Wendy Amadi

Wendy Amadi CLOUD ENGINEER | DEVOPS PRACTITIONER | SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT Location: Accra, Ghana Email:-Mobile: - Portfolio: https://Wendiblac.com GitHub: https://github.com/Wendiblac LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/Wendiblac PROFILE Driven Cloud & DevOps Engineer with practical, hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying scalable infrastructure and modern web applications. Transitioning from a customer support background, bringing strong problem-solving skills, user empathy, and a track record of delivering projects from concept to production. Skilled in AWS, GCP, Firebase, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform, with experience automating CI/CD pipelines, optimizing performance, and ensuring reliability, scalability, and security in real-world deployments. SKILLS • • • • • • • • Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, EKS, S3, VPC, IAM, ALB, CloudFront), GCP (GKE, Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, IAM) DevOps & Automation: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CI/CD Pipelines Infrastructure & Networking: Nginx & Reverse Proxy, Linux Administration, Networking (VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, Security Groups) Monitoring & Observability: Grafana, Prometheus Web Development: React, Vite, TailwindCSS, Node.js Databases & Storage: Firebase (Firestore, Authentication, Hosting), MySQL, PostgreSQL Version Control & Collaboration: Git, GitHub Soft Skills: Collaborative, Detail-Oriented, Strong Communication, Adaptable, Leadership skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cloud Computing Intern - Brainwave Matrix Solutions - Remote | Present • Successfully deployed a production-ready web application using AWS EKS (Kubernetes) and Docker, implementing cluster scaling, service exposure, and container orchestration best practices. • Built a real-time chat application leveraging Firebase Firestore, Firebase Authentication, and Firebase Hosting, delivering secure, scalable, and responsive messaging features. • Applied cloud-native DevOps skills, integrating infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD best practices, and containerized deployments. • Demonstrated adaptability by working across AWS, Kubernetes, and Firebase ecosystems to deliver projects end-to-end. Lead Developer – Althub Project (School Capstone) AltSchool Africa – Remote | Present • Leading a cross-functional development team of frontend, backend, cloud engineering, and cybersecurity students to deliver a secure, scalable web platform. • • • • Designed project architecture integrating cloud infrastructure with modern DevOps practices to ensure high availability and security. Coordinating sprint planning, overseeing version control, code reviews, and CI/CD pipeline setup to streamline deployment processes. Implementing best practices for version control, automated testing, and cloud resource optimization. Facilitating collaboration across tracks, ensuring design, security, and performance goals are met on schedule. Full-Stack Developer (Freelance) – DukuPC Roofing Services Remote | March 2025 • Designed, developed, and deployed a responsive website for a roofing services company. • Implemented custom branding and UI/UX design to align with client’s brand identity and improve customer engagement. • Configured Nginx and SSL certificates for secure, production-ready hosting. • Integrated analytics tools to monitor traffic and improve site performance. • Managed full project lifecycle from concept to deployment, delivering within one month. Full-Stack Developer (Freelance) – Mind and Body Psychiatry Medical Center Remote | June 2025 • Built and deployed a 7-page, professional-grade and SEO-optimized website for a psychiatry and wellness center. • Focused on accessibility, HIPAA-aligned design considerations, and mobile responsiveness to enhance patient experience. • Set up secure hosting with SSL, implemented contact forms, and optimized page load speeds. • Provided client training on basic Content Management System usage and content updates to ensure long-term usability. Customer Support Specialist / Policy Qualifier – Insurance Supermarket Remote | Feb 2020 • Qualified and processed insurance policy applications, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory and data security requirements. • Collaborated with internal technical teams to troubleshoot portal access issues, clarify system workflows, and relay customer feedback for platform improvements. • Created and maintained internal knowledge base documentation, streamlining processes and reducing repetitive inquiries by 30%. • Applied strong analytical, communication, and multitasking skills in a high-volume, deadlinedriven environment, developing the operational discipline later applied in DevOps roles. PROJECTS AltHub – School Capstone Project (In Progress) • Leading a cross-functional team of frontend, backend, cloud, and cybersecurity students to develop a collaborative platform. • Coordinating development sprints, defining project architecture, and ensuring seamless integration between modules. • Implementing CI/CD workflows, containerized deployments, and secure cloud hosting. • Skills/Tools: AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC), GitHub Actions, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Terraform, Nginx, Ansible. Realtie Chatter • Developed a real-time firebase chat application with user authentication, private chat functionality, and responsive design. • Integrated Google Authentication & Email/Password login via Firebase Authentication and Firestore for message storage. • Enabled live search for users by email and initiated private chats between accounts. • Skills/Tools: React, Vite, TailwindCSS, Firebase Authentication, Firebase Firestore, GitHub. Social Hub Dockerization • Containerized a full-stack Social Hub platform for scalable, cloud-native deployment. • Created custom Dockerfiles for backend and frontend services, optimized builds, and reduced image size. • Orchestrated containers with Kubernetes and deployed workloads to AWS EKS for high availability and auto-scaling. • Configured Docker Compose for local development and staging environments. • Implemented CI/CD workflows for automated builds and rollouts. • Skills/Tools: AWS EKS, Kubernetes, Docker, Docker Compose, Node.js, React, Nginx, PostgreSQL, GitHub Actions. CloudLaunch S3 Static Website Deployment • Deployed a static landing page on Amazon S3 for CloudLaunch initiative with custom domain integration. • Configured CloudFront for global content delivery, HTTPS encryption, and improved load times. • Managed IAM policies for secure and controlled access to resources. • Skills/Tools: AWS S3, CloudFront, AWS VPC, IAM, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript. DukuPC Roofing Company Website • Designed, developed, and deployed a fully responsive corporate website for a roofing company, enhancing brand visibility and lead generation. • Implemented Nginx with SSL for secure access, optimized site performance, and ensured crossbrowser compatibility. • Configured hosting, DNS, and HTTPS redirection, resolving PHP configuration limits and file permission issues during deployment. • Skills/Tools: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, GitHub, SSL, GoDaddy Hosting. Mind & Body Psychiatry Medical Center Website • Built a 7-page professional website to showcase services, staff, and patient resources for a medical center. • Integrated responsive UI design principles for seamless viewing on mobile and desktop devices. • Provided client training on basic content updates to ensure long-term usability without developer dependency. • Skills/Tools: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, GitHub, SSL, SEO optimization. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION Cloud Engineering - AltSchool Africa (In progress) 2024 – 2025 Business Administration - Marshalls College (Completed) 2015 - 2018 AVAILABILITY I am open to remote, hybrid or in office internships and junior-level opportunities also available full-time or part-time depending on project scope. REFERENCES Available upon request.