Komla Gbetanou
Product Management
TX, United States
Skills
DevOps
About
KOMLA GBETANOU's skills align with Consultants and Specialists (Information and Communication Technology). KOMLA also has skills associated with System Developers and Analysts (Information and Communication Technology). KOMLA GBETANOU has 8 years of work experience, with 2 years of management experience, including a mid-level position.
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Work Experience
System Engineer
Safuii
September 2021 - Present
- * Collaborating with the development team to ensure smooth integration of code into production environments. * Collaborated with developers, testers, and deployment teams to create software deployment plans. * Thorough understanding of the Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) * Introduced common branching strategies, automated build/ integration checks and simplified deployment patterns, which boosted team velocity by 28%. * Monitoring systems and applications for performance issues and troubleshooting any issues. * Automated the deployment process using Ansible and Jenkins, reducing deployment time by 60% * Implemented containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, resulting in a 25% increase in application availability * Implementing and maintaining continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) processes.. * Working closely with other teams such as developers, QA engineers, and operations teams to ensure microservices and smooth deployment and operation of the software. * Implemented modern AWS tooling into EC2 images that enables 10+ developers to perform approved troubleshooting as defined by their role, reducing Mean Time to respond by 48% * Managed AWS resources and networking, ensuring secure VPC configurations and following AWS EC2 security best practices. * Utilized AWS CLI and CloudFormation templates for automation and streamlined cloud resource provisioning. * Utilized AWS Terraform for infrastructure automation and provisioning, and managed resources such as EC2 instances, S3 buckets, SNS, and IAM users. * Utilized AWS Terraform for infrastructure automation and provisioning, and managed resources such as EC2. * Create and set up IAM role for resources, Patching EC2 instances using System Manager. * Configured and maintained HAProxy load balancer for high availability and scalability of web applications. * Deployed and managed Docker containers using Docker Compose for efficient application deployment and scalability. * Collaborated with development teams to manage code repositories using Git and developed Bash scripts for automation of routine tasks. * Monitored system performance, analyzed system logs, and proactively addressed issues to ensure system stability and security. * Led the management, upgrades, and troubleshooting of EKS clusters, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime for critical applications * Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to maintain and scale cloud infrastructure, enabling seamless and consistent deployments. * Orchestrated the deployment and scaling of containerized applications in Kubernetes clusters, leveraging Docker and kubectl. * Monitored and improved system reliability and performance by setting up comprehensive monitoring using aws cloud, CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana, resulting in a 30% decrease in incidents * Planned, implemented, and maintained networking infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance. * Conducted network troubleshooting using tools such as Ping, Netstat, and Traceroute to resolve connectivity issues promptly. * Collaborated with the security team to implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems. * Configured and managed network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls. * Provided documentation support as necessary.
Linux Administrator
Data Service Group
January 2018 - August 2021
- * Deploy and configure new Linux / Unix servers (physical, virtual, cloud) * Setting up and maintaining Linux / UNIX user accounts and groups. * Implemented and managed scheduled tasks using Cron Jobs for automating routine system maintenance and data processing tasks. * Administer and maintain Windows servers, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. * Execute system upgrades and patches to keep Windows environments up-to-date and secure. * Manage Active Directory, user accounts, and group policies, ensuring efficient user access and system security. * Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop solutions within the ServiceNow platform. * Installing and upgrading UNIX system software on company servers and computers. * Designing, implementing, and managing Cron Jobs for automated task scheduling. * Monitoring and troubleshooting scheduled jobs to ensure seamless execution * Monitored and maintained the health of scheduled jobs, ensuring their timely execution and resolving any issues that arose. * Created a Bash script to automate the deployment of a web application on multiple servers. * Automated routine system administration tasks using Bash scripts, reducing manual effort by 45%. * Developed a Bash script to parse and analyze log files for critical events. * Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/IP, Routing protocols * Led engineering and support efforts for critical Production workload automation and batch scheduling environments, ensuring uninterrupted operations. * Managed and provided extensive support for large enterprise-wide server-to-agent platforms, optimizing performance and reliability. * Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute seamless application upgrades and patching, minimizing downtime and disruptions. * Leveraged scripting capabilities (bash, powershell) to automate routine tasks, enhancing operational efficiency. * Utilized strong SQL and database expertise to ensure optimal performance of Oracle-dependent applications. * Worked closely with networking teams to implement basic load balancing concepts and contributed to network optimization initiatives. * Applied intermediate-to-advanced API skills to integrate and enhance system functionalities, employing various authentication methods. * Utilized Splunk for in-depth monitoring, troubleshooting, and analysis of system performance.
Utilize Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
Human Health Services DSSLC
January 2016 - December 2017
- Denton TX Direct Support Professional II * Performance analysis/tuning and troubleshooting * Addressing and resolving security vulnerabilities, weaknesses, or issues to enhance the overall security posture of the system. * Regularly apply security patches provided by Microsoft through Windows Update. * Utilize Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) or other patch deployment tools for centralized patch management. * Leverage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security settings across Windows systems. * Enforce password policies and account lockout settings. * Enable security auditing features in Windows to log security-related events. * Regularly review and analyze security logs for any suspicious activities. * Implement continuous monitoring solutions to detect and respond to security threats in real-time. * Utilize security information and event management (SIEM) systems for centralized monitoring. * Conduct regular vulnerability scans using Qualys to identify security weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications. * Regularly review and update security baselines based on evolving security threats. * Establish a schedule for patching and ensure critical security patches are prioritized. * Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and M365 Modern Workplace applications. * Familiarity with workstation/laptop hardware components. * Maintain server integrity by applying updates and patches per our maintenance policies. * Assist operation team in daily Linux and network troubleshooting. * Installing, configuring, and managing servers, and network devices. * Manage Active Directory for server domain provisioning. * Perform and test routine system backups and restores.
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