benjovi -

Lead DevOps Engineer | Azure & Kubernetes

Salary / Daily rate

Lagos, Nigeria

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Skills

DockerKubernetes

Languages

English

About me

Intro

Lead DevOps Engineer with 5+ years specializing in Azure, OpenShift, and Kubernetes infrastructure. Currently managing enterprise banking deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and incident resolution at Sterling Financial Holdings. Expert in containerization, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps practices for mission-critical applications.

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Work experience

Lead, DevOps Engineer (UAT)

Sterling Financial Holdings Company

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 10 months

Lagos, Nigeria

• I manage all deployment of the bank’s middleware services deployed using Linux and windows servers on azure and open shift (Red hat). • I manage all integration and partnership deployment for third party applications. • I provision environment by configuring servers, network and databases and other component required for UAT. • I containerize application using docker to create reproducible environment. • I design and maintain ci/cd pipelines to automate build, test and deployment processes. • I manage and ensure version control best practices are followed using tools like GIT. • I implement automated testing strategies to validate code changes in UAT. • I implement centralized logging solutions such as Elastic search for better visibility into an application behavior. • I implement and manage access controls and security polices for UAT environments. • I provision key vaults for application for securing, storing, and managing cryptographic keys and secrets. • I work closely with the development, QA and operations team to troubleshoot issues and optimize process. • I optimize resource allocation and usage in UAT environment to improve efficiency. • I lead troubleshooting and incident management during investigation and resolving issues in UAT environment.

DevOps Engineer

The Alternative Bank

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Lagos, Nigeria

-Designing DevOps Strategy. -Azure DevOps tool Administration. -Implementing DevOps Development Processes. -Creating and managing projects, repositories, branches, pipelines, App services and set polices that govern the project. -Implementing DevOps Development Processes. -CI/CD pipeline configuration for on Azure DevOps for a .NET Core, Node Js, React Js, Angular applications etc. -Building a dockerized application on Azure web apps, mobile app, jobs, micro-services. -Deployments/configuration of application on IIS, windows and Linux Environment. -Azure secrets (Key Vaults) configuration and managements. -Providing logs on Azure portal and on-prem to aid in troubleshooting. -Architecture Design overview. -Technical support in the end-to-end automation of IaaS deployments. -Development of the full life cycle of software or applications with automation tools.

Sterling Bank Plc

Jul 2019 - Dec 2022

3 years 6 months

Lagos, Nigeria

DevOps Engineer

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Lagos, Nigeria

-Designing DevOps Strategy. -Azure DevOps tool Administration. -Implementing DevOps Development Processes. -Creating and managing projects, repositories, branches, pipelines, App services and set polices that govern the project. -Implementing DevOps Development Processes. -CI/CD pipeline configuration for on Azure DevOps for a .NET Core, Node Js, React Js, Angular applications etc. -Building a dockerized application on Azure web apps, mobile app, jobs, micro-services. -Deployments/configuration of application on IIS, windows and Linux Environment. -Azure secrets (Key Vaults) configuration and managements. -Providing logs on Azure portal and on-prem to aid in troubleshooting. -Architecture Design overview. -Technical support in the end-to-end automation of IaaS deployments. -Development of the full life cycle of software or applications with automation tools.

Application support (1xpress) k2 || SharePoint Admin || Network Admin

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Lagos, Nigeria

• Extensive use of T24, Test environments,SQL developer, to get results on names search of specific types of accounts from inception till date. • Extensive use of SQL server management to generate data on request of dormant and inactive accounts, and also Pl types of account based on the category on which the request comes.Script writing on SQL server management to generate specific types of tables as requested from the user. • Administrator for account restrictions, placing of restrictions, blocking funds and unblocking of funds • I manage 1xpress Application on K2 server which is a core application used bank wide, where users log different types of issues based on this platform and are been resolved before service level agreement time. • Network administrator, i use putty software to troubleshoot, free network ports, put security on network port that is NAC the port, label port, disable and enable routers on a switch, configuration of printers on the port. • Server Administrator, i create new users on Skype for business using silver-light software, i also add mac address to the DHCP on the server. i also generate unique passwords on LAPS UI software for IT support reps used for troubleshooting systems, i give unique passwords on DLP bypass which are called release codes for ATM support rep for installation, uninstall and to free machine from quarantine. • Teams administrator, i create meetings, webinars, questions and answers segment for users based on request. • SharePoint administrator add/replace files,URLS on application dashboard. • I provide quality assurance for change features, which are post implementation review before applications are deployed to live.

IT Service Desk|| First Line Support || Enterprise Service Management

Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 6 months

Oron, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

• Receives and handles requests for service, following agreed procedures (SLA). • Logs incidents and service requests and maintains relevant records: • Systematically interprets user problems and identifies solutions and possible side effects. • Uses experience to address user problems and interrogates database for potential solutions. • Escalates complex or unresolved incidents. • Acts as the routine contact point, receiving and handling requests for support. • Responds to a broad range of service requests for support by providing information to fulfill requests or enable resolution • Provides first line investigation and diagnosis and promptly allocates unresolved issues as appropriate. • Contributes to creation of support documentation. • Monitors service delivery channels and collects performance data.

IT System Engineer

Santana Security Agency Limited

Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

1 year 7 months

Oron, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

• Verify functionality of hardware and software components • Install and train end users of club lighting and controllers • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in person, remotely and via phone • Investigating, diagnosing and solving computer software and hardware faults • Maintaining records of software licenses • Setting up accounts for staff, educate them on log in and resolve issues arising • Restricting access to unauthorized site, downloads and users. • Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks,

NYSC : intern Customer care Specialist

Leadway Assurance Company Limited

Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

11 months

Iperu, Ogun State, Nigeria

Customer care specialist

Internship : IT Support, Networking

Meristem Nigeria

Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

5 months

IT support and Database backup

Internship : IT Support, Networking

FIRST REGISTRARS AND INVESTOR SERVICES LTD

Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

7 months

lagos abebe road iganmu

IT support and Networking


Education

AltSchool Africa

Cloud Engineering

2024 - 2025

1 year 1 month

University of Lagos

Master of Science - M.Sc Operations/Production Management

2020 - 2023

3 years 10 months

Bowen University Iwo

Bachelor's degree

2012 - 2016

4 years 1 month

Federal Government College Lagos Ijanikin

West African Examination Council

2005 - 2011

6 years 1 month

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