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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