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JASOBANTA POTSANGBAM

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Last update: 07.03.2024

Principal Cloud Platform Engineer /DevSecOps Engineer – Azure/AWS/GCP, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes

Company: GUUGU LIMITED
Graduation: MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: English (Full Professional)

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Skills

I am an experienced Cloud Platform Infrastructure Engineer with a strong focus on finding solutions and driving innovation. With a decade of experience, I excel in designing, implementing, and improving cloud-based solutions. I specialize in Cloud technologies and have a successful history of improving system reliability and performance by strategically deploying cloud services and configuring networks. I possess extensive knowledge of cloud infrastructure, security measures, and network administration. I have played a key role in leading several projects that greatly enhanced system efficiency and security. With a strong interest in technology and a constant desire to learn, I have acquired numerous certifications in cloud technologies and I am dedicated to staying up to date with the latest developments in the industry. In my role as a consultant, I have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide expert advice in implementing Cloud systems. I use my analytical abilities and technical expertise to solve difficult problems and enhance the efficiency of cloud operations. I aim to make a significant contribution towards utilising Cloud services strategically to achieve both business success and operational excellence. A confident person with excellent communication skills who can offer valuable contributions to Software Deployment Life Cycle projects, ultimately improving client satisfaction in IT.

Having worked as a contractor with various financial services companies like Vanquis Bank and iPSL as a Principal Cloud Platform Engineer/DevOps Engineer, energy companies like SSE in the capacity of a DevOps Engineer, cybersecurity companies like Cyberproof as a Cloud Infrastructure Security Solutions Engineer, and my previous experiences will enhance the value I can bring to the company.

To enhance my personal development and pursue a PhD in Artificial Intelligence starting in May 2023, I decided to temporarily step away from my professional responsibilities. In terms of the list of professional certifications, you can also view all my verified certificates and credentials uploaded on my LinkedIn profile. Nevertheless, it is important to mention that my current work information has not been revised at this time on my LinkedIn profile. 

These are a few of my Certifications that are current and recertified:
  
HashiCorp Certification: 
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
 
Kubernetes Certification:
CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator
CKAD: Certified Kubernetes Application Developer 
CKS: Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist

Azure Certification:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
AZ-300: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies 
AZ-301: Microsoft Azure Architect Design
AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
AZ-500: Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
AZ-400: Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
 
AWS Certification:
SAA-C02: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
DVA-C01: AWS Certified Developer - Associate
SOA-C01: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
SAP-C01: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
DOP-C01: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
 
GCP Certification:
Google Cloud Certified - Associate Cloud Engineer
Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect
Google Cloud Certified - Professional Data Engineer
 
Cisco Certification: 
200-301: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Below are some of the technologies I have worked on in my previous contracting roles: 
DevOps, Cloud, Azure, AWS, GCP, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, PowerShell, GitHub, Bitbucket, Docker Hub, CI/CD, Load balancer, Azure Sentinel, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Security Center, configuration files, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Prometheus, Grafana, Akamai, Kafka, API, Windows, Linux Systems Administration, AD/AAD Administration, Networking, VPNs, firewall, Syslog, Rsyslog, Logstash, Datadog, Apigee, binaries, Artifactory, XDR, Linux operating system, parsing, CI/CD (Azure CLI, Cloud Shell, Bash, PowerShell Scripting, Windows/Linux Systems Administration, AD Administration, PowerShell Scripting for Automation, Linux, Nginx, SSL, Backups, VPN, Azure Data Explorer, AWS, Python, Scripting, Automation, dotCMS, Python/Ansible/PowerShell scripting, Tomcat/Java, CMS, Python scripts, databases, EC2, RDS, Lambda, SNS, VPC, ALB, Load balancing, Linux Servers, CloudFormation, Elastic, Disk, OpenVPN, DNS, Apache Tomcat, PostgreSQL, MySQL, HA Proxy, Redis, Visual Studio, VS Code, Xcode, PyCharm, Eclipse, Atom, AWS CLI, Database, Route53, Ansible scripting, Rundeck, Azure/AWS, Automation Engineer, Windows Servers, S3, ELB, Elasticache, DynamoDB, SQS, Azure services, HDInsight, Cosmos DB, Web Apps, Power Apps, Logic Apps, Agile, Git, BlazeMeter, Regression, JMeter, Content Delivery Network, CDN, Cloudflare, Confluence, JIRA, bug tracking, issue tracking, Python/PowerShell Scripting, Platform Automation, Analytics, IaaS, Data Science, Machine Learning, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure Blob Storage, Data warehouse, backup, Windows Systems Administration, Network Security, Qualys, Microsoft Visual Studio, Azure Data Lake Store, Azure Data Warehouse, Azure HDInsight, NET, IIS, AD, DR, ServiceNow, Puppet, AD/AAD, Tableau, Power BI, SharePoint, Office 365, Azure Automation, PowerShell/Python scripts, VM, Azure API, Postman, JSON, JWT, LDAP interface, data migration, Windows Server, web applications, Web Services, Splunk, job scheduling, Cloud Services, VMWare, vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, configuration management, open-source software tools, Jenkins, continuous integration, TFS, SQL, DB2, database management systems, UNIX, Azure/AWS/GCP deployment, Tomcat, Linux/Unix, CI, Java Web Apps, ITIL, IIS 8.5, Java, bug fixes, MS Windows Server, MS SQL Server, IIS framework, Microsoft Office, data analysis, IIS 8.5/9, MS Windows Servers, Java-based, Cerner, SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, MS Exchange, Citrix, Java programming languages, JavaScript, XML, HTML and web services

