Michael O.

DevOps Engineer

Ghana

Trusted member since 2023

5 years of experience

Throughout his career, Michael has excelled in architecting, automating, and optimizing mission-critical deployments across a vast infrastructure. He skillfully brings software development, operations, and testing teams together, delivering superior products holistically.

With over ten years of combined commercial and freelance experience, Michael has gained profound expertise in diverse software development and infrastructure management, contributing significantly to his versatility in the field. His unwavering focus on optimization and automation consistently boosts productivity and efficiency in critical deployments, making him a valuable asset in any engagement he undertakes.

Main expertise

Ansible5 years

AWS5 years

Azure3 years

Bash5 years

16+

Experience4

DevOps Engineer

turntabl•

Information Technology (IT) and Services

Sep 2021 · 4y 6m

Complex Cloud-Native Architectures: Designs reliable, scalable, and user-oriented cloud-native architectures.
Infrastructure Management & Optimization: Automates infrastructure using IaC for increased efficiency.
Platform Introspection Development: Creates tools for issue identification and resolution.
Automation Prioritization: Aligns automation with strategic objectives for maximum value.
CI/CD Pipeline Implementation: Enables smooth software updates and delivery.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Fosters a cohesive and productive work environment.

DevOps Engineer

AmaliTech Services GmbH

Feb 2021 - Aug 2021 · 6m

Infrastructure Delivery: Successfully delivered standardized, high-availability, and cost-optimized solutions by designing and implementing efficient infrastructure architectures.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Implemented and maintained high availability and disaster recovery measures to ensure minimal downtime and rapid incident response.
Code and Technical Design Reviews: Actively participated in reviews, offering valuable insights to enhance codebase quality and maintainability.
Incident Management and Root Cause Analysis: Played a crucial role in incident response and analyzed root causes to prevent recurrence.

DevOps Engineer

Heyco Tech

Mar 2020 - Jan 2021 · 10m

Environment Provisioning and Automation: Designed automated workflows for efficient environment setup and teardown.
Software Development and Testing: Developed and tested software to meet client requirements and deliver high-quality products.
Infrastructure Tools and Services: Deployed and maintained reliable infrastructure tools and services.
Continuous Improvement: Proactively enhanced processes and system functionality for optimal performance.

DevOps Engineer

Contramed Limited

Sep 2018 - Feb 2020 · 1y 5m

Capacity Planning and Scalability Assistance: Provided assistance with capacity planning and scalability efforts to ensure that systems were optimized for continuous growth. This involved analyzing system performance, identifying potential bottlenecks, and implementing measures to enhance scalability and resource utilization;
Automation Script Development: Played a key role in developing automation scripts using adopted configuration management tools such as Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform. These scripts automated various tasks, such as infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes, leading to increased efficiency and reduced manual effort;
Microservices-Based Application Development: Led the development of a new microservices-based application using Kubernetes. This involved designing the architecture, orchestrating the containerized services, and implementing best practices for scalability and resilience. The adoption of Kubernetes resulted in improved scalability, reduced downtime, and enhanced system performance;