Ade Johnson

Ad e Jo hn s o n UK, KENT ● - ● - PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY SKILLS Experienced DevOps Engineer with 2+ years' expertise and an ongoing part-time MSc in AI. Proficient in optimizing software development, cloud management, and data analysis. Skilled in AWS services (EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda), well-architected frameworks, CI/CD (Jenkins, Gradle, Terraform), Docker, and IaC. Proficient in CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus, and Grafana for monitoring. Strong troubleshooter and security implementer. Committed to advancing DevOps with AI/ML and staying current with industry trends. ● EXPERIENCE DevOps Engineer, 05/2021 - Current Hull City Council - United Kingdom ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Optimized software development and delivery processes for enhanced efficiency. Successfully migrated databases to RDS and DynamoDB, boosting scalability and performance. Engineered robust AWS-based APIs via Jenkins pipelines, cutting latency by 50%. Implemented Jenkins and Gradle CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. Managed, scaled, and updated containers with Docker and Kubernetes, increasing automation. Monitored system health using CloudWatch, ELK stack, Prometheus, and Grafana. Resolved EC2 network connectivity issues, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Automated infrastructure setup with Terraform provisioners, improving scalability. Configured S3 buckets for optimal static website hosting. Leveraged statistical analysis and Python for data visualization and pattern recognition in Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA). Collaborated with clients using the Agile methodology to precisely define system requirements and project scope. I am willing to learn and expand my knowledge in various technology stacks to enhance implementation capabilities. I.T Support Specialist, 06/2018 - 05/2021 Hull City Council - Hull, United Kingdom ● Effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audiences through simplified presentations and demonstrations. ● Collaborated with customers to understand their needs and provided exceptional service. ● Resolved technical issues, improved operational efficiency, and ensured exceptional customer service. ● Maintained outstanding punctuality and attendance records. ● Set up new workstations for users, including cables, equipment, and software. ● Ensured compliance with service-level agreements, resolving diverse issues promptly. ● Contributed to designing training manuals for usage and troubleshooting. ● Monitored RTP streaming on live calls to enhance the user experience. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript/Node.js, Bash scripting System Administration: Linux/Unix server administration Networking: TCP/IP fundamentals, DNS, HTTP/s SSL Web Servers: Apache, Nginx Databases: NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, AWS DynamoDB), SQL (Oracle, MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL) Configuration Management: Ansible Containerization: Docker Container Orchestration: Kubernetes, Openshift Infrastructure Provisioning: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation CI/CD: Jenkins Pipeline, Git CI, Git Action, AWS CodePipeline Monitoring and Logging: ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch AWS Services: IAM, EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, CloudFront, CloudTrail, Route 53, and more. EDUCATION Master of Science (Ongoing) : Artificial Intelligence, 2025 University of Hull - Kingston-upon-Hull B.Eng : Civil Engineering, 2007 Federal University of Technology Nigeria CERTIFICATION(S) ● LPI Linux Essential Certification ● ● ● Designed and implemented data recovery strategies to manage unexpected data loss or theft. Addressed and resolved SLA issues using an OTRS system. Installed and configured applications, including anti-virus software and Microsoft Office. Business Development Manager, 06/2010 - 01/2018 City Huts Ltd - Potter's Bar, GB ● Proactively reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person interactions. ● Compiled and analyzed product and customer data to generate informed profit projections. ● Conducted extensive research to identify potential target markets, areas, and industries. ● Generated new business through strategic marketing initiatives and plans. ● Conducted client research to identify opportunities for account growth, penetration, and market expansion. ● Developed and proposed new contracts, procedures, and strategies to attract clients and streamline operations. ● Identified prospects and sales opportunities in targeted markets using external resources. ● Collected data and conducted customer needs analysis. ● Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations. ● Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new revenue and improve profit margins. ● Collaborated with cross-functional teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy. COMPLETED COURSE(S) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hands-On GitOps LPI Linux Essential Certification* Introduction to the AWS Marketplace Deploying to AWS with Terraform and Ansible AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA) The System Administrator's Guide to Bash Scripting Introduction to Containers and Docker Reliability Engineering Concepts