Project history

04/2020 - 07/2020
DevOps Engineer - AWS, Python/Ansible Scripting, Docker, Kubernetes, Automation Engineer
dotCMS Services LLC

A vital member of DevOps team with primary responsibility for automation using
Python/Ansible/PowerShell scripting for the delivery of a Tomcat/Java-based web CMS system and CI/CD
pipeline using AWS DevOps, and interfacing with stack holders and product teams to provide root
cause analysis of defects.

* Builds, Deploys, automate and streamline operations, and processes across all necessary
environments, implementing the methods and tools for deployments using AWS DevOps, writing
Ansible/PowerShell/Python scripts and incorporating tools for automation.
* Deploys all AWS compute, storage, databases and networking services like EC2 instances, RDS, EBS,
Lambda, Backups, SNS, VPC, NSG, ASG, ALB, Load balancing and working on Linux Servers.
* IaC - Automates infrastructure using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation to manage AWS
infrastructure, deploys using Terraform CLI, and uses CloudFormation and Terraform template-based
configuration files to define, provision, and configure AWS resources
* Uses Kubernetes to orchestrate Docker containers and Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
* Utilises DevOps tools to plan projects, manage code using Github, test application, and deploy
code using AWS DevOps CI/CD.
* Executes Linux Systems Administration, AD/AAD Administration, Disk I/O, Networking, OpenVPN, VPC,
DNS, NSG, Private Link, subnetting and routing table to identify and request firewall changes as
required for integration.
* Liaises with key stakeholders to shape system requirements and acts as a contact between the
operations department and the software development team.
* Performs application software installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting across products
including Apache Tomcat, PostgreSQL, MySQL, HA Proxy, AWS, Redis, Nginx, CDNs, Containers and other
related devices.
* Performs Linux operating system installations upgrades, patching, tuning, log parsing,
troubleshooting, configuration, support and maintenance
* Provides core operation support, architectural solution and prepare design documents.

Technical Solutions

* Source Code Management tools - MS Visual Studio, VS Code, Xcode, PyCharm, Eclipse, Atom and GitHub
* AWS DevOps CI/CD (AWS CLI, bash, ansible, PowerShell Scripting)
* PostgresSQL Database
* Linux Systems Administration and AD Administration
* Infrastructure (Linux, Nginx, SSL, Route53, DNS, Lambda, Backups, Firewall, VPC, ALB and Load
Balancing)
* Python, PowerShell scripting and Ansible scripting via Rundeck
* EKS, Docker, Kubernetes to orchestrate containers
* AWS CloudFormation and terraform for Automation

09/2019 - 10/2019
DevOps Consultant - Azure/AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Automation Engineer
Methods

Subject Matter Expert and a vital member of the DevOps Engineer team with primary responsibility for
the delivery of Production environment for Go Live and CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOps, and
interfacing with stack holders and product teams to provide root cause analysis of defects.

* Builds, Deploys different Azure compute, storage, networking services, NSGs, ASGs, Scaling,
Backups and working on both Linux and Windows Servers.
* Developing Cloud Formation, Terraform scripts to create and manage infrastructure on AWS.
* Managed VPN, VPC, Route 53, EC2, EC2 Container Service, S3, Cloud Front, ELB, RDS, Elasticache
Redis, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, Auto Scaling, Cloud Watch and EFS AWS services.
* Deploys all Azure services like HDInsight, Kafka & Cosmos DB, Web Apps, Power Apps, Logic Apps,
Database and File Services.
* Uses Kubernetes and terraform to orchestrate Docker containers and Azure Kubernetes Service.
* Utilises Azure DevOps to plan projects using Agile tools, PowerShell scripts, ARM templates and
incorporating tools for automation, manage code using Git, test application, and deploy code using
Azure DevOps CI/CD tools.
* Uses Test Automation tools like BlazeMeter creating test cases to construct and run Regression
Packs, and Performance Tests using JMeter scripts.
* Uses Content Delivery Network (CDN) like Cloudflare to ensure site availability, security, and
performance.
* Liaises with key stakeholders to shape system requirements and acts as the principal contact
between the operations department and the software development team.
* Provides core operation support, architectural solution and prepare design documents.
* Uses Confluence and JIRA software for bug tracking, issue tracking, and project management.

03/2019 - 09/2019
DevOps Platform Engineer - Azure, Python/PowerShell Scripting, Platform Automation Engineer
SSE PLC

A pivotal member of the DevOps Platform Engineer team with primary responsibility for the delivery
of Data Analytics Platform and CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOps, and interfacing with stack holders
and product teams to provide root cause analysis of defects.

* Builds, Deploys, automate and streamline operations, and processes across all necessary
environments, implementing the methods and tools for deployments using Azure DevOps, writing
PowerShell/Python scripts, ARM templates and incorporating tools for automation.
* IaaS - Deploys different Azure compute, storage, and networking services like VM (Data Science VM
and Data Engineering VM) size offerings, Storage, NSGs, ASGs, Scaling, Backups and working on both
Linux and Windows Servers.
* Automates infrastructure using Terraform to manage Azure infrastructure, deploys using Terraform
CLI, and uses Terraform template-based configuration files to define, provision, and configure Azure
resources
* Uses Kubernetes to orchestrate Docker containers and Azure Kubernetes Service.
* Deploys all Azure services like HDInsight, Kafka & Cosmos DB, Web Apps, Power Apps, Logic Apps,
Machine Learning Services, Database and File Services.
* Utilises all Azure services like Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure Blob Storage, Azure
Data Lake Store, Azure Data warehouse and follows best practices for database HA, backup and restore
(both for Recovery and to support testing).
* Utilises Azure DevOps to plan projects using Agile tools, manage code using Git, test the
application, and deploy code using Azure DevOps CI/CD.
* Uses Test Automation tools creating test cases to construct and run Regression Packs and
Performance Tests.
* Executes Linux/Windows Systems Administration, AD/AAD Administration, Disk I/O, Networking, VPNs,
DNS, Network Security Groups, VNET peering, subnetting and routing to identify and request firewall
changes as required for integration.
* Uses Qualys Reporting tools and SEP security programmes to address risks including patching,
secure build, vulnerability scanning and remediation, logging and monitoring, threat management and
user awareness.
* Liaises with key stakeholders to shape system requirements and acts as the principal contact
between the operations department and the software development team.
* Provides core operation support, architectural solution and prepare design documents.

