Cloud/DevOps Engineer (Operative Media) Oct 2023 - PresentCloud Expertise: Managed and optimized cloud networks on AWS and GCP, ensuring high availability and scalability.Linux Administration: Strong background in supporting critical systems and applications on Linux.Infrastructure as Code: Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, reducing manual errors and deployment times by 30%.Tool Proficiency: Extensive experience with Hadoop, Rundeck, Vertica, Kibana, Spring Boot, Swagger UI, Postman, and PowerShell, driving operational efficiency.Critical Operations: Oversaw key operations during EST hours and provided weekend support to ensure business continuity.Cost Optimization: Implemented tagging and cost-tracking strategies across cloud resources, reducing monthly cloud spend by 20%.Terraform Management: Maintained and updated Terraform scripts for consistent and repeatable infrastructure deployments.Scripting and Automation: Automated routine tasks using Python, Shell scripting, and PowerShell to enhance operational efficiency. Developed Python scripts to fetch inventory across AWS regions and accounts for all services.CI/CD Pipelines: Built and maintained pipelines using Jenkins to streamline deployments and improve code quality.Virtualization Optimization: Enhanced resource utilization and user experience in Citrix environments.Monitoring and Alerting: Monitored cloud systems with tools such as CloudWatch, New Relic, Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus, Check MK, and Postman, achieving a 25% reduction in incident response time.