Aminu Ndakun
Cloud/DevOps Engineer-
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Cloud DevOps Engineer adept at delivering cost-efficient and secure cloud solutions, aligning with
business needs and reducing infrastructure costs by 20%. Skilled in infrastructure hardening through security audits
and cross-functional collaboration, resulting in enhanced web application security. Achievements include a 40%
reduction in deployment time, ensuring a 99.9% uptime, and decreasing system downtime by 25% through proactive
monitoring.
WORK EXPERIENCE
DevOps Instructor
Aug 2023 - Jan 2024| GOMYCODE, Tunis Tunisia
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Inspire students to acquire technical and soft skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Coach students to develop problem-solving capabilities, enabling them to tackle complex IT industry
challenges independently.
Establish and lead weekly meetings with students, meticulously tracking their progress towards achieving
their educational goals.
Organize and facilitate group workshops, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing among students.
Skills Summary:
Extensive technical proficiency in cloud technologies and DevOps tools, coupled with a strong coaching aptitude to
cultivate problem-solving skills in students. My focus lies in guiding learners to autonomously tackle intricate IT
challenges using a practical 'learn by doing' approach. Proficient in crafting engaging educational content,
orchestrating collaborative workshops, and ensuring an optimal learning setting. Actively contributing insights for
refining teaching methods, thereby elevating the overall learning journey for aspiring DevOps practitioners.
DevOps Engineer
Jun 2023 - Present | Halo Lab Academy, Lagos Nigeria
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Improved resource efficiency for cloud services, balancing cost-effectiveness with optimal system
performance.
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation, leading to a
25% improvement in infrastructure provisioning efficiency.
Set up and configure monitoring tools to provide real-time visibility into system performance, leading to a
15% reduction in response time to critical incidents.
Skills Summary:
Developed and executed proactive security measures, reducing vulnerabilities by 20% across cloud infrastructure.
Adept at crafting and optimizing deployment scripts, achieving a 35% reduction in deployment time and
enhancing resource efficiency for cloud services. Led the implementation of advanced disaster recovery plans,
cutting data recovery time by 50% during critical incidents and ensuring seamless business continuity. Skilled in
Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD (CircleCI, GitHub Actions), AWS services, and proficient in security protocols
including secure coding, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling for DevOps and AWS environments.
Cloud DevOps Engineer
Jan 2023 - Present | Sulfman Consulting Ltd., Abuja Nigeria
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Implemented rigorous security measures, reducing identified vulnerabilities by 25% within the cloud
infrastructure, ensuring enhanced protection against threats and compliance adherence.
Engineered scripts, cutting deployment time by 40%, boosting resource efficiency for cloud services while
maintaining optimal performance.
Led the development of advanced backup plans, halving data recovery time during critical incidents, ensuring
seamless business continuity.
Skills Summary:
Delivery of secure, cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions aligned with business needs, yielding
a 20% cost reduction while ensuring top-notch performance. Proficient in enterprise-level security
practices, executing audits and integrating robust measures to fortify against evolving threats. Skilled
in collaborative development, implementing web application firewalls and fostering efficient crossfunctional teamwork while adhering to stringent security standards. Demonstrated expertise in
automation, achieving a 40% reduction in deployment time and optimizing resource utilization.
Proactive in monitoring and maintaining cloud performance, attaining a 99.9% uptime and reducing
system downtime by 25%. Implemented resilient disaster recovery strategies, cutting data recovery
time by 50% during critical incidents.
EDUCATION
B.sc
Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. | May, 2014
PROJECTS
GITHUB ACTION CI/CD pipeline for a dockerized app
I spearheaded a project establishing a CI/CD pipeline through GitHub Actions for direct deployment of
containerized applications onto Amazon EC2. My role involved orchestrating an environment where code changes
triggered automatic deployment, leveraging Docker containers on Amazon EC2 upon committing to the main
branch. Additionally, I developed Kubernetes manifest files for Nginx and Node.js services deployment.
Technologies utilized include GitHub Actions for CI/CD, Docker, AWS EC2, Kubernetes for service orchestration.
You can explore the project here: GitHub Action DockerDeployment.
Blue-Green Deployment with CircleCI
This project revolves around an automated Blue-Green Deployment method orchestrated through CircleCI.
Utilizing a comprehensive CI/CD configuration file, it streamlines the software development lifecycle,
incorporating build, test, deployment, and maintenance processes. The project structure includes defined jobs for
frontend and backend applications, security audits, infrastructure deployment via AWS CloudFormation, server
configuration with Ansible, migrations, artifact deployment to S3, smoke testing, and CloudFront updates. The
'blue-green-deployment' workflow sequences these tasks, ensuring parallel builds, comprehensive testing, secure
deployment, and post-deployment validation. Users can easily adapt this pipeline by setting up CircleCI
integration, configuring environment variables, and customizing the config.yml file according to their project
needs. Explore the project here: Blue-Green AutoDeploy."
Kubernetes deployment of flask microservice
This project operationalizes a Python Flask application for housing price predictions via API calls, deployed in a
Kubernetes environment. It employs a pre-trained sklearn model trained on Boston housing data, featuring
predictive insights based on factors like average rooms, highway access, and teacher-to-pupil ratios. The versatility
of this Flask app extends beyond housing predictions, adaptable for diverse pre-trained machine learning models.
Technologies used include Python 3.7, Docker, and Kubernetes for local deployment. Detailed deployment and
operational instructions are available in the project repository Project ML Microservice Kubernetes.
Streamlined Deployment of React and NestJS
This project utilizes GitHub Actions as the CI/CD tool to automate the deployment process of React and NestJS
applications to AWS S3 and Elastic Beanstalk. By leveraging automation and AWS services, this project enables
efficient, reliable, and scalable deployments, empowering development teams to deliver high-quality applications
with speed and ease.
CERTIFICATIONS
Udacity Cloud/DevOps Engineer
The Cloud DevOps Engineer Nanodegree program offered by Udacity equips individuals with professional training in
various cloud technologies, including AWS services, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, serverless frameworks, and
microservices. This program ensures that individuals are properly equipped to operationalize infrastructure at scale,
covering a range of relevant technologies and skills taught by industry-leading experts.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification validates an individual's high-level understanding of AWS Cloud,
services, and terminology. The certification covers various topics, including global infrastructure, security,
compliance, and the basic principles of AWS Cloud economics. Additionally, it provides individuals with a solid
foundation in AWS and cloud computing.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Python
Frameworks: Node js, Express js, Django, Flask, Fast API
Databases: MySQL, Postgres, MariaDB, MongoDB, DynamoDB, MongoDB Atlas, AWS RDS
CI/CD Tools: CircleCI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
Automation or Testing: Bash, Ansible
Version Control: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket
Project Management Tools: Trello, Notion, JIRA
Other skills: Software Development
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Gold Fellowship Program
Gold Fellow at The ROOM where I have access to Infrastructure support and a dedicated Pathfinder for my career
growth. This collaborative experience is enhancing my ability to excel professionally and contribute significantly
to Employers.
Infrastructure as Code Expertise
My expertise in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation has led to
significant improvements in deployment efficiency, with a 40% reduction in deployment time and enhanced
resource utilization.
Security and Compliance Integration
As a Cloud DevOps Engineer with expertise in AWS, I have built and secured cloud environments for organizations
and enterprises. By integrating security-focused modules and exercises within my work, I have ensured that
teams understand and apply secure coding practices, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling when
implementing DevOps and AWS solution
REFERENCES
Available upon Request