Technical Solutions

* Source Code Management tools - Microsoft Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code and GitHub
* Azure DevOps CI/CD (Azure CLI, Cloud Shell, PowerShell)
* Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Store, Azure Data Warehouse, Azure
HDInsight
* Linux and Windows Systems Administration, AD Administration, and PowerShell Scripting
* Infrastructure (Windows, .NET, IIS, SSL, AD, GPO, DNS, Backups, DR, Firewall, Load Balancer)
* Enterprise IT service management tools using ServiceNow
* Automated software configuration, using Puppet or Ansible
* Azure deployment, Docker, Kubernetes and terraform
* Administrating AD/AAD, Tableau, Power BI, SharePoint and Office 365
* Azure Automation (RDS node automation) and ML Services

01/2019 - 02/2019
DevOps Systems Engineer - Azure/AWS, Python/PowerShell Scripting, Automation Engineer
Company85

A vital member of the DevOps team with primary responsibility for automation using Python/PowerShell
scripting and the delivery of CI/CD pipeline, interfacing with stack holders and product teams to
provide root cause analysis of defects.

* Builds, Deploys, automate and streamline operations, and processes within several environments,
implementing the methods and tools for deployments, writing PowerShell/Python scripts and
incorporating tools for automation.
* Liaises with key stakeholders to shape system requirements and acts as the principal contact
between the operations department and the software development team.
* Uses AWS deployment and cloud infrastructure, designing high availability, performant, secure
solutions, and uses Kubernetes and terraform to orchestrate Docker containers.
* Deploys Azure identity and security services and uses critical services such as VM, Azure API,
Cloud Services.
* Experience with KeyCloak, RESTapi calls, Postman, JSON, JWT, LDAP interface(AD) and Exception
handling.
* Uses Confluence and JIRA software for bug tracking, issue tracking, and project management.

01/2018 - 01/2019
Application Development and Deployment / DevOps Engineer
Intelligent Processing Solutions Ltd (iPSL)

Intelligent Processing Solutions Ltd (iPSL), Financial Services Operation


Subject Matter Expert and a vital member of the Applications Development and Deployment team with
primary responsibility for the delivery of CI/CD pipeline and interfacing with developers, test and
product teams to determine the root cause analysis of defects.

* Accountable for the deployment and support of applications across all necessary environments to
meet business change projects and built and defined a Dev/Security function.
* Plays a vital role in the implementation and configuration of applications and management of any
integration and data migration activities.
* Configures IIS, installs and configures Advanced Windows Server, and supports web applications and
Web Services.
* Utilises IT Automation tools such as BMC Control-M and Splunk for job scheduling, workload
automation, and executing batch.
* Executes Data Fix workarounds where appropriate and manages Release Deployments and Service
Improvement Plans.
* Deploys Microsoft Azure identity and security services and uses critical services such as VM,
Azure API, Cloud Services.
* Debugs software development tools and works with virtualisation technologies such as VMWare and
vSphere.
* Liaises with key stakeholders to shape system requirements and acts as the principal contact
between the operations department and the software development team.
* Provides technical support for Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server and resolved
technical issues.
* Uses AWS deployment and cloud infrastructure, designing high availability, performant, secure
solutions, and uses Kubernetes and terraform to orchestrate Docker containers
* Uses Ansible for configuration management, application deployment, task automation and uses
open-source software tools like Jenkins for continuous integration

Technical Solutions
* Source Code Management tools - Microsoft Visual Studio, TFS and GitHub
* SQL and DB2 database management systems for relational databases and data analytics tools
* UNIX and Windows Systems Administration, AD Administration, and PowerShell Scripting
* Privileged Access Management (PAM) software: CyberArk and Pen Tests
* Infrastructure (Windows, .NET, IIS, SSL, AD, GPO, DNS, Backups, DR, Firewall, Load Balancer)
* Enterprise IT service management tools using BMC Remedy
* CI/CD (Azure Deploy, PowerShell)
* Azure/AWS/GCP deployment, Docker, Kubernetes and terraform
* Networking/routing/load balancing and VPN configuration
* Tomcat, Linux/Unix, CI (Jenkins)
* Automated software configuration, using Puppet or Ansible
* Administrating Azure, Power BI, SharePoint and Office 365
* Development and deployment of Java Web Apps
* Jira Software

01/2017 - 09/2017
Application Support Consultant
Cloud Solutions; Hitachi Consulting Ltd

Ltd

A pivotal member of the Application Support team with responsibility for providing front-end and
back-end office application support. Played a vital role in the implementation, configuring of the
application to the client's needs, and management of integration and data migration activities
with their existing systems.

* Delivered 2nd and 3rd line support to systems users, adhering to ITIL best practices to manage
service requests, incidents, problems and changes.
* Used Enterprise IT service management tools such as ServiceNow and Assure Service Desk (ASD) and
managing the life cycle of each call through to resolution within SLAs.
* Configured Internet Information Services (IIS 8.5/9), and installed and configured Advanced
Windows Server (2008R2, 2012, 2012R2).
* Supported web applications (Java-based) and building Web Services.
* Implemented effective delivery of IS performance and status reporting of data held in Service
Management tools like ServiceNow and ASD.
* Led systems testing, bug fixes and worked along with developers while implementing the software
and installation of service packs.
* Liaised with key stakeholders to shape system requirements and acted as the principal contact
between the operations department and the Software Development team.
* Supported applications based on MS Windows Server, MS SQL Server, .NET and IIS framework,
operating in a client and server architecture model.
* Executed Data Fix workarounds where appropriate as per Standard Operating Procedure and
participated in Release Deployments and Service Improvement Plans.
* Provided technical support for Microsoft Windows Server (2008R2, 2012, 2012R2), MS SQL Server,
Microsoft Office, and resolve technical, software and hardware issues.
* Experienced AWS deployment, cloud infrastructure and tools.
* Provided UNIX and Windows Systems Administration, AD Administration, and PowerShell Scripting.
* Used SQL and Cache for database management systems and data analytics tools.

02/2016 - 10/2016
Application Support Analyst (Client Services)
Condeco Software Ltd

A pivotal member of the Client Services team with primary responsibility for providing front-end and
back-end office application support. Played a vital role in the implementation, configuring of the
application to the client's needs, and management of any integration and data migration activities
with their existing systems.

* Delivered 2nd and 3rd line support to systems users, adhering to ITIL best practices to manage
service requests, incidents, problems, and changes using Enterprise IT service management (ITSM)
tools such as ServiceNow, and to run reports and configure Service Level Agreements.
* Supported and maintained applications during the implementation processes, developed and executed
customised implementation plans for each assigned client.
* Provided analysis and client process review including data analysis, software configuration,
Quality Assurance and conformance testing, and issue resolution for custom software projects.
* Built Web Services, configured Internet Information Services (IIS 8.5/9), installed and configured
Advanced Windows Server (2008R2, 2012, 2012R2).
* Provided active engagement with all areas of the company sales, support and development to ensure
the company delivered quality, robust services and fit for purpose solutions.
* Supported applications based on MS Windows Servers, MS SQL Server, .NET and IIS framework,
operating in a client and server architecture model.
* Supported web applications (Java-based), web services and prepared technical project
documentation.

03/2014 - 12/2015
Application Support / Systems Analyst
NHS - Imperial Hospital

NHS - Imperial Hospital


A pivotal member of the technical support team with primary responsibility for providing front-end
office application and systems support at both Charing Cross Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital.

* Delivered 2nd and 3rd line support to systems users, adhering to ITIL best practices to manage
service requests, incidents, problems and changes.
* Supported and maintained applications during the implementation of a new application (Cerner) for
mapping and documenting interfaces between legacy and the new system.
* Created operational procedures and technical support documents for system upgrades and delivered
training for both technical, and non-technical staff.
* Provided technical support for Microsoft Windows Server (2008, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2), Microsoft
SQL Server, Microsoft Office, and resolve technical, software and hardware issues.
* Supported the Core Solutions and Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 including MS
Exchange, VMware, Citrix, and other software applications.
* Performed application and software development using Java programming languages (JavaScript and
JavaServlet), XML, HTML and web services.

09/2012 - 03/2014
Systems Analyst
West Middlesex University Hospital


05/2007 - 07/2010
Systems Analyst Manager / IS Manager Media Computer and Electronics


03/2006 - 04/2007
Customer Service Manager
Citigroup Global Services Ltd


08/2005 - 02/2006
Credit Controller / Credit Risk Analyst
Accenture


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