MARY NWANNEKA OGBONNA
Cloud/DevOps Engineer
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Trained Cloud/DevOps Engineer with good knowledge in building and optimizing cloud
infrastructure for remote first organizations. Demonstrated success in implementing CI/CD
pipelines that reduced deployment time by 80% and maintaining 99.9% system uptime through
proactive monitoring. Passionate about empowering distributed teams with scalable, secure, and
automated solutions. Strong advocate for remote work efficiency with experience managing cloud
infrastructure, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code practices. Excels in autonomous
environments while maintaining transparent communication with cross-functional teams.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Cloud & Infrastructure
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AWS Cloud Platform
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Cloud Cost Optimization
DevOps & Automation
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CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions)
Docker & Kubernetes
Bash & PowerShell Scripting
Monitoring & Security
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Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog
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IAM, VPC, Firewall Config
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Incident Management
System Administration
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Linux System Administration
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TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing
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Backup & Disaster Recovery
Version Control
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Git & GitHub
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Version Control Best Practices
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Code Review Processes
Remote Work Excellence
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Self-Directed & Autonomous
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Technical Documentation
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Excellent Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technical Support | DevOps Engineer
Digital Witch Community
June 2025 - Present
Lagos, Nigeria (Remote)
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Architect and deploy cloud infrastructure across AWS platforms, achieving 99.9% uptime
through proactive monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog
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Engineer CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions that reduced deployment time by 80%
and minimized rollback errors, enabling faster product iterations for distributed teams
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Orchestrate containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes, improving application
scalability and resource utilization for remote work environments
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Implement comprehensive security best practices including IAM policies, VPC
configurations, and firewall rules to protect distributed team infrastructure
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Drive cloud cost optimization initiatives, identifying and implementing strategies that
reduced infrastructure expenses by 30% through right-sizing and efficient resource
allocation
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Troubleshoot server and network issues with average response time ensuring minimal
disruption to remote teams
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Create comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge base articles, improving
team efficiency and reducing recurring support tickets
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Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and implement
seamless deployment workflows that support remote-first operations
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Cloud Migration Excellence
Successfully migrated on-premise infrastructure to cloud with zero downtime during transition
Deployment Optimization
Reduced deployment time by 80% through automated pipelines, increasing release frequency
System Reliability
Established monitoring systems achieving 99.9% uptime with proactive issue detection
Cost Efficiency
Reduced operational costs by 30% through strategic cloud optimization and resource right-sizing
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | January 2019 - December 2025
Professional Certifications
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In-Demand IT Skills Training - Digital Witch Community (2025)
Cloud/DevOps Engineering Program - Digital Witch Community (2025)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages:
English (Fluent)
Professional Associations:
Digital Witch Cloud Community - Active Member
Remote Work Readiness:
Experienced in asynchronous collaboration, self-directed work, and distributed team dynamics
Interests:
Open-source contribution, Cloud architecture, Automation, Remote work advocacy
