Kingsley Kokoricha

CLOUD DevOps ENGINEER · DALLAS TEXAS · (337) 446-1028 · kokorichakingsleyese@gmail.com

As an IT expert and cloud engineer, I have a strong understanding of cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. I am able to leverage these tools to deliver scalable and reliable solutions for my clients. I am always striving to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field and am able to adapt quickly to new technologies and approaches as they emerge. With my extensive experience in cloud engineering, I am confident in my ability to design and implement cloud-based solutions that meet the unique needs of my clients. In my previous roles, I have worked with a wide range of clients, from small startups to large enterprises, helping them to migrate their systems and data to the cloud, optimize their cloud infrastructure, and implement advanced cloud-based solutions. I am highly skilled in a variety of cloud technologies and services, including virtualization, containerization, and automation. I have a deep understanding of cloud security and compliance, and am able to design and implement robust security measures to protect my clients' data and systems. Overall, my expertise in cloud engineering allows me to provide my clients with innovative and reliable solutions that enable them to take full advantage of the power and flexibility of the cloud.

  • Experience

    DevOps Infrastructure Engineer

    GameStop Corp. - Grapevine, TX

    Designed and implemented Docker containerization strategy for GameStop's microservices-based architecture, resulting in a reduction in deployment time by 50%.

    Orchestrated containerized applications using Docker Swarm, reducing downtime and increasing scalability.

    Provisioned infrastructure using Terraform, enabling GameStop to spin up new environments in minutes instead of days.

    Developed Terraform modules to automate infrastructure deployment and management

    Created backend development using S3 and DynamoDB to manage Terraform state files

    Implemented CI/CD pipeline using Git actions to automate testing and deployment of infrastructure changes

    Automated configuration management using Ansible, improving the reliability and consistency of deployments.

    Implemented monitoring and alerting using Datadog, increasing visibility into system health.

    Implemented Docker containerization to enable quick deployment of microservices across the company's infrastructure, resulting in a 30% reduction in deployment time

    Used Docker Swarm to orchestrate container deployment and management, resulting in better resource utilization and improved scalability

    Provisioned infrastructure using Terraform, which reduced the time to deploy new resources by 40%

    Automated infrastructure management using Ansible, which reduced manual errors and increased efficiency by 50%

    February 2019 - Present

    Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure)

    Texas Instruments- DALLAS, TX

    Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, and Azure DevOps for automating the deployment of applications and infrastructure changes

    Utilized containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to deploy and manage applications

    Wrote infrastructure as code using Terraform to automate the creation of cloud resources

    Worked with development teams to troubleshoot application issues and improve the overall application performance and reliability

    Ensured the security and compliance of cloud infrastructure by implementing IAM policies, security groups, and access controls

    July 2018 - February 2019

    Linux Engineer

    Texas Instruments - DALLAS, TX

    Administered Linux servers and systems for a large semiconductor company

    Configured and maintained web servers, database servers, and DNS servers

    Troubleshoot system issues and provide timely solutions to ensure business continuity

    Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new solutions and ensure system integration

    June 2017 - July 2018

    Website Designer

    UiPath - Bucuresti, Romania

    Designed and developed websites for clients using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Carried out troubleshooting Production Server Problems related to web applications, Send mail, disk space, file system, DNS, and network connectivity.

    Worked with cross-functional teams to understand client requirements and deliver quality websites within agreed timelines

    Managed website content and updates, ensuring the websites were always up-to-date(V2V)

    Utilized web analytics to improve website performance and user experience

    May 2015 - May 2017

    Education

    Constanta Maritime University - Constanta, Romania

    Bachelor of Science
    Naval Transportation and Marine Engineering

    GPA: 3.20

    September 2013 - July 2017

    Lone Star College System - The Woodlands, Texas

    Information Technology

    August 2021 -

    Core Skills

    Programming Languages & Tools
    Workflow
    • AWS Cloud Infrastructure Management
    • Configuration Management using AWS Tools (such as AWS CloudFormation and AWS Elastic Beanstalk)
    • Automation and Scripting using AWS SDKs and CLI
    • Monitoring and Logging using AWS Services (such as CloudWatch and CloudTrail)
    • Containerization and Orchestration using AWS ECS and EKS
    • Continuous Integration and Deployment using AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild
    • Networking and Security in the AWS Cloud
    • Experience with AWS Lambda, SQS, SNS and other serverless technologies
    • Experience with AWS RDS and other database services
    • Knowledge of best practices for cost optimization and resource management in the AWS Cloud.
    • Cross Functional Teams
    • Agile Development & Scrum

    Interests

    Apart from being a Cloud engineer, In my free time, I enjoy participating in sports, particularly soccer, and playing in tournaments. I also enjoy reading books and articles on a variety of topics. In my personal life, I value honesty, integrity, and kindness. I believe in treating others with respect and empathy, and I strive to live my life with purpose and positivity.

    When confined indoors, I make use of my time by indulging in various science fiction and fantasy genre movies and television shows, honing my skills as an aspiring chef and exploring the latest advancements in technology, particularly in the areas of system administration, source code management, cloud computing, configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, container orchestration, IT service management, collaboration tools and other related technologies such as Linux, Windows, Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, ACR, ServiceNow, JIRA, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Tomcat, JaCoCo, SonarQube, Maven, Nexus, Artifactory, and Python.

    Awards & Certifications

    • Project management
    • 1st Place - CONSTANTA MARITIME UNIVERSITY - Emerging Tech Competition 2015
    • 1st Place - CONSTANTA MARITIME UNIVERSITY - Adobe Creative Jam 2013(UI Design Category)
    • 2nd Place - CONSTANTA MARITIME UNIVERSITY - Emerging Tech Competition 2015

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