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Meraf Mamo

Springfield

Summary

Results-driven Azure DevOps engineer with 7+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines across diverse environments. Demonstrated expertise in Azure DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), automation, and containerization to optimize operations and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. Committed to continuous process improvement and driving efficiency through innovative technologies. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and successful project outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Azure Devops Engineer

TSOFTEK
12.2022 - Current
  • Designed and implemented scalable CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins, reducing release cycles by 40% and enabling seamless code deployments
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and ARM Templates, ensuring consistent, repeatable deployments across multi-cloud environments (Azure and AWS)
  • Migrated legacy applications to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), improving scalability and reducing operational costs by 25%
  • Configured Azure Pipelines for continuous integration and delivery, integrating automated testing, security scans, and ensuring high-quality code releases with minimal manual intervention
  • Implemented real-time monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Application Insights, reducing downtime by 30% and improving system reliability
  • Containerized applications with Docker and orchestrated them using AKS, achieving faster deployments, better resource utilization, and enhanced scalability
  • Streamlined Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices with Terraform and Ansible, reducing manual configuration errors and improving deployment efficiency by 35%
  • Enhanced cloud security by implementing Azure Security Center, RBAC, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Key Vault, ensuring compliance with industry standards like ISO 27001
  • Optimized DevOps workflows by integrating GitHub, Bitbucket, and Azure Repos for version control, enabling better collaboration and code management across teams
  • Automated deployment processes for microservices applications using Helm charts, improving deployment speed and consistency in AKS clusters
  • Led cross-functional collaboration between development and operations teams, introducing Agile and Scrum methodologies to improve project delivery and communication
  • Configured and managed Azure Networking components like VNETs, Load Balancers, Azure Front Door, and App Gateway to optimize performance and security
  • Integrated monitoring and logging tools like Grafana, ELK Stack, and Azure Application Insights, providing comprehensive insights into application performance and system health

Azure Devops Engineer

COMCAST
02.2019 - 11.2022
  • Designed, developed, and deployed Azure DevOps pipelines for seamless continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), reducing deployment time by 50% and significantly improving release frequency
  • Automated cloud infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform and ARM Templates, ensuring consistent, scalable, and secure deployments across diverse environments
  • Managed and optimized Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, implementing Helm charts and Docker containerization to enhance application performance and reduce operational costs by 20%
  • Enforced cloud governance through Azure Policy and Blueprints, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and streamlining regulatory processes
  • Configured and maintained Azure Virtual Networks (VNETs), Subnets, Load Balancers, and Azure Front Door to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of mission-critical applications
  • Integrated Prometheus and Grafana for real-time monitoring and alerting, improving system performance insights, reducing downtime, and enhancing overall operational reliability
  • Developed and maintained Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices using Terraform and Ansible, increasing deployment speed by 40% while minimizing manual configuration errors
  • Enhanced security by implementing Azure Active Directory (AD), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access Policies, and Network Security Groups (NSGs), reducing unauthorized access incidents by 30%
  • Implemented Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and ELK Stack for centralized logging and performance tracking, ensuring rapid identification and resolution of system issues
  • Automated deployment and scaling of microservices architecture using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm, resulting in improved resource utilization and deployment efficiency
  • Developed PowerShell, Bash, and Azure CLI scripts to automate routine maintenance tasks, reducing manual workload and increasing operational efficiency by 35%
  • Improved version control and collaboration by integrating GitHub, Bitbucket, and Azure Repos into development workflows, enhancing code quality and team productivity

CLOUD ENGINEER/DEVOPS ENGINEER

EPSILON
07.2017 - 02.2019
  • Architected and implemented over 20 Azure-based cloud solutions, reducing infrastructure costs by 30% while enhancing operational efficiency and scalability
  • Developed and maintained Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using ARM Templates and Terraform, improving deployment speed by 40% and reducing manual configuration errors
  • Designed and optimized Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) and subnets, improving network performance by 25% and ensuring secure, scalable communication between cloud resources
  • Configured and managed Azure Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD B2C for secure user authentication, safeguarding 15+ client applications against unauthorized access
  • Deployed and managed Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters to ensure high availability and scalability of containerized applications, improving system resilience and uptime
  • Streamlined CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, and GitLab, enhancing continuous software delivery and increasing code deployment efficiency across multiple environments
  • Leveraged automation tools like PowerShell and Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning, reducing manual interventions and improving operational performance
  • Integrated monitoring and alerting systems using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, providing real-time performance insights and enabling proactive system management
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud solutions aligned with business objectives and compliance standards, improving project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction
  • Provided technical training and support on Azure services to internal teams and clients, enhancing cloud adoption, operational efficiency, and adherence to best practices
  • Implemented security best practices by configuring Network Security Groups (NSGs), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Conditional Access Policies, fortifying cloud infrastructure
  • Utilized Azure DevOps for version control and project tracking, enhancing collaboration and accelerating development cycles in Agile environments
  • Conducted performance tuning and cost optimization across Azure resources, identifying opportunities to reduce operational expenses without compromising system performance
  • Designed and implemented robust logging and monitoring frameworks using Azure Log Analytics and Application Insights, improving system reliability and minimizing downtime

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology -

St. Mary University

Skills

  • Agile
  • Ansible
  • Application Insights
  • ARM Templates
  • Artifactory
  • Automation
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Azure AD
  • Azure Backup
  • Azure Blob Storage
  • Azure Boards
  • Azure CLI
  • Azure Container Instances (ACI)
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Azure DevOps
  • Azure Front Door
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure Monitor
  • Azure Pipelines
  • Azure Policy
  • Azure Repos
  • Azure Security Center
  • Azure Site Recovery
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
  • Azure SQL
  • Azure Virtual Networks (VNETs)
  • Bash
  • Bitbucket
  • Chef
  • CI/CD
  • Compliance Manager
  • Conditional Access
  • Confluence
  • Containerization
  • Cosmos DB
  • Databricks
  • DNS Management
  • Docker
  • Docker Compose
  • Docker Swarm
  • ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
  • ExpressRoute
  • GDPR
  • Geo-Redundancy
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Grafana
  • Helm
  • HIPAA
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
  • Jenkins
  • Jira
  • JSON
  • Kanban
  • Key Vault
  • Kubernetes
  • Load Balancers
  • MFA
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Nexus Repository
  • NSGs
  • Octopus Deploy
  • OpenShift
  • PowerShell
  • Prometheus
  • Puppet
  • Python
  • RBAC
  • Recovery Services Vaults
  • Redis Cache
  • REST API
  • SaltStack
  • Scrum
  • Splunk
  • Table Storage
  • TeamCity
  • Terraform
  • Traffic Manager
  • VPN
  • YAML
  • Azure devops engineer

Certification

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Microsoft

Timeline

Azure Devops Engineer

TSOFTEK
12.2022 - Current

Azure Devops Engineer

COMCAST
02.2019 - 11.2022

CLOUD ENGINEER/DEVOPS ENGINEER

EPSILON
07.2017 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Information Technology -

St. Mary University

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