Kaja Obinna

KAJA ERIK OBINNA- LinkedIn.com/Kaja | Portfolio SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER Designs, Implements, And Maintains Efficient Devops & SRE Practices // Optimizing Performance and Reliability of Siebel Applications and Systems Result-oriented Devops Engineer offering software development expertise and 5 years of hands-on experience helping growthfocused organizations develop and implement cutting-edge solutions. Successful history demonstrating expertise in Siebel Tools, Product modelling, workflows, and scripting, as well as proficiency in EAI and Webservices (SOAP and REST) while participating in the full life cycle of application implementation, delivering efficient solutions, and troubleshooting issues. Recognised for a close partnership with global teams that fostered seamless operations and agile deployment of software infrastructure; while adhering to security guidelines and industry best practices for continuous improvement in workflow automation, infrastructure development, and code testing for enhanced system performance, data backup, and security. TECHNICAL SKILLS Scripting and Automation: Python, Bash. Cloud: AWS, GCP. Monitoring: Grafana/Prometheus, Cloudwatch, Splunk, ELK. Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform,RabbitMQ,Kinesis,Java 17. Miscellaneous: Architecting Cloud infra, Server Administration,Postgress,Teamcity,Travis-CI, Mongodb,MySql. Engineering Practices: CI/CD, DevOps, SDLC, Version Control (GIT), Cloud Security, Artifactory, Jenkins, CircleCi and github-actions. DEVOPS EXPERIENCE IN ACTION Site Reliability Engineer, Remote University of Maryland, US: Feb 2022 – June 2023 Implemented and managed the integration of development and operations processes that improved software and infrastructure. Streamlined and automated software delivery by collaborating cross-functionally and ensuring efficient deployment and monitoring of applications.  Slashed deployment time by 40% and boosted scalability by optimising and streamlining software development and delivery pipelines; demonstrated expertise in automation, cloud computing, and configuration management skills.  Fostered seamless collaboration and communication between development and operations teams at the University of Maryland, which streamlined existing processes, eliminated silos, and optimised the deployment and operation of software applications.  Implemented and maintained robust infrastructure that drove efficient deployment and continuous integration processes.  Achieved a 99% availability rate leveraging Prometheus and Grafana for effective monitoring, delivered essential insights on customer applications, and enabled data-driven scaling decisions.  I provide 24/7 on-call support, ensuring the reliability and availability of critical systems through proactive monitoring, rapid incident resolution, and continuous collaboration with cross-functional teams. Infrastructure | Devops Specialist Nappr, New York: Sept 2021 – Feb 2022 Designed, implemented, and managed robust infrastructure solutions that supported overall business operations. Demonstrated high level expertise in cloud computing, automation, and configuration management which optimised software delivery pipelines, increased efficiency and reduced deployment time.  Reduced system downtime by 30% and achieved seamless operations and efficient software deployment by streamlining and optimising company infrastructure.  Increased software deployment speed by 20% through a close partnership with cross-functional teams to design and implement industry-leading DevOps practises and tools.  Achieved a 25% improvement in system performance and enhanced scalability and security through successful automation of critical processes and workflows and implementing best practises.  Utilised cloud technologies, configuration management tools, and monitoring systems which increase in deployment frequency by 40% and facilitated continuous integration and delivery of software solutions. DevOps Engineer Zuri Chat HNG, NG: Nov 2020 – Aug 2021 Automated processes and streamlined workflows by contributing to the continuous integration and delivery of software solutions. Improved system performance and enhanced scalability and security through collaboration with cross-functional teams and the utilisation of industry-leading DevOps practices and tools. Implemented ingestion monitoring systems for efficiency data processing.  Reduced potential security risks by 30% by enhancing security and stability across all servers through the installation and configuration of a patch management tool.  Achieved a 20% boost in system performance by migrating servers from RHEL to Ubuntu and revamping existing Ansible scripts.  Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations through a pivotal role in meeting CE+ and ISO27001 certifications requirements.  Orchestrated data-driven scaling decisions and achieved 99.9% availability through comprehensive system monitoring and the provision of critical insights on applications.  Revolutionised the integration of machine learning practices into existing systems by leading MLOps implementations, which also increased efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Devops Engineer Joeson Consult, NG: Sept 2018 – Oct 2020 Collaborated with DevOps team and assisted in the implementation and maintenance of efficient and automated infrastructure and deployment processes. Participated in tracking system performance, analysing data, and identifying areas for improvement to optimise data processing and enhance overall system efficiency.  Supported implementation of various DevOps practices and tools and actively supported enhancement of software development processes.  Collaborated closely with the DevOps team to deploy scalable and reliable software solutions, resulting in a 20% reduction in deployment time and improved system stability.  Leveraged automation, configuration management, and cloud technologies during my internship, leading to a 30% increase in operational efficiency and streamlined software development lifecycle.  Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize systems' performance, achieving 99% availability and ensuring seamless operations for clients.  Committed to continuous learning and development in DevOps best practices, contributing to the company's success in delivering top-notch software products and services. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Landmark University COMMUNITY SERVICES AWS Community Builder | Amazon Web Service: Aug 2022