration which has been an anchor throughout my career.