Devops candidate in Bulawayo, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Summary

Yirifi.ai
July 2023 January 2024
DevOps Engineering Internship

Provisioned and managed cloud infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, ECS, CodeBuild, CodeCommit, CodePipeline, Amplify, EKS, RDS, Lambda, Glue, VPC, CloudFormation, VPN, and IAM.Utilized Docker containers for application containerization and orchestrated deployments with Docker Compose and Kubernetes.Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, ensuring reliability and consistency with best practices.Implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery, leveraging version control for collaboration and code management.Collaborated effectively using ProofHub and Trello to manage tasks, deadlines, and team communication.

University of Zimbabwe
January 2023 June 2023
Computer Science Internship

Setup Nginx for load balancing, caching, and SSL/TLS encryption.Automated SSL/TLS certificate management for secure web communication.Implemented and managed VPN solutions for secure remote access, highlighting attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.Configured routers, switches, and firewalls, and conducted troubleshooting for seamless connectivity.Managed CentOS and Ubuntu servers, ensuring optimal performance and security.

Expectations

1. Cloud Infrastructure Management:
- Use AWS services (EC2, S3, ECS, etc.) to manage cloud resources efficiently.

2. Containerization:
- Employ Docker and Kubernetes for application containerization and orchestration.

3. Infrastructure as Code:
- Automate infrastructure with Terraform for consistency and reliability.

4. CI/CD Pipelines:
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or similar tools.

5. Server and Network Administration:
- Manage Linux servers and handle network configurations for optimal performance and security.

6. Security:
- Deploy VPN solutions and automate SSL/TLS certificate management.

7. Collaboration and Communication:
- Utilize tools like ProofHub and Trello for effective teamwork and project management.
- Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values clear communication and continuous improvement.

8. Professional Growth:
- Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with the latest DevOps practices and tools.

9. Workplace Culture:
- Expect a culture that emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and a strong commitment to best practices and security.