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Prague, Czechia

Prague, Czechia

- Designed and maintained Ansible codebase for the installation of Ataccama on various Linuxoperating systems, ensuring consistency and reliability across deployments.- Established and managed CI/CD pipelines using Argo Workflows and GitLab, streamlining thedeployment process and enhancing team collaboration.- Developed Terraform modules tailored for air-gapped AWS EKS and Azure cloud instances andservices, optimizing resource provisioning and scalability.- Provided technical assistance and mentorship to team members, fostering skill development andensuring project objectives were met effectively.- Led research initiatives on the installation of Ataccama into air-gapped Kubernetes environments inAWS cloud and on-premise clusters, driving innovation and enhancing product adaptability.- Collaborated with the team on the implementation of a Kubernetes operator for the automation ofinstallation "gitops" packages of our product, enhancing deployment efficiency and scalability.

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

- Developed Puppet codebase for automating the deployment of Ataccama into AWS instances,ensuring consistency and efficiency in deployment processes.- Designed and maintained Terraform code for provisioning and managing AWS instances, optimizingresource allocation and scalability.- Successfully fulfilled on-call duties, promptly addressing and resolving deployment issues to minimizedowntime and ensure service continuity.- Led the design and development of monitoring services, implementing comprehensive monitoringsolutions to track system performance and identify potential issues proactively.- Managed VPNs, VPC peering, and cloud interconnects, ensuring secure and efficient communicationbetween cloud resources and on-premises infrastructure.

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

- Enhanced internal tools written in Python and Golang, improving efficiency and productivity across theorganization.- Co-maintained Puppet and Ansible codebases for the deployment and configuration of services,ensuring consistency and reliability in infrastructure management.- Contributed to the development of various Docker containers, facilitating the deployment and scalingof applications in containerized environments.- Successfully fulfilled on-call duties, promptly addressing and resolving system issues to minimizedowntime and maintain service availability.- Modernized VPN, LDAP, and few other internal services, implementing updates and improvements toenhance security and efficiency.

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

- Spearheaded the development of a cloud platform based on OpenStack technology, leveragingexpertise in Puppet and CI/CD pipelines, Docker to streamline installation and maintenance processes.- Wrote Puppet modules tailored for the deployment and configuration of OpenStack components,ensuring consistency and reliability across cloud environments.- Implemented robust CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment and testing of OpenStack, enablingseamless updates and enhancements to the cloud platform.- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of cloud infrastructure withorganizational goals and requirements.

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

- Co-developed SaltStack modules for the seamless installation and configuration of the OpenStackplatform, enhancing efficiency and reliability in cloud deployments.- Specialized in integrating OpenStack with OpenContrail SDN, leveraging expertise in SaltStack toautomate and streamline deployment processes.- Provided troubleshooting support leveraging Linux and networking knowledge, resolving issuespromptly to ensure the smooth operation of cloud infrastructure.- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align cloud infrastructure with organizational goalsand requirements.

Prague

- Modernized Puppet codebase responsible for the installation of GoodData platform into AWSclouds, OpenStack, and integration into FreeIPA systems, enhancing efficiency and reliability acrossdeployments.- Introduced and maintained the "Foreman" platform for self-service management of infrastructurecomponents, empowering teams with greater autonomy and efficiency.- Successfully fulfilled on-call duties, promptly addressing and resolving deployment issues to minimizedowntime and maintain service availability.- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of deployment infrastructure withorganizational goals and requirements.

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

- Collaborated with partner Virtual Master to enhance product offerings through monitoringimprovements, installation automation, security enhancements, and on-call duties.- Played a key role in implementing monitoring improvements to enhance product stability andperformance.- Contributed to the automation of installation processes, streamlining deployment and reducing manualerrors.- Implemented security enhancements to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of customer data.- Fulfilled on-call duties, promptly addressing and resolving issues to maintain service availability andcustomer satisfaction.

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

- Provided consultancy services to developers on migrating to public clouds such as RackSpace andAWS, offering guidance on best practices and optimization strategies.- Advised developers on utilizing DevOps tools to streamline development, deployment, and operationsprocesses, improving efficiency and collaboration within teams.- Consulted on and managed network devices with a focus on security, ensuring the integrity andconfidentiality of data.- Fulfilled on-call duties, troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring the reliability of service fleets.- Maintained public services including DNS, SMTP, and web applications, ensuring their availability andperformance met customer expectations.

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

- Created software packages for efficient delivery and installation of applications within the platform,optimizing deployment processes.- Maintained Linux-based platforms with publicly facing services, ensuring their stability, performance,and security.- Conducted troubleshooting of software and hardware issues, resolving issues promptly to minimizedowntime and maintain system integrity.- Fulfilled on-call duties, providing timely response and resolution to critical issues outside of regularbusiness hours.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements to infrastructure andprocesses, enhancing overall system efficiency and reliability.

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

- Configured, troubleshooted, and provided support for customers using security products, includingfirewalls from vendors such as Check Point, Symantec, and Linux and FreeBSD.- Managed and maintained email gateways, particularly Symantec products, to ensure the security andintegrity of email communications.- Worked with intrusion detection systems (IDS), primarily Symantec, to identify and mitigate securitythreats effectively.- Collaborated closely with customers to understand their security needs and provide tailored solutionsand support.

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

- Implemented and configured Symantec and IBM security products, including (mention specificproducts if necessary).- Installed and configured Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows servers to meet security and operationalrequirements.- Deployed Symantec antivirus solutions for servers to protect against malware and security threats.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective implementation and integration ofsecurity solutions.- Provided training and support to end-users on security best practices and the use of security products.

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

- Managed public web services based on PHP and SQL, ensuring their availability, reliability, andperformance.- Oversaw internal infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage systems, to supportorganizational operations.- Managed data center infrastructure, including servers, racks, power, and cooling systems, to ensureoptimal performance and uptime.- Implemented security measures to protect web services and internal infrastructure from cyber threatsand unauthorized access.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions to enhancesystem performance and reliability.