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Dwayne Chima
A dedicated cloud technology professional with over 2 years of experience across industries. Certified in AWS, I excel in leveraging AWS services for optimal cloud infrastructure management and deployment.
With an emphasis on infrastructure as code (IaC), cloud-native technologies, and CI/CD pipeline automation, I specialize in DevOps practices. Having designed and managed scalable, secure cloud systems, I have a great and extensive experience with Terraform and Kubernetes in addition to having a strong foundation in Python.
Creating innovative and effective cloud infrastructures that satisfy changing technology demands is my mission.
- Lagos,NG
- (+234) 813 071 366
- raw.dwayne@gmail.com
University of Lagos
2017 - 2023
Bachelors of Science, Quantity Surveying (second class upper)
University of Lagos
2015 - 2016
Diploma in Engineering
Nigerian Navy Secondary School
2009 - 2015
West African Secondary School Certificate Examination, WASSCE
Certifications
Work Experience
DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer
March 2024 - Present
Bincom Dev Center
- Design and maintain CI/CD workflows with Gitlab to automate build, test, and deployment processes, significantly improving deployment efficiency.
- Develop Dockerfiles and Docker-compose configurations for various services, facilitating containerization and deployment for applications
- Leverage Terraform to automate manual infrastructure tasks, improving deployment efficiency by 30% and reducing configuration errors.
- Lagos, NG
DevOps Engineer
July - September 2024
HNG Tech
- Optimized CI/CD pipelines for Tifi.tv, a Python and Java application with a Next.js frontend, using GitHub Actions. Automated build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring smooth integration across branches and environments.
- Implemented Dockerization, improved server performance, and integrated monitoring solutions using Grafana with Prometheus for project monitoring, building custom dashboards, configuring alerts, and tracking DORA metrics for a reliable and scalable infrastructure.
- Configured the project's Python backend behind Nginx, integrating RabbitMQ and Celery for asynchronous task handling, and exposed the system via ngrok for external testing.
- Created a dynamic tunneling service application using SSH reverse forwarding, providing public URLs for application access, incorporating wildcard domains, and managing proxy settings.
- Set up self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on Kubernetes, ensuring scalable CI/CD workflows and continuous integration, including troubleshooting and workflow optimization.
- Finished in the top 30 out of 1700+ DevOps interns, showcasing exceptional performance and dedication throughout the internship.
- Lagos, NG
IT Consultant
January 2024 - Present
Pishon Pathways
- Support Anti-Money Laundering (AML) initiatives by utilizing digital tools for compliance verification, including conducting automated background checks, guarantor confirmations, and secure fingerprint and criminal record validations using cloud-based platforms.
- Assist in the digital organization of compliance and audit documentation, contributing to the preparation of AML compliance manuals and reports using MS Office Suite and secure file management systems.
- Collaborate with the compliance and legal teams to ensure accurate data analysis for investigations, leveraging IT systems to maintain confidentiality and enhance decision-making processes.
- Lagos, NG
QS Consultant / Auditor
June - November 2021
Business Contracting Ltd
- Performed detailed cost analysis of construction projects using specialized software to ensure accurate budgeting and financial management.
- Utilized data analysis tools to calculate and estimate quantities of materials, labor, and equipment required for various construction projects, improving precision and resource allocation.
- Assisted in developing digital reports and documentation for project audits, leveraging MS Excel and project management software to track and analyze costs effectively.
- Lagos, NG