About
I am an Infrastructure and Platform Engineer with over 10 years of experience designing and operating reliable Linux-based platforms across cloud and on-prem environments. Most recently at Ape Factory, I have been architecting scalable Kubernetes-based developer platforms and improving deployment velocity and release reliability.
My work spans AWS, Azure, Kubernetes (EKS, AKS), Docker, Terraform, and GitOps tools like FluxCD and ArgoCD. I have built observability solutions using Grafana, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry, integrated messaging systems like Kafka and HiveMQ, and implemented cloud financial governance with Kubecost and AWS Cost Manager. I also focus on automation, security with Keycloak, and hybrid cloud networking.
What I'm looking for
I am looking for somewhere to be creative and fix challenges, leveraging the experience I have.
Experience
Platform Engineer
Ape Factory
Jan 2023 – Present
Architected and operated scalable Kubernetes-based developer platforms across AWS and Azure.
Built and optimized CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitOps (FluxCD), significantly improving deployment velocity and release reliability.
Established enterprise-grade observability using Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, and OpenTelemetry for platform monitoring and incident response.
Implemented cloud financial governance via Kubecost/OpenCost and AWS Cost Manager, reducing infrastructure waste and improving cost transparency.
Integrated Kafka and HiveMQ messaging systems for reliable event-driven microservices architectures.
Deployed secure identity and access management solutions using Keycloak.
Enhanced developer productivity through automation, API integrations, and infrastructure standardization.
Managed containerized workloads with Kubernetes, Docker, EKS, and AKS, ensuring high availability and security compliance.
Key relevance to role: Linux operations, Docker workloads on VMs/cloud, observability, automation, incident handling, and cross-team collaboration.
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Lead Infrastructure and DevOps
ARCA Payments
Aug 2021 – Oct 2023
Led cloud modernization initiatives across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
Designed production-grade Kubernetes infrastructure and deployment pipelines using Terraform and GitOps.
Implemented blue-green and staging deployment strategies to improve release safety and minimize downtime.
Directed cross-functional infrastructure programs supporting critical payment workloads.
Conducted security, networking, and compliance assessments for enterprise AWS environments.
Improved platform resilience, governance, and operational scalability.
Key relevance to role: hybrid infrastructure, networking, reliability, automation, operational ownership, and documentation.
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Cloud Architect
Venture Garden Group
Sep 2018 – Oct 2021
Led migration of on-prem VMware infrastructure to AWS, designing secure and highly available Linux-based platforms.
Designed multi-region and fault-tolerant architectures for enterprise systems.
Built secure environments using VPC networking, security groups, NAT gateways, and private endpoints.
Designed hybrid connectivity using VPN and DNS integration for internal and external services.
Conducted security, IAM, and cost optimisation audits across cloud environments.
Key relevance to role: on-prem-to-cloud transition, Linux platforms, VPN and DNS, network design, and security segmentation.
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IT Engineer
Guaranty Trust Bank
Oct 2012 – Sep 2018
Operated enterprise Linux and Windows workloads on VMware and HPE infrastructure.
Managed DNS and Active Directory services for enterprise environments.
Implemented monitoring and backup strategies to support business-critical systems.
Supported disaster recovery and infrastructure reliability initiatives.
Key relevance to role: on-prem infrastructure, Linux systems, DNS, monitoring, and operational excellence.
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Education
Covenant University
B.Eng (Hons) · Computer Engineering
2005 – 2010
Certifications
AWS Certified Security - Specialty
AWS
2023 – No expiry
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
AWS
2023 – No expiry
VMware Certified Professional 6.5
VMware
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator- Associate
AWS
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
AWS
Skills
DeploymentMigrationLoggingMonitorinSREAutomationGitopsCI/CDEKSAzureAWSdockernetworkingkubernetes
Languages
English (Native or bilingual proficiency)