Girts P.

DevOps Engineer

Girts is an accomplished DevOps Engineer with 10 years of commercial experience, specializing in AWS, Docker, Terraform, and Linux. He has a proven track record of success in both startup and enterprise environments, where he has consistently delivered high-quality results.

Girts has successfully implemented projects from the ground up, building robust infrastructure, establishing efficient CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring strong security and configuration management. In addition, he has extensive experience mentoring and guiding junior DevOps engineers, helping them develop their skills and contribute effectively to team objectives.

Main expertise
  • AWS
    AWS 5 years
  • DevOps
    DevOps 7 years
  • Terraform
    Terraform 4 years
Other skills
  • Grafana
    Grafana 4 years
  • Python
    Python 3 years
Girts
Girts P.

Latvia

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Employment

  • DevOps Engineer

    Freelance - 2 years 2 months

    • Designing, configuring, and managing AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability;

    • Implementing and maintaining monitoring systems, utilizing Grafana and Loki for effective monitoring and log management;

    • Managing DNS using Cloudflare, ensuring efficient and secure domain name resolution;

    • Overseeing the setup and maintenance of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for smooth software delivery;

    • Automating infrastructure deployment using Terraform, enabling Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices;

    • Utilizing AWS services for both traditional virtual machines (VMs) and serverless computing;

    • Orchestrating containerization with Docker to streamline application deployment and management;

    • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth running of code on VMs and Docker containers. Staying updated with industry best practices and emerging technologies related to AWS, Docker, Terraform, Cloudflare, and NodeJS;

    • Troubleshooting and resolving any infrastructure-related issues to maintain optimal system performance and availability.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • AWS AWS
    • DevOps DevOps
    • Terraform Terraform
    • Docker Docker
    • Kubernetes Kubernetes
    • Grafana Grafana
  • DevOps Architect

    q.beyond Riga - 11 months

    • Implementation of DevOps practices within the company, fostering collaboration and streamlining software development and operations;

    • Conducting workshops for cross-functional teams to promote the adoption of DevOps methodologies and improve overall efficiency;

    • Managing Azure environments, ensuring proper configuration, scalability, and security of cloud infrastructure;

    • Guiding and mentoring junior DevOps Engineers, providing technical guidance, and assisting with their professional growth;

    • Collaborating with development and operations teams to establish effective deployment pipelines and automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform;

    • Monitoring and optimizing system performance, analyzing metrics, and implementing strategies for continuous improvement;

    • Working with Docker to containerize applications, enabling portability and scalability;

    • Implementing CI/CD pipelines facilitates seamless software delivery and enhances the development lifecycle;

    • Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with security and governance standards;

    • Staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and optimize DevOps processes.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • AWS AWS
    • DevOps DevOps
    • Terraform Terraform
    • Bash Bash
    • Linux Linux
  • Infrastructure Engineer

    Visma Labs - 1 year 11 months

    • Planning, setting up, and maintaining cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and scalability;

    • Deploying and managing applications in AWS, leveraging services such as EC2, Lambdas, ECS, and CodeBuild/CodePipeline;

    • Designing and implementing serverless applications, utilizing AWS Lambda and other relevant services;

    • Utilizing AWS services for network setup, ensuring secure and efficient communication between components;

    • Writing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) scripts using tools like CloudFormation and Terraform to automate and standardize infrastructure provisioning;

    • Working with Docker to containerize applications, facilitating deployment and portability across environments.;

    • Developing Python scripts to automate tasks and enhance system functionality;

    • Establishing and managing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes within the team, including tooling setup and configuration;

    • Collaborating with stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical expertise and recommendations;

    • Monitoring system performance, analyzing metrics, and implementing optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness;

    • Staying up to date with merging technologies and industry best practices related to cloud infrastructure, IaC, Docker, and CI/CD.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • AWS AWS
    • Terraform Terraform
    • Docker Docker
    • Python Python
    • Bash Bash
    • Linux Linux
  • DevOps Engineering

    Evolution Gaming - 3 years 8 months

    • Configuring and administering Jenkins, ensuring smooth and efficient build and deployment processes;

    • Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, enabling seamless integration and continuous delivery of applications;

    • Administering GitLab, overseeing version control and collaboration within the development team;

    • Managing and administering Artifactory/Nexus, ensuring proper artifact management and repository configuration;

    • Maintaining compliance processes from a technical perspective, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations;

    • Facilitating application deployment, ensuring timely and reliable release of software to production environments;

    • Writing scripts using Groovy, Python, and Shell for various purposes, including automation and process improvement;

    • Automating tasks and infrastructure provisioning using Ansible, streamlining operations and reducing manual effort;

    • Utilizing AWS services such as EC2, Elasticsearch, and S3 to deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure;

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Ansible Ansible
    • Docker Docker
    • Kubernetes Kubernetes
    • Jenkins Jenkins
    • Python Python
  • Test Automation Engineer

    Ambita - 1 year 5 months

    • Implementing REST automation testing, developing automated test cases to verify the functionality and behavior of RESTful APIs;

    • Conducting REST performance testing, using tools such as Gatling and JMeter to assess system performance under different load scenarios;

    • Utilizing Java programming language to develop automation scripts and testing frameworks;

    • Performing automated GUI testing, utilizing Selenium WebDriver to validate the functionality and usability of graphical user interfaces;

    • Employing behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks such as Cucumber and JBehave for clear and concise test case documentation;

    • Conducting SQL queries and database testing to validate data integrity and consistency.

  • Test Automation Engineer

    Tele2 - 2 years 9 months

    • Developing test scripts and test automation frameworks, leveraging their expertise in Java and Selenium to automate the testing process and improve efficiency;

    • Creating and maintaining supporting tools to enhance the testing workflow, ensuring smooth execution of test cases and effective test management;

    • Conducting application performance testing, utilizing tools such as JMeter to assess the performance and scalability of the applications under different load conditions;

    • Administering testing infrastructure, including managing Jenkins for continuous integration and coordinating with teams to ensure smooth test execution and reporting;

    • Utilizing SQL queries and database testing techniques to validate data integrity and accuracy;

    • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand testing requirements and deliver high-quality software;

    • Participating in test planning and test case creation, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and adherence to quality standards;

    • Troubleshooting issues and defects, working closely with development teams to identify root causes and provide timely resolutions.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Jenkins Jenkins

Education

  • BSc.Information Technology

    ISMA, Informacijas Sistemu Menedžmenta Augstskola · 2014 - 2015

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