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Implemented and managed source control repositories using Bitbucket and later migrated to Gitlab, including defining branching strategies for the team.Designed, implemented, and maintained Jenkins pipelines, transitioning them to Gitlab CI pipelines while ensuring compatibility and maintaining existing functionality.Developed Dockerfiles for each repository to facilitate image building and created base images for efficient individual builds.Authored helm charts for deployment to Rancher, enabling streamlined deployments and scaling of workloads.Orchestrated pipelines to build and pushing Docker images to Artifactory using Kaniko, running automated tests, and deploying workloads to Rancher with helm.Pioneered the development of an automated testing framework from the ground up, utilizing Pytest to ensure code quality and reliability.Contributed to both pre-existing codebases and developed new ones from scratch, adhering to best practices and emphasizing clean, well-documented Python code.Architected and built out AWS infrastructure utilizing Terraform, leveraging services such as IAM, S3, Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, and CloudFormation.Constructed pipelines using Gitlab CI and Terraform to deploy and manage AWS resources effectively.Developed and optimized queries for various SQL and NoSQL databases used in production environments.Became the team's subject matter expert in DevOps, providing leadership and guidance on best practices and process improvements.Ensured adherence to change management requirements and oversaw production deployments, minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless releases.Maintained and monitored Rancher environments for the team, ensuring stability and optimal performance.Collaborated in a Scrum team, following agile methodologies and best practices.Effectively utilized Jira to manage tasks and track project progress.Authored comprehensive documentation on code structure, database architecture, and onboarding processes.

Collaborated in managing the cities website content utilizing Sitecore, alongside proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and C# to ensure seamless user experiences and visually engaging web pages.Spearheaded a project focused on integrating meeting transcripts into the search engine, leveraging Python to extract, process, and index the data, enhancing search functionality and accessibility.Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills while delivering comprehensive IT support across multiple departments, ensuring effective communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving, resulting in streamlined workflows and improved user satisfaction